Better Pet: Cats vs Dogs

[ALGAYDO 33,692]

4 hours ago, dynamite said:

WRONG

Indeed you are 

[Ladle Ghoulash 30,990]

7 hours ago, JohnWayne92 said:

Cats are a lesson in consent. Not everyone likes them for this reason. 

Dogs are people pleasers whereas cats are more of a symbiotic relationship. I dont always want to give Mango (my cat) attention, and Mango doesnt always want my attention lol it works out. Id rather clean a litter box or utilize the self cleaning ones than have to take a dog out every few hours. 

Ngl I’ve always found this pop pseudo-psychology both reductive and pretty blatantly moral masturbation by cat owners, as if preferring dogs is a moral failing and all dogs have the same personality. I have a Corgi and her personality is basically somewhere between a cat and a border collie: she’s a herder, likes to have her people all in one place, but isn’t necessarily a huge cuddler (which is something I respect, even if it’s not my preference), is very autonomous (and occasionally willful/stubborn). In what world is that dynamic one of “people pleasing?” It’s fine to prefer cats, but the false sense of moral superiority is too much lmao 

Edited 15 hours ago by Ladle Ghoulash

[JohnWayne92 2,321]

25 minutes ago, Ladle Ghoulash said:

Ngl I’ve always found this pop pseudo-psychology both reductive and pretty blatantly moral masturbation by cat owners, as if preferring dogs is a moral failing and all dogs have the same personality. I have a Corgi and her personality is basically somewhere between a cat and a border collie: she’s a herder, likes to have her people all in one place, but isn’t necessarily a huge cuddler (which is something I respect, even if it’s not my preference), is very autonomous (and occasionally willful/stubborn). In what world is that dynamic one of “people pleasing?” It’s fine to prefer cats, but the false sense of moral superiority is too much lmao 

There's a lot of projecting going on here 

Dogs are typically very outward in their need to be around people, to get pets, to play, etc. I dunno of very many dogs that dont get hyped af just because their owners came home. I know plenty who get in trouble because they bark and bounce and some even pee from the excitement. Ive met dogs that force themselves on you, stare at you, whine, etc for human contact and acknowledgement. 

Im glad that you have a dog and are enjoying it. 

My point was - I don't see the majority of cats acting that way and personally, I don't like it when something is all up on me and overexcited just because I exist - its exhausting.

Again, glad your dog isnt like that. The last corgi I met was a brat who would howl if she didn't get her way and wanted to be praised for everything even if they were disobedient. 

[Killa 17,966]

1 hour ago, sarahb said:

He'd probably claw the **** out of me if I tried and he keeps himself clean anyway. 

And the alter ego demon voice comes out.

 

[sarahb 16,821]

19 minutes ago, Killa said:

And the alter ego demon voice comes out.

 

He already clawed me this morning because I'm looking after him while my parents are on a cruise, and it turns out my mum feeds him treats every morning and I didn't get the memo 

[TimotheeChalamet 6,238]

I love both but it's dogs for me. I have a shiba inu and she is kind of a mixture of both a cat (personality-wise) and a dog

[EART HL I NG 540]

Dogs have my heart. i like cats and my friend’s cats are awesome but I much prefer dogs

 

I’m also aggressively allergic to cats

[LadyEnigma 1,324]

Love my dog & loved all the dogs I've had before but I'm saying cats, my cat is a maine coon mix and he solidified my preference for cats he's just purrfect.

[zevthepaparazzo 955]

dogs are really scary

[Ladle Ghoulash 30,990]

19 minutes ago, zevthepaparazzo said:

dogs are really scary

How so? 

[zevthepaparazzo 955]

33 minutes ago, Ladle Ghoulash said:

How so? 

they just make me terrified, like it's about to pounce on me and bite my face off

[Ladle Ghoulash 30,990]

2 minutes ago, zevthepaparazzo said:

they just make me terrified, like it's about to pounce on me and bite my face off

Ngl most dogs aren’t like that at all. As someone who’s worked in professional pet care, I’ve been attacked randomly by more cats (at least 3-4) than I’ve ever been attacked by dogs (basically zero). 

[Monstermilo 5,090]

dogs feel more like a family member, but they are more work 

cats are easier to take care of, but idk they arent as loving or cuddly and kinda just live in your house 

also hate the concept of a litter box with poop in it, stinking up the house....... my friend had a cat and their house smelled of urine and poop i couldnt even hang out at their place 

[AVeryGagaHolyDick 27,572]

As someone with deep depression for nearly 20 years (I’m not even 30 yet), I definitely prefer living with cats. They don’t “force” me to go out. And they don’t stink 

I really love dogs too, but I don’t have the strength to look after them.

[AVeryGagaHolyDick 27,572]

15 minutes ago, Monstermilo said:

my friend had a cat and their house smelled of urine and poop i couldnt even hang out at their place 

That is absolutely true!

But dogs can make your house stink horribly too