Dog or Cat?

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Dollface thread.

Will it be a rescue dog or cat?

Will you be home or at work? You might adopt one of each.

Dogs will take you out in the world, so if you want to interact more with your neighbors or meet new people, get a dog. Otherwise, if you plan to stay at home all the time, get a cat. Or, if you travel a lot, I think a cat would be easier to manage.

The wrong dog will make your life a living hell, OP. Getting a cat comes with less risk because they're are usually lower-maintenance, quieter and more emotionally stable.

If you need a poll for this type of decision, you probably aren't the type of person who could adequately care for an animal. I mean, you're incapable of understanding your own preferences and outsource the decision to complete strangers, on the internet no less.

A month from now we'll see a poll here asking "Should I bring my new pet to the shelter or just dump it in the park?"

There’s nothing like a great dog. Who’s a good boy?

Team cat here!

We have three and they are all cunts. That’s why we all get along so well.

Dog team.

Team Dog. Get a female one. Who’s a good girl?

I've had a dog for the past 15 1/2 years and love them. But yes, if you don't want the fuss/muss, a cat is a better choice.

I'm getting a cat soon because I really miss having one around to pet and watch their silly antics (it's been about 7 years), and also because I need to keep the rat population in the garden to a bare minimum.

My dog and cat will co-exist peacefully. Maybe not at first, but in time.

Cats are the best. They're easy to take care of and are very loving.

When I was younger it was always dogs. From the age of 7 until 53 I had 3 dogs that lived 17, 13, & 17 years. After my last dog died in 1996 I said I would get out of the pet business. But my father called one day to tell me he had found a tiny kitten in the middle of a busy street cowering over its sibling that had been run over. He got the kitten and brought it home knowing they couldn't keep it because my mother had a pathological fear of cats. That was one of very few decent things my father ever did in his life, at least for me. I told him I would come and get it. I became enchanted with that kitty and 3 days later I went to the humane society and got her a playmate. The first cat lived 19+ years and the 2nd one lived 20+ years. After they were gone I decided to really get out of the pet business as I was afraid to have a pet that would outlive me. Fast forward to the beginning of COVID. I was down at a summer house I own and someone put out a pregnant mother cat that eventually had a gaggle of kittens. I would see them all over the area. Little by little the kittens seemed to disappear and she ended up at my house with 2 kittens, a boy and a girl. I started feeding them and decided I would raise them as outside cats, but within a month a couple of wild dogs someone else likely had put out on the road almost killed all 3 of them. They were all lucky to make it to trees. I decided after that episode I would have to bring them inside to keep them safe. They are still with me and are the light of my 72 year old life. They give me a purpose, especially at a time when people were locked away and not going out in public unless absolutely necessary.

So, now I'm old and recently went through a life threatening health scare and the cats are still young. I talked to my 2 godchildren about what to do with the cats should I die and they've both guaranteed me they would take them and make sure they are well taken care of. The mama cat and her daughter are inseparable, but the boy could easily go to live elsewhere. So now I can rest easy knowing they'll be okay.

When you get old cats are just easier to take care of than dogs.

get 2 bonded kittens. it’s the same amount of work practically as one. they will keep each other entertained and come to you for food and affection (in theory anyway).

Dogs, they will be your friend. Cat's don't give a shit.

Cats love you in their own way -- once you figure out what that means, you'll be happy together.

[quote] Cat's don't give a shit.

You've clearly never known the love of a cat. When a cat shows you love you know you are loved.

Get an orange cat. They are very dog-like - social, attentive and funny.

R19, do you think a yellow (orange) tabby is almost as sweet as a dog?

Small dog, OP. But don't get a Pom. Their bark can shatter glass.

Small dogs are the best of all the furbeasts. At least, that's what I tell my little Cricket (even when she annoys me).

Cats look like art. Dogs look like old boots (which are also art).

The thing about dogs is that they are annoying. They beg for food, they literally eat shit, they are very needy, they stink, they drool, and the barking is extremely unpleasant. On the other hand, cats are clean, quiet, very beautiful and are happy to be left alone. Cats win.... by a landslide

Orange tabbies are very sweet. Mine's a cuddler.

Certain dogs attack and kill people, even babies.

Get a female terrier ca 20 lbs.

First off; R14 rocks and made my day. Such a great story. Love them.

OP, most of you queens are rich. I give advice to rish people.

You really need both. Cats and Dogs work together to make a good home.

. I want you to find a dachshund and a siamese. The dachshund acts like a cat and the Siamese acts like a dog..

I don't like litter boxes so no cat for me.

Just south of the Rishi Maze.

Get two kittens or a bonded pair of adult cats. You won’t regret it.

A lonely Philodendron or Aspidistra is out there waiting for your love.

I have both cats and dogs-all rescues, found on the beach, or in the neighborhood.

[quote]losing one rips your heart out.

So losing a dog rips your heart out but losing a cat is just eh, whatever? I guess you have your answer there already.

Get a twink.

I love dogs and cats but I'm always team cat. Cats don't have to be walked in rain and early in the morning. I like to sleep in and don't want to have to get up for a walk or rush home if I want to go out.

Cats are the hip pet these days. Dogs are a pain in the ass.

[quote]I don't like litter boxes so no cat for me.

So you’d rather pick up dog shit outside on the ground 3x a day?

Cats keep rodents away.

I don’t let my dogs go outside.

^^What??

They live longer that way.

Pee pads, R40.

I could have trained my little Cricket to do that, but I didn't.

But it's easy for a small dog.

Dogs are definitely more needy. I find myself planning activities with my dog to keep him entertained. With a cat, a few pieces of tissue paper can keep them entertained for hours.

When I adopted my dog a few years ago from a family member, I didn’t know how my two cats would react. My older cat, a super senior ragdoll, mostly ignored him, as well as the other cat, who had shown up as a stray a few years earlier. Dog and former stray cat bonded immediately. Both cats have since died, the former stray very unexpectedly almost a year ago. My dog was heartbroken and is still lonely. I think at the end of the summer we’ll see if we can find a cat or two that would be a good addition.

or just kick the poop around til it disappears.

[quote]I'm thinking about a beautiful yellow (orange) tabby, who are almost as sweet as a dog, and are laid back and chill.

I have this type of cat - well, actually a tabby mixed with Siamese. It’s called a lynx point and they can have touches of orange. He is so gentle and cuddlesome… actually a bit stupid, to tell the truth.

In my dreams I'd have a horse. Magnificient creatures.

I had dogs growing up. As a single professional, I prefer a cat at this stage. A cat is far more independent and stable. I like my cat as she isn't needy.

A dog will defend your life! Fat chance a cat will do that.

R16 knows nothing of Cat.

If you are blessed to gain the love and devotion of a cat? It is a life's accomplishment, for real.

And the first time you have THE worst day at work or a love/friend/family dispute, and you feel lower than shit... and you get home and see THIS waiting for you, practically willing you home? Lord Jesus, what a feeling down in your SOUL.

Get a goat. They're funny and you don't have to do yard work.

Goats are funny and adorable, but they just randomly drop shit like rabbits.

Goat manure is AWESOME for the garden. Below rabbit manure, which is below bat guano.

Goats definitely have their benefits. And they can also be cuddly and funny.

Cats don't defend people, or other animals?

Not my experience at all.

Dogs are an endless supply of unconditional love. They can't wait to be around you and make you happy.

Cats will acknowledge you occasionally, if they feel like it. And eat your face once you die.

I find cats beautiful and fascinating but I don’t want cat litter dust in my home (my Granny had Toxoplasmosis in the 60s). And many homes of cat owners I know smell a bit.

I don’t mind picking up the poop of my dog on the street and even allow her to sleep in my bed. I am sure my gut microbiome is 60% identical now.

Dog, but only if you’re fully committed to the work it will take. They need love and attention in a way cats don’t. Make your life easier by getting one that doesn’t shed.

[quote] Dogs are an endless supply of unconditional love.

Scientists have concluded that it’s manipulation. It’s not love.

If you live in a city get a cat. Mice and bugs stay away.

Different strokes for different folks

My most fun pet experience was raising a puppy and kitten together. They were hilarious. Terrier and Siamese.

R14 - that was sweet - but please put in line spaces. People can't or won't read more than 3-4 lines of text together on their phones or on screens.