Huh? You do, all the time. My husband, a Southern boy through and through, loves dogs and cats. My dad was raised on a farm, and he was a dyed-in-the-wool cat person.
Don't know why people think cats are some frou-frou sissy kind of pet. 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.