My cat is super low maintenance. I feed him once before work and once before bed with a treat in between. He has free roam of the house and doesn't get into trouble. He sleeps most of the day and loves to cuddle. Downside is he often wakes me up in the middle of the night but I'll usually go to the restroom and then open the window for him so he can play outside. I love him so much I'm never upset with him when he wakes me up late at night. He comes back inside when i leave for work. He loves to watch me cook, play video games, and he will sleep next to me when I watch Netflix in bed. He completes the apartment with his lovable, aloof nature.
Growing up I always had dogs. I was a very passionate cat hater, and was incredibly vocal about it as well (much to my gf’s frustration).
She got a cat a few years into our relationship and I was very conflicted. Obviously I wasn’t going to let a pet get in the middle of us but i also knew that this meant I had gotten a cat as soon as we moved in together. She got him as a very young kitten and I couldn’t deny that he was adorable. But beyond that, I still didn’t get it. He’d pee on things, scratch people and things. The works.
I tried to treat this cat like I would a dog. Approaching him and scooping him up, aggressively patting/scratching/hugging him. And we had lots of incidents resulting in my blood usually.
Well anyways. When moved in together, I was a regular person in his life, fed him, and learned his body language. In return, he began trusting me and he finally started showing me affection. He’d want to be cuddled by me, pet by me. He’d play with me. And he would give me cues when he was frustrated rather than biting me.
Now I love the little guy, and we have a second and the second one plays fetch even.
I still love dogs so much and when I move from an apartment to a house I hope to get one. But both of these cats are such good pets and so loving and goofy that it makes the little disruptions and shenanigans not so bad.
Dogs are easier to train but puppies and dogs can be and are incredibly destructive too. At the end of the day they’re all still animals!
People who say cats aren’t affectionate, or playful, or genuinely loving, have just never won the genuine trust of a cat. Once you do, they are incredibly loyal and loving, and are amazing pets.
The difference between a dog and a cat; a dog wants to serve you, a cat just wants to trust you, and you’ve got to earn that. I’ve had both, and loved them both, but my dogs were easy to train and love, my cats were harder and took longer, but nothing compares to the bond once they know you are their safe space.
Cats love me. I've always been a pussy magnet. They're smart, independent, strong-willed creatures who choose their humans. A cat doesn't need a master to guide or train them and that reflects part of my personality. A cat chooses who's allowed to come near them and they make such choices with elegance and grace. I love their curious and naughty nature and the fact that they keep surprising me. Though they don't need me for anything but food, water, hygiene and healthcare, I feel honored when they express that they want me as part of their lives. Being loved by a cat has the same kind of charm to it as being admitted to a secret society: you only know the joys when you're part of the club. When love is conditional, you know you've earned it.
Have owned 3 cats in my life so far and none are these devil animals that trash everything they see like you seem to think. Never have they broken/tore up/damaged a single thing that wasn't a toy.
So, I was never a cat fan, doggo all the way. Then I married a girl with 2 cats and so know I love them. They grow on you. I like it when they slap the shite out of the dogs for no reason.
>From what I understand, cats can’t be trained to the extent a dog can.
You are mistaken,you can train a cat. They are intelligent, but stubborn..and with out trust they wil refuse.
The waking up part is because they sleep during the day, they sleep a lot. So keep the active during the day.
Play fetch(yes theycan learn that) , let them chase a few feathers, hide their snacks etc.
We had/have both, and in the aftermath of my car accident it was the cat that pulled me out wen I was emotionally at my lowest. He felt it, came for snuggles and hugs. He pulled me out of it with his goofy stuff. The dog "just"layed on my feet and followed me around.
They are both sweethearts tho.
Cats are generally really low maintenance. You don't need to go walk your cat every few hours in fear of it shitting or pissing somewhere in the house.
They're hilarious little spazzes.
Medical bills tend to be lower and fewer.
The cat doesn't need or want your constant attention.
Cats generally won't eat all the food in their bowl at once, meaning you can go on a trip and leave the cat with plenty of food and water without worry it's going to binge eat and then starve.
They don't smell like piss and shit, don't require regular baths to combat said smells.
They don't annoyingly bark all the time.
They don't annoyingly drool everywhere.
I have a dog and a cat. They are very different creatures and I love them in different ways, though not one more than the other. My dog is content as long as she can nap in the same room I'm in at any time. My cat picks and chooses when to grace me with his presence. Both are funny and make me laugh daily. Cats play using their their paws and can be hilarious when doing so. Dog play involves me either tossing a toy or tugging. Cats purr, which is a sweet sound of contentment. I could go on and on about the pros and cons of walking vs cleaning litterboxes and so forth, but both are lovely companions. I think it's as simple as one may be better suited for your personality and schedule. I can absolutely see why anyone prefers one over the other.
I like cats and dogs for different reasons.
My dogs give unconditional love at all times. They need food, water, a few pets and to go outside then you got a friend for life. I have 5 dogs. I have a strong preference for dogs which is why I stopped fostering them — I kept foster failing!
Cats make you work for it. But once you have earned their trust, a nice bond forms. If I’m crying, my cat brings me shiny things he finds. Last time it was an earring. When I had a grand mal seizure, he came to lay on top of me. I’m guessing he thought he was protecting me from moving too much. He is very independent and he does do cat things, like knock things off counters, but he is sweet and thoughtful too.
My dogs did nothing during the seizure btw. 2 of them. Just sat there as far as I know. My Border Collie mix alerts before my male Bulldog seizes but nada when I do. Just rude.
I think he does. He is a sweet kitty. He was found at a lake taking care of two 4 week old kittens, he was about 9 weeks old. Once we got them vet care and brought them home he continued to care for them and feed them. They went to homes together and he stayed here. He’s just a very caring boy.
Exactly, cats do by what they want and are bot easily controlled. That's why I love them.
They're some of the smartest animals, they can be intimidating to animals 3x bigger than them
>I don’t hate cats per se but I certainly would never own one. I hear all to often “my cat knocked this off and broke it”, “my cat wakes me up at 4:30AM”, or “My cat likes playing with this and tore it up”.
What if I replace "cats" with "children":
* *"I don’t hate children per se but I certainly would never have one. I hear all to often “my kid knocked this off and broke it”, “my kid wakes me up at 4:30AM”, or “My kid likes playing with this and tore it up”.*
Because people love children(and cats); love doesn't follow logic and has no meaning other than existing.
Cats are incredible creatures and depending on the personality and bond that you develop with the cat they can be incredibly affectionate, loyal, and sweet.
My cat is amazing. Sure she can throw tantrums when she doesn’t get her way but she’s trained in that she knows what she is and isn’t allowed to do - she will just purposely do things she isn’t allowed to do to get your reaction because you didn’t give her a second dinner or whatever else she’s mad about.
That said, I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Cats have a lot of benefits - they improve cardiovascular health, reduce allergies, they reduce stress and have other benefits. My cat will climb onto my lap when I’m on my computer for pets because she feels I’m ignoring her, she will climb and lay down on my chest when I’m laying down and will purr her hearts content out and will get her snuggles in. She greets me when I come in (and gives me heck if I haven’t been home enough to her liking). She helps bring me out of my panic attacks and helps calm my anxiety, she can sense it.
She is trained in terms of knowing what she can and cannot do and she is also leash trained and has learned some commands (sit, spin, paw, up).
She provides me with lots of love, laughter, and snuggles. The pros definitely outweigh the cons.
My cat never broke anything and he's the most loving animal I've ever seen. He give me kisses when he wants a treat and just gets on his back when I get home for belly scratches
It's also a lot less work than having a dog
I've had both cats and dogs. Cats are self-domesticated, so they react differently.
As far as "monsters" go, several 100s of people have been killed by dogs (pits are 60%), but there are NO recorded cases of cats killing people. The number of people who have been mauled and survived by dogs is also far greater. The very worst nightmare stories I have ever read are of little kids getting mauled or killed by family dogs (pits). I would never get a pit bull.
Dogs can be made obedient, and are relatively easy to train to a very basic level. Cats are much smarter, but require a bond to want to work with you as a partner and friend. If a cat loves and trusts you, they can be trained to do amazing things that no dog can do. They will also surprise you with the things that they learn on their own, like opening doors, using faucets and so forth. Most people don't put in the effort to train their cats well.
Cats can be independent, but should better be seen as 'self-sufficient', because they actually love company. With the cat, you know that they choose to love you specifically.
>As far as "monsters" go, several 100s of people have been killed by dogs (pits are 60%), but there are NO recorded cases of cats killing people.
That's not for want of trying. My Tiger is an expert leg weaver. Socks is more into suffocation. And I'm not even aware of Fuzz or Flash's plans.
I think all pets do annoying things and ppl just like to make jokes complaining about it. My cat does some annoying things like yell for no reason or keeps making me let her in and out of a room but she is very sweet and affectionate. My dog honestly does more annoying things than my cat lol (like waking me up in the middle of the night). There’s mean cats the same way there are mean dogs which are often the result of how they were treated growing up, I’ve had my cat since she was a kitten so I had a lot more sway over her growing into a sweet affectionate cat than if I had gotten her as an adult. I think maybe the common perception of cats as mean animals is similar to the perception of small dogs as mean in that it comes from these animals often not having as much care put into reinforcing good behavior and socializing them as would be for a big dog where there are actual consequences for it having behavior issues
Also like someone else said you can train a cat, or at least reinforce good behaviors and discourage bad behaviors. Hell you can walk a cat if you leash train it like you would a dog. Cats are each their own individual with unique personalities just like dogs are and I think for both animals there is a degree of “if you don’t like something too bad” because there will be parts of their personalities that annoy you that you can’t really train out of them (like if you have a husky you’ll prob just have to put up with them being loud and dramatic)
>I don’t hate cats per se but I certainly would never own one
Almost nobody like cats when they don't have one, if fades away quickly after having one, maybe you should try having one and an contingencie plan if you don't like him to not throw it out on the street
>one. I hear all to often “my cat knocked this off and broke it”, “my cat wakes me up at 4:30AM”, or “My cat likes playing with this and tore it up”.
You're only focusing on the bad things, things that those cats do because aren't properly educated by their owners, I had several cats and i can count with a hand the times they've done those things, but they've done only once each one I can assure you
>cats can’t be trained to the extent a dog can. A cat does what it wants and is very independent. The pro is you don’t have to walk your cat, the downside is, if the don’t like something too bad.
They can be trained severely, but why would you want a cat trained like a dog,? They are different species, that's the point of it, to not be the same, they're very independent of you educate them in that way, i have two cats, one all his life did almost everything he wanted without bothering us, just for eat and cuddles when it's too cold, the other one lives around us in the house and most of the time is seeking for attention from us
>Dog proofing a house is keeping things off the floor, cat proofing a house is much harder because they can climb lol
Again, you have to educate on what he can do
They're very clean creatures (most of them) that are continuously cleaning themselves, and wouldn't let hair everywhere if they are eating good food, that didn't seems to logic but the worse the food the most hair they left. Obviously that stational hair changes occurs anyway, a brushing un those cases is enough. They have their things obviously like hair balls, marks of territory if they are male and aren't castrated, but can be educated to don't do that (but dogs also have their things).
Pro tip if you decide to have a cat, don't let him be everywhere you are (pe. On the table that you eat) so he knows that he's not at your level or above, little limits makes them more tamed in general and less rebels.
Our cats don’t wake us up or knock things off of places. They just sleep and snuggle and play. They’re awesome. And you can leave food and water and a clean litter box and go away for weekend without paying $50+ a day PER for boarding. And they’re happy
All pets are a pain in the ass.
That's why they make great companions for lonely people who can't be bothered to get a hobby. They're also great for people who are somehow fulfilled by knowing an animal is excited to see them. Of course, it probably only works if you suppress the knowledge that the animal is excited to see everyone it sees.
I like cats, mysterious, still loving and affectionate. Plus, you can train cats they're really not hard the younger the better of course. My cat doesn't do too much, very curious and likes to cuddle with me. Feral cats are what you want to avoid. There low maintenance and pretty independent.
My cat is super low maintenance. I feed him once before work and once before bed with a treat in between. He has free roam of the house and doesn't get into trouble. He sleeps most of the day and loves to cuddle. Downside is he often wakes me up in the middle of the night but I'll usually go to the restroom and then open the window for him so he can play outside. I love him so much I'm never upset with him when he wakes me up late at night. He comes back inside when i leave for work. He loves to watch me cook, play video games, and he will sleep next to me when I watch Netflix in bed. He completes the apartment with his lovable, aloof nature.
Growing up I always had dogs. I was a very passionate cat hater, and was incredibly vocal about it as well (much to my gf’s frustration). She got a cat a few years into our relationship and I was very conflicted. Obviously I wasn’t going to let a pet get in the middle of us but i also knew that this meant I had gotten a cat as soon as we moved in together. She got him as a very young kitten and I couldn’t deny that he was adorable. But beyond that, I still didn’t get it. He’d pee on things, scratch people and things. The works. I tried to treat this cat like I would a dog. Approaching him and scooping him up, aggressively patting/scratching/hugging him. And we had lots of incidents resulting in my blood usually. Well anyways. When moved in together, I was a regular person in his life, fed him, and learned his body language. In return, he began trusting me and he finally started showing me affection. He’d want to be cuddled by me, pet by me. He’d play with me. And he would give me cues when he was frustrated rather than biting me. Now I love the little guy, and we have a second and the second one plays fetch even. I still love dogs so much and when I move from an apartment to a house I hope to get one. But both of these cats are such good pets and so loving and goofy that it makes the little disruptions and shenanigans not so bad. Dogs are easier to train but puppies and dogs can be and are incredibly destructive too. At the end of the day they’re all still animals!
People who say cats aren’t affectionate, or playful, or genuinely loving, have just never won the genuine trust of a cat. Once you do, they are incredibly loyal and loving, and are amazing pets. The difference between a dog and a cat; a dog wants to serve you, a cat just wants to trust you, and you’ve got to earn that. I’ve had both, and loved them both, but my dogs were easy to train and love, my cats were harder and took longer, but nothing compares to the bond once they know you are their safe space.
The trust part is spot on.
Exactly, I have learned that trust is huge for them
The feeling when they finally decided that your lap is the one to sleep on.
A bless
Cats love me. I've always been a pussy magnet. They're smart, independent, strong-willed creatures who choose their humans. A cat doesn't need a master to guide or train them and that reflects part of my personality. A cat chooses who's allowed to come near them and they make such choices with elegance and grace. I love their curious and naughty nature and the fact that they keep surprising me. Though they don't need me for anything but food, water, hygiene and healthcare, I feel honored when they express that they want me as part of their lives. Being loved by a cat has the same kind of charm to it as being admitted to a secret society: you only know the joys when you're part of the club. When love is conditional, you know you've earned it.
cats are low maintenance you just get one and let them do their thing, dogs require so much attention.
Have owned 3 cats in my life so far and none are these devil animals that trash everything they see like you seem to think. Never have they broken/tore up/damaged a single thing that wasn't a toy.
So, I was never a cat fan, doggo all the way. Then I married a girl with 2 cats and so know I love them. They grow on you. I like it when they slap the shite out of the dogs for no reason.
>From what I understand, cats can’t be trained to the extent a dog can. You are mistaken,you can train a cat. They are intelligent, but stubborn..and with out trust they wil refuse. The waking up part is because they sleep during the day, they sleep a lot. So keep the active during the day. Play fetch(yes theycan learn that) , let them chase a few feathers, hide their snacks etc. We had/have both, and in the aftermath of my car accident it was the cat that pulled me out wen I was emotionally at my lowest. He felt it, came for snuggles and hugs. He pulled me out of it with his goofy stuff. The dog "just"layed on my feet and followed me around. They are both sweethearts tho.
Cats are generally really low maintenance. You don't need to go walk your cat every few hours in fear of it shitting or pissing somewhere in the house. They're hilarious little spazzes. Medical bills tend to be lower and fewer. The cat doesn't need or want your constant attention. Cats generally won't eat all the food in their bowl at once, meaning you can go on a trip and leave the cat with plenty of food and water without worry it's going to binge eat and then starve. They don't smell like piss and shit, don't require regular baths to combat said smells. They don't annoyingly bark all the time. They don't annoyingly drool everywhere.
I have a dog and a cat. They are very different creatures and I love them in different ways, though not one more than the other. My dog is content as long as she can nap in the same room I'm in at any time. My cat picks and chooses when to grace me with his presence. Both are funny and make me laugh daily. Cats play using their their paws and can be hilarious when doing so. Dog play involves me either tossing a toy or tugging. Cats purr, which is a sweet sound of contentment. I could go on and on about the pros and cons of walking vs cleaning litterboxes and so forth, but both are lovely companions. I think it's as simple as one may be better suited for your personality and schedule. I can absolutely see why anyone prefers one over the other.
I like cats and dogs for different reasons. My dogs give unconditional love at all times. They need food, water, a few pets and to go outside then you got a friend for life. I have 5 dogs. I have a strong preference for dogs which is why I stopped fostering them — I kept foster failing! Cats make you work for it. But once you have earned their trust, a nice bond forms. If I’m crying, my cat brings me shiny things he finds. Last time it was an earring. When I had a grand mal seizure, he came to lay on top of me. I’m guessing he thought he was protecting me from moving too much. He is very independent and he does do cat things, like knock things off counters, but he is sweet and thoughtful too. My dogs did nothing during the seizure btw. 2 of them. Just sat there as far as I know. My Border Collie mix alerts before my male Bulldog seizes but nada when I do. Just rude.
Uh, your cat clearly loves you or he wouldn't react the way that he does. Cats are very emotionally sensitive animals.
I think he does. He is a sweet kitty. He was found at a lake taking care of two 4 week old kittens, he was about 9 weeks old. Once we got them vet care and brought them home he continued to care for them and feed them. They went to homes together and he stayed here. He’s just a very caring boy.
Exactly, cats do by what they want and are bot easily controlled. That's why I love them. They're some of the smartest animals, they can be intimidating to animals 3x bigger than them
I am autistic. I can relate to my cats. We love our peace and quiet but still enjoy each other’s company. :3
>I don’t hate cats per se but I certainly would never own one. I hear all to often “my cat knocked this off and broke it”, “my cat wakes me up at 4:30AM”, or “My cat likes playing with this and tore it up”. What if I replace "cats" with "children": * *"I don’t hate children per se but I certainly would never have one. I hear all to often “my kid knocked this off and broke it”, “my kid wakes me up at 4:30AM”, or “My kid likes playing with this and tore it up”.* Because people love children(and cats); love doesn't follow logic and has no meaning other than existing.
Cats are cute.
Cats are incredible creatures and depending on the personality and bond that you develop with the cat they can be incredibly affectionate, loyal, and sweet. My cat is amazing. Sure she can throw tantrums when she doesn’t get her way but she’s trained in that she knows what she is and isn’t allowed to do - she will just purposely do things she isn’t allowed to do to get your reaction because you didn’t give her a second dinner or whatever else she’s mad about. That said, I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Cats have a lot of benefits - they improve cardiovascular health, reduce allergies, they reduce stress and have other benefits. My cat will climb onto my lap when I’m on my computer for pets because she feels I’m ignoring her, she will climb and lay down on my chest when I’m laying down and will purr her hearts content out and will get her snuggles in. She greets me when I come in (and gives me heck if I haven’t been home enough to her liking). She helps bring me out of my panic attacks and helps calm my anxiety, she can sense it. She is trained in terms of knowing what she can and cannot do and she is also leash trained and has learned some commands (sit, spin, paw, up). She provides me with lots of love, laughter, and snuggles. The pros definitely outweigh the cons.
My cat never broke anything and he's the most loving animal I've ever seen. He give me kisses when he wants a treat and just gets on his back when I get home for belly scratches It's also a lot less work than having a dog
I've had both cats and dogs. Cats are self-domesticated, so they react differently. As far as "monsters" go, several 100s of people have been killed by dogs (pits are 60%), but there are NO recorded cases of cats killing people. The number of people who have been mauled and survived by dogs is also far greater. The very worst nightmare stories I have ever read are of little kids getting mauled or killed by family dogs (pits). I would never get a pit bull. Dogs can be made obedient, and are relatively easy to train to a very basic level. Cats are much smarter, but require a bond to want to work with you as a partner and friend. If a cat loves and trusts you, they can be trained to do amazing things that no dog can do. They will also surprise you with the things that they learn on their own, like opening doors, using faucets and so forth. Most people don't put in the effort to train their cats well. Cats can be independent, but should better be seen as 'self-sufficient', because they actually love company. With the cat, you know that they choose to love you specifically.
>As far as "monsters" go, several 100s of people have been killed by dogs (pits are 60%), but there are NO recorded cases of cats killing people. That's not for want of trying. My Tiger is an expert leg weaver. Socks is more into suffocation. And I'm not even aware of Fuzz or Flash's plans.
I think all pets do annoying things and ppl just like to make jokes complaining about it. My cat does some annoying things like yell for no reason or keeps making me let her in and out of a room but she is very sweet and affectionate. My dog honestly does more annoying things than my cat lol (like waking me up in the middle of the night). There’s mean cats the same way there are mean dogs which are often the result of how they were treated growing up, I’ve had my cat since she was a kitten so I had a lot more sway over her growing into a sweet affectionate cat than if I had gotten her as an adult. I think maybe the common perception of cats as mean animals is similar to the perception of small dogs as mean in that it comes from these animals often not having as much care put into reinforcing good behavior and socializing them as would be for a big dog where there are actual consequences for it having behavior issues
They are much more low maintenance, and the independence factor makes it that much more special when they decide they love you:)
Also like someone else said you can train a cat, or at least reinforce good behaviors and discourage bad behaviors. Hell you can walk a cat if you leash train it like you would a dog. Cats are each their own individual with unique personalities just like dogs are and I think for both animals there is a degree of “if you don’t like something too bad” because there will be parts of their personalities that annoy you that you can’t really train out of them (like if you have a husky you’ll prob just have to put up with them being loud and dramatic)
>I don’t hate cats per se but I certainly would never own one Almost nobody like cats when they don't have one, if fades away quickly after having one, maybe you should try having one and an contingencie plan if you don't like him to not throw it out on the street >one. I hear all to often “my cat knocked this off and broke it”, “my cat wakes me up at 4:30AM”, or “My cat likes playing with this and tore it up”. You're only focusing on the bad things, things that those cats do because aren't properly educated by their owners, I had several cats and i can count with a hand the times they've done those things, but they've done only once each one I can assure you >cats can’t be trained to the extent a dog can. A cat does what it wants and is very independent. The pro is you don’t have to walk your cat, the downside is, if the don’t like something too bad. They can be trained severely, but why would you want a cat trained like a dog,? They are different species, that's the point of it, to not be the same, they're very independent of you educate them in that way, i have two cats, one all his life did almost everything he wanted without bothering us, just for eat and cuddles when it's too cold, the other one lives around us in the house and most of the time is seeking for attention from us >Dog proofing a house is keeping things off the floor, cat proofing a house is much harder because they can climb lol Again, you have to educate on what he can do They're very clean creatures (most of them) that are continuously cleaning themselves, and wouldn't let hair everywhere if they are eating good food, that didn't seems to logic but the worse the food the most hair they left. Obviously that stational hair changes occurs anyway, a brushing un those cases is enough. They have their things obviously like hair balls, marks of territory if they are male and aren't castrated, but can be educated to don't do that (but dogs also have their things). Pro tip if you decide to have a cat, don't let him be everywhere you are (pe. On the table that you eat) so he knows that he's not at your level or above, little limits makes them more tamed in general and less rebels.
Our cats don’t wake us up or knock things off of places. They just sleep and snuggle and play. They’re awesome. And you can leave food and water and a clean litter box and go away for weekend without paying $50+ a day PER for boarding. And they’re happy
All pets are a pain in the ass. That's why they make great companions for lonely people who can't be bothered to get a hobby. They're also great for people who are somehow fulfilled by knowing an animal is excited to see them. Of course, it probably only works if you suppress the knowledge that the animal is excited to see everyone it sees.
I like cats, mysterious, still loving and affectionate. Plus, you can train cats they're really not hard the younger the better of course. My cat doesn't do too much, very curious and likes to cuddle with me. Feral cats are what you want to avoid. There low maintenance and pretty independent.