I feel sorry for cats

I was thinking about this the other day, in our society, well in our town anyway, I don't know about everywhere else, cats are to our society as baby girls are to China's, nobody wants them. People will pay hundreds of dollars for a dog or a puppy, kittens can't even be given away for free and there's always so many of them. And when we find stray cats we don't dare call the pound on them because we found out they kill the cats almost immediately because nobody wants them. I can't really understand it, cats are relatively low matinance compare to dogs, there aren't any leash laws, they don't eat as much, they don't keep you up all night barking, all the ones we've met were either litter box trained or knew to go outside to do that. So why are dogs valued so much more than cats when it comes to getting a pet?

I prefer cats. I've been around enough dogs to last me the rest of my life.

I feel sorry for cats

Not the ones in the Smithee house!

Alan Smithee wrote:

Not the ones in the Smithee house!

Agreed, not my cat either. My cat runs my dog.

I heard cats aren't as loving as dogs. You actually have to work for their affection. But ironically enough, more people have cats in their household than dogs. . I don't want either one so it's whatever.

Nystyle709 wrote:I heard cats aren't as loving as dogs. You actually have to work for their affection. But ironically enough, more people have cats in their household than dogs. . I don't want either one so it's whatever.

I've known cats that were snooty and aloof and I'm not crazy about them either. Ours have always been affectionate I think because of how we raised them from kittens.

Dogs are probably more social and fun, but cats are more comforting, charismatic and radiant.

Alan Smithee wrote:

I've known cats that were snooty and aloof and I'm not crazy about them either. Ours have always been affectionate I think because of how we raised them from kittens.

Ours is affectionate because we saved her from starving to death after her last owner abandoned her. We have another stray who thinks our yard is his home and he's affectionate too, also because we feed him. He won't eat until he rubs up against us and gets petted.

Nystyle709 wrote:I heard cats aren't as loving as dogs. You actually have to work for their affection. But ironically enough, more people have cats in their household than dogs. . I don't want either one so it's whatever.

They're not. Cats are finicky, like women. They cuddle up next to you when they're in the mood, but don't necessarily come when you call them. They live on their own terms. That being said, I'm seriously considering getting one.

My cats are very affectionate and are constantly in my face and underfoot. They both have great personalities, and I think many people don't take the time to work with a cat and bring out that personality, like they would with a dog.

I've gotten my cats leash-trained so that I can take them outside and go for a walk with them, and my male cat will play "fetch" with a Dixie cup if you toss it for him.

love cats!! don't care for dogs

I LOVE THIS:

People seem to enjoy dogs more because they are more frendly and playful and overall more sociable. It is a shame because cats are beautiful creatures and people underestimate their intelligence. I love cats.

Chris wrote:

They're not. Cats are finicky, like women. They cuddle up next to you when they're in the mood, but don't necessarily come when you call them. They live on their own terms. That being said, I'm seriously considering getting one.

Chris wrote:

They're not. Cats are finicky, like women. They cuddle up next to you when they're in the mood, but don't necessarily come when you call them. They live on their own terms. That being said, I'm seriously considering getting one.

Our cat's a girl, or a woman if you prefer, and she will NOT come when you call her...I mean she will sometimes when we say 'here kitty kitty kitty (we never gave her an official name)', but I found out she WILL come if you give a pig call 'Sooie! Sooie sooie! Here pig pig pig pig pig!', THAT will bring her running to us.

Ours won't always come when we beckon them but that's the exception, not the rule. Skittles has me trained. I get home from work and she leads me into the bedroom, hops up on the bed so I can pick her up. Also, we're thankful she doesn't hold a grudge after we give her the medicine she needs twice a day for the rest of her life.

What medicine is that, Alan?

It's for her thyroid. She was just diagnosed a few weeks ago. We were fearing the worst but she she's back to normal.

Alan Smithee wrote:Ours won't always come when we beckon them but that's the exception, not the rule. Skittles has me trained. I get home from work and she leads me into the bedroom, hops up on the bed so I can pick her up. Also, we're thankful she doesn't hold a grudge after we give her the medicine she needs twice a day for the rest of her life.

I think animals actually know when you're helping them as far as meds go. The two cats I had before the ones I have now, both went into renal failure in their old age, but not to the point where they were too far gone and had to be put down right away. I used to do a peritoneal dialysis on both of them with an IV bag of fluids to flush them out. They knew when it was time for their treatments and would hop onto my lap while I sat in the bathroom with the IV bag hanging off the shower rod. Then, they'd crouch down so I could scruff the back of their necks, stick the needle in and let the fluids flow in under their skin.

I kept them going for 2 years like that, 3 times per week, but then that eventually stopped working and it was time to say goodbye and make the final trip to the vet (which was harder on me than the cats--I sat in the car, bawling my head off until I could stop and drive home!)

Hyacinth Girl wrote:

I think animals actually know when you're helping them as far as meds go. The two cats I had before the ones I have now, both went into renal failure in their old age, but not to the point where they were too far gone and had to be put down right away. I used to do a peritoneal dialysis on both of them with an IV bag of fluids to flush them out. They knew when it was time for their treatments and would hop onto my lap while I sat in the bathroom with the IV bag hanging off the shower rod. Then, they'd crouch down so I could scruff the back of their necks, stick the needle in and let the fluids flow in under their skin.

I kept them going for 2 years like that, 3 times per week, but then that eventually stopped working and it was time to say goodbye and make the final trip to the vet (which was harder on me than the cats--I sat in the car, bawling my head off until I could stop and drive home!)

Sorry to hear that, Hyacinth. I can't imagine what it's going to be like in some years when it's our kitty's time.

Hyacinth Girl wrote:

I think animals actually know when you're helping them as far as meds go. The two cats I had before the ones I have now, both went into renal failure in their old age, but not to the point where they were too far gone and had to be put down right away. I used to do a peritoneal dialysis on both of them with an IV bag of fluids to flush them out. They knew when it was time for their treatments and would hop onto my lap while I sat in the bathroom with the IV bag hanging off the shower rod. Then, they'd crouch down so I could scruff the back of their necks, stick the needle in and let the fluids flow in under their skin.

I kept them going for 2 years like that, 3 times per week, but then that eventually stopped working and it was time to say goodbye and make the final trip to the vet (which was harder on me than the cats--I sat in the car, bawling my head off until I could stop and drive home!)

Yes, I'm very sorry that your pets and you had to go through that. We had to have a cat put down for medical reasons too

Chris wrote:They're not. Cats are finicky, like women. They cuddle up next to you when they're in the mood, but don't necessarily come when you call them. They live on their own terms. That being said, I'm seriously considering getting one.

So very true, Chris! I like cats but I love dogs!!!! Differenve between a cat and a dog - You own a dog, a cat OWNS you




The Difference Between Cats and Dogs

- Dogs come when you call them. Cats take a message and get back to you when they are good and ready.
- Dogs will give you unconditional love forever. Cats will make you pay for every mistake you've ever made since the day you were born.
- Dogs will let you give them a bath without taking out a contract on your life.
- Dogs will tilt their heads and listen whenever you talk. Cats will yawn and close their eyes.
- Dogs will bark to wake you up if the house is on fire. Cats will quietly sneak out the door.
- Dogs will sit, lie down, and heel on command. Cats will smirk and walk away.
- Dogs will bring you your slippers or the evening newspaper. Cats might bring you a dead mouse.
- Dogs will greet you and lick your face when you come home from work. Cats will be mad that you went to work at all.
- Dogs will play Frisbee with you all afternoon. Cats will take a three hour nap.
- Dogs will sit on the car seat next to you. Cats have to have their own private box or they will not go at all.

I think I've posted this before, but...

I'm Only A Cat

I'm only a cat,
and I stay in my place...
Up there on your chair,
on your bed or your face!

I'm only a cat,
and I don't finick much...
I'm happy with cream
and anchovies and such!

I'm only a cat,
and we'll get along fine...
As long as you know
I'm not yours... you're all mine!