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I agree.
I don't get why anyone would say a cat is better than a dog as a pet.
Why do people dislike cats so much?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the reasons some people express dislike for cats, exploring various perspectives on their behavior and characteristics. Participants share personal anecdotes and opinions, touching on themes of companionship, frustration, and humor related to cat ownership.
Discussion Character
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- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants describe cats as selfish, stubborn, and inconsiderate, likening their behavior to that of teenagers.
- Others humorously suggest that cats are akin to women, implying complexity in their behavior.
- Concerns are raised about the anxiety caused by cats going missing, with anecdotes of worry followed by relief when they return.
- A few participants propose practical solutions, such as attaching GPS units to cats or creating a "kitty cam" to monitor their activities.
- Some express a fondness for cats, particularly indoor cats, while others share negative experiences with outdoor cats.
- There are humorous exchanges about the personalities of cats, with some participants sharing playful stories about their own cats' antics.
- Several participants express a strong dislike for cats, citing experiences of being scratched or swiped at unexpectedly.
- One participant humorously questions the fate of cats in relation to the notion of dogs going to heaven.
- Names and unique characteristics of participants' cats are shared, contributing to a lighter tone in parts of the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express a mix of negative and positive sentiments about cats, with no clear consensus on their overall nature. Disagreements exist regarding the interpretation of cat behavior and the emotional impact of owning them.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal experiences and subjective interpretations of cat behavior, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes a variety of emotional responses and humorous takes on the challenges of cat ownership.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in pet ownership, particularly cat owners or those considering adopting a cat, may find the varied perspectives and anecdotes relevant.
I agree.
I don't get why anyone would say a cat is better than a dog as a pet.
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Ivan Seeking said:
True...reminds me of Macavity ! But your "eternal teenager" theory is plain wrong. They're scheming evildoers.
Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity,
For he's a fiend in feline shape, a monster of depravity.
You may seek him in the basement, you may look up in the air -
But I tell you once and once again, Macavity's not there!
Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity,
There never was a Cat of such deceitfulness and suavity.
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and take note, physicists:
Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity,
He's broken every human law, he breaks the law of gravity.
Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity,
He's broken every human law, he breaks the law of gravity.
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Dagenais said:
A dog is too predictible. It will never surprise you, because it always tries to satisfy the human by behaving exactly the way it is supposed to.
A cat is independent, and some people might prefer that. I do.
I also believe cats are more clever than dogs. My most intelligent pet was a cat.
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I had an acquaintance that hated cats because they were so loud, so he mistreated and killed them back and forth to school :(
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pace said:
At least he was sending then to school
I know some folks - including a bunch of imbeciles on this forum - that raise their cats to be completely and blissfully uneducated critters. That's not spoiling them (actually, it's that too)- that's ruining their lives and condemning them to the alleys.
And don't you folks dare complain about exhorbitant tuition fees !
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I had a cat who was not formally educated but she seemed to have a knack for mathematics. One day I left my calculus homework out on the kitchen table and came home to find that she had scratched up the paper. Not too strange because she liked to tear up paper towels and stuff when she was bored. But the weird thing was she had scratched across only one problem. I had to do that page over of course and wouldn't you know it she had scratched out the only problem I had worked out wrong!
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I am happy to announce that Dr Foofer, who has been missing since the day after I posted his advertisement, has returned. 
I was outside watering the plants when he walked up and demanded to be scratched.
He is fatter than ever.
I was outside watering the plants when he walked up and demanded to be scratched.
He is fatter than ever.
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WOW! He must have been really busy with all the new clientele from the ad! Where do you suppose he's hiding all the cash he made?
That's great, Evo. I am glad he came home.
That's great, Evo. I am glad he came home.
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Yay!
They are all evil I'm telling you.
Somewhere I read that many cats may have 2 or 3 homes; or more. It would appear that the good Dr has been spreading the love around a bit; silly human.
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I got suspicious as soon as I saw all the gold chains around his neck and the rings on his toes. This cat is rolling in money.Ivan Seeking said:
He apparently has a lucrative business going on. I think he may be involved in smuggling illegal possums over the border from Mexico to meet the demand for the free opossums he advertises.
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GOOD CAT!
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Evo said:
GOOD CAT!
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My daily diversion since I can't have a cat right now. If I were able to, other than a rescue kitty, I'd like a pixie-bob or F1 Savannah.
http://www.ratemykitten.com/ratemy/kitten
http://www.ratemykitten.com/ratemy/kitten
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anybody remember the "bonsai kitten" hoax ?
Thay would have been an hilarious laugh for cat-hater !
Thay would have been an hilarious laugh for cat-hater !
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agh!
I don't see how you can hate cats, as long as it's the right cat. Mine never attacks you, runs away, (but she does stay out at night occaisonally) and is quite lovable. This is a stray I picked up. So obviously some cats are better than others, like dogs, where you can have the dumbest mutt that barks for 4 hours straight, or a really nice one.
But cats have the best hygiene.
I don't see how you can hate cats, as long as it's the right cat. Mine never attacks you, runs away, (but she does stay out at night occaisonally) and is quite lovable. This is a stray I picked up. So obviously some cats are better than others, like dogs, where you can have the dumbest mutt that barks for 4 hours straight, or a really nice one.
But cats have the best hygiene.
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Possum smuggling! My goodness!
You know my first thought was that Foofer was getting together some money to put a contract hit out on the dog but...Gold chains!? Sounds like he's just been blowing all his cash on bling-bling. I bet he was even hanging out at some of P. Diddy's pool parties during his "vacation". Probably had J Lo constantly hand-feeding him bites of hors d'oerves and that's why he put on weight.Yep, that's got to be it.
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You should be careful about revealing MC Foof's location, the FBI is setting up a "possum comitatus" to crack down on the smuggling...Evo said:
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Uh oh. That could explain why he has refused to come inside the house. He wants to be able to run incase he's located. Dr Foofer, feline fugitive.plover said:
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It seems that our little Zoobie had a scary day or two. Since moving to the sticks this has happened with every cat that we have ever owned I think; well, maybe not the Persian but all of the real cats.
As they grow up we see a constantly increasing amount of time running, who know's where, I guess out in the grass fields chasing mice. At some or several points in their life it seems that they either stray too far, or they are trapped by a dog or inside of a garage... in any event they uncharacteristically disappear for a couple days. When they do finally show up they are emotionally needy. It is not always obvious immediately but they will display a much greater dependency on one or both of us. They demand more attention and reassurance. This has happened with Zoobie this time. She has never allowed me to approach and pick her up unless she is sleeping and too tired to run like hell. She is Tsu's cat and that's that! Since returning from her little escapade she also comes to me for attention! :surprise:
I guess it is their nature to push the limits until they get into some kind of trouble. Then they stay much closer to home; pretty much permanently. It seems that this usually only happens two or three times and then that's it.
As they grow up we see a constantly increasing amount of time running, who know's where, I guess out in the grass fields chasing mice. At some or several points in their life it seems that they either stray too far, or they are trapped by a dog or inside of a garage... in any event they uncharacteristically disappear for a couple days. When they do finally show up they are emotionally needy. It is not always obvious immediately but they will display a much greater dependency on one or both of us. They demand more attention and reassurance. This has happened with Zoobie this time. She has never allowed me to approach and pick her up unless she is sleeping and too tired to run like hell.
She is Tsu's cat and that's that! Since returning from her little escapade she also comes to me for attention! :surprise:I guess it is their nature to push the limits until they get into some kind of trouble. Then they stay much closer to home; pretty much permanently. It seems that this usually only happens two or three times and then that's it.
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All pets are bloody useless. Every morning I come downstairs and find a plant knocked on the floor, pot broken and soil spilled everywhere, and the culprit rolling around in it. 4 kittens is hard work, especially when they team up, but when they are being egged on by the 4 adult cats, it gets impossible.
Dogs are crappy pets too. Throw a stick away and they give it back to you. If I wanted a stick that came back I would buy a boomerang. They are supposed to be man's best friend. Bull plop. How many times have my friends said to me "my dog helped my pull this hot lady!" NEVER. If I said "Fido, fix my car" he would just bring me a goddamn stick!
Dogs are crappy pets too. Throw a stick away and they give it back to you. If I wanted a stick that came back I would buy a boomerang. They are supposed to be man's best friend. Bull plop. How many times have my friends said to me "my dog helped my pull this hot lady!" NEVER. If I said "Fido, fix my car" he would just bring me a goddamn stick!