Cuddly Bear Confidant Pillows

"I suppose it's 'Empty Nest Syndrome', doctor. . . ever since Amber left for college I've felt so empty!"

"Sometimes ... I just want to run away."

Licensed Therapist

Late night teddy reading

"I don't want to fork. I just want to spoon."

'I'm not sure which one is the role model.'

'You're going to have your future cut out for you, reading bedtime stories.'

'I know he doesn't like this house, but he'll just have to get used to it.'

"Dammit, Pooh - don't let the heffalumps win!"

"Just gotta wait 'till she wakes up."

"Have you tried barking at the moon?"

"Who's a good boy? You're a good boy."

"Your love gives me strength."

"I think we have run out of time..."

"You're missing the whole gestalt of Frisbee!"

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

'You know, if you had one of those bumper stickers, I wouldn't be in doggy-therapy.'

"I've been getting really excited about squirrels even when my dog isn't with me."

"This sounds promising. . . dark brown hair, loyal, cuddly and good in bed."

'Don't worry, son. This bed inking incident will be our little secret.'

Personal Assistants.

Spa Dog

'He followed me home! Can he hibernate here?'

'A common problem - we all give them our undivided love and devotion.'

"So tell me more about the dog sitter."

'I can't bear to be without you.'

'I've been depressed ever since PBS said pigs are smarter than dogs!'

'Don't get me wrong, the professional dog-walker is nice, but it is not really the same as if my Master was walking me...'

'I even love the way you snore!'

"He's anxious to resume perpetrating his usual activities."

Hugs 50 cents

"See? This is what I'm talking about! If you always show how happy you are to see everyone, you give them all the power in the relationship!"

'My wife doesn't understand us.'

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

Polar bears throwing snowballs at each other.