UnderLockDown · M
Always had dogs, but after my Heeler (BEST DOG IN THE WORLD, EVER!) passed, I adopted the local cat colony and have had cats for years. If you raise a kitten all your own it's easier to understand the attachment, cats can be in tune with their person, but it works better if you can start at the beginning. My Missy was raised in my lap from the day she was born, and it has made her a bit different from most. Everyone jokes and they call her "Lassie" after the famous dog. She comes when I whistle, I can ask for anything she has and she will hand it to me like a well trained dog, she will find my brother and ask him to open doors for her if I'm on the other side... she even asks politely for bites of my steak, never stealing anything. She's quite clever.😻
It's a little easier having a cat too.
It's a little easier having a cat too.
4meAndyou · F
@UnderLockDown Didn't you just get a new blue heeler pup? Or was I dreaming that?
UnderLockDown · M
@4meAndyou I think they gave the puppy to someone else. I stay out of it until the critter physically lands in my lap, otherwise I get my hopes up and feel a little hurt if it doesn't happen.
I was hoping though... 🥺
I was hoping though... 🥺
4meAndyou · F
@UnderLockDown Awww. I'm sorry it didn't work out...and sorry to have reminded you of it. 🤗🤗🤗
Alyosha · 36-40, M
Cats are independent but can be very loving. They consider themselves people at least, possibly above you, depending on breed and temperament. They require very little maintenance. You simply have to train them to use the box, then clean it and provide them food and water. The rest is on you to interact with your cat and learn its behaviors. Some cats will be lap cats, some won't. Some will get up on your shoulders. They want to be petted and adored. It's up to you if you get cuddly with your cat. Some people seem to just want them around the house. Some use them to catch mice. But if you're looking for a pet and not for their utilitarian functions like vermin population decimation then they can be very afectionate if you put in the time. My cat likes to cuddle me in the mornings.
I have 3 cats and a dog. Cats are a lot less needy and a lot less work. They are happy to get on with their own business. But can be just as endearing as dogs.
4meAndyou · F
I have had both. And I am actually allergic to both. I can live with a dog that has human style hair, and there ARE a few. The poodle, the Bichon Frise, and the Maltese are the few with which I am familiar, and I have had cross breeds such as a Cocker Poo, and a Bichon Poo, but I owned a pure bred Maltese.
Penny · 46-50, F
cats are (can be) sweet and cute and dont need such intensive care and attention as dogs do. theyre less destructive too. if dogs are man's best friend, cats are women's.
Sojournersoul · M
@Penny I can agree with that.
Pretzel · 70-79, M
Well
You don't have to take them out for walks year round
They are self sufficient
They can be finicky but if you can gain a cat's trust you are okay in my book
You don't have to take them out for walks year round
They are self sufficient
They can be finicky but if you can gain a cat's trust you are okay in my book
Matt85 · 36-40, M
i've had and loved both
i cant choose
i cant choose
Baremine · 70-79, C
I had both and still have both. Cats are like a woman, you can't understand them.
Sojournersoul · M
@Baremine I know. Lol.
Baremine · 70-79, C
@Sojournersoul that cat be laying there purring and all content and shred you with her claws in a second. Just like a woman.
Sojournersoul · M
@Baremine Another reason for a dog.
hunkalove · 70-79, M
I used to be a dog guy but in my old age I love cats.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
My brother has cats but he is married.
SomeMichGuy · M
Them.
Cats are the best.
PatKirby · M
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Vin53 · M