Posted by bluedog on November 20, 2002, at 7:57:53
In reply to Pet lovers and acceptance » bluedog, posted by IsoM on November 20, 2002, at 3:00:06
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> Unless one has bonded with a pet, they'll never understand the love we feel for them. I couldn't imagine a home without plants, books, music & most of all, pets. I wouldn't want to live in such a place. It would be empty indeed.
I couldn't agree more!!!
Having experienced both dog and cat ownership I can say that each type of pet has it's own special qualities and I can't say that I prefer dogs over cats or vice versa. However I can understand that you are wary of strange dogs. Even though I really love dogs I am still wary of strange dogs especially when I am walking my own dogs as my own dogs have been attacked by aggressive dogs in the past (not a pleasant experience). They are golden retrievers so they are not equipped to deal with aggression and have this unrealistic view on life that everything and everyone is as friendly as they are.It's quite hilarious when dogs and cats live in the same household to see how cats manage to remain completely superior to the dogs (and don't they just know it). But it's wonderful when you see a cat and dog cuddle up to eachother when they go to sleep at night. They are very tuned in to eachother and miss eachother when one or the other dies. It's amazing how cats, dogs and humans are all able to interact in one household.
Iso, I gather from your post that you keep your cats permanently indoors. Does this present any problems? I have been considering getting a another couple of cats since our Russian blue/Burmese of 12 years died recently. I have decided that when I am ready to get new cats that I will keep them as indoor cats. What type of cats do you have? I've heard that ragdolls are supposed to be suitable as indoor cats (thay also have very cute faces)
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