Beth Ostrosky Stern Quotes

Every time I pass a litter box I clean it.

We've had several cats. I had a cat when I was a kid. My Aunt had lots of cats and I got lots of calls about cats.

I have an issue with dogs - I can't pick up after them. It's nothing personal; it just makes me feel like a servant.

Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.

I've had cats all my life and obviously loved them, but the litter box, and the having to always get a house sitter, they're just too - they're too rigid. Cats are too needy somehow.

I'm not responsible enough to have puppies.

I gave away two dogs years ago because I felt guilty at not being able to give them the time and attention they deserved. I now regularly feed an army of squirrels and wild birds around our house.

My dog and two cats are such a vital part of my life. To say that I am their owner doesn't reflect at all the profound bond and responsibility that I have towards them.

I love cats. I've had cats as pets.

I usually just have one cat. It is difficult, but I have my one cat that he'll travel with me if it's appropriate, if I'm not going overseas.

I've got four dogs, and I just don't do dog doo. I'm a diva when it comes to that.

I owe my dogs much - more than I can say - but they are not my 'companions' - as if we voluntarily chose to hang out together but none of us has authority over the others. I bought and/or acquired them. I own them. I am profoundly responsible for their care and well being.

I reckon domesticated cats have a pretty good life.

I have a cat named Dandelion.

I want to remind people with dogs that they are your responsibility.

I love dogs, but they are a big responsibility, and with four children, having one would be too much.

I'm not scared of it... I feel that I am a cat lady, I'm a little bit crazy because I love them so much and I dedicate my life to them.

Cats are so easy. I would definitely welcome more cats into the Stern household.

I have a cat, the pet that ranks just above a throw pillow in terms of required responsibility.

If you get a dog, take care of your dog! You can just not have a dog if you don't feel like taking care of one, it's very easy to not have a dog.

When people ask me what on earth I want to keep two cats for I tell them I keep them to do my resting for me.

I've always been very bonded to animals - more so than most people. (laughs) I don't think that they can defend themselves, so we have to help them.

I've always been an animal lover. I've grown up with dogs my whole life.

I just don't get cats. To me, they're a waste of fur.