Cats aren’t human beings — and neither are dogs. We tend to put human thoughts and motives into their heads, and we interpret what we see to convince ourselves that we’re “right”. But the best thing, both for us and for them, is to accept them and enjoy them simply for what they are.
Years ago I went on a “Check the Welfare” call. The neighbors hadn’t seen “The Cat Lady” in about 2 weeks. I knew by the smell outside what had happened. When we kicked in the door we found that she had been dead for days. Her cats loved her so much that they ate most of her. Gross story, but true.
When I was a flight nurse, one of the pilots told me that I was going to end up being a crazy old cat lady out in the country with 50 cats around the fireplace. I told him that was fine with me, and that he was going to be reincarnated as my cat litter! We ended up good friends!
Seriously, being eaten by cats is not much different than being buried and eaten by bugs! That’s why I’m being cremated.
After my surgery, my cat camped out on the bed next to me. She only left me to eat or use the litter box. Half the time, my husband had to feed her on the bed, because she wouldn’t leave me.
When I was in elementary school, we had a Manchester terrier named Buzzy. When my mom and Buzzy had a disagreement about something, Buzzy would go across two busy streets to my girlfriend’s house, eight blocks away. He’d eat there till he was good and ready to come back.
Anybody remember Daniel Pinkwater’s “When I said I wanted a dog, Bootsie was not what I had in mind”? That was in the *Smithsonian," June 1, 1995. It was one of my favorite humor pieces, and was based, I believe, on reality. It demonstrated that not all dogs are as worshipful as they’re made out to be. Can’t get the whole text online.
With our cat never goes very far. Sleeps a lot then if no food jumps on our laps or gets our son. We also have two golden’s which will eat cat food. Daughter has them on a strict diet, the female always thinks she is hungry and gained a little too much weight.
My cat “princess zuzu” my hubby named her after Josephine Baker; sits on her throne (chair w/2 seat cushions mind you….and shouts out orders: feed me, fix that litter box and of course cuddle me….. lol
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
Cats don’t belong to anyone. They choose to room with you; and if you’re not careful you end up subletting from them.
poppy1313 over 12 years ago
My cat loves me when ever a feed him
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
No wonder you’re such a fat cat. I’d take the love & loyalty of a dog any day.
Kathe over 12 years ago
Muffin, you are a rascal! I don’t own my cat…she owns me!
Dr_Fogg over 12 years ago
I love cats… As long as they don’t live with me.
PShaw0423 over 12 years ago
Cats aren’t human beings — and neither are dogs. We tend to put human thoughts and motives into their heads, and we interpret what we see to convince ourselves that we’re “right”. But the best thing, both for us and for them, is to accept them and enjoy them simply for what they are.
Stagger Lee over 12 years ago
Years ago I went on a “Check the Welfare” call. The neighbors hadn’t seen “The Cat Lady” in about 2 weeks. I knew by the smell outside what had happened. When we kicked in the door we found that she had been dead for days. Her cats loved her so much that they ate most of her. Gross story, but true.
The Duke 1 over 12 years ago
See, Dry! I TOLD you so!
jwood220 over 12 years ago
Cats are silly little creatures, don’t get me wrong I like cats they taste just like chicken! LOL just funnin…
jtviper7 over 12 years ago
That’s why I have tropical fish … The can’t get away.
barkingspider1 over 12 years ago
When I was a flight nurse, one of the pilots told me that I was going to end up being a crazy old cat lady out in the country with 50 cats around the fireplace. I told him that was fine with me, and that he was going to be reincarnated as my cat litter! We ended up good friends!
Seriously, being eaten by cats is not much different than being buried and eaten by bugs! That’s why I’m being cremated.
aerwalt over 12 years ago
i too like cats. Never can eat a whole one.
KEA over 12 years ago
I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. — Sir Winston Churchill
Number Three over 12 years ago
Awwwwww, Poor Opal.
Don’t be mean, Earl!
xxx
Hunter7 over 12 years ago
Feed me. Scratch my ears. Keep me warm and dry. Sounds good.
krisl73 over 12 years ago
When a cat loves you, it feels like they really thought about it and decided you’re worth it :)
LindaBeezer2 over 12 years ago
Cats are that way, no loyalty.
Jazz Cat over 12 years ago
After my surgery, my cat camped out on the bed next to me. She only left me to eat or use the litter box. Half the time, my husband had to feed her on the bed, because she wouldn’t leave me.
Gokie5 over 12 years ago
When I was in elementary school, we had a Manchester terrier named Buzzy. When my mom and Buzzy had a disagreement about something, Buzzy would go across two busy streets to my girlfriend’s house, eight blocks away. He’d eat there till he was good and ready to come back.
Gokie5 over 12 years ago
Anybody remember Daniel Pinkwater’s “When I said I wanted a dog, Bootsie was not what I had in mind”? That was in the *Smithsonian," June 1, 1995. It was one of my favorite humor pieces, and was based, I believe, on reality. It demonstrated that not all dogs are as worshipful as they’re made out to be. Can’t get the whole text online.
kab2rb over 12 years ago
With our cat never goes very far. Sleeps a lot then if no food jumps on our laps or gets our son. We also have two golden’s which will eat cat food. Daughter has them on a strict diet, the female always thinks she is hungry and gained a little too much weight.
MauiMia over 12 years ago
People who feel the need to CONTROL their pets have dogs. Those content to admire independence probably prefer cats.
michonasmith Premium Member over 12 years ago
Balsam, did you return the cat to its rightful owner?
bradbennett over 12 years ago
’lil dude from across the street. i have a cat who comes here for the same reason. i have better food.
LiviaBay over 12 years ago
My cat “princess zuzu” my hubby named her after Josephine Baker; sits on her throne (chair w/2 seat cushions mind you….and shouts out orders: feed me, fix that litter box and of course cuddle me….. lol