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KeriVit · Jul 24, 2007, 05:47 PM

I've always thought guys were dog people and gals were cat people. But it seems otherwise, Let's Poll!

MM-o4 · Jul 24, 2007, 06:04 PM

wow this is one HAWT topic

-MM-

Rumor · Jul 24, 2007, 06:08 PM

I like cats and dogs. I currently have two cats. We had to put our 11 yo St. Bernard down earlier this year due to cancer, and the idea of getting another dog is far off on the horizon.

KeriVit · Jul 24, 2007, 06:09 PM

YEah, I shoulda had an out for that. Can u edit a poll?

Sorry about ur doggy.

Rumor · Jul 24, 2007, 06:14 PM

Thanks.

I don't think a user can edit a poll, but I believe a mod can. Perhaps make it public as well?

Peter · Jul 24, 2007, 06:20 PM

an option for what?

Mastrap · Jul 24, 2007, 06:23 PM

Liking cats and dogs. Currently we live most of the week in the city and only weekends in the country, so keeping a dog wouldn't be fair to the animal. When we manage to move out full time we'll be having cats and dogs.

Rumor · Jul 24, 2007, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

an option for what?

I'm thinking:

Male - Love both
Female - Love both

Edit: Looks like you finally got your pony.

Peter · Jul 24, 2007, 06:26 PM

Just in my sig. Still gunning for them as my user title.

Rumor · Jul 24, 2007, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

an option for what?

Um, you're sig keeps changing.

Peter · Jul 24, 2007, 06:28 PM

random grab of this:

Sigify++

KeriVit · Jul 24, 2007, 07:06 PM

Thx for the edit.

Eriamjh · Jul 24, 2007, 08:13 PM

Bird

residentEvil · Jul 24, 2007, 08:25 PM

how can any real man not love pussy?

KeriVit · Jul 24, 2007, 08:56 PM

heh-heh.

Chuckit · Jul 24, 2007, 09:20 PM

Most women I know prefer dogs.

mdc · Jul 24, 2007, 09:30 PM

Male, don't like cats, but I really like dogs.
We live in an apartment and I do not have time with work for a dog. I'd feel terrible with it all day long sitting at home alone. My wife has a cat.

natnabour · Jul 24, 2007, 11:51 PM

Female...

not a fan of cats. they're all sassy little princesses and i have enough of those (my girlfriends) to deal with.

dog fer me.

loki74 · Jul 25, 2007, 02:36 AM

Male/Dog

I recently read in the paper of a little chihuahua who threw herself between a rattlesnake and a toddler in her owner's backyard. I'm not sure if a cat would have done that...

A while back, I remember reading a story (I think I may have even gotten the link here, not sure) about a dog who saved its owner from a house fire which was presumed to have been started by another pet (a cat). Sadly, both pets died when the dog went back in to rescue the cat and was unsuccessful.

While I would argue that dogs are smarter than cats, the whole "what defines intelligence versus instinct" argument I'd rather not get into. However, I don't think anyone can deny that dogs are more inclined to use whatever intelligence and instinct they have to help others, while cats seem to be concerned more or less solely with themselves.

hyteckit · Jul 25, 2007, 03:17 AM

I think most computer nerds love cat. Cats are so cute. Since I already own so many mouse(s), might as well get a cat. Love those cute pussies.

Chuckit · Jul 25, 2007, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by loki74

Male/Dog

I recently read in the paper of a little chihuahua who threw herself between a rattlesnake and a toddler in her owner's backyard. I'm not sure if a cat would have done that...

Back in Memphis, when I was young, we used to leave the front door open all the time in the summer. One day, some strange pitbull strolls through the door and starts walking up to us. In hindsight, it probably just wanted to be friendly, but at the time I was fairly scared. So my cat runs up, takes a flying leap onto the pitbull's back and sends the dog screaming out the door. That was pretty darn impressive to me.

Originally Posted by loki74

While I would argue that dogs are smarter than cats, the whole "what defines intelligence versus instinct" argument I'd rather not get into. However, I don't think anyone can deny that dogs are more inclined to use whatever intelligence and instinct they have to help others, while cats seem to be concerned more or less solely with themselves.

Sounds like a pretty convincing argument that cats are more intelligent (or at least have brains more like our own).

andi*pandi · Jul 25, 2007, 05:03 AM

Dogs are ok, but I don't love them. Unfortunately, puppies are adorable and the family wants one. Then it will grow on me.

After my first cat passed on (17 years) I really missed having a cat.

nredman · Jul 25, 2007, 09:43 AM

male - have a cat but i wouldn't say i love cats = dogs are cool but dogs get so huge and if i ever got a dog i'd want a big dog - and then i wouldn't want to pick up its crap - so i'll stick with cats

i saw a chocolate lab the other day - cute little pup - then i remembered my buddy has a chocolate lab that is all grown up and HUGE - i'd rather have a cat running around my house then a huge dog - and no i wouldnt stick him outside in a kennel all day

zro · Jul 25, 2007, 09:55 AM

I like both. Both have their good points and not so good points.

loki74 · Jul 25, 2007, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Back in Memphis, when I was young, we used to leave the front door open all the time in the summer. One day, some strange pitbull strolls through the door and starts walking up to us. In hindsight, it probably just wanted to be friendly, but at the time I was fairly scared. So my cat runs up, takes a flying leap onto the pitbull's back and sends the dog screaming out the door. That was pretty darn impressive to me.

That's nice, but it seems to be the exception and not the rule.

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Sounds like a pretty convincing argument that cats are more intelligent (or at least have brains more like our own).

If by "brains more like our own," you are referring to self-centeredness, than by all means, I agree. However, neither OP nor I have addressed intelligence (if you re-read my post, you will find that I specifically avoid the intelligence argument, instead pointing out the greater capacity and willingness of dogs to serve others, which is the primary reason why I like dogs better).

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 01:35 PM

I know which pet doesn't need my help to go take a dump.

Rumor · Jul 25, 2007, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

I know which pet doesn't need my help to go take a dump.

Laminar?

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 01:46 PM

wallinbl · Jul 25, 2007, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

I know which pet doesn't need my help to go take a dump.

I have a dog and a cat and both can manage on their own. The dog at least does it where I want her to - the cat does it in my vegetables.

Rumor · Jul 25, 2007, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

I have a dog and a cat and both can manage on their own. The dog at least does it where I want her to - the cat does it in my vegetables.

Think of it as fertilizer.

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 02:01 PM

Im in ur garden fertilizin ur plants

IceEnclosure · Jul 25, 2007, 02:06 PM

**** a cat.

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 02:07 PM

Can I add my usual gripe that there's no reason for this poll not to be public?

zro · Jul 25, 2007, 02:07 PM

im in ur saladz
makin bacon bitz

Rumor · Jul 25, 2007, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by zro

im in ur saladz
makin bacon bitz

ewww

keekeeree · Jul 25, 2007, 02:57 PM

I've always appreciated a cat's independence and attitude. My wife has a dog (he pre-dates me

) and he's big ol' baby and is nice to have around, but I guess when it comes to pets, I want more of a companion than a dependent

wallinbl · Jul 25, 2007, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Think of it as fertilizer.

The plants generally die from it.

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 02:59 PM

What the hell are you feedin' it!?

Mastrap · Jul 25, 2007, 03:08 PM

Raw, unrotted manure, cat or otherwise, is not good for plants.

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 03:09 PM

Those plants are a bunch of pussies.

MrsLarry · Jul 25, 2007, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by keekeeree

I've always appreciated a cat's independence and attitude. My wife has a dog (he pre-dates me

) and he's big ol' baby and is nice to have around, but I guess when it comes to pets, I want more of a companion than a dependent

Amen!!!

Having a dog is like having a child, and at the moment, I want neither. (Not to mention I was bit by a dog when I was younger and find I'm afraid of most dogs, to an extent).

I love my cats, they can do their own thing, or snuggle up if they feel inclined, but they don't contstantly need your attention.

KeriVit · Jul 25, 2007, 03:46 PM

Wow. 9 women. I'm actually surprised.

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 03:47 PM

I wonder who they are...

wallinbl · Jul 25, 2007, 04:11 PM

I can go a few days and not even notice that the cat is in the house. I don't get the point. Cats seem to be for people that only want a pet every once in a while.

Demonhood · Jul 25, 2007, 05:03 PM

you have a rather aloof cat then. i'm pretty sure that if i didn't pay my cat attention when i got home from work, he'd cry for a few hours, become depressed, and then smother me in my sleep.

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 05:14 PM

My wife was the same way.

Rumor · Jul 25, 2007, 05:29 PM

Was?

wallinbl · Jul 25, 2007, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Demonhood

you have a rather aloof cat then. i'm pretty sure that if i didn't pay my cat attention when i got home from work, he'd cry for a few hours, become depressed, and then smother me in my sleep.

My wife is home all day. Perhaps since the cat isn't alone all day, she doesn't care when I show up.

Dakarʒ · Jul 25, 2007, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Was?

One day she came home from work and didn't pay any attention to me. So I smothered her while she was asleep. With a pillow.

Rumor · Jul 25, 2007, 05:34 PM

Did you bury her in the fruit cellar?