‘Dogs have masters, cats have slaves’. But in all seriousness I find the relationship between cats and humans very interesting, they were never domesticated in the sense that other animals were, it was more of a mutually beneficial relationship. Apparently. That’s seems to have changed a bit in some societies.
The biggest conscious difference is where we've lived. Because our cat was indoor/outdoor, we've made sure to always have a yard and a window we can install a temporary cat door in.
She didn't get snatched for 10 years, but disappeared almost two years ago on July 4th. My ex was a vet tech and warned me, "average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 10 years" ... turns out she was very right about that.
She loved being outside. Her lifespan may have been short but her joy density was high.
There's some chance she got taken by a human and is still alive somewhere. More likely a fox, coyote, or a hawk got her when she was disoriented/scared by the fireworks.
You can love a person, but sometimes you might be very disappointed later on. But when you love an animal, it will never disappoint you. Thus it is the safer way to grow empathy via an animal. This is why it is very important for children to have a pet.
I dog and on rare occasions cat sit! I grew up with dogs and cats and moving to DC it in my mind wouldn’t be fair for me to have one. So I watch my coworkers and others and get to love and spoil them and return them! Even better when I get $50 a day to do so!
I didn't answer the second part of your question. I really think my first dog that I owned as an adult on my own helped make me a more productive organized, person. No matter how late I was out the night before, I had to get up to feed and walk her. I stopped getting to work late, learned to manage my time better, and her company helped me through some lonely times.
She has definitely influenced me to do way more baby talk than I ever have in the past.
She sits on the couch like she runs shit and you are in her employ.
It's not exactly far from the truth. That cat is spoiled beyond belief.
‘Dogs have masters, cats have slaves’. But in all seriousness I find the relationship between cats and humans very interesting, they were never domesticated in the sense that other animals were, it was more of a mutually beneficial relationship. Apparently. That’s seems to have changed a bit in some societies.
Such a lady.
Squidley the muffin princess is always prim and proper.
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I love the crossed paws!!!
The biggest conscious difference is where we've lived. Because our cat was indoor/outdoor, we've made sure to always have a yard and a window we can install a temporary cat door in.
Aren't you afraid of animals getting your cat?
She didn't get snatched for 10 years, but disappeared almost two years ago on July 4th. My ex was a vet tech and warned me, "average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 10 years" ... turns out she was very right about that.
She loved being outside. Her lifespan may have been short but her joy density was high.
Sorry that your cat got snatched. 😥
There's some chance she got taken by a human and is still alive somewhere. More likely a fox, coyote, or a hawk got her when she was disoriented/scared by the fireworks.
My sister had an outdoor cat that disappeared, and eventually came back with a collar on. So there's definitely a chance that it was taken by a human.
That nose is just begging to get booped.
This should be called the “Boop Tax Collection Pose”
You can love a person, but sometimes you might be very disappointed later on. But when you love an animal, it will never disappoint you. Thus it is the safer way to grow empathy via an animal. This is why it is very important for children to have a pet.
I wish I could, but it would make travel impossible and I don't want to be more grounded than I already am.
My wife and I adopted a small medium size dog, the breed is Podenço Portuguese, there are hunting dogs.
His character is amazing, he is very kind with all the other dogs, he has magic trick, most of the dogs (male and female) end up licking his dick...
With us, he's not very affectionate. After a year, he's starting to come and ask to be petted.
Our dog is teaching us to enjoy the moment, if we are walking in a nice sunny place, he just sit down and doesn't want to move for a few minutes...
I don't. I enjoy being around them, but like traveling too much. Maybe in the future when I plant a root!
Cat is the best pet it doesn't give a f**k how many coins u have. Brings errbody's ego to the ground.
I dog and on rare occasions cat sit! I grew up with dogs and cats and moving to DC it in my mind wouldn’t be fair for me to have one. So I watch my coworkers and others and get to love and spoil them and return them! Even better when I get $50 a day to do so!
I didn't answer the second part of your question. I really think my first dog that I owned as an adult on my own helped make me a more productive organized, person. No matter how late I was out the night before, I had to get up to feed and walk her. I stopped getting to work late, learned to manage my time better, and her company helped me through some lonely times.
always had a dog as a kid, only right to keep the cycle going
and when the wife and kids are away at the in-laws, she's there to make sure I don't get into a flow state for long
Yes. Many
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