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Dogs Vs. Cats: Which Makes the Best Pet?
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Posted on 01/18/2014 8:29:05 AM PST by Perdogg

It's an old question, and to some a first-date necessity: Are you a dog person or a cat person? In their respective roles as both work animals and pets (and sometimes even gods), dogs and cats have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. Meanwhile, the persistent dogs versus cats comparison has been running a parallel course.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: doggieping; kittyping
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To: chicagolady

Thank You, FRiend! :-)


81 posted on 01/18/2014 2:10:30 PM PST by left that other site
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To: caww; CatherineofAragon; who knows what evil?
I guess a needed to be clearer and differentiate between.

Cat Lady

And...

Crazy old cat Lady

82 posted on 01/18/2014 2:35:08 PM PST by ThomasThomas (I wear gloves when I wash my hands,)
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To: ctdonath2

Looked it up I cannot find anything. Please send links!


83 posted on 01/18/2014 2:53:22 PM PST by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty and Let the the Stupid AmericanTaxpayer foot the bill !)
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To: Baynative

oh yeah darn cats


84 posted on 01/18/2014 3:30:42 PM PST by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: CatherineofAragon
They're little tigers with brave hearts, and quite often they end up getting the top hand in their relationships with dogs.

I love how you put that! Very well said.

I like both dogs and cats, but cats are quiet, (and the noises they do make are usually cute.) They are just the right size to pick up and cuddle. They don't have to bathed or walked. You can leave them for a day or two and they're okay. And you usually have to earn their affection, which makes me respect them. I feel a real sense of accomplishment when a cat comes to like and trust me. I think they are the ideal pets.

85 posted on 01/18/2014 4:12:36 PM PST by Nea Wood
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To: berdie

I love that story. Your kitty had her own timetable and no one was going to rush her!

Cats ARE extremely smart. My last cat knew exactly what “no” meant. If he was getting ready to jump on a counter, I would look him in the eye and say “No” quietly but firmly. He would proceed to backtalk me a little, LOL:

“No.” “MEOW!” “No.” “MEOW!” No.”

But 99.8% of the time, he listened.


86 posted on 01/18/2014 4:45:42 PM PST by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males----the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization.))
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To: Nea Wood

Thank you.

I agree with everything you said.


87 posted on 01/18/2014 5:20:59 PM PST by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males----the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization.))
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To: chicagolady

Google “cats brain parasites”.


88 posted on 01/18/2014 6:00:34 PM PST by ctdonath2 (Making good people helpless doesn't make bad people harmless.)
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To: Biggirl
Yet it produces a natural mennor.

No such word as "mennor" exists.

89 posted on 01/19/2014 7:23:13 AM PST by humblegunner
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To: ThomasThomas
Then there's THE extreme cat lady!


90 posted on 01/19/2014 12:23:41 PM PST by caww
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To: left that other site
To be fair....Therapy Cats


91 posted on 01/19/2014 12:37:37 PM PST by caww
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To: Fire_on_High
Tsk-Tsk..."Cat Paws to the Neck".....


92 posted on 01/19/2014 12:48:18 PM PST by caww
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To: Perdogg

I have both. The cats can be left alone for 2 days, just make sure enough food is left out and enough water. If the dog was left alone for more than 9 hours, sh*t everywhere and damaged furniture. Dogs are definitely a lot more work. The cats are great hunters - no vermin anywhere after about a 1 year period. The dog just likes to eat and be happy. Wouldn’t trade in either.


93 posted on 01/19/2014 12:53:29 PM PST by Hacksaw (I haven't taken the 30 silvers.)
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To: Perdogg
"Cat Men"....


94 posted on 01/19/2014 12:59:08 PM PST by caww
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To: chicagolady
This is an ABSOLUTE LIE! I left my dads cat plenty of food and water and a clean litter box and left for 5 days.

Uhhh - 5 days??? The cat prob thought you were dead. If I am away any longer than 2 days I will have a friend stop in the house, and they get to raid the fridge and steal my dvd's as a bonus. The dog of course has to be boarded and I have found a great boarder who has 3 size separated play areas to let them run around.

95 posted on 01/19/2014 1:00:22 PM PST by Hacksaw (I haven't taken the 30 silvers.)
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To: CatherineofAragon
Cats ARE extremely smart. My last cat knew exactly what “no” meant. If he was getting ready to jump on a counter, I would look him in the eye and say “No” quietly but firmly. He would proceed to backtalk me a little, LOL:

Yes, they are. My cats figured out all on their own how to open doors, pulling them open with their paws. The Lab, being bigger, will just walk into the door and shove it open.

96 posted on 01/19/2014 1:02:18 PM PST by Hacksaw (I haven't taken the 30 silvers.)
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To: caww

Great Pics!

I love our four footed friends!


97 posted on 01/19/2014 1:09:57 PM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site

Me too, though I have issues with dogs that jump on you and slobber all over the place. Which is another reason I prefer cats.

However, I have to say any animals require time and care, of which sometimes I resent the intrusion of my Big Tom, who persists in grabbing my arm til I address his wants of the moment! From dinner time til late at night I play the role of “Door Keeper”....in and out and in and out! Ha!


98 posted on 01/19/2014 1:16:26 PM PST by caww
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To: ThomasThomas

I live with Catman, so now you’ve heard of cat men. Sorta.

I adopted Catman at the shelter four years ago, we’re inseparable. He’s a good man to have around, cuddles nicely, but doesn’t take out the garbage.
(Ms) Veto


99 posted on 01/19/2014 1:38:38 PM PST by Veto! (Opinions freely dispensed as advice)
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To: ThomasThomas

I live with Catman, so now you’ve heard of cat men. Sorta.

I adopted Catman at the shelter four years ago, we’re inseparable. He’s a good man to have around, cuddles nicely, but doesn’t take out the garbage.
(Ms) Veto


100 posted on 01/19/2014 1:38:50 PM PST by Veto! (Opinions freely dispensed as advice)
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