POLL: Cat person vs. Dog person
Emily H
9 years ago
The people we choose to share our homes with are a big part of what makes a house a home. Many of us also like to bring pets into the fold and consider them our family members as well. Are you more of a cat person or a dog person?
VOTE and tell us about it in the comments! (photos encouraged)
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8 years ago
wifemothergoddess
8 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (22)Cats vs. Dogs...it realy does depend on the individual animal and the renter. I've known destructive/spraying cats, small dogs that do enough damage for ten dogs (my sisters little dog likes to eat drywall - starts on protruding corners and works in), and large breed dogs that are so laid-back that you could leave them unattended for days and they'd just lay on the couch (not that I'd ever recommend leaving any animal unattended for days.) Seeing the vehicle is probably a good suggestion, but even meeting with the animal may not be enough to get a proper feel (especially dogs). Some animals are perfect angels as long as their owner (or any person) is around, but turn into little monsters as soon as they're left alone. My suggestion would be that in addition to a large deposit, the pet owner should be required to hold a pet insurance policy. When I was a tenant with a cat I was req'd to have one that covered property damage, mine was through PetCare (petcareinsurance.com) for about $10.00/month, I never had to use it, so I don't know how they are to deal with for claims, but the landlord had several apartment buildings and required any tenants with pets to get a policy through them, so I'd be guessing that they're OK. I'm sure it must be a challenging decission, because I know that for a lot of people the pets are their 'kids', and a lot of people think their kids can do no wrong... Good Luck!...See MoreCats vs. Dogs Funny!!!
Comments (6)I love that. Our poor dogs get so worried when the cats come near and try to rub up on them. One of the cats ADORES the dogs, and wants to lay with them, but they're all afraid of him! One of my cats has taken over the dog bed in my office-but only when the dogs aren't in there with me. The dogs aren't afraid of that cat, and he actually encourages them to chase him....See MorePuzzled by a cat's change of personality
Comments (7)It's not at all uncommon for a cat to become resentful and reclusive under the conditions you have described. It's altogether possible that Annie is perfectly healthy but is avoiding you outside because she: 1) doesn't want to be "imprisoned" in your bedroom (esp. with a kitten she is trying to wean), or 2) HATES being medicated. When I have to give one of my cats medicine, (s)he will avoid me like the plague for a significant period of time even after the medicine is no longer being given. If that's the case with Annie, she'll forgive you in time and return to her normally happy, loving self. It's also very common for queens to reject their kittens once weaning age has been reached. Sometimes the queens are hateful (perhaps even violently so) for a while and then relax and accept the presence of their kitten after weaning is complete, but sometimes they never accept the kitten's presence again. You'll just need to wait it out and see if Annie will ever tolerate Pogo again. There's certainly also the possibility that Annie still isn't feeling 100% healthy, and that could easily explain her current behavior. Your vet will be able to tell you if Annie has any continuing medical concerns. As with all things feline, patience is called for. Annie's been through a lot of changes lately, and cats tend to be easily stressed by change. If the vet gives her a clean bill of health, get her spayed immediately (which will also put her in a lousy mood for a while), and then just give her time away from Pogo to regain her equilibrium. I wish you and Annie all the best, Laurie...See MoreCAT 5 Very Basic Question for Ignorant Person
Comments (5)It's all up to what you want vs. cost/effort. If it was me, I'd just run a white Ethernet cable around the periphery of the room to the location where you need it (unless your carpeting is dark in which case you can use black Ethernet cable). The cable won't be noticeable unless you look for it and doesn't need to be fastened down. If you're a perfectionist, and can't tolerate such a cable lying on the floor, then you could do the extra work of hiding the cable behind the baseboard moding. First carefully pry off your baseboard molding. Then notch out a channel for the Ethernet cable at the bottom of the drywall. A box cutter will work for this and it doesn't have to be neat. Lay the cable in the channel, securing at intervals with masking tape so it doesn't fall out before you get the baseboard molding reattached. If you want to go whole hog, you can also fish the ends of the cable inside the wall up to your existing Ethernet outlet box and to a new outlet box. Again, it's extra work but if a professional appearance matters to you, go for it. Wireless is a secure option, but probably not worth it unless you have additional sites in your home where you need network access. I find it nice to be able to use a laptop online anywhere in our house. Keep in mind that wireless is not quite as fast as wired if you have large data files to transfer....See More
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8 years ago
Heidi Zagori
8 years agoI always considered myself both cat and dog person but slightly more cat, until I got a dog. Now I just feel completely and utterly a dog person. Can't explain it really. Just can't imagine having anything except a dog curling up around me in bed. Meet Argos, ex-street dog, now king of the castle.
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8 years ago
Linda
8 years agoI love all animals, but have had cats and birds my entire life. I love dogs,too. We adopted a disabled pug puppy nine years ago (Angelina Jolie), and I adore her. However, she is my first and last dog. Too needy, dogs are. I like a nice independent but squishable kitty -- Kind of like me!
David Cavanaugh
8 years ago- PRO
TheFurnitureCollection
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago dirtrag99
8 years ago
Gratsiella Kalfakakou
8 years agosusanhu
8 years ago
Ava Williams
8 years ago
sandiocd
8 years agoI was a cat person, until this little guy came to live with us at Christmas! Now I don't know which of my sweeties I love more!
Ava Williams
8 years ago
Belahn
8 years ago
susanhu
8 years ago
PROKayylö
8 years agoI'm a dog person and I love my German Shepherd Dog! We also have a budgie saved on the street who is our dog's best friend now~~
Elizabeth Z
8 years agonegaunee12
7 years ago
skoosh
7 years agoI've always had dogs and thought I would never want a cat. Now I have both, and I laugh often. They are hysterical together. That's Yoohoo (male dog) and Valentine (female cat). She follows him around when they're outside. She only goes out when I can keep an eye on her. Love these two little monsters.
artsyphartsy_home_maker
6 years agoSuzy T
6 years agoSuzy T
6 years agoskoosh
6 years ago
Home4Here
6 years agoI never liked dogs until.. we got one and then another. Now I can't imagine life without a dog. Or a cat.. I love critters!
PROLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
6 years ago
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6 years agoJen Osborne
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
Joyce Watkins
5 years agoCats.......especially Maine Coons. Clara Cat lived with me for 21 years and I miss her every day.
38240
5 years agoI haven't had a cat since the 80s but we do have 4 dogs & we did adopt a cat in 2016 & we have horses so I would say we are...…… animal people!
susanhu
5 years agocrismalc
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
This is Mickey. She showed up in my backyard 6 summers ago... starving, flea bitten, eye infection... it took months before she let me touch her but once she did, we became inseparable. After several vet visits, Mickey is very healthy and happy. My elderly mother lived with me and she was on heavy blood thinners so we had to be careful she didn't get a cut. Mickey is the gentlest, kindest creature I've ever met... she was so careful not to scratch my mom and kept her company when I went to work. She is an angel sent from heaven to help us. After my mom passed, Mickey helped me through the most difficult time of my life. God bless Mickey and all animals ❤️leticia212813
5 years ago
Mars SC Zone 8b Mars
3 years agoI used to have two fiddler crabs, a german shepard, tons of pet frogs.
Now I have caterpillars.
Here's a pic:
detailaddict
3 years agoMars SC Zone 8b Mars
3 years agodetailaddict
3 years agoMars SC Zone 8b Mars
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoLong Tailed Skippers.
Caterpillars:
Butterfly:
Enjoy!
We can talk about them on my discussion:
detailaddict
3 years agoMars SC Zone 8b Mars
3 years agodetailaddict
3 years agoI meant the idea of breeding butterflies...I haven't seen a Long-tailed Skipper but with the thick body it reminds me of a Sphinx Moth, which I have seen.
Back on the thread topic we happen to have two dilute tortie girls right now, although I'm a bit more of a dog person myself. We're in-between pooches since we lost our 15 year-old in January.
Mars SC Zone 8b Mars
3 years ago
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