15 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats

fawnwings said... on November 12th, 2009 at 11:56 AM

First off, you make yourself obviously biased when you say you hate cats and had one only for a month right off the bat. It's like saying you dated a punk guy (or whatever type) for one week, decided you didn't like punk guys OVERALL just because of this one guy. I can get if you just don't like cats, but don't make them less than they are. 1. People like cats because they are independent, clean (ish), and don't need constant attention. Yes, sure, a dog can follow commands (and I'm sure, if they cared about your opinion as much- cats could too, they just don't WANT TO)- but you have to train them with everything. Where to go the potty, not to jump on people, not to bite, etc. And all that attention... some people don't have the time or energy. Cats you can still cuddle and pet, but on your own time. 2. Have you ever seen a cat bark up a tree that has nothing in it? No. But I've seen dogs do that plenty of times. I haven't seen any cats fall into tanks in the first place (and I have cats, my friends have cats- I think you've seen too many homemade America's Funniest Videos). They aren't stupid. And this is the thing that got me to join up this site just so I could reply- you saying that is stupidity. Even a friend that loathes cats doesn't they're stupid- just... not for her. 3. True. But how is it likely you'll be in a situation where your dog will be around? At home, sure, if there is a fire or a burglar. They could run just as well... but yeah, there's more stories of being saved with the fire setting. With the burglar... I've had several dog owner buds say that while they're dog might seem like a good defender, they're more than likely to greet and ask to play with the burglar. Because that's what dogs do. Play. 4. *shrugs* I agree. Cats are more likely to hiss and hide if they felt threatened. Because they're smaller or just because they're more indepenent ("selfish").... they don't need you to survive. 5. lol Actually, I have. They don't like walking on the sidewalks, but they pull and tug like a dog does... for other reasons, but it's still cute. And chasing them when the one whose supposed to be an inside cat (he's such a pansy when it comes to other "wild" cats). :P But... again, I agree. People who get dogs should expect to have to walk them a lot if they want to keep their dog healthy ... whereas cats, you can be lazy and not worry about it. 6. AGAIN- this is by preference. You're forgetting not everyone in this world cares to be social, active, has something that wants constant attention. 7. So does dog poop in the backyard where one might step on it. All poop smells, we're just lucky humans use toilets that flush it away, away, far away so we don't stink up the place too. 8. If you opt for a dog, you have to PICK up the dog poop. 9. *shrugs* I'm a cat lover and I know as much. And I like that about them. If you pet them, and they purr and roll over on their backs and whatnot- to me, it seems better. Like I know what I am doing is pleasing them, and they trust me (most cats don't like their bellies touched- it's a vulnerable place) and... that's about it. With dogs it's easy, cats you have to earn it. 10. Cats can act too. :P It's all about the training thing... cats don't want to. They are solitary animals, they don't need packs (and the need to please higher ups) so they don't care what you are telling them overall. 11. *sighs* But cats don't beg for your food (which is annoying). If you push a cat off enough than he gets the picture that he's only going to end up uncomfortable if he keeps trying to go on your keyboard- you had the cat for a month, dude, so don't go on saying you tried very hard. Dogs jump, bite, and paw at things. I've seen dogs jump on tables (the counter probably being too high), though, to steal food. 12. A cat will wander. And- no? Dogs fucking escape all the time. Just because they aren't as nimble/light as kitties doesn't mean if they didn't have the chance they wouldn't take it. That's why people tie them to a tree or something. If you tied up a cat too- same thing, he can't go anywhere. 13. Says who? You? Because you're a DOG PERSON. Obviously you enjoy the attention of a dog more, but cats play just as much as dogs do... maybe not the same way but that's why they aren't the same creature! Sheesh. They still tumble and romp they're siblings (or friends), still chase and pounce on things, still play peekaboo. Again, you had your cat for a month. That is nothing. You didn't bond, were a dog person completely (so why get a cat? -.-), and are just... not very good at seeing other perspectives. Everyone isn't like you, not every animal is like a dog. 14. But they throw up too. And those gross chewed up, saliva drenched bones everywhere. Yeeeeah. Tell me you enjoy picking that up more than some hairball (which, btw, cats don't do often- my two cats, which I've had for about nine years now have only hairballed two or three times). 15. Not all dogs are cute. That's an opinion. Not all cats are cute either (ie the persian), but that's because it's my preference speaking. If the ones I thought were ugly and everyone else agreed (and by everyone, I mean EVERY SINGLE PERSON in this world)- they would probably be non-existing. Because somewhere a group of people like them- bred them, sold them, bought them. Same with all the dogs I think are weird looking (ie the bulldog). There are groups of people that like every single kind of animal out there, not just in cats and dogs. You are not the center of the world. Cats aren't stupid. Bash all you want, because it's obviously all a matter of opinion- but think... you had a cat for a MONTH. You are no expert, just a frustrated dog person who bought cat and expected it to be a dog. Amanda