The happy-dog-sigh as they settle down next to you is just as effective. Roscoe should go away for a minute or two, come back and jump up next to Opal, and give that sigh!
I see no need to be pro-one pet and anti-the other. I love both dogs and cats and have lived with both, though not at the same time. Each has its joys.
I learned recently that cats do ‘learn to purr’ from being around other cats. If you have a kitten who grows up without any other cats, he/she won’t purr. They can pick is up from living with other cats later, but that takes longer than if they learn as kittens. ;)
I have a cat in my lap and a dog seeking attention as I write this, my laptop barely eking out a spot on my knees. I’ve always had both dogs and cats, and they always tolerate, and sometimes even love each other! Having said that, I am getting reproachful looks from my dog as he settles in to a corner of the couch, sadly lapless…
Superfrog about 11 years ago
It’s tough learning a foreign language.
Llewellenbruce about 11 years ago
Musn’t scare the kitty Roscoe.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 11 years ago
Poor boy
orinoco womble about 11 years ago
The happy-dog-sigh as they settle down next to you is just as effective. Roscoe should go away for a minute or two, come back and jump up next to Opal, and give that sigh!
I see no need to be pro-one pet and anti-the other. I love both dogs and cats and have lived with both, though not at the same time. Each has its joys.
edclectic about 11 years ago
Dog days…
juicebruce about 11 years ago
Me thinks there are more “Service” Dogs helping people then cats. Not to say that there can not be one but I never saw a seeing eye cat.
Mr Nobody about 11 years ago
She didn’t even notice the kitten-like expression on his face.
Chris Kenworthy about 11 years ago
I learned recently that cats do ‘learn to purr’ from being around other cats. If you have a kitten who grows up without any other cats, he/she won’t purr. They can pick is up from living with other cats later, but that takes longer than if they learn as kittens. ;)
Cactus Jack about 11 years ago
Opal would have put Roscoe in the dog house, but she has Earl in there.
Johnnie Polo Premium Member about 11 years ago
You should never use the crate as punishment.
daveoverpar about 11 years ago
Squirrels do though.
ewalnut about 11 years ago
Dog purrs are scary.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9bjTkktAxYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODyDeVWqW5A
mrsdonaldson about 11 years ago
That was good, @superfrog!
synthetica about 11 years ago
I have a cat in my lap and a dog seeking attention as I write this, my laptop barely eking out a spot on my knees. I’ve always had both dogs and cats, and they always tolerate, and sometimes even love each other! Having said that, I am getting reproachful looks from my dog as he settles in to a corner of the couch, sadly lapless…
orinoco womble about 11 years ago
A cat can also purr as a stress response, trying to comfort themselves. They will do this when frightened or in pain.
They say dogs are smarter than cats, but you never see a bunch of cats silly enough to tow a sledge through deep snow!
Number Three about 11 years ago
Awww! I would give him pats on his little head if he wasn’t locked in that cage!
xxx
milania about 11 years ago
WTH are you talking about???
boldyuma about 11 years ago
<————- My Cleopatra tends to moan when she’s up on the couch next to someone and is contented(usually after some cookies)
pcolli about 11 years ago
Actually, some dogs can make a close approximation when they are being tickled. It’s not so loud and comes from a different part of the throat.
Sparklecomics about 11 years ago
Poor Roscoe! Equal rights for dogs!
hippogriff about 11 years ago
USAFMSGT: That is not a purr, you are being cussed out.
lizilu about 11 years ago
Poor doggie. Cats should be banished.
Jboy1 returns :D about 6 years ago
And you are here!