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Cats do the Ilogical thing of wagging their tales when they are angry, about to attack or just claiming their turf.
Second reason: some idiotic cat scratched my dog over the summer.
Add your reasons:
Their dog spends the afternoon going ballistic at her.
(And no, the dogs aren't wimps)
Dogs eat it.
Vet calls it kitty Almond Roca.
I love them both. Cats and dogs that is. Dogs because they're loyal, and cats because they're not.
If you could hear cats and dogs talk, dogs would talk like Homer Simpson while cats would talk like Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada".
EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S 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 GARDEN! 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 GARDEN! 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 GARDEN! 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 CAT'S 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 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 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. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured.
But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...
Weird but true
The other plus point is that they are far more intelligent than dogs. A dog will pathetically and enthusiastically express its love for you even if you ill treat it. You have to earn respect from a cat.
BTW Who said cat's don't fart? My cat Ben now sadly demised used to let out an SBD every so often that was so bad we had to open all the doors and windows for ages even in the height of winter. A vile stench like fermented rotten cabbage. Unfortunately he would sometimes do this when I was laid out asleep on the sofa and he was curled up asleep on my belly. I can think of few worse ways to be woken than retching and fighting for breath.
Badger, one of our two current cats has seen off many a dog and fox. She chases foxes from our land. She is an aggressive little beast (ex farm cat) and loves to play-fight with me but she keeps her claws sheathed and only bites very gently.
Oh and when we or our neighbors start cooking shrimp and then she becomes this one scary tiger like creature, screaming 7-8 Meows in a row and running around the house knocking things down.
Other than that she is simply adorable.
Cats will piss in your kitchen sink dogs will not
If you leave them in for longer than they can hold it. Dogs will piss on the carpet.
Which is easier to clean up?
Ever tried to teach a cat how to make a website? They pay no attention. Dogs pay more attention
Because dogs are dumb and will follow you blindly. If both paid attention, the cat would make the website. The dog would drool stupidly, whilst wondering if the cat had found some food that it didn't know about.
Dogs because they're loyal, and cats because they're not
Dogs aren't loyal they are dependant. Cats are loyal if they're given a good home. If they're not, they'll leave and be able to look after themselves until they find a better one.
HelenDev, that's quality! LMAO!
get dressed up against the driving rain and drag their sorry carcass out for a walk so that they can perform their bodily functions. You just shove them out the door
Hear, hear!
they are far more intelligent than dogs.
Yeah, but my cat chases his tail in the morning while he's waiting for his breakfast. He'll grab it and sit down. Because of the smooth laminate floor, he normally ends up spinning around on his ass a couple of times! I think he might be an exception to this rule.
You have to earn respect from a cat
I find this more with female cats. I feel very honoured when my girl cat Abby comes to sit with me.
BTW Who said cat's don't fart
LOLOL! I can't think of a time when my cats have actually let one go.
neighbors start cooking shrimp and then she becomes this one scary tiger like creature, screaming 7-8 Meows in a row
I have trained mine so when I shout 'Cheese' they know they're getting a treat. Doesn't matter how far away they are, they always come galloping into the house!
[edited by: Dabrowski at 9:32 pm (utc) on Dec. 13, 2007]
Then I do the whistling of "Les Parapluies de Cherbourg" and she comes down, dances like flipping on the carpet and such.
-- It looks like this forum has a fixation with cats. --
I hear you. Feline Mantra!
He was the softest, daftest dog you could meet, until some stupit twit decided, joklingly, to push me to the floor. The dog leaped into action and sat and dribbled on the attacker. With a large dog sitting on him, he became a dribbling fearful whimp. I called the dog and it leaped to my side wagging its tail. Oh, I laughed, and realised that I have a dedicated companion that lived with me.
Today, I have two cats: One rescue cat and one 22lb Maine Coon. Both totally different in personality.
The cats are so much easier to look after, and, in their view, we live with them.
I would add that I dislike some dogs and some cats because of their nasty attitude, but not becuase they are a dog or cat.
For example, stalking me and making a sudden leap from the ground to my shoulders. Very cute ... except when she MISSES!
(If for some reason I ever decide I want some sort of body-piercing, an 8 lb cat hanging from the back of my neck by one claw will NOT be my first choice!)
Then there's the cat that steals and eats paper, raids the trash (note that my dogs don't do either of these things) and has recently figured out that if she stands on her hind legs and wiggles a doorknob sometimes the door opens.
Nothing worse than a smart cat!
she stands on her hind legs and wiggles a doorknob sometimes the door opens
That's quality MamaDawg! One of mine stands up and scratches on the glass patio window to be let in or out, the other hasn't realised yet that we can't hear or see him meow to come in at night when we have the curtain closed.
Ann
If only they could remain kittens..
The same applies to girls btw
