I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up! - Page 2

Moonliner · 01-31-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Well, he acts like a puppy. He follows us around. He follows commands. He goes for car rides. He comes when you call him. He licks your face. He cuddles with you at night. He plays with balls.

What's the difference?

Oh, I don't have to take him outside to pee.

Wait a second, I'm confused. Are we talking about the cat or about.....

Not Afraid · 01-31-2006, 10:35 PM

Well.........

Snowflake · 02-01-2006, 04:16 AM

I can't resist, Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Now there's a contented cat "I knew she was sucker when I saw her"

For the cat fanciers on the LoT
Hallmarks of Felinty

Donna

scaeagles · 02-01-2006, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Well, he acts like a puppy. He follows us around. He follows commands. He goes for car rides. He comes when you call him. He licks your face. He cuddles with you at night. He plays with balls.

Well, then you have the anti-cat. What I mostly despise about cats is their usual "I'm more important than anything and am the prince(ss) of the universe and you will wait on me and I will pay attention to you only when I need something" attitude.

I have known one anti-cat in my life. A black and white cat that belonged to my best friend across the street when I was in elementary school. Named Puccini. Best mouser ever.

MickeyD · 02-01-2006, 04:32 PM

Awww, this picture reminds me of today's entry on Cute Overload.

For some reason I've been pondering lately why people don't like cats. I always find it interesting when people find out that I have two cats, how many people find it neccesary to tell me that they hate cats, despise cats, don't like cats, etc. Appropos to nothing I usually asked them if they're allergic to cats and more often then not they say yes. But there is often a mention of cats' "attitudes" that I find sort of interesting. I never had much exposure to cats before I "inherited" one eight years ago, so I really don't know if mine are totally out of the ordinary or not. But they're loyal, loving, they respond when called by name (one of them 100%, the other about 75% of the time.) AND, like NA said about not having to take them out to pee, they're extremely low maintanence. I put food out once a day, make sure the water fountain is full, and scoop the litterbox, and they're taken care of until the next day. And, just like Sparky my old Cocker Spaniel, they come running when they hear my key in the door and greet me. Unlike with Sparky, they do so quietly and without getting so overexcited they pee on the floor.

Now, I'm not knocking anyone for not liking cats, I assume that when people say they don't like cats' attitudes, that they are saying so because of specific cats they've had or been exposed too. But my experience with my cats has always been totally different. It just cracks me up how people are so quick to tell me they don't like cats when they find out I have cats. I don't particularly like fish, but if I go to someone's house and they have a fishtank, I don't feel compelled to tell them that.

scaeagles · 02-01-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyD

I don't particularly like fish, but if I go to someone's house and they have a fishtank, I don't feel compelled to tell them that.

There aren't a whole lot of fish that hop the fence and come poop in your flower bed.

MickeyD · 02-01-2006, 04:42 PM

If they did, I might be impressed.

And I can see how that would be irritating....but again, that's an experience I haven't had with cats. If my cats were pooping in someone's flowerbed, I would understand if the person told me they didn't like them....but my cats have never pooped anywhere but their litterbox (they're indoor cats.)

scaeagles · 02-01-2006, 04:49 PM

More power to the owners of the indoor cat.

I've never understood why there are leash laws for dogs (a good law) and penalties for not cleaning up after your dog ($250 fine in Phoenix), but cats can roam free.

MickeyD · 02-01-2006, 05:12 PM

The thing that cracks me up (and I grew up as an avid horse rider) is that there are penalties for not cleaning up after your dog, but no penalties for not cleaning up after your horse. I'm not saying I think horse riders should have to clean up, since it would involve dismounting, remounting and a really big bag....but still it cracks me up.

SzczerbiakManiac · 02-01-2006, 05:25 PM

Reminds me of a riff by George Carlin. He marveled that there's a $50 fine for spitting in the New York Subway system, but puking is free!

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02-01-2006, 04:32 PM	#15
MickeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mooby's Posts: 488	Awww, this picture reminds me of today's entry on Cute Overload. For some reason I've been pondering lately why people don't like cats. I always find it interesting when people find out that I have two cats, how many people find it neccesary to tell me that they hate cats, despise cats, don't like cats, etc. Appropos to nothing I usually asked them if they're allergic to cats and more often then not they say yes. But there is often a mention of cats' "attitudes" that I find sort of interesting. I never had much exposure to cats before I "inherited" one eight years ago, so I really don't know if mine are totally out of the ordinary or not. But they're loyal, loving, they respond when called by name (one of them 100%, the other about 75% of the time.) AND, like NA said about not having to take them out to pee, they're extremely low maintanence. I put food out once a day, make sure the water fountain is full, and scoop the litterbox, and they're taken care of until the next day. And, just like Sparky my old Cocker Spaniel, they come running when they hear my key in the door and greet me. Unlike with Sparky, they do so quietly and without getting so overexcited they pee on the floor. Now, I'm not knocking anyone for not liking cats, I assume that when people say they don't like cats' attitudes, that they are saying so because of specific cats they've had or been exposed too. But my experience with my cats has always been totally different. It just cracks me up how people are so quick to tell me they don't like cats when they find out I have cats. I don't particularly like fish, but if I go to someone's house and they have a fishtank, I don't feel compelled to tell them that. __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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02-01-2006, 04:42 PM	#17
MickeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mooby's Posts: 488	If they did, I might be impressed. And I can see how that would be irritating....but again, that's an experience I haven't had with cats. If my cats were pooping in someone's flowerbed, I would understand if the person told me they didn't like them....but my cats have never pooped anywhere but their litterbox (they're indoor cats.) __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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02-01-2006, 04:49 PM	#18
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	More power to the owners of the indoor cat. I've never understood why there are leash laws for dogs (a good law) and penalties for not cleaning up after your dog ($250 fine in Phoenix), but cats can roam free.
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02-01-2006, 05:12 PM	#19
MickeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mooby's Posts: 488	The thing that cracks me up (and I grew up as an avid horse rider) is that there are penalties for not cleaning up after your dog, but no penalties for not cleaning up after your horse. I'm not saying I think horse riders should have to clean up, since it would involve dismounting, remounting and a really big bag....but still it cracks me up. __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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02-01-2006, 05:25 PM	#20
SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	Reminds me of a riff by George Carlin. He marveled that there's a $50 fine for spitting in the New York Subway system, but puking is free!
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