Cats or Dogs: Which Pet Reigns Supreme?

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The forum discussion centers around the long-standing debate of whether cats or dogs make better pets. Participants express strong preferences, with many dog owners highlighting dogs' loyalty and family-oriented nature, while cat lovers appreciate the independence and unique affection of cats. Notably, users share personal anecdotes illustrating the distinct behaviors of both animals, such as dogs chasing various creatures and cats exhibiting playful hunting instincts. Ultimately, the conversation reveals that both pets offer unique companionship qualities, appealing to different personalities and lifestyles.

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  • Understanding of pet behavior and characteristics
  • Familiarity with common pet types: dogs and cats
  • Knowledge of pet care basics
  • Awareness of the social dynamics between pets and humans
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This discussion is beneficial for pet owners, animal behaviorists, and anyone considering adopting a pet, as it provides insights into the unique traits and companionship styles of cats and dogs.

  • #61
Evo said:
Dammit, look at the cat!
OK, I am looking.

What is it I am supposed to see?
 
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  • #62
Not for you, for others.

Evo said:
I think this settles it.

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  • #63
Evo said:
Not for you, for others.

Dammit that's funny. :approve:
 
  • #64
Dogs don't hide the puppies from their people!

We finally found the kittens, now that they're already old enough to be weaned. And the aren't friendly at all (Momma Cat has had them well hidden). Two calicos (calico is my favorite) and a gray for certain, maybe two more in there (one person says she thought she saw one with Siamese coloration). Momma Cat is finally going to get spayed this week (they've taken care of the "nadgers" :smile: on the males already...or at least all the ones they could catch so far).

I had to laugh though...they're tagging all the cats that have been spayed/neutered so nobody tries to do it twice (and so that they're "official" farm cats). One of the females was brought up to another vet because the anesthesia masks we have didn't fit her, and she came back with a ruby stud earring as her eartag! :smile: I somehow doubt that's going to last long, but it was cute, and if it falls out, she'll still have the hole to know she was spayed (if the scar isn't enough of a clue).
 
  • #65
Speaking of cats - this is so adorable! :-p :!) :cool: :biggrin:

http://www.gardenbuddies.com/forum/messages/4337/1220593.html
 
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  • #66
Astronuc said:
Speaking of cats - this is so adorable! :-p :!) :cool: :biggrin:

http://www.gardenbuddies.com/forum/messages/4337/1220593.html
Awwwwwwwww! I wonder if any of Ivan and Tsu's cats would try to adopt baby skunks? :biggrin:
 
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  • #67
This makes me want to get a dog and another kitten...
http://home.comcast.net/~larkspur2020/kittenandbigdog.jpg
 
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  • #68
Astronuc said:
Speaking of cats - this is so adorable! :-p :!) :cool: :biggrin:

http://www.gardenbuddies.com/forum/messages/4337/1220593.html
So pepe le pew finally wore down that cat with his advances.
 
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  • #69
larkspur said:
This makes me want to get a dog and another kitten...
Has that dog always looked so sad, or just since the arrival of the kitten? :smile:
 
  • #70
larkspur said:
This makes me want to get a dog and another kitten...
Wow, look how overjoyed that dog is to have a kitten! He can barely contain himself, you can just see the excitement. :smile:
 
  • #71
Moonbear said:
Awwwwwwwww! I wonder if any of Ivan and Tsu's cats would try to adopt baby skunks? :biggrin:

Heck, they already invite them in for dinner. :rolleyes:
 
  • #72
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6497257644936185526&q=compulsive%20cat%20flushing&hl=en

Now I wonder if a dog would think of this? :smile:
 
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  • #73
This should settle the debate once and for all. Dog saves owner, but dies trying to rescue cat
Cats are evil! The cat set the fire!

Dogs are heroic. They not only retrieve their owner's artificial leg, retrieve the phone so their owner can dial 911, and drag their owner to safety, but they will give their life to save even an evil cat! :approve:

Poor 13-year-old 3-legged chihuahua! :cry:
I'm just guessing about the breed and the number of legs.
 
  • #74
BobG said:
This should settle the debate once and for all. Dog saves owner, but dies trying to rescue cat
Cats are evil! The cat set the fire!

Dogs are heroic. They not only retrieve their owner's artificial leg, retrieve the phone so their owner can dial 911, and drag their owner to safety, but they will give their life to save even an evil cat! :approve:

Poor 13-year-old 3-legged chihuahua! :cry:
I'm just guessing about the breed and the number of legs.

The moral of this story is...if you are going to light candles around cats, keep your leg(s) within arms reach!
 
  • #75
http://www.gardenbuddies.com/forum/messages/4337/1227907.html :biggrin:
 
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  • #76
larkspur said:
The moral of this story is...if you are going to light candles around cats, keep your leg(s) within arms reach!
:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #79
For some reason cats love dying on me so I've come to the conclusion that they're pretty average.

Dogs are good though. My dog isn't the best of hunters though...it hasn't got the hang of how to do it. You know how some dogs will point to their target with one of their front legs? Well my dog points with the front leg and then lifts one of the back legs and stretches it out too (pointing behind it of course). So she loses balance every time and falls over. So she obviously hasn't had a good strike rate for killing pigeons.
 
  • #80
Which is Better: Cats or dogs??

I hear both taste a lot like chicken... :biggrin:

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  • #81
big man said:
For some reason cats love dying on me so I've come to the conclusion that they're pretty average.

Dogs are good though. My dog isn't the best of hunters though...it hasn't got the hang of how to do it. You know how some dogs will point to their target with one of their front legs? Well my dog points with the front leg and then lifts one of the back legs and stretches it out too (pointing behind it of course). So she loses balance every time and falls over. So she obviously hasn't had a good strike rate for killing pigeons.
Quit hunting so close to the highway. She's obviously pointing at road kill and letting you know the prey is already dead. :smile:
 
  • #82
I like dogs better. All the cats I have ever owned have been crazy (The one had a thing about pulling out all its hair :confused: ) so they got put o prozac which made them more normal. I would never have a cat again, this is my baby helping me in the garden
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8118/pict0269ra5.jpg
 
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  • #84
I like all animals. In this case though I'm going to have to say dogs are better. They are so much more intelligent. With me, it really comes down to the individual cat/dog and how they act, just like humans. Many people treat their pet wrongly and cause it to have major behavior problems.
 
  • #85
I can't decide between either cats or dogs (I've never had either). Perhaps I should settle for an oyster.
 
  • #86
arildno said:
I can't decide between either cats or dogs (I've never had either). Perhaps I should settle for an oyster.
How about starting out with a Norwegian Blue Parrot (pining for the fjords)? I understand that they're really easy to clean up after, they're not noisy, and they don't molt.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6666/Fancy/mp_parrot.html
 
  • #87
Well, Ember has been swaying my opinion toward cats as being much smarter than dogs.

Cats read PF...
http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/8234/emberpfod9.jpg

and keep up with the latest scientific literature...
http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/7816/emberjournales4.jpg
She was helping me write my grant proposal there. She took a very keen interest in the atlas of the rat brain. :biggrin:
 
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  • #88
Moonbear said:
Well, Ember has been swaying my opinion toward cats as being much smarter than dogs.

Cats read PF...
http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/8234/emberpfod9.jpg

and keep up with the latest scientific literature...
http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/7816/emberjournales4.jpg
She was helping me write my grant proposal there. She took a very keen interest in the atlas of the rat brain. :biggrin:
Ember can't be that smart - she owns a Mac.

Uh oh, the smilies don't work. Duck!
 
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  • #89
BobG said:
Ember can't be that smart - she owns a Mac.

Uh oh, the smilies don't work. Duck!
That's why she's reading Larkspur's posts and not yours. :-p Larkspur tells her how pretty she is. :approve:
 
  • #90
turbo-1 said:
How about starting out with a Norwegian Blue Parrot (pining for the fjords)? I understand that they're really easy to clean up after, they're not noisy, and they don't molt.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6666/Fancy/mp_parrot.html
They have all been eaten by Albin, the white moose, I'm afraid.
Only recently was it discovered that albino moose are carnivores.
 

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