My youngest loves cats and kittens. A recent visit to the library netted her this book, which became our bedtime “story.”
Ridiculously cute, am I right?
For kicks and giggles, I was subtly adding words in my “reading voice.”
For instance (not a direct quote from the book): “Cats are fun and playful just like Momma.”
“Cats are beautiful and smart just like Momma.”
Then my husband walks in and says, “Cats are furry and poop all over the place.”
To which my daughter added, with no hesitation: “Just like Momma.”
I laughed so loud I made her jump. Poor kid.
Ah, this family….
What’s your pet of choice? We still have a hamster. Only 1.5 years, roughly, until that sucker dies! Then I told the girls we MAY get a cat. Though my oldest has already put in a bid for a dwarf hamster once Punzie dies. Apparently we love fur in this house. The pooping everywhere is debatable.
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Cats have chosen me as their leader. Five have moved into my house and promise that soon all cats will be following me and I shall be king of the cats, commanding a vast cat army that will soon take over the world!!!! buhaha.
Personally, I kind of like cats.
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Haha. You think?
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Cats. Definitely. Much less needy than dogs are, although dogs have their good points, like adoring their owners. Cats expect the owner to adore them 😀
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I’ve always been a cat person, but I visited my sister and brother-in-law’s house with their two little fluffy white yip yip dogs (I believe that’s the technical term for their breed), and they jumped all over me with excitement. (We’d met before. I’d rubbed their bellies.) So I could see why some people like dogs. They might be interesting to try… once.
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That’s a dangerous strategy, you being a cat person considering one day trying out a dog. Personally, I think it is easier for dog people to adjust to cats than cat people to adjust to dogs.
For example: dog to cat
You mean I don’t have to take this pet outside to do its business in the middle of a hail storm? What a delight!
Cat to dog
You mean I am expected to repeatedly pick up and throw this slobber covered thing dropped at my feet rather than just the one time scope and throw into the trash can? How disgusting!
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Excellent point, Allie P. This is why I come to you with all my life-changing decisions. I will simply visit my in-law’s dogs to play with them and leave their owners to do the messy stuff–grandparent style. Thank you!
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It’s what I am here for 🙂
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🙂
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Pet of choice would be a dog. But I won’t have one because I’m not home enough and I wouldn’t want him to be alone all of the time.
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That’s considerate of you. A cat probably wouldn’t care so long as you left food and water out for it. (And a litter box, of course.) Less needy is good for me, which is why I started with a hamster. Super easy, especially since it’s my oldest’s job to keep the cage clean.
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Cats, I’m allergic too. Maybe in retirement I’ll get a dog. But, not if I’m trotting around the world !!!! 😉
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Ah, trotting around the world. Doesn’t that sound lovely?
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It does!!!!
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That story is a hoot! Gotta love it. Meanwhile, we like dogs and cats, but when it comes to ownership, we are cat people …. but no longer have them due to allergies.
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Ach, bummer. Of course, there are those hypoallergenic cats that look like burn victims since they have no hair, but I wouldn’t recommend them.
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We think my wife is no longer allergic, but we aren’t ready to take the chance.
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Probably wise.
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Plus we want freedom to travel.
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Yes! Another plus of pet-free life. (And child-free but I’ve got a LONG way to go before that happens!)
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Your time will come!
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Haha. Yes, eventually….
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I like the independence of cats, but I love that my dog adores me no matter what I do, will listen intently even if I’m blabbering. He’s a best friend.
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Yep, that’s the sense I’m getting about dogs. I guess the extra work they provide is worth it for that unconditional love.
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You did set the pattern!
We hope to get a dog soon.
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I know. I set myself up. Have fun picking out your dog!
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Ha ha ha! Cats all the way. 🙂 They are also usually very clean in the poop department. Litter training most kittens tends to be to put them in the litter box once and they are good to go from that point on (although some will go back in there to play as kittens, or just to practice digging…so…heh, it depends on their personalities). They are also actually quite trainable if you start them young and stick with it. My youngest cat is just over a year old and loves to play fetch, will high five and jump to different perches with visual commands but must be suitably rewarded with treats for all her accomplishments. If you look into clicker training for cats and start them early it gives them a playful outlet to burn off energy and learn that listening to you could be beneficial to them, which never hurts in the long run. 🙂
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Sounds lovely. Some day…
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And I laughed so loud, my husband watching TV upstairs jumped!
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Haha! Wow!
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I loved this! Serious LOL! 🙂
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🙂 Yeah!
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I have to admit. I just re-read this one and laughed until I cried a bit. 🙂
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Why, thank you. I love to make men cry. 😉
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