Cats vs Dogs

[Anonymous]

For anyone considering adopting a cat who wants an affectionate one, be sure to pay attention to rescue org descriptions. They will tell you which ones are super affectionate, and you can choose accordingly. We have 3, and they are all snugglers who enjoy hanging out and cuddling with humans. They also come when called, well about 90% of the time

[Anonymous]

I prefer cats because they are low maintenance and don't constantly want my attention.


If you want someone right next to you admiring you, wanting to be your best buddy, and thinking you are awesome 24/7, get a dog.

If that sounds suffocating, get a cat. A cat will admire you, be your best buddy, and think you are awesome for about 40 minutes a day. Maybe two hours, depending on their personality, your personality, your schedule and the cat's schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I prefer cats because they are low maintenance and don't constantly want my attention.


If you want someone right next to you admiring you, wanting to be your best buddy, and thinking you are awesome 24/7, get a dog.

If that sounds suffocating, get a cat. A cat will admire you, be your best buddy, and think you are awesome for about 40 minutes a day. Maybe two hours, depending on their personality, your personality, your schedule and the cat's schedule.

Might as well get a pet mouse or hamster. Play with it for 40 minutes then put it back in its cage until the next day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had 2 cats recently and sorry to say I had to rehome them. What was good about them is when I came home and opened the door, they would both be waiting for me. I'd walk in and put my stuff down and pick one up to stroke it. It would be purring away which was nice. Then I'd pick up the next cat and it too, would be purring it's head off. But as soon as I'd put either of them back on the floor, they were off and doing their own thing. Never came to me if I called them and basically never paid me any attention. Yes, that's how cats are but what I'm saying is that apart from those few minutes when I came home, I got nothing out of it. Dogs are better.

So you got rid of cats for...being cats. Awesome. Please never get a pet again lest you ditch it for an equally asanine reason.

I agree.
Most people don't know this because they can't read signs, but cats get very depressed when they are disposed umm... re homed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had 2 cats recently and sorry to say I had to rehome them. What was good about them is when I came home and opened the door, they would both be waiting for me. I'd walk in and put my stuff down and pick one up to stroke it. It would be purring away which was nice. Then I'd pick up the next cat and it too, would be purring it's head off. But as soon as I'd put either of them back on the floor, they were off and doing their own thing. Never came to me if I called them and basically never paid me any attention. Yes, that's how cats are but what I'm saying is that apart from those few minutes when I came home, I got nothing out of it. Dogs are better.

So you got rid of cats for...being cats. Awesome. Please never get a pet again lest you ditch it for an equally asanine reason.

I agree.
Most people don't know this because they can't read signs, but cats get very depressed when they are disposed umm... re homed.

Exactly. That poster might think it’s nbd to rehome her cats for a stupid reason, but it’s stressful for them to adapt to new homes and situations. Often they become fearful. They are finicky creatures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had 2 cats recently and sorry to say I had to rehome them. What was good about them is when I came home and opened the door, they would both be waiting for me. I'd walk in and put my stuff down and pick one up to stroke it. It would be purring away which was nice. Then I'd pick up the next cat and it too, would be purring it's head off. But as soon as I'd put either of them back on the floor, they were off and doing their own thing. Never came to me if I called them and basically never paid me any attention. Yes, that's how cats are but what I'm saying is that apart from those few minutes when I came home, I got nothing out of it. Dogs are better.

So you got rid of cats for...being cats. Awesome. Please never get a pet again lest you ditch it for an equally asanine reason.

I agree.
Most people don't know this because they can't read signs, but cats get very depressed when they are disposed umm... re homed.

Exactly. That poster might think it’s nbd to rehome her cats for a stupid reason, but it’s stressful for them to adapt to new homes and situations. Often they become fearful. They are finicky creatures.

Me again.

So I should have kept the cats for the rest of their lives...average 12 to 15 years and been miserable with them so they don't get stressed? Who's the pet here me or them?


The situation didn't work out so it was better to move on. And trust me, I have no plans to ever get a cat again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had 2 cats recently and sorry to say I had to rehome them. What was good about them is when I came home and opened the door, they would both be waiting for me. I'd walk in and put my stuff down and pick one up to stroke it. It would be purring away which was nice. Then I'd pick up the next cat and it too, would be purring it's head off. But as soon as I'd put either of them back on the floor, they were off and doing their own thing. Never came to me if I called them and basically never paid me any attention. Yes, that's how cats are but what I'm saying is that apart from those few minutes when I came home, I got nothing out of it. Dogs are better.

So you got rid of cats for...being cats. Awesome. Please never get a pet again lest you ditch it for an equally asanine reason.

I agree.
Most people don't know this because they can't read signs, but cats get very depressed when they are disposed umm... re homed.

Exactly. That poster might think it’s nbd to rehome her cats for a stupid reason, but it’s stressful for them to adapt to new homes and situations. Often they become fearful. They are finicky creatures.

Me again.

So I should have kept the cats for the rest of their lives...average 12 to 15 years and been miserable with them so they don't get stressed? Who's the pet here me or them?


The situation didn't work out so it was better to move on. And trust me, I have no plans to ever get a cat again.

That's a relief. There's obviously something about you not being able to bond with affectionate cats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had 2 cats recently and sorry to say I had to rehome them. What was good about them is when I came home and opened the door, they would both be waiting for me. I'd walk in and put my stuff down and pick one up to stroke it. It would be purring away which was nice. Then I'd pick up the next cat and it too, would be purring it's head off. But as soon as I'd put either of them back on the floor, they were off and doing their own thing. Never came to me if I called them and basically never paid me any attention. Yes, that's how cats are but what I'm saying is that apart from those few minutes when I came home, I got nothing out of it. Dogs are better.

So you got rid of cats for...being cats. Awesome. Please never get a pet again lest you ditch it for an equally asanine reason.

I agree.
Most people don't know this because they can't read signs, but cats get very depressed when they are disposed umm... re homed.

Exactly. That poster might think it’s nbd to rehome her cats for a stupid reason, but it’s stressful for them to adapt to new homes and situations. Often they become fearful. They are finicky creatures.

Me again.

So I should have kept the cats for the rest of their lives...average 12 to 15 years and been miserable with them so they don't get stressed? Who's the pet here me or them?


The situation didn't work out so it was better to move on. And trust me, I have no plans to ever get a cat again.

That's a relief. There's obviously something about you not being able to bond with affectionate cats.

Sorry, I didn't realize I was on a pet forum with Dr. Phil.

[Anonymous]

I am a dog person. Grew up with a dog whom I loved to pieces, he lived to a ripe age of 17! Have not been able to have adog since, but love being around other people's dogs.
Could never figure out cats -- they are so aloof.

So, now, for a variety of reasons, we got a cat. And.. I love her so much! She is beautiful and so affectionate and cuddly and playful. I still can't think of myself as a cat person, but I am certainly very fond of my cat. So-- you never know! Just got to meet the right one!

[Anonymous]

I like both, but have never owned a cat, only dogs. My dad is severely allergic to them and would never be able to visit (not making my dad get a hotel room because he can't even be in a house just visiting with them) and it turns out, so is my son. My husband doesn't like cats as he thinks it's gross they walk in the litter boxes and then on your furniture and counters. Our dog is not a licker (thankfully) and he's not allowed on bed/furniture.

[Anonymous]

Cats for sure.
I can’t stand: slobbery dog licking
Barking
Crotch smelling, ugh

I know my cat prob jumps on my counters and it annoys me but not as much as the above would.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I love both, but can't have cats, as we're very allergic to them. So we have a dog.

Same

[Anonymous]

Dog-like cats. Best of both worlds. Our Siberian loves cuddles, plays fetch, and "protects" the house from those shifty chipmunks in the yard, but we don't have to walk him and we can leave him for a day or two alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dog-like cats. Best of both worlds. Our Siberian loves cuddles, plays fetch, and "protects" the house from those shifty chipmunks in the yard, but we don't have to walk him and we can leave him for a day or two alone.

I had the BEST dog-like cat. Neither of my current cats are like him. He was one in a million. Agree it is the best of both worlds if you can find!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had 2 cats recently and sorry to say I had to rehome them. What was good about them is when I came home and opened the door, they would both be waiting for me. I'd walk in and put my stuff down and pick one up to stroke it. It would be purring away which was nice. Then I'd pick up the next cat and it too, would be purring it's head off. But as soon as I'd put either of them back on the floor, they were off and doing their own thing. Never came to me if I called them and basically never paid me any attention. Yes, that's how cats are but what I'm saying is that apart from those few minutes when I came home, I got nothing out of it. Dogs are better.

So you got rid of cats for...being cats. Awesome. Please never get a pet again lest you ditch it for an equally asanine reason.

I think the PP is this one, with small details altered:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/766720.page

Great find! My one cat who came from an abusive situation and it took years to come around. Worth the wait.