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
I have 2 in the house, 2 in the garage and 4 on the deck. My husband is freaking out because the deck cats crapped in the flower pots all winter and now he insists I must scoop all the dirt out and put new dirt in and it's my fault LOL. I feed 8 cats, I must be nuts.
Cats are evil and the only thing that keeps them in line is that we are so much bigger than them. :)
I once, very briefly, had an illiterate, superstitious maid who really believed that.I find it more than difficult to believe that anyone who posts to FRee Republic could type that with a straight face.
Needless to say, my cats outsmarted the maid quite often ... and spent their time finding new, exotic ways to torment her ... until she went screaming from the house one day ... and never returned .... [No loss!] LOL
I have a dog and a cat. My dog is no watch dog. I didn't care one way or another about cats until I met this mangy little Siamese mix we were sure would die. It's like the story "Millions of Cats". She is gorgeous and darling. My husand doesn't believe she's smart and just thinks she's good for keeping the dog entertained. But, the children and I love that silly kitty.
Who said I typed that with a straight face? I was laughing out loud. :)
I believe you - my younger cat stands guard over me whenever he can.
My cats are all fat and psychotic, and two of them need helmets.
Well said (imo). I'm a 59 year old male and have appreciated (loved) cats my whole life. I like them because they're a beautiful "machine, very efficient doing anything they do, they are stubborn and brilliant.
I also like them because they have a certain ability to tell you when you're a screw-up. Back in my wilder old days I ambled in around 3:00 a.m. all wasted from the night's excess. The cats had a way of looking at me and turning their head away with a slight backward tilt of their ears. They were just verifying that I was a fool.......... they were right.
;-)
Boy, they're beautiful! Is that one litter?
cute kittie!
(Sheepishly) I don't know. I cribbed the photo from one of the crevo threads since it reminded me of my cat...
Cheers!
Not to mention summertime's exterminators par excellence. No creepy crawlers in this house anymore.
Any man who doesn't like the soft, furry animals, well, is just not a real man.
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Mom must have been just a little weary.
Sure thing Debbie. Just tell that to all my big Army men who turn to Jelly over kitties. And then my cats will growl and hiss at you because you are not a nice person and they know it.
Wow, that's cool. I like dogs and cats. So Mrs. Schussel's insult shall not commence unpunished. :)
Awww...
Oh, almost forgot...
KITTY JIHAD!
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