I have text file that needs to listed store data as follows:

cat,black,1
dog,brown,2

When retriving the data I need the information to look as follows in a list box:

Cat (Black) 1
Dog (Brown) 2

Is this possible? In addition, I need to store user entered data from three textboxs into the same .txt file in the the following
manner:

cat,black,1
dog,brown,2

Can any one help me.... I think I'm going insane

Thks in advance for yr help.