Chimp Companion Gifts

He's a terrible climber, but he's pretty good with tools.

'We brought him here to be C...A...S...T...R...A...'

Canine Companion

'Dr Hodges, here, is from England and he's been observing us for 14 years. Mr Ferrell, an American, has been here only 3 weeks. Monique Corveu, from Paris, has practically been living with us for about nine years...'

"I heard they mate for life."

Dog Crossing

'Two hundred and nineteen.'

Of course your master calls you 'Man's best friend'. As your attorney I advise you to get it in writing.

Skier and his dog.

"I always spend New Year's surrounded by loved ones."

The Unsportables: Relay

"It says here that study claims chimps and humans are 96% the same. What's your thoughts Derek?"

"People who don't believe in soulmates just haven't met the right animal."

"This is nice. You have your knitting and I have my vodka."

Zoo. It's wednesday again --- time to wash the camels. I hate "hump" day. (Published originally on July 20, 2005).

"Yeah, you were right! The indoor wheel is fun, but running in the park is a lot better..."

'Just think...summer's coming, and everyday will be like Saturday morning!'

Welcome back! What a day! As you can see, our tree has been heavily pruned, but the kind arborist has saved our nest...

Hunter-gatherer. Planter-gardener. Scratcher-napper. Barker-wagger. Complainer-nagger.

Best friends without borders.

"C'mon already...that lipstick really isn't my shade."

Unicorn in the Woods

"Perhaps I'm asking too much of you in the way of companionship."

"Oh, Irwin, I wish to god you'd get rid of that thing!"

Pretty Soon: Robot pets won't provide the valuable life lessons flesh pets did.

'Catch a pair of chimps and do a complete makeover on them.'

Romance in Pink

"Remember son, evolution peaks with us - chimps were in space before man!"

Love.

Happy Valentine's Day

"Glen, I'm not just your editor. I'm also your best friend, and I'm telling you, lose the cat."

'As you wish Santa. But if we allow them to share our bed only once, be prepared to put up with them every night!'

"He's my escort, and he's a teddy bear."

Dalmation with soccer ball: Soccer Hound.

Puppy and Kitten.