Are dogs more accepted/liked than cats?

My name is URL · 26-09-2009 08:16PM

meh, I like both

I don't get why people always compare the two. They have completely different traits

And people always say that cats use you, well guess what.. so do dogs.. no animal is loyal to you out of love.. they're loyal because they know you're the one that feeds them.

Anthropomorphism FTL

The Master · 26-09-2009 08:54PM

Dogs have owners

Cats have servants

Elliemental · 26-09-2009 09:00PM

Orla K wrote: »

I'm asking this here because it's a general question not just for people with pets.

I was going to ask it in pet and animal issues but today I have noticed something that makes me think they are.

A few months ago I remember a thread being started in AH about naming a dog/puppy. A while later I got a cat and started a thread in AH about naming her (I was really looking for funny names/comments) this thread ended up getting closed and then moved. Now there is a new thread about a naming a dog. Also in these threads I noticed my one got a bit horrible, ranging from people saying the cat had aids to giving a link with what I think was a run over cat(I was smart enough not to click), that is probably why the thread got moved.

I'm not arguing with the mods modding. I think it's more not pet owners accepting/tolerating/liking dogs over cats, even in the supermarket there's always loads of stuff for dogs and barely anything for cats (even less for other animals but for some reason one of the ones near me has loads of stuff for budgies)

For the record I love both and I got a cat because I couldn't keep a dog where I'm living.

I`ve lost count of how many times i`ve read about attacks on cats in the media. And I don`t just mean run of the mill animal cruelty either, I mean orchestrated serial attacks on cats. I happened close to where I grew up, some scummer was going around shooting cats with pellet guns.
For some reason, people who hate cats, don`t just dislike them, they really despise and loathe them with a passion.
Personally, I`ve had pet cats all my life. Dogs are too much.

jumpguy · 26-09-2009 09:15PM

Cats are annoying, sneaky little ****ers who are basically just larger rats.

My name is URL · 26-09-2009 09:23PM

Cats are the Brain Slugs of the real world.. They carry a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii

When humans become infected with Toxoplasmosis it causes them to have slower reaction times and take more risks! That's probably why people spend 5 euro on a 200ml carton of specially designed cat milk

What's not to like?

soccymonster · 26-09-2009 09:25PM

Cats scare me. Especially their eyes! :eek:

liah · 26-09-2009 09:29PM

My name is URL wrote: »

And people always say that cats use you, well guess what.. so do dogs.. no animal is loyal to you out of love.. they're loyal because they know you're the one that feeds them.

Explain Hachiko plz.

And Bobby.

And Shep.

callaway92 · 26-09-2009 09:31PM

Cole

Dartz · 26-09-2009 09:35PM

Dogs look up to you. Cats look down on you.
Dogs look forward to you coming home. Cat's look forward to being fed.

That's not to mention lolcats.... which are a stupid ****ing cancer on decent message boards the world over.

Nothing good has come from /b/... NOTHING.... except for Project Chanology.... but that's only 1 thing.

No if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get ****ing drunk.

My name is URL · 26-09-2009 09:39PM

liah wrote: »

Explain Hachiko plz.

And Bobby.

And Shep.

Well that's the first time I've ever heard of those but they seem like symbolic stories that were probably exaggerated from one person to the next.

I'm not saying that's certain though.. Obviously someone was still taking care of the animals after the owners died, so the dogs may have learned to survive by settling into new routines etc

jiltloop · 26-09-2009 09:43PM

I love dogs they're the epitomie of what a pet should be, cats however don't even act like pets, they're mistrustful, largley unaffectionate and disloyal. I think they should just go back to being wild animals because I don't think they've ever been properly domesticated.
The thing I especially hate about cats is when you're strolling down the street minding your own business and you see a cat miles away darting away from you as if you were a huge threat to its safety. It almost makes me want to chase the damn thing and give it a reason to run away from me. Also they're always just looking at you from underneath cars and bushes. God I hate cats.

Elliemental · 26-09-2009 09:55PM

The dog owners on this board aren`t half talking a load of bollocks. Honestly, do you all really think a cat is `looking down` on you? It`s not, its` a cat. Animals don`t have airs and graces, or prejudices of any kind.
As for the affection issues, my cat used to love nothing more than curling up in anyones lap and just lolling there for as long as possible.

Mal-Adjusted · 26-09-2009 09:55PM

liah wrote: »

Explain Hachiko plz.

And Bobby.

And Shep.

hmm, the Hachiko and shep stories seem suspiciously similar...

still though, you have to earn a cats loyalty (once you do, they are every bit as loyal and playful as a dog)

Dogs wear their heart on their sleeves
cats are more shy

Dogs are great for keeping ********** away (you know what i mean)
Cats keep the house free from vermin

i have both dogs and a cat & they make great friends for each other

Overblood · 26-09-2009 10:58PM

liah wrote: »

And Bobby.

Quote from the wiki page:

Bobby died in 1872 and could not be buried within the cemetery itself, since it was consecrated ground

What a load of shite.

ei.sdraob · 26-09-2009 11:04PM

im neutral about cats

but they dont compare to dogs

my dog is a good friend and has a personality

( and smelly farts :P )

YOURFACE! · 26-09-2009 11:09PM

I love both cats and dogs. I have two dogs but sometimes I wish they were cats so they would leave me alone for five bloody minutes and stop tripping me up and begging for food!! I do love them really

I think humans generally like dogs more because we can control them and thats what humans like best. People who claim to love all animals and who dont like cats are not animals lovers.

VinnyTGM · 26-09-2009 11:09PM

Much prefer dog's, they do what their ordered to do, are loyal and play with you.
Cats are antisocial, and can't be trusted.

Strings.ie · 26-09-2009 11:13PM

Tis a shame so many have only bad things to say about cats, they really do make remarkable friends.

sky88 · 26-09-2009 11:58PM

i despise cats they should be rid from the earth imo dogs are cool

RICARDO1982 · 27-09-2009 12:03AM

Cats are ok but dogs are better as they will interact with you and are a hell of a lot more intelligent in my opinion. and yes i have had cats and dogs..

Davidius · 27-09-2009 12:13AM

I know dogs tend to be more affectionate but the most affectionate animals that I've come across have been cats funnily enough. Even when I didn't know them, they seemed to instantly like me.

Unfortunately the two most affectionate cats I came across have likely passed away by now. I never see them on the walk home anymore.

My experience with dogs has been much worse. I became afraid of dogs as a child because a giant dog scared the **** out of me by almost barking my tiny head off when I was 4 years old. I grew out of that fear but it didn't do me much good while I had it especially because dogs loved to try and kill me. :pac:

c4cat · 27-09-2009 12:17AM

af_thefragile wrote: »

Cats are the best!!!
They're cute, furry and cuddly!!
Also once you get their affection, they're really loving animals!

Dogs just are affectionate cuz they're too dependent on their owners.
Cats are more independent and so when they are affectionate to you, its not cuz they need you or are dependent on you. If you treat a cat badly and show no affection towards it, it'll go away and will not come back to you again.

and lolcats are so much better than loldogs!

I have to agree with you, I have a very dependant cat and unless you have such a cat you can never understand the bond that developes between a human and a dependent cat. The different vocal sounds my cat makes are amazing too

RICARDO1982 · 27-09-2009 12:20AM

Maybe some people are more dog friendly and some bond with cats better, thats what its looking like

Tar.Aldarion · 27-09-2009 12:43AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvo-g_JvURI

smegmar · 27-09-2009 12:46AM

if you have a dog you are an awesome person like this guy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiEyUc5d0Yw

But if you like cats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkMvKeX7erI

TheCardHolder · 27-09-2009 12:50AM

tk123 wrote: »

In my experience everyone who tells me they hate cats has never had a cat!

In my experience people generally don't get something they don't like!

Helix · 27-09-2009 12:59AM

tk123 wrote: »

In my experience everyone who tells me they hate cats has never had a cat!

do you think thats maybe coz they hate them?

Somnus · 27-09-2009 01:26AM

I like both but dogs are more fun and affectionate, so I prefer them, but I appreciate cats independance

Mal-Adjusted · 27-09-2009 02:24AM

i'll take snowball II over santa's little helper any day!

khmk · 27-09-2009 02:32AM

tbf dogs have contributed far more than cats to our society.

what with sniffer dogs who can sniff out drugs people, even cancer.

Blind dogs.

Guard dogs.

Sheep dogs.

Turner And Hooch.

and the song "Who let the dogs out"

Are dogs more accepted/liked than cats?

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