Posted on 03/28/2006 2:53:41 PM PST by goldstategop
Yet another reason to hate cats: It now appears that felines may spread bird flu. In Germany, Austria, and even France, cats are being ditched left and right for that very reason.
And we don't mind one bit. We're not fans of cats. At all. Not even the annoying over-rated Andrew Lloyd Webber kind. They're as annoying as the real thing.
Dogs may be man's best friend. But cats are a complete waste of space and money. A dog will bark when an intruder approaches your home or, worse, breaks in. On the other hand, cats, instead of being loyal, are the prima donna chicks of pets. They like attention. They crave it. It's all about them. If a burglar breaks in, the cat makes nary a peep . . . and probably shows him where the jewelry and valuables are.
Now there's the bird flu. Not to mention, the fact that in parts of Asia they are: "Cats. The Other White Meat."
And then there's our theory (proven umpteen times over the years):
Men who own cats, well . . . they're a bit wimpy if not effeminate (just like cats). That doesn't mean you who have a cat because your wife or girlfriend or daughter wanted one, and you got suckered or nagged into getting one. It means you went out on your own and thought, "Gee, I need a pet on which to spend money, time, and attention. I think I'll get a kitty." He's like a man with a poodle . . . if you know what we mean.
That doesn't mean there aren't exceptions to the rule. But there are very few (if you are male and like what you read on this site, but own a cat of your own initial volition, you are probably one of those exceptions). And now, there's the bird flu to boot.
Preferred Pet of DebbieSchlussel.com
[Thanks to Daralundy for the ping.]
Beautiful kitty cat.
And now I get to use this:
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Cheers!
My Maine Coon would eat this clowns Toy Collie for lunch, and be begging for a snack in an hour!!!
Ms. Schlussel may have a slight point, but my cats, especially my male, are quite protective and territorial--especially when it comes to my toddler.
They've shown a great deal of patience and affection for her, comforting her when she's been crying inconsolably, and even standing guard in her room while she slept.
We have this one tiny nutjob calico female who is frighteningly smart and very protective of her loved ones. She used to even 'stand guard' in the bedroom when I was pregnant. Cats are pretty dang cool, even if they aren't as cool as dogs. ;-P
I like cats. Cats are natural warriors and natural killers. I have seen tough cats take a dog in a heart-beat. The male cat is single minded.
I like dogs also, but dogs are servants, cats are equals.
She even gets her own spot on my computer desk.
Thank you. We rescued him in December, he was a starving little kitty, living by himself in the mountains....he's just now getting used to people.
Reporting for duty. . .
I don't trust anyone who doesn't like cats. And I won't kiss anyone who's just been licked by an animal that just licked it's butt.
Cats can tell how far a snake can strike out by the size of it. They torment it from just outside its striking range until it's tired enough. Then, if you remember the song, "Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey..."
Sweet. We have the cats. Now, WE ISSUE A FATWA AND STRIKE!
But first. We must Ululate.
ULULULULULULLULULULULULULULULULULUULUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We rescued him in December
"It was the best thing you every did lady"
That is what he is thinking right! LOL
That's why I love cats.
LOL...he played hard to get for a long, long time. But, he shows his gratitude now!
I see you like to feed stray cats too. And they say liberals are the kindhearted.
"Peaches the Cat" that lived on my sailboat, "Georgia Peach II" was a lot like that. I was the first boat in a new marina and was warned everytime someone was on the dock. Peaches made the same little wierd sound like a mother cat calling her kittens, I would also get a few slaps on the head to wake me up if I was asleep.
Smartest pet I ever had.
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