EPTAlso, if you do get a cat, I'd recommend a female. They tend to be less aggressive, and more playful, and are much easier to keep as in-door cats. They tend to develop a bond with a single person, but as they get used to visitors they'll sort-of warm up to them.
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VorcePA
United States1102 Posts
Also, if you do get a cat, I'd recommend a female. They tend to be less aggressive, and more playful, and are much easier to keep as in-door cats. They tend to develop a bond with a single person, but as they get used to visitors they'll sort-of warm up to them. | ||
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kefkalives
Australia1272 Posts
On February 27 2009 10:34 Fishball wrote: ![[image loading]](http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/corsiphoto/photos-part2/dog-74.jpg) AWWWWWWWW MY HEART JUST BROKE T_T SO CUTE | ||
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Jayme
United States5866 Posts
On February 27 2009 10:37 VorcePA wrote: +1 for getting a cat. Also, if you do get a cat, I'd recommend a female. They tend to be less aggressive, and more playful, and are much easier to keep as in-door cats. They tend to develop a bond with a single person, but as they get used to visitors they'll sort-of warm up to them. You kinda just described male cats actually... | ||
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fanatacist
10319 Posts
On February 27 2009 11:10 kefkalives wrote: AWWWWWWWW MY HEART JUST BROKE T_T SO CUTE +1 | ||
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VorcePA
United States1102 Posts
On February 27 2009 11:13 Jayme wrote: You kinda just described male cats actually... All the male cats I've come across have been harder to keep as in-door cats. They also just relax all day and don't really notice their owner. They're more independent. | ||
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prOxi.swAMi
Australia3091 Posts
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
On February 27 2009 11:42 prOxi.swAMi wrote: Haven't read the whole thread but buying a dog just to keep you from "going batshit insane" is the wrong reason to get a dog. Please don't get one. and the whole time I thought the opposite would be true lol... OMFG i have no time for studying AND I have to feed the dog? Wtf | ||
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SoMuchBetter
Australia10606 Posts
On February 27 2009 02:36 fanatacist wrote: I said kitties, not kittens. Kitties is cuter way of saying cats, to me. And see, this is an example of a typical dog owner/lover. Dogs are perfect for you because you don't want personality or individualism or depth, you want blind loyalty so that even if you hit the dog it won't run away from home, it will be your best friend in five minutes. Dogs don't bite the hand that feeds because they are simplistic creatures; cats have a sense of equality with humans and should be respected as such. You want an animal that does whatever you want, when you want it. Imagine you are taking a nap or cleaning yourself, and some douche comes, picks you up, and starts harassing you about some crap he wants. You would be irritated and pissed. Dog will be like "YESUH MASTUH, THANK YA MASTUH." Cat will be like "Fuck off, I don't disturb your shit unless it's important, like feeding me or cleaning up my piss." Bottom line, if you want a simple animal with a loyalty bordering on stupidity, choose dogs. If you want an intelligent animal with a sense of respect and individuality, choose cats. If you have limited time/money, choose cats. annoying a dog while its sleeping is a great way to get bit. the only reason why you think theres a distinction is because dogs are generally awake whenever you are so you don't really have the opportunity to wake them up, whereas cats sleep whenever theyre not eating | ||
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StalinRusH
United States734 Posts
And the cat thing...most of what they say is true except 1...male cats are so gross...they spray there funk all over the house and there is only one thing you can really do about it.....SNIP SNIP O_O GG NO RE | ||
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CommanderFluffy
Taiwan1059 Posts
A dog might not be such a good idea, especially if you dont have time to walk it. No walks mean more energy to destroy your house. But if you can make time for a walk or two a day, plus training, a dog can be a real mood booster. At the end of the day, it really depends on the breed, size, age, prior training the dog has. These factors play a huge role in how much money you may spend. For example, for dogs with hair you need to groom them (hair cuts, brushing etc.) or some breeds have breed specific problems. I think gf is a better idea XD | ||
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fanatacist
10319 Posts
On February 27 2009 13:01 SoMuchBetter wrote: annoying a dog while its sleeping is a great way to get bit. the only reason why you think theres a distinction is because dogs are generally awake whenever you are so you don't really have the opportunity to wake them up, whereas cats sleep whenever theyre not eating From my experience, if you are the clear alpha male to the dog then no matter what (except life or death circumstances or protection of another family member) the dog will not bite you, not even by reflex. Waking a dog up usually leads to nothing, and I have had many family members with various breeds of dogs and that is what they do when they need to walk it or what not. Otherwise (not alpha male situation), you are definitely right. It also depends on how you wake the dog up as well. Cats do NOT sleep whenever they are not eating, they just sleep a lot in the day time, and even then a lot of domestic cats are not completely nocturnal. They tend to go to sleep with you, and only wake up a few hours later in the night and then nap in the morning when you wake up (also from my experience, with the cats kind of being put into that time schedule... definitely could vary). | ||
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SoMuchBetter
Australia10606 Posts
On February 27 2009 15:19 StalinRusH wrote: omg >_< you guys have no idea how to train dogs its driving me MAD...first if all your supposed to be the alpha male PERIOD once that is established you should be able to do anything and everything to the dog without the slightest fear of getting bit. And the cat thing...most of what they say is true except 1...male cats are so gross...they spray there funk all over the house and there is only one thing you can really do about it.....SNIP SNIP O_O GG NO RE all pets need to be desexed unless you want them to spray everywhere in the case of male pets or attract every male animal from miles away whenever theyre on heat in the case of females | ||
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lac29
United States1485 Posts
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Ilvy
Germany2445 Posts
On February 27 2009 11:33 VorcePA wrote: All the male cats I've come across have been harder to keep as in-door cats. They also just relax all day and don't really notice their owner. They're more independent. It doesn´t depand so much on gender it´s more the race that makes big different and how the breeder mixes the parents :D and how you treat them. I have a Siam and she is like a dog, following me whereever i go, you could even go out with her and she won´t get lost, but she never goes out alone outside the garden, she is 19 now. My male was a norwegian forrestcat and he was amazing dominat against everything and everyone that wanted to come into my bed and out bathroom  , the problem with malecats is that once they are "man" they start to mark every corner, thing, whatever and this gonna kill you if you don´t run imidiatly for kastration. | ||
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Manit0u
Poland17397 Posts
Some myths about the cats: - they're cleaner than dogs - bullshit, they carry way more diseases and tend to create more alergies - they don't smell bad - bullshit, they don't smell themselves, but just by entering an apartment you can tell there's a cat there, also the smell is much less pleasant than the dog - they require less attention - bullshit, sure you don't have to walk them and stuff but man they can be a real pain in the ass when they're in a mood to play or if they're hungry - they don't destroy stuff so much - bullshit, I've lived around dogs my whole life and 4 of them together didn't cause as much damage as 1 cat during a year Pros of a dog: - it actually does stuff you tell it to (cats understand you but don't care about you, you're just a way to get food or their plaything) - it loves you no matter what (like above, cats love you only at the moment you give them food or play with them) - it can protect you etc. etc. DO NOT get a cat. Dogs ftw! | ||
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Polyphasic
United States841 Posts
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FredSanford
United States70 Posts
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DeepGreen
United States175 Posts
I'd say cost per month fluctuates based on things like...is the dog sick? Because vet visits will cost a TON. It's not unreasonable to expect to pay 50$ for food. But don't forge other costs, such as food/water bowl, leash, chews, etc. And if you go away, it costs money to board the thing, and vet visits when it gets older are really expensive. | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32083 Posts
On March 03 2009 22:02 Polyphasic wrote: i want an animal to keep me company while i'm studying. i don't care if it's a cat or a dog, as long as it provides companionship. I guess i'll go to the local uhm... animal store? i don't even know where to buy animals. So you're going to ignore everyone's advice, get a dog anyway (and perpetuate shitty puppy mills by buying through a pet store no less) and watch as the poor thing goes batshit insane because you don't have time for it? Sweet. | ||
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~OpZ~
United States3652 Posts
On March 03 2009 21:24 Manit0u wrote: -1 for getting a cat. I have one, and it sucks. Some myths about the cats: - they're cleaner than dogs - bullshit, they carry way more diseases and tend to create more alergies - they don't smell bad - bullshit, they don't smell themselves, but just by entering an apartment you can tell there's a cat there, also the smell is much less pleasant than the dog - they require less attention - bullshit, sure you don't have to walk them and stuff but man they can be a real pain in the ass when they're in a mood to play or if they're hungry - they don't destroy stuff so much - bullshit, I've lived around dogs my whole life and 4 of them together didn't cause as much damage as 1 cat during a year Pros of a dog: - it actually does stuff you tell it to (cats understand you but don't care about you, you're just a way to get food or their plaything) - it loves you no matter what (like above, cats love you only at the moment you give them food or play with them) - it can protect you etc. etc. DO NOT get a cat. Dogs ftw! QFT My cat tried to destroy my big screen tv and the leather sofa, despite having scratchy stuffs bought for it. We declawed the little bitch after that. Don't fuck with my big screen. | ||
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