Wasn't the first ever creature in space a dog? (a Russian mutt named Laika
IIRC)
Ticia ',:)
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> Washing the dogs always brings out the silliness. Thinking dogs and
> wondering how to figure out where to look for the space station........
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> Have we had any pets in space yet? Want to be on the first one?
> As much as I love my big lugs, I doubt they would be the first to
> go into space. 70-100# without gravity would probably be pretty
> scary to watch scrabbling about. Not that they wouldn't learn,
> but they would probably trip a few switches, etc with flailing feet.
> As much as I hate to admit it, I figure cats will beat dogs. (OOooh,
> glad charlie won't rub my face in that one, cats rule dogs drool). The
> old space monkey theroem might be even better, but how cuddly,
> tame and calming are they? Not sure how other furry creatures would
> fare either...... skunks in space? Hmmm, we would probably have to
> declaw as much as we would have to de-stink.
>
> Aren't you glad these guys are indoor dogs and they don't get bathed
> all that much?
> Dee
