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Cats or Dogs?
- Thread starter Lightning Count
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I love it. It's a cute topic and I'm genuinely surprised at the results. I grew up with a dog and I always thought I'd be a dog person. But it wasn't until recent years I took in a cat and he changed my perception about what cats are really like.
Love them both, obviously. Just a fun topic. However, most people I meet and know definitely prefer dogs.
And the "best" dogs are service animals and saving owners from aggressive wildlife, fires, or intruders.
The "best" cat is a friendly pet.
I've never been bitten by a dog, but the family cat scratched up my face as a toddler and I've still got the scar. This can go both ways.
I finally got around to knowing cats
I hate them even more now
I only tolerante them because they get rid of rats
I hate them even more now
I only tolerante them because they get rid of rats
I wasn't saying dogs can't be great, of course they can, but the difference between the two when you come to problematic examples is stark.
Yes the cat scratched your face but dogs can rip races off and potentially maim/kill you. This also isn't some extremely rare occurrence but something that happens a lot. It also isn't solely down to abusive owners who have treated them badly or trained them to attack people but can all be down to just the dog not being disciplined and trained throughout its life.
Again, I'm not saying dogs are bad because they aren't but again, I would risk getting scratched by a cat compared to being with a dog who is attempting to scare/dominate me and is on the verge of attacking any day of the week.
I understand. Though I'm saying the highs/benefits of owning a "good" dog are arguably better than those of a "good" cat. So that may be what people are thinking of when answering the thread question, the highs outweighing the possible lows.
I would fundamentally disagree with the comparison to be honest. A good pet is like a family member, it's about companionship, not about them potentially saving you in some form of extreme situation.
I have always found that way of judging a pet, based on its utility is rather strange and honestly feels cold and transactional.
Ultimately though if that's what someone prefers then good for them, but I do think that when you are weighing up the difference between the two pets, one being much more likely to cause serious harm or death in extreme situations is something to consider, at least for me.
Distrahentur Gothi felibus meis, ut eos a tergo interficiam!
I also have guinea pigs, which are arguably very "useless" but they bring me joy regardless. My point was just to present the other extreme to your extreme. No one I personally know has experienced a dog attack, and nor do they fear the possibility of one. (I certainly fear violence from other humans more than dogs). Dogs have been much better companions to me or my partner than our previous cats ever were because of their species/breed disposition and characteristics.
Sed considerasti hoc argumentum?
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Dog attacks are legitimately one of the most terrifying things I can imagine. Even though they are very rare.
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Magnus imperator Lucius Domitius Aurelianus duos tantum errores fecit.
Uno statim omnes canes in urbe trucidavit...
Secundo, nunquam felesis trucidavit!
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Definitely dogs for me, I have a ptsd and general anxiety service dog in training. My puppy, Felix is almost 8 months, and getting him has been the best decision I've ever made. Prior to getting him, I was completely agoraphobic, only leaving my house once a month or so. Now I walk him several times a day, am down to 240 pounds from 290, and am starting to get my life back.
I like both, but cats fit my lifestyle better at the moment.
Obligatory cat tax
His name is Cream and he's the bestest boy
Obligatory cat tax
His name is Cream and he's the bestest boy
0.0001% of dogs being service animals isn't representative of the pets owned by people on the forum, nor does grandma's mean cat represent anything other than grandma's mean cat. If you're asking which you prefer as a pet then it would be about the average cat/dog and what they offer/fit your lifestyle. Ofc bringing up that some dogs kill people/children isn't all that relevant either.
Both cats and dogs can be annoying assholes lol.
Similarly, both dogs and cats can be extremely affectionate and friendly.
Ah, it didn't take long for someone to post the correct answer. This make me happy.
Dogs are wonderful and loyal.. but to me Cats are the most adorable and fascinating creatures on this planet, they melt my heart with their meows and cuteness and attitude like nothing else \^0^/
I feel bad for the cat tbh. Pretty sure he's not pissing all over your carpet just for funsies.
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So far cats are winning handily.Let's see how much has changed in one year.
Video, iam in filo primo vicisse canes, et tamen hoc filum usquam facere vis?
Quot sestertii tibi isti mali feles dant, ut ista mendacia venditent?
Yep. They are a mystery. They will, no matter what, adhere to their own rules and routines. It's a full on partnership. It's up to us to accept them or not.
Cats by far. I can't connect with dogs anymore. Small dogs are okay but they're too active for my tastes. Dogs also tend to slobber over everything and they smell bad easily. Your home can easily smell like your dog's coat if they frequent your indoors often.
Of all the cats I've seen, so many cats have different personalities. I'm sure dogs are the same but with cats I can notice it easily. The cat I have at the moment is pretty chirpy and outgoing but he has a shy side (if he smells guests' shoes he runs away but he throws out meows at familiar faces). My friends' cats have ranged from extremely shy (hiding from everybody) to moody (hiding if there's too much talking) to very outgoing (follows guests around)
Of all the cats I've seen, so many cats have different personalities. I'm sure dogs are the same but with cats I can notice it easily. The cat I have at the moment is pretty chirpy and outgoing but he has a shy side (if he smells guests' shoes he runs away but he throws out meows at familiar faces). My friends' cats have ranged from extremely shy (hiding from everybody) to moody (hiding if there's too much talking) to very outgoing (follows guests around)
Wow, this discussion has changed over the years. Used to be much more polarized. Lots of "both" people here.
Used to be more fun:
If you need a false sense of authority or if you are really needy for some sense of love, get a dog.
If you are okay with animals not being your slave and if you can live with the fact that they completely ignore you since you're not that special anyway, get a cat.
š In reality, i also like both.
Used to be more fun:
If you need a false sense of authority or if you are really needy for some sense of love, get a dog.
If you are okay with animals not being your slave and if you can live with the fact that they completely ignore you since you're not that special anyway, get a cat.
š In reality, i also like both.
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