Why but of course.  Doesn’t every pet? 

Have you ever said, “Sometimes I think Fluffy (or Scruffy or Sir Elrod) thinks he’s human because . . . ”

The Contra Costa Times would love to hear your story.  Tell them why in 150 words or less.  Make sure to include your full name, your pet’s name, city of residence and a daytime phone number.  E-mail submissions to [email protected] (put “pet submission” in the subject line) or mail them to Ann Tatko-Peterson, Bay Area News Group, P.O. Box 5088, Walnut Creek, CA  94596-1088.  Deadline:  Dec. 10.  Story will run in early January.