Cocoa addresses the lack of fur on human pets.

“Dear Cocoa,

I just recently moved in with a family of 5 and their 2 older pets.  I am a young one, but I thought my mother had taught me well.  I guess I was wrong, because I have no idea why our pets are missing sooooo much hair.  The others in the family have their own ideas, such as a rash of mange or too much cleaning; however, I would like to know the real reason.  Can you help me out with this? 

Thanks in advance,

Signed Curious about Fur”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphynx_(cat)

“Dear Curious about Fur,

I was in the same boat as you, way back when I was just a little slip of a feline; but I have learned much since then.  For instance, the reason our human pets have little to no fur is not because of any disease or excess cleaning; it is because they are naturally born that way like our cousins the Sphynx cat.  I know, that is hard to believe, but why else do you think we are so badly needed when it comes to humans.  They have no fur, can’t catch their own food, can’t clean themselves, and don’t know how to stay warm on cold nights without artificial heat. 

Thanks for writing,

Signed Cocoa”