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What does that have to do with anything? Dogs hate rain just as much. There are things called puppy pads where they can poo and pee on the pad without hurting your floor... people have porches so the dogs dont get wet, and people have doggy doors so they dont have to get up and do it themselves.
Cats are self sufficient. Dogs need constant attention. With cats you can put food out and come back home 24 hours later. If you go on vacation all a family member or friend needs to do is stop over put out some food and clean out the cat box, it's much easier.
Cats are largely independent animals so when one loves you and shows it than it just means more than when an animal of naturally social disposition does the same. Of course the love shared between owners and their pets being cats, dogs, or others is wonderful no matter if they are born shy or outgoing.
Cats are territorial creatures unless where they are living is in their view dangerous they will not run away. I currently have three cats and they constantly get out or are let out. once it starts raining or around 8:00 or 9:00 pm they always return and wait at the door.
One of the nicest things about cats is that they don't demand attention but freely receive and give it. If you are sick they come and rest with you, they are just very sweet and nice to have.
It happened to me too! Our dog got into our neighbor's chicken coop and stole a chicken, when we found my dog she was thrashing the chicken around in her mouth but since my dog isn't that big she kept letting go of the chicken then chased it down and thrashed it around some more. Luckily we got to it in time and the chicken was unharmed. . . for the most part. [;
In a recent poll, 100% of people said they'd feel more comfortable letting a cat outside on its own than a dog. Also, 78% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
No, seriously. You think dogs can be more trusted to watch themselves outside than a cat? Cats are let own alone all the time. Who exactly lets their dog walk itself?
And yes, yes I do. I let my dogs outside to go and walk themselves and its not because I'm too lazy to take them on walks its because its what they like. How should I know where my dogs like to go? But they know where they like to go and play around in. They are very smart and capable animals. Letting them outside to go and frolic around wherever they please is the optimal way to "walk a dog".
Its raining cats because people tend to kick cats out of windows more than dogs. And that's the truth. There are several instances where cats have been kicked or thrown out of windows from the upper stories on houses and land on the ground below. Its really sad, but like it happens, which is why it rains cats.
Not true! You have to change out their litter box. With dogs you just feed them, play with them once in a while, and let them outside if you have a closed in back yard or live on a private drive like i do.
Cats have the perfect balance of taking care of themselves and giving you company at the same time. Dogs require attention ALL THE TIME, cost a lot more, and are dirtier.
-1.They are independent. You won't have to spend all your time with them; you can leave them alone.
-2.They poop and pee in a litter box. A dog will have to be trained to go outside, but they will still have accidents, and then you step in the poop in your yard.
-3.Cats are quieter. You know how your neighbors tell you to shut your dog up? That never happens with cats.
-4.Cats don't have to be trained. You have to train your dog for several weeks to be a good pet, but a cat simply does not have to be trained.
-5.No walks with cats. A dog demands a walk, no matter how inconvenient for you, but a cats is happily playing or sleeping.
-6.Cats are hilarious. Cats can be extremely facetious, even though they don't know it, whereas a dog is just boring.
-7.Cats are smarter than dogs. Cats have 300 million cortical neurons compared to a dog's 160 million. Cats are more sly and independent than dogs, cunning, and refuse to be dumb enough to take commands.
In conclusion, I believe cats are better than dogs.
Cats are solitary creatures. They don't demand love every single day, like dogs do. A lot of dogs are high-maintenance, but a cat will know how to take care of itself. Cats also make REALLY funny memes, fyi.
Dogs are man's best friend. They can be cute, cuddly, big and mean, and lots of fun. They are all you need as a companion. They are always grateful and if you treat them kindly they never take you for granted.
"-behavior or thought which is hateful, cruel, excessively sexual, or violent, devoid of conscience"
Cats are not as trusting as dogs. If you are meeting a cat for the first time it will most likely scratch or hiss at you. Dogs, in general that is, will jump up to you and want to play with you. So as for the "behavior. . . which is hateful, cruel. . . " that pretty much fits the description of a cat.
Au contraire, dogs are highly protective and far more likely to rip your gizzard out. When was the last time you heard a news story about a cat tearing out someone's throat? Unless it was a Bengal tiger, probably never.
the reason that you rarely see a cat on the news for attacking someone is because no one wants to admit that they got their ass kicked by some puss...., eh...., cat!
Hahaha. Although it is true that you rarely see a cat on the news for attacking someone, I think that dogs are given wrongful publicity that they don't deserve. Dogs are great pets that are greatfull for your company and know where there limits are once they are trained and they learn very quickly. Dogs aren't bad, they are just trained by bad people. But CATS are bad no matter who trains them. They are never grateful to see you and they stick their tails up in a stuck up manner. They act like rich preppy white girls.
You've probably never met a cat that likes you if you think that cats don't show their affection and appreciation. And you're sorely mistake if you think cats can be trained by anyone.
Of course, the problem may be that you may not 'speak' cat. You have to understand their body language. They lack the facial capability to 'smile' like dogs seem to. But once you learn their language, they indicate very clearly what and who they like.
For example, a cat who loves you may do something like bring you 'gifts' such as the innards of a recent kill. A dog only brings you something if you throw it... stupid dog if you meant to get rid of that thing! LOL
Hahaha. Possibly. But like this still doesn't say whether or not it rains cats or dogs! Hahaha. And since dogs slobber and, as far as my knowledge goes, cats do not, then it rains dogs!
Older cats--those over 10--often slobber. They tend to leak from their eyes, nose, and mouth. It's pretty gross, but at least you can still pet 'em without getting it all over you... unlike a mutt.
Um. . . really? Wow. . . that's creepy. I'd be freaked out by that! hahaha! And you can pet dogs without getting slobber all over you. xD just some get over excited and jerk their head so that they can wipe it on your hand. hahaha.
Have you even housed a cat?? Do you know what it's like? I own two cats, and happen to know VERY well that cats are loving, beautiful creatures! They are VERY trusting, and you don't seem to be a cat person, so of COURSE they don't like you! One incident with a cat, and you all say, "Oh NO! Cats are EVIL!" And if they are meeting you for the first time, OF COURSE they'll probably bite! They don't know if you are a threat to them or the household! Take a look at the link: read it! Now TELL me cats are evil creatures!!
what are you talking about? cats claw your sofas up... dogs dont break furniture. you have to train them. only big dogs break furniture, but most people put big dogs outide.
Dogs break furniture more often than a cat will scratch furniture. Yes, cats will scratch furniture, but if it does that you can get it declawed or keep it out of the room the furniture is in. With the door bell ringing, Sparky the Labrador races down the hallways, knocks over a vase, and assaults the visitor with a mouthful of "Woof!" You cannot do anything about the dog knocking something over, and unlike cats' scratching furniture, it cannot be dealt with.
Dogs are social animals like humans, cats, though they are domestic, are not social animals. This is why cats are more independent. They don't bond to humans and understand humans as well as a dog would. Cats won't protect you either, dogs will.
I'm not saying that all cats are like that, and all dogs, it varies but that's how they are genetically. Cats don't have packs like dogs. It's just evolution I suppose.
Dogs are better as companions than cats. I think that's the main reason to have a pet anymore. Cats are good for hunting rodents though... I guess it depends on what you need a pet for.
dogs are more sociable;like humans, they are or atleast were pack animals, they're loyal, smarter than cats, more responsive, loving, will fight for you, come in more of a vareity of choices and dont just come to you for food or rub against you to put their scent on you. plus, dogs would smash cats in a fight-1 dogo argetino or irish wolfhound is equivalent to forty, fifty cats maybe? (in a fight)
I have both but dogs a trainable, they can save people's lives, be a best friend, a guid and heroes all in one furry package they are amazing with the right care, love and traing.
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Dogs come in hundreds of purebred breeds and thousands of hybrids between breeds. Dogs vary from size, color, fur length, amount of attention, personality, trainability, and can be used for different things (guard dog, sleddog, police dog, etc). cats vary from color. Not all dogs need alot of attention. My friend has a st bernard, and he barely looks at it. on the other hand, i have beagles and they need alot of attention (but t hey're tiny and cute and easy to take care of). My friend has a poodle and she needs to trim it weekly. another friend has a boxer and it has never been trimmed. My friend has a lab and hardly excercises it, while another friend with the same breed of dog needs to run 17 miles every 3 days (so there are varying personalities and traits within a breed). ok- lets say you loved huskies, but you also loved a collie. so, mix breed them, and you have half husky and half collie in a single dog (you can mix traits, etc) not all dogs attack people, not all dogs drool, and not all dogs bark. So stop generalizing dogs.
Cats just sit. sure, they purr if you pet them, but most of the time you get your hand clawed for rubbing them wrong. they arent affectionate to you. you cant train them.
In a dogs mind: "my owner, you feed me, you love me, you care for me... You must be God"
in a cats mind: "my owner, you feed me, you love me, you care for me.... I must be God"
You've probably never had an education judging from your horrible punctuation. A cat is a loving, faithful friend that will be with you until the day you die. Cats love to sleep with you if they are indoor cats, an example of their kindness. Dogs like to go for walks, but not all people do! If it's -24 C outside, it's a snowstorm and Rover's scratching the door, you have to go out there whether you like it or not. What if the dog is picky and takes close to half an hour to find a spot? Nobody likes that. Oh, and guess what? Cats love to play and have fun too! Cats fetch, cats play with flashlights, cats play with little items, cats run around, the list goes on. Something tells me you've never had a cat in your life judging from your comment, as you know as much about cats as you do meteorology.
Dogs like being scratched. They enjoy you as a master as much as you enjoy them as a pet. They are, mostly, up beat and happy to see you whenever you come home.
as a pet owner, I support both claims. however, my cat seems to annoy me MUCH more than my dogs. my cat will come in my room at night, nock everything over, and claw it to bits. but my dogs, are AWSOME!!! we go on runs together, eat popcorn together, and watch scary movies together. I am not sayin I don't love my cat, I love her a lot,... but when put to choice? I vote for team CANINE!!!
Cats are just better. You really can't argue with that. Dogs aren't cute. If you put a kitten and a puppy side to side, you'll see how much cute cats are.
dogs have not only contributed to man's success, but are used as therapy animals due to their never ending love and devotion. dogs have saved people so many times and are protective animals.
well i like dogs better because they are more active and they do more things than cats do ,cats are more of the lazy and dogs are not that lazy they like to play a lot with the people.
