Reader Request: Similarities and Differences Between Eiley and a Pet

This Reader Request comes from Michael McLendon. Mikey is in the MFA in Acting program with my husband, we go to the same church, and he's my friend. Also, I made him hold Eiley once and it was hilarious. I've never seen such instant discomfort in a grown man. 


I feel that the best way for me to approach this topic is to make it personal. From here on out, "a Pet" will be Buster, my dog. Without further ado, similarities:

• Love to eat, sleep, and defecate!
• Are amused by simple toys.
• Tend to slobber a bit.
• Constantly desire my attention.

Here she is, begging for my attention yet again.

• Good for a warm snuggle.
• Furry.
• Require my assistance when bathing.
• Whine when super hungry.
• Have lovely smiles.
• I love both dearly.

And differences:

Note the humiliation. 
Photo stolen from Chadley.

• Buster looks humiliated in costume (he has a Santa costume from Aunt Tab); Eiley looks adorable in costume (she has tutus galore from Aunt Tab).
• Buster knows his name; Eiley does not know her name.
• Buster can walk; Eiley cannot.
• Buster can wag his tail nubbin; Eiley has no tail nubbin.
• Buster eats his food from a dish; Eiley eats her food from a me.
• Buster knows his way to the mailbox; Eiley would totally get lost, I just know it.

In conclusion, it appears that there are more similarities than differences between Eiley and a pet. Maybe that's why I can't stop calling her monkey.