How do you feel about cats?

[muffin]

Good afternoon 7luminaries

"I have yet to take in an ordinary cat who could not be completely won over by love and respect. Yes. Respect. As. An. Equal"

You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals.
-George Mikes

The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal – or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.
-Elizabeth Peters

And the reason for this is, In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.
-Terry Pratchett

And 7luminaries I hope you all the fun in the world with your new furry friend

[MIND POWER]

I prefer cats over dogs, because I think they are an animal of principle! Where as Dogs have no real core principles this is why they can be trained to basically? To do anything! They are the ultimate order followers within the animal kingdom! Apparently DOGS are like men, and Cats are like women!

If somebody said I was a dog? I would take it as a complete insult! (Well i guess that is a common insult for a man).......a Wolf is much better, because wolves have not been refined.

Not only are Cats complete underdogs, they are rebels! And I actually think they are more masculine than dogs, due to their greater showing of emotional independence! (That is the true measure of independence!) They can never truly be domesticated, because they always keep a strong sense of self! (That is something I have to respect as a man in this society!)…..

I have found it very strange the way some people can hate cats (It is an automatic red flag!)…Because if we all sit down and play a little game, and check the statistics? Dogs kill and attack more people, than any other animal in the western world (So I genuinely don’t know why cats are stigmatized!) And the reason why they can sometimes behave this way, is because they lack the emotional intelligence of cats!

This is why you have to train a pet dog ladies and gentlemen! Where as you don’t have to train a cat to live cohesively among humans! (Because In comparison these guys are clued up! and those brothers back in Ancient Africa knew this)…

Now I don’t hate any animal, I am very empathetic towards all animals (I think people should go to jail for animal cruelty!) But I am also smart enough to be weary of some animals, and a dog is one of those animals (Because I understand their nature!).

This still does not stop me saving them, as the last animal i saved was a dog that was lost! (Running wild in my street, it was chasing people and trying to enter peoples houses!)......

But apart from that, do me a favor and keep your dog on the lead around me.

[Dargor]

Originally Posted by MIND POWER

I prefer cats over dogs, because I think they are an animal of principle! Where as Dogs have no real core principles this is why they can be trained to basically? To do anything! They are the ultimate order followers within the animal kingdom! Apparently DOGS are like men, and Cats are like women!

If somebody said I was a dog? I would take it as a complete insult! (Well i guess that is a common insult for a man)...

Not only are Cats complete underdogs, they are rebels! And I actually think they are more masculine than dogs, due to their greater showing of emotional independence! (That is the true measure of independence!) They can never truly be domesticated, because they always keep a strong sense of self! (That is something I have to respect as a man in this society!)…..

I have found it very strange the way some people can hate cats (It is an automatic red flag!)…Because if we all sit down and play a little game, and check the statistics? Dogs kill and attack more people, than any other animal in the western world (So I genuinely don’t know why cats are stigmatized!) And the reason why they can sometimes behave this way, is because they lack the emotional intelligence of cats!

This is why you have to train a pet dog ladies and gentlemen! Where as you don’t have to train a cat to live cohesively among humans! (Because In comparison these guys are clued up! and those brothers back in Ancient Africa knew this)…

Now I don’t hate any animal, I am very empathetic towards all animals (I think people should go to jail for animal cruelty!) But I am also smart enough to be weary of some animals, and a dog is one of those animals (Because I understand their nature!).

This still does me saving them, as the last animal i saved was a dog that was lost! (Running wild in my street, it was chasing people and trying to enter peoples houses!)......

But apart from that, do me a favor and keep your dog on the lead around me.

You underestimate dogs and even though I can't be sure, I get the impression that you have no experience regarding dogs at all but only chase after old wives tales. I used to think the same way about cats as emotionless, anti-social, affectionless, and selfless creatures until meeting the cat of my friend, and much to my surprise she was really social and domesticated like a dog and felt comfortable with me from my first visit there. She was even more social and affectionate than most dogs I've met (and I am a hardcore dog-lover who prefers dogs over cats). But you also should know that dogs are more useful in aiding society and unlike cats can be trained to engage in rescue missions, drugs tracking, assisting police, and many more, and saved many lives while cats just tend to lay around and give everything passing by that ''arrogant'' gaze. But of course, you are free to have your own opinion even though I found it a bit ignorant, but that doesn't matter considering ignorance isn't a crime.

[SaturninePluto]

Originally Posted by SlayerOfLight

You underestimate dogs and even though I can't be sure, I get the impression that you have no experience regarding dogs at all but only chase after old wives tales. I used to think the same way about cats as emotionless, anti-social, affectionless, and selfless creatures until meeting the cat of my friend, and much to my surprise she was really social and domesticated like a dog and felt comfortable with me from my first visit there. She was even more social and affectionate than most dogs I've met (and I am a hardcore dog-lover who prefers dogs over cats). But you also should know that dogs are more useful in aiding society and unlike cats can be trained to engage in rescue missions, drugs tracking, assisting police, and many more, and saved many lives while cats just tend to lay around and give everything passing by that ''arrogant'' gaze. But of course, you are free to have your own opinion even though I found it a bit ignorant, but that doesn't matter considering ignorance isn't a crime.

Speaking from someone who has two male cats and a recent female cat companion brought in by a returning brother (returning home for personal reasons) at this moment in time and also as one whom has had dogs, right at this time...guys? I'd prefer a dog. Hahaha I only joke but at the same time am serious and in a sense for me it is true. Often times with my misfit ego based obnoxious arrogant and annoying cat's (God love them) at this moment and in many moments. I miss dogs.

I've always considered myself a cat lover and thought of dog's as they're cute don't get me wrong, but there not for me.
Whether they were for me at the time or not others wanted dogs. At one time I lost a cat and had my father get a dog.

They're intelligent. They're thoughtful.

The thing about animals is no matter what people think in regards to their intelligence and there are many views, is that they provide an unconditional love in a real sense. More so than some humans are capable of. And we are supposed to be able to speak, have thoughts, and are very intelligent. And many humans still can't even fathom to love themselves, and respect themselves.

I love cats, dogs, butterflies, humingingbirds, birds, giraffes, turtles, bearded dragons, snakes, ants, Toads, bats, and hate to say it because they are a personal and very real fear especially if the horrible things take their more big forms- yes spiders. I have had many a conversation with a spider I am afraid of stating essentially don't come near me and I wont bother you or have you killed and have an assassin at your web, thank you.

Why? We all serve a sense of purpose. How so? We or most feel a very real sense of purpose in some form or other- most help people, others teach, others get this yes their sole purpose is to preach. Some actually feel it their purpose to kill.

As it is with the animals. Rats bring plague, many bring rabies, birds are disgusting and herald in many a view death and bad news, spiders are creepy, cats are arrogant and bring fleas and more plague, an old dog can never learn new tricks etc etc.

Rats eat insects and help reduce pests, birds in flight are a sight to behold and never have I or anyone else died in my life because I or anyone else in my life saw an owl, and eagle, a dove, or a gull, also reduces pests. Spiders reduce pests build intricate and interesting webs, hang out, creep people out and do their spider thing, Cats are chill and are as affectionate qualities and have as many healing qualities as any other beast in light of one's view and Dogs?

You're right slayer, dogs are immensely intelligent, are used in recovering missing people, escorting the blind, healing the sick of body and mind, catch criminals amongst a myriad of other great things.

So how do I feel about cats? I love them respectfully and without condition, as anything else. Excpet maybe demons. Although, they probably serve some purpose.

Perspective.

[The Indigo Knight]

Cats are amazing

[dream jo]

sean ths had me lll lol
http://vimeo.com/20732587

[dream jo]

http://vimeo.com/18976752

[slowsnake]

Originally Posted by Nature Grows

There awesome

Haha,
Love the video,cats are the most beautiful creatures God created, he loves poor people so he created lots of us,and I am grateful everyday for all my cats since I was "knee high to a grasshopper", and God in all is wisdom gave us cats,they soothe the troubled mind,their companionship is vital,I live for my cat,I call him tubby, but to anyone else he's Mr Moggs!

He is the only reason I get out of bed in the morning,he's not just a cat but a companion,I do not have many friends per se, but I have had thousands of acquaintances during my life, he is loyal to the nth degree,
I love cats!

Kind Regards Billy and Moggs!

[dream jo]

i ogt thng cats r mor luvin thn humn bean is
iv 2 yng 1s 1 f 1 m bth 7 mths thy full of msichif it min it can hav me in lol so mush
iv lert 1 thgn boy cats seam 2 be mor lovin grl cats seam fisty firy thy do bt bth lol

[slowsnake]

Originally Posted by dream jo

i ogt thng cats r mor luvin thn humn bean is
iv 2 yng 1s 1 f 1 m bth 7 mths thy full of msichif it min it can hav me in lol so mush
iv lert 1 thgn boy cats seam 2 be mor lovin grl cats seam fisty firy thy do bt bth lol

Hello dream Jo,
I am so happy you love cats as much as I do,so you have 2 little kittens eh,and a boy and girl,lucky you.
And yes they are mischievous and naughty but you still love them!

I am the opposite to you,I find male cats are flighty and fighty,and the girl cats love a little TLC,! lol

Kind Regards Billy and Moggs.