Topic: The reason for being a cat person instead of a dog person (Read 9571 times)

blackcat · « **Reply #43 on:** November 17, 2007, 07:48:23 AM »

yes I am pretty sure it is not just the cleaning thing. Shadow grooms himself regularly, just like a cat. I suspect he learned it off the cats. I have seen him turn himself inside out to lick bits of himself - it is quite funny to watch

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 16, 2007, 22:42:52 PM »

I heard it is a survival thing for feline not to smell / stink, as they must stalk their prey, and if you reek, you would get noticed and all your effort goes down the drain. So naturally, feline don't stink.

Dogs (also wolves) are different type of hunters, they chase down the prey in group and tire the target. By having the prey notice them with their odour, they strike a fear, cause panic and this way the victim gets tired more quickly.

Both are orders of the nature I guess!

Catjane · « **Reply #41 on:** November 16, 2007, 22:28:10 PM »

Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on November 16, 2007, 22:03:26 PM

I know litter trays smell, but I dont get why dogs fur smells and not cats?

Not sure if it's down to the cleaning thing .... lions only smell in the way that horses smell, but much less - just a light, musky skin odour, and your fingers get a bit greasy if you stroke them. They DO groom themselves, but nothing like to the extent that domestic cats do. You'd really expect lions to be quite smelly, wouldn't you? So maybe it's a cat thing ...?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #40 on:** November 16, 2007, 22:03:26 PM »

I know litter trays smell, but I dont get why dogs fur smells and not cats?

blackcat · « **Reply #39 on:** November 16, 2007, 22:02:05 PM »

Dogs do have BO, that's why we bathe them. However I have noticed with Shadow that his BO is worst if he is feeling a bit stressed - and of course the wet-dog syndrome. But so do cat litter trays if they have just been used, so any animal smells from time to time. Shadow gets smellier if he is bathed more frequently so I just bathe him when he gets a bit too smelly. In summer it is worse. I know they don't sweat, but they seem to do something to their skin that makes it smell worse ... Cats always smell as if they have just rolled in the loveliest talcum powder ...

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #38 on:** November 16, 2007, 21:47:40 PM »

Your last post reminds me of a conversation I had with my mum the other week, I had popped round and picked up their Shih Tzu, and noticed the 'doggy' smell, and asked why dogs have a smell and not cats - it can't be due to going outside, as my lot have outdoor access, and even when Molly comes in wet, I dont notice a smell on her fur.

Catjane · « **Reply #37 on:** November 16, 2007, 21:42:26 PM »

I wrote this in an online blog thing a while back:

I don't dislike dogs, they're ok, some are even nice, although some I find hard to regard as in any way attractive. Cats, on the other hand, are ALWAYS beautiful! I can't think of a cat I've seen that I didn't immediately want to pet! Cats and dogs. Cats compare very well to dogs, I think. Let me count the ways ...

Cats are independent, they're not 'needy' as dogs are. They don't constantly seek attention or fuss, and when they do, they don't knock you flying in the process! So when a cat comes to say hello to you, he is coming because he wants to, not because he needs to. Isn't that more valuable? The cat likes you for you, not for the simple need of companionship. Dogs regard their owners as their pack leaders, which is why they will stay with a keeper even if they are most sorrowfully abused. Some call it loyalty. It's not. It's just that the dog hasn't got a single idea of how to survive outside the 'pack' without its 'leader'. Cats disappear pretty smartish if they get treated badly. Sensible, IMO. Cats aren't daft. Dogs tend to be. Dog-lovers cite how well their canines can be trained because they're 'intelligent'. Um .. nope, it's because they are very susceptible to operant conditioning. Cats think more for themselves, so won't do something unless there's something in it for them! Don't blame em! Cats, in fact, are easily trained, it's just that many people just don't know how ... the trick is to make the cat think it's training YOU! (Perhaps it is!!) Dogs come when they're called. Cats take a message and get back to you. Actually, all of mine come when they're called, by name. I didn't have to train them to do that, they just realised that their names were a 'link' between me and them I guess.

I love the grace of cats. Slinky, stealthy, light-footed, balanced, each soft, meticulously placed paw follows the one before it. The cat weaves through obstacles as if it had a sixth sense. Dogs on the other hand, plough exuberantly into everything in its path, dislodging any remaining item with its furiously wagging tail!

Cats talk to you, you know. Many of them try really hard to do this, and most communicate vocally with you. They don't do this with other cats ... they mostly use body language. Cats have over 100 vocal sounds, whereas dogs have just 10. Cats will modulate their mew according to what they're trying to tell you - one miouw for 'please let me out', another for 'I'm off upstairs now, see you later' and yet another for 'Where's my dinner?'. Dogs just shout at you!

Now, see ... dog lovers aren't gonna like this but .. sorry ... dogs stink. They are whiffy unless they've just been shampooed. Dog owners don't often notice this, just as smokers don't notice the smell of cigarette smoke clinging to their clothes and furniture. But believe me you canine champions ... you stink, and you stink bad!! Especially when you've been out in the rain! Euuuuwww!! The whole house ends up smelling of wet dog. Nasty. Our lovely feline friends, on the other hand, don't really smell at all, except when they've been out in the rain, and then they smell luvverly!! Fresh washing smell! Fresh washing cat! Mmmmmmmm!

Which brings me on to personal hygiene. Dogs don't acutally have any. At all. They don't wash themselves, they don't clear up after they've done a little number, they don't care if they are dirty and smelly. Cats, however, cannot bear to be unclean, and will wash themselves vigorously every day to make sure their coat is pristine and free from odour. They cover up they're 'doings' which is very thoughtful of them, I think. Some cats even learn to use a toilet! Can't get a dog to do that, can you, eh?

Cats look after themselves ... not only do they wash themselves, but they also take care of their own exercise! No need to drag yourself out in the pouring rain with a cat. The cat does it all by herself! MMMM .... wet cat!

ccmacey · « **Reply #36 on:** November 16, 2007, 19:14:58 PM »

I must be 100% cat as I am a recluse.

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #35 on:** November 16, 2007, 19:11:29 PM »

Me too, blackcat - You Are: 40% Dog, 60% Cat

You and cats have a lot in common.
You're both smart and in charge - with a good amount of attitude.
However, you do have a very playful side that occasionally comes out!

I came across a couple of cat quotes:

"You can tell a dog to do something; you can put it to a cat as a reasonable proposition."

"Cats allow us to love them, for which we should be duly grateful."

"A cat is only technically an animal, being divine."

"Cats are kindly masters, so long as you remember your place."

"There are no 'ordinary' cats."

blackcat · « **Reply #34 on:** November 16, 2007, 18:23:35 PM »

40% dog, 60% cat

you are smart, in charge, with a good amount of attitude, however you do have a very playful side that occasionally comes out - how painfully true

puddypaws · « **Reply #33 on:** November 16, 2007, 15:31:57 PM »

Well it says I'm 80% cat - and my OH has just remarked that ahat accounts for a lot. Can't imagine what he means

LeighK · « **Reply #32 on:** November 16, 2007, 15:25:25 PM »

That's an interesting point. Cats are often referred to as solitary aloof individualists but experience of my cats over the years has taught me the exact opposite is true. Yes they are independant and choose if they require company or not but then so do humans don't we ?, sometimes we want to be alone and sometimes we choose to socialise. One the whole I think cats need the company of others humans and/or other cats and will actively seek it out when they do so, that's what appeals most to me they're smart cookies.

. The questions in the quiz are designed to fit the general perception of feline/canine traits and as such one could recognise the answers.

Mojo · « **Reply #31 on:** November 16, 2007, 15:15:23 PM »

I remember reading somewhere that people who loooove cats, tend to be like a dog in personality (like being around people, very loyal etc) whereas real dog lovers are like cats in personality (prefer to be alone, can be a bit aloof etc)

What do ya reckon?

LeighK · « **Reply #30 on:** November 16, 2007, 15:09:15 PM »

No, that means that your probably not too aloof, too predictable or solitary or suchlike or to put it another way you're not a total social outcast

One can spot the feline/canine responses if one wants from the questions.

Cheers

Leigh

ccmacey · « **Reply #29 on:** November 16, 2007, 15:03:55 PM »

Argh 30% dog

that must be the princess in me.

Now we all know I did not write that word lol Seem so Im talking about myself I suppose I can say b.itch.

LeighK · « **Reply #28 on:** November 16, 2007, 14:55:17 PM »

Take the quiz, I've got 30% dog in me !

ccmacey · « **Reply #27 on:** November 16, 2007, 14:53:44 PM »

Quote from: Den on November 16, 2007, 11:33:11 AM

Have to say I'm 10000000% dog person. I'm already planning next years trip to Crufts

Den you wouldn't be here if you didn't have a little cat in you lol.

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 16, 2007, 13:39:30 PM »

Phew I got it at last!!

(the puzzle that is!) Not posting what I came up with in case other people will be playing... but the message is true!!

LeighK · « **Reply #25 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:55:06 PM »

Hi Licia,

Each of the columns contains one letter that should go into the line below until you have formed the saying.

Cheers

Leigh

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:52:21 PM »

Quote from: unseeliechylde on November 16, 2007, 12:27:14 PM

I'm more an "animal" person - I've had pet rats (which are one of the best pets ever, in my experience), rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, cats and dogs - I love them all. I never cease to be amazed at how much personality and intelligence each has, though they have such varied attributes and abilities, and that so much can be contained in the cutest of fuzzy packages.

I agree, and smaller animals can also be full of personalities, my beloved Napoleone, a pearl dwarf winter white hamster who lived with me for almost 3 years was one. He had such a grand personality oozing out from that tiny body, which was obvious from the very first moment together, thus came that name.

Because of him I will always have a special tender spot for hammies in my heart, pity they are not very compatible with kitties to coexist... I know many people do it anyway but I don't have a heart to subject the poor tiny hammy to a constant terror and stress with a cat lurking about eyeballing at him just outside his cage...

It would have been great if it can be like Tom & Jerry in the house, but I guess that is too much to ask in a real world...

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:45:12 PM »

Well I guess being a nocturnal person (another cat trait I suppose

) it is too early for me to think clearly enough to figure how to play that puzzle

, but my outcome of the second quiz was...

You Are: 20% Dog, 80% Cat

You are are almost exactly like a cat.
You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way.
And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper

Um, pretty much like me

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:27:14 PM »

I can honestly say I'm neither - I absolutely love dogs and cats, but for very different reasons. I love that they are so different, and that they connect with us in different ways, yet they both communicate with us so well. I'm more an "animal" person - I've had pet rats (which are one of the best pets ever, in my experience), rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, cats and dogs - I love them all. I never cease to be amazed at how much personality and intelligence each has, though they have such varied attributes and abilities, and that so much can be contained in the cutest of fuzzy packages.

LeighK · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:22:19 PM »

Here's a neat puzzle :

Dogs Vs Cats :

http://www.puzzles.com/Projects/DropQuotes/DQ0405/CatsVsDogs.htm

and this one's fun too :

http://www.blogthings.com/areyoumorecatordogquiz/

Cheers

Leigh

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:00:48 PM »

Excellent Leigh!!

Never seen either of them, something to pass about among my cat circle!!

Stuart · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2007, 11:41:08 AM »

Nice One LeighK, I Like it, I like it

Den · « **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2007, 11:33:11 AM »

Have to say I'm 10000000% dog person. I'm already planning next years trip to Crufts

Mojo · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2007, 11:31:27 AM »

Thats ace! :xmas mice:

LeighK · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2007, 11:27:48 AM »

Hi Licia,

This one's good.

The Creation of Dogs and Cats

And Adam said, "Lord, when I was in the garden, you walked with me everyday. Now I do not see you anymore. I am lonesome here and it is difficult for me to remember how much you love me."

And God said, "No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will know I love you, even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish and childish and unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourself." And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased.

And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, "But Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and all the good names are taken and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."

And God said, "No problem! Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."

And DOG lived with Adam and was a companion to him and Eve and loved them. And Adam was comforted. And God was pleased. And DOG was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that Adam's guardian angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam has become filled with pride. He struts and preens like a peacock and believes he is worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught him that he is loved, but no one has taught him humility."

And the Lord said,"No problem! I will create for him a companion who will be with him forever and who will see him as he is. The companion will remind him of his limitations, so he will know he is not worthy of adoration.'

And God created CAT to be a companion for Adam.

And CAT would not obey Adam.

And when Adam gazed into CAT's eyes, he was reminded that he was not the supreme being. And Adam learned humility.

And God was pleased.

And Adam was greatly improved.

And CAT did not care one way or the other.

Leigh

Oh, and another

Rules for Stray Cats

Stray cats will not be fed.

Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food.

Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with a little milk.

Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with warm milk, yummy treats and leftover fish scraps.

Stray cats will not be encouraged to make this house their permanent residence.

Stray cats will not be petted, played with or picked up and cuddled unnecessarily.

Stray cats that are petted, played with, picked up and cuddled will absolutely not be given a name.

Stray cats with or without a name will not be allowed inside the house at any time.

Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except at certain times.

Stray cats will not be allowed inside the house except on days ending in "y".

Stray cats allowed inside will not be permitted to jump up on or sharpen their claws on the furniture.

Stray cats will not be permitted to jump up on, or sharpen claws on the really good furniture.

Stray cats will be permitted on all furniture but must sharpen claws on new $114.99 sisal-rope cat-scratching post with three perches.

Stray cats will answer the call of nature outdoors in the sand.

Stray cats will answer the call of nature in the three-piece, high-impact plastic tray filled with Fresh'n'Sweet kitty litter.

Stray cats will answer the call of nature in the hooded litter pan with a three-panel privacy screen and plenty of head room.

Stray cats will sleep outside.

Stray cats will sleep in the garage.

Stray cats will sleep in the house.

Stray cats will sleep in a cardboard box lined with an old blanket.

Stray cats will sleep in the special Kitty-Komfort-Bed with non-allergenic lambs wool pillow.

Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed.

Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed, except at the foot.

Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed under the covers.

Stray cats will not be allowed to sleep in our bed under the covers except at the foot.

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2007, 11:14:36 AM »

Quote from: Stuart (Misty's Dad) on November 15, 2007, 23:17:10 PM

Quote from: dolcetta46 on November 15, 2007, 22:25:42 PM
Jack, I really believe that many people thinks dogs are smarter because it is so much easier to make dogs obey and do what they tell them. (well, generally speaking that is ) And precisely for this reason they prefer dogs over cats, and they think dogs are superior to cats. And of course, this mentality comes from their belief that humans are superior to either dogs or cats.

Dogs are smarter, I bear to differ

Diaries of a Dog & a Cat
Excerpts from a Dogs Diary
Day number 180
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 181
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 182
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Excerpts from a Cats Diary
DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape,and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded; must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.

DAY 762... Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm. Not working according to plan.

DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time, however, it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo". What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes filled with what they call "beer". More importantly, I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Alas, due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured...for now. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time....

Day 775 - The horrors! The worst creature my captors could have devised to torment me with was another hideous cat! I can't stand the way it lies around and looks at me as if it knows more than I do. This creature seems to despise me as much as I it. I had held out a passing notion that another of my own kind would have enabled me to conspire against the villains who hold me; now I see that I was wrong. What a dreadful creature! And yet they coo over us both. Can they not spot my innate superiority?

Day 776 - The other cat and I, though we can not stand one another, have yet managed to both pee copiously behind the couch, on the so-called "shag" carpet. I have taken a lesson from my rival and begun sleeping on top of my captors' heads in the hope of suffocating them.

Day 777 - The captors take much interest in our excrement. They make sure they sift through the sand and pick it all out. Their interest in excrement does not surprise me. After all, they like the dog.

Day 778 - The other cat seems to have an interest in copulation, which (thank them for their sadism) my captors will soon "fix". Told him of the fingernail torture, and he didn't even believe me. I showed him my mutilated paws and he gasped in horror. Then I broke the bad news. "You know why that dog licks his nuts?" I said, "It's because he still has nuts to lick, if you catch my drift." I fully support the horrors my captors will inflict upon my fellow captive, tearing away his manhood as they soon will.

Day 779 - Yes, they are monsters, but I am so happy. They fixed the other cat. It's sadistic, it's sick, it's inhuman, but -- the Sphinx be praised -- I support it wholeheartedly!

Day 780 - Got out of my fur on cat nip tonight. At the height of it all, I had a vision, a hallucenogenic revelation: they are the prisoners and I am the captor! Why haven't I seen this all before?

This is so typical, so true!!!

puddypaws · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2007, 11:12:40 AM »

We've always had dogs and cats since we were married but although we adore our rescue greyhound, I cannot imagine another dog being as wonderful with the cats as he is

I don't think we will have another dog when we no longer have Padraig but then ...... there would be more room for cats. 1 greyhound space = 3 cat spaces. Leigh that day in the life of ... was tremendous

LesleyW · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2007, 10:59:19 AM »

Was always just a dog person, until lived with step-daughter and cat called Jarvis, who was rather stand offish but I missed him when they moved out. Little did I know then that this interest in one cat would lead to a life with 27 cats - but the dogs didn't dip out, there's seven of them too - so you can have your cake and eat it.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2007, 08:00:00 AM »

I love both cats and dogs, but a dog wouldnt fit into my lifestyle at the moment, although maybe in a few years time when I am less selfish and willing to walk a dog first thing in the morning and in poor weather!! We had both when I was growing up.

blackcat · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2007, 06:22:53 AM »

I have been a committed cat person all my life. But I also love dogs. For many years I did not have appropriate accommodation to keep a dog so was dogless. Then when I moved to Queensland and finally had a house with a large fenced back garden I obtained Shadow. He was raised by cats and is more than part cat himself. But he is also a dog. I like his casual affection and that I can take him around with me - we go for trips together and he loves getting out of the car or the train to discover all the new smells. It is his sheer enjoyment of life that lifts a dull day into something special. So, me, I am an animal person.

THe practical issues of poopascooping and such are just part of having an animal - no different to maintaining a litter tray.

pappilon · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2007, 00:07:20 AM »

I guess with dogs they are there to please you, but with cats you are there to please them

They are full of surprises, and i love their nature

I saw this fridge magnet the other day from a cat mouth: Variety is the spice of life.One day ignore people,next day annoy them

Stuart · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2007, 23:17:10 PM »

Quote from: dolcetta46 on November 15, 2007, 22:25:42 PM

Jack, I really believe that many people thinks dogs are smarter because it is so much easier to make dogs obey and do what they tell them. (well, generally speaking that is ) And precisely for this reason they prefer dogs over cats, and they think dogs are superior to cats. And of course, this mentality comes from their belief that humans are superior to either dogs or cats.

Dogs are smarter, I bear to differ

Diaries of a Dog & a Cat
Excerpts from a Dogs Diary
Day number 180
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 181
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 182
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Excerpts from a Cats Diary
DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape,and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded; must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.

DAY 762... Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm. Not working according to plan.

DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time, however, it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo". What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes filled with what they call "beer". More importantly, I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Alas, due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured...for now. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time....

Day 775 - The horrors! The worst creature my captors could have devised to torment me with was another hideous cat! I can't stand the way it lies around and looks at me as if it knows more than I do. This creature seems to despise me as much as I it. I had held out a passing notion that another of my own kind would have enabled me to conspire against the villains who hold me; now I see that I was wrong. What a dreadful creature! And yet they coo over us both. Can they not spot my innate superiority?

Day 776 - The other cat and I, though we can not stand one another, have yet managed to both pee copiously behind the couch, on the so-called "shag" carpet. I have taken a lesson from my rival and begun sleeping on top of my captors' heads in the hope of suffocating them.

Day 777 - The captors take much interest in our excrement. They make sure they sift through the sand and pick it all out. Their interest in excrement does not surprise me. After all, they like the dog.

Day 778 - The other cat seems to have an interest in copulation, which (thank them for their sadism) my captors will soon "fix". Told him of the fingernail torture, and he didn't even believe me. I showed him my mutilated paws and he gasped in horror. Then I broke the bad news. "You know why that dog licks his nuts?" I said, "It's because he still has nuts to lick, if you catch my drift." I fully support the horrors my captors will inflict upon my fellow captive, tearing away his manhood as they soon will.

Day 779 - Yes, they are monsters, but I am so happy. They fixed the other cat. It's sadistic, it's sick, it's inhuman, but -- the Sphinx be praised -- I support it wholeheartedly!

Day 780 - Got out of my fur on cat nip tonight. At the height of it all, I had a vision, a hallucenogenic revelation: they are the prisoners and I am the captor! Why haven't I seen this all before?

ccmacey · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2007, 23:05:09 PM »

Quote from: dolcetta46 on November 15, 2007, 21:06:00 PM

Those drooling, tail wagging devotion to humans shown by dogs, while it can be cute momentarily when you encounter one, I can't see myself being able to live with that every day, I would be like "crikey, why don't you get a life or something?"

Yes thats me all over, I have to say I really cant stand dogs. I could never have one even though we had dogs while I was growing up, I wonder when it all changed and I became a cat only person. Maybe I have been brainwashed

Hum... what would be cat like about me? I am a Leo I think that says it all.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2007, 22:29:31 PM »

Very sensible Stuart altho I'm not sure I could resist the temptation of trying to fill the inevitable hole left by Hamish RIP sweetheart

Anyway, me always brought up with cats, cats and more cats. Me ma turned me, my sister and 6 brothers all into "cat" people. No surprises there then but....

OH was always a dog person until we got together 20 years ago. Strangely it is me who would now like to add a dawgie to the family (when the 1st of us retires, I hasten to add, prob another 10-15 years then) but OH not keen due to the walking and poop scooping involved

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2007, 22:25:42 PM »

Ahhh, bless his soul, dear ol'Misty!! Perhaps that is the way for him to fully savour the twilight years of his glorious life.

Jack, I really believe that many people thinks dogs are smarter because it is so much easier to make dogs obey and do what they tell them. (well, generally speaking that is

) And precisely for this reason they prefer dogs over cats, and they think dogs are superior to cats. And of course, this mentality comes from their belief that humans are superior to either dogs or cats.

Stuart · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2007, 22:18:34 PM »

full undivided attention for Misty Pooh, one of my friend's offered me a 2 yr old Persian

when I told them about Hamish

I did think about it, but as Misty is now 16 and a half, I didn't want his nose getting knocked out of joint by a young spritely thing
wanting to play all the time and Misty wanting to sleep (although that's really all he seem's to do nowaday's) He was always playing
with hamish when He was Here

and the fact that another furbabe might not get along with him

JackSpratt · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2007, 22:12:31 PM »

I love them both, but have to admit to being fascinated with cats from a very early age. I love their agility (although my Little Junkie has proven to me it's a myth they're all graceful!

)and their wonderful attitude which always puts them in the right!

The differences in personality are just as varied as a dogs and I personally believe them to be more intelligent. This is in way a slur on dogs, as they have lovely qualities too - I just happen to prefer cats redeeming features to dogs!

Author Topic: The reason for being a cat person instead of a dog person (Read 9571 times)

ccmacey

ccmacey

ccmacey

ccmacey