nick007 wrote:
Dogs shouldn't be kept in a backyard that's smaller than the house.
Agreed.
nick007 wrote:
I don't think cats are bad....
But you've said many negative things about them, so little positive, & spoken of them in such contempt!
nick007 wrote:
Those people owned alot of cats; probably more than they could take care of. If your old or have health issues; you shouldn't have alot of pets unless you have help to take care of them. I don't hear of stories about people having way too many dogs; I'm NOT saying some don;t but I just don't hear about it,; cats are the pets people seem to have too many of for some reason.
I think it's because they can. Cats are so independent, they look after themselves. They only need to be fed, and are (or should be!) free to roam where ever they want, so don't need to be walked. They come home because they want to, not because they're locked up like a dog. As I've already mentioned, I don't think most people who have dogs look after them properly (e.g. walk every day). They'd be even more neglected in larger numbers.
nick007 wrote:
I heard stories of dogs dying of starvation after their owners died; some of the dogs had food available but chose not to eat. I kind of relate to that sense of loyalty thou mine doesn't go that far. I'm very loyal to people I get very close to, especially relationship partners.
I understand, I relate to that too. I acknowledge that you said your sense of loyalty doesn't go that far. I question whether it's really a virtue. The people who benefit from being the object of someone's loyal, adoring over-neediness certainly enjoy it. The way that dogs sometimes starve themselves after their "owners" die - people think that's great, don't they? That the dog cares so much? It's slavish and pathetic. It's not something to be admired or imitated. Religion wants that kind of slave, politicians would love it, and so would the kind of romantic partner who is egotistical &/or controlling &/or insecure, who would rather their partner suffer in their absence than be happy. I don't want to be even a little bit like that. I may too attached to people sometimes, it can be hard to move on, but that's unhealthy. It takes strength, confidence, courage, and independence. Dogs set a bad example for humans in this way. ... I can think of a better role model who purrs...
nick007 wrote:
One thing I forgot to mention about my girlfriends cat is that she goes in the bathroom only to walk rite back out. She followed me in today(this happens fairly often) & as soon as I closed the door she started meowing & scratching at it. She's like a little kid who wants whatever she sees but as soon as she has it she loses interest till the next time she sees it only to lose interest rite after again. I wish she'd make up her mind & stick with it but it's funny in a way & entertaining. I like her but I don't understand her & some of her habits kind of annoy me at times.
So she wants to go into the bathroom but doesn't want to be locked in? Neither would I! Smart cat.