Dog or Cat Person

[Kleckineau]

43 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said:

Cats are douchebags and cat people are insane. You are living with an animal that if it were just a little bigger it would 100% ******* murder you in your sleep. (Yes, even your cat, which is not "just like a dog")

Dogs save lives and stop crimes. Literally. Every day. They have a distinct kinship with human beings that goes further back than most of us can even comprehend. Cats are little t-rex's covered in fur, and the people that love them are the exact people who won't be surviving The Purge when it gets implemented.

 

[jgb]

58 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

HOW CAN YOU SAY CAT PEOPLE WONT SURVIVE THE PURGE? Dog People are codependent WEENIES and cat people THRIVE on conflict and BLOODSPORT. THIS IS YOUR MOST INDEFENSIBLE TAKE DOUG

My cat jumped out the 12th story window. Looked at me. Looked out the window. I said "Don't you do it." He said "Is that a challenge?" Out he went.

I went downstairs with a shovel expecting a fur pancake. He was down there licking his paw, "What took you so long, hu-man?" I brought him to the vet as a precaution. Warned my daughter on the way the cat may be broken inside to start to set her expectations.

She looked at me like the girl from The Ring. "My cat cannot be harmed by the physical world." Which I thought was a little weird for a 7 year old to say. But I was preoccupied by the cat clawing to get out of the carrier.

We get there and wait 45 minutes. Nothing. No broken bones. No scratches. No chipped teeth. NOTHING.

Cat comes walking out of the examination room. "Say goodbye to $500 for doubting me, hu-man."

I can understand why cats were once burned at the stake.

[T0mShane]

8 minutes ago, jgb said:

My cat jumped out the 12th story window. Looked at me. Looked out the window. I said "Don't you do it." He said "Is that a challenge?" Out he went.

I went downstairs with a shovel expecting a fur pancake. He was down there licking his paw, "What took you so long, hu-man?" I brought him to the vet as a precaution. Warned my daughter on the way the cat may be broken inside to start to set her expectations.

She looked at me like the girl from The Ring. "My cat cannot be harmed by the physical world." Which I thought was a little weird for a 7 year old to say. But I was preoccupied by the cat clawing to get out of the carrier.

We get there and wait 45 minutes. Nothing. No broken bones. No scratches. No chipped teeth. NOTHING.

Cat comes walking out of the examination room. "Say goodbye to $500 for doubting me, hu-man."

I can understand why cats were once burned at the stake.

This is a moving, funny tribute and a further testament to how awful RJF’s take was.

[Larz]

Had a cat that waited at the bus stop for my kids and would escort them up the driveway

Had a boxer we rescued from an abusive show handler, was the sweetest soul I have ever known. He knew when something was wrong and would sit on my foot so I couldn't leave and just be there

 

[jgb]

1 hour ago, T0mShane said:

This is a moving, funny tribute and a further testament to how awful RJF’s take was.

I don't understand the need for rivalry. They are different animals. Yes dogs are more socially useful, extroverted, and devoted. But cats also have something going for them: they are infinitely more interesting than dogs.  They make you work for it and build a relationship--you know like with humans--while dogs are the participation trophy of pets.

When/if I ever find myself in a stable residential situation, I hope to have both. For almost 40 years on this planet I had a dog for all but two and they are awesome. But cats for high rise transient living can't be beat.

[Jetsfan80]

2 hours ago, T0mShane said:

I think we need to revisit the fact that @Jetsfan80 is marrying a rabbit-lover. Those are more frightening than horse-women.

It's pretty miraculous that I'm marrying a real life woman.  I won't quibble over her pet preferences.  

[jgb]

2 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said:

Gonna go out on a limb here and argue that the Tibetan Mastiff makes it a little longer than Tanner the Persian Cat.

I love both but there is a 0% chance any domesticated dog does better than any cat in "the wild." Now if you mean the city with a bunch of dumpsters to dig around in, okay maybe. But if we're talking in the forest alone? Dogs are useless hunters without "the pack." Even wild wolves that are exiled from the pack have trouble surviving. A Mastiff would need to kill at least 2 rabbits a day to maintain body weight--that's impossible. A cat can live on a mouse or two a week. And can catch basically anything smaller than them. Cats can also survive without water if need be. They get all they need from their food.

[RutgersJetFan]

1 hour ago, T0mShane said:

This is a moving, funny tribute and a further testament to how awful RJF’s take was.

Yes. A cat challenging a human to a 12-story window jumping contest definitely disproves my point.

[RutgersJetFan]

2 hours ago, jgb said:

My cat jumped out the 12th story window. Looked at me. Looked out the window. I said "Don't you do it." He said "Is that a challenge?" Out he went.

I went downstairs with a shovel expecting a fur pancake. He was down there licking his paw, "What took you so long, hu-man?" I brought him to the vet as a precaution. Warned my daughter on the way the cat may be broken inside to start to set her expectations.

She looked at me like the girl from The Ring. "My cat cannot be harmed by the physical world." Which I thought was a little weird for a 7 year old to say. But I was preoccupied by the cat clawing to get out of the carrier.

We get there and wait 45 minutes. Nothing. No broken bones. No scratches. No chipped teeth. NOTHING.

Cat comes walking out of the examination room. "Say goodbye to $500 for doubting me, hu-man."

I can understand why cats were once burned at the stake.

That cat wanted you to follow suit. He knew he would survive and also that you would surely die. Then he would have eaten you. I don't think you people realize what you're dealing with.

[jgb]

10 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said:

That cat wanted you to follow suit. He knew he would survive and also that you would surely die. Then he would have eaten you. I don't think you people realize what you're dealing with.

You're probably right. Here is the little SOB after we brought him home. Eyes of a soul eater.

[RutgersJetFan]

1 hour ago, jgb said:

You're probably right. Here is the little SOB after we brought him home. Eyes of a soul eater.

[RutgersJetFan]

"Oh yeah I own a few really big cats. You should come by and play with them they are super friendly and sweet. Just like dogs. You should see them sit!"

- SAID NOBODY EVER

[RutgersJetFan]

Meanwhile please enjoy this photo of a great dane protecting a 7-month old from rapists, pillagers, thieves, and murderers.

[jgb]

1 minute ago, RutgersJetFan said:

"Oh yeah I own a few really big cats. You should come by and play with them they are super friendly and sweet. Just like dogs. You should see them sit!"

- SAID NOBODY EVER

Personally I don't like the "just like a dog" "praise" for a cat. If I wanted "just like a dog," I'd get a dog. 

[RutgersJetFan]

3 hours ago, T0mShane said:

This is a moving, funny tribute and a further testament to how awful RJF’s take was.

And, further, ask yourself this:

If your cats were 5 to 6 times bigger than they are now, roughly between 60 and 80 pounds, would you still keep them as pets?

Of course you wouldn't. And do you know why? BECAUSE THAT WOULD ESSENTIALLY BE OWNING LEOPARDS. LEOPARDS WOULD BE IN YOUR HOUSE.

[Kleckineau]

7 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said:

And, further, ask yourself this:

If your cats were 5 to 6 times bigger than they are now, roughly between 60 and 80 pounds, would you still keep them as pets?

Of course you wouldn't. And do you know why? BECAUSE THAT WOULD ESSENTIALLY BE OWNING LEOPARDS. LEOPARDS WOULD BE IN YOUR HOUSE.

Are you Siegfried or Roy?

[jgb]

9 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said:

And, further, ask yourself this:

If your cats were 5 to 6 times bigger than they are now, roughly between 60 and 80 pounds, would you still keep them as pets?

Of course you wouldn't. And do you know why? BECAUSE THAT WOULD ESSENTIALLY BE OWNING LEOPARDS. LEOPARDS WOULD BE IN YOUR HOUSE.

I love that they are little beasts. I’d never declaw a cat. That’s part of the appeal that this wild thing actually digs chilling with humans.

[JiF]

[JiF]

My guy is so photogenic.  He literally posses when I have the camera out.  He's such a good boy, I can take him anywhere.  Can you take your cat to the beach and go surfing while your cat hangs on the beach waiting for you?  Didnt think so. 

Besides, if I gave him the command, he'd go all gnarly doberman and rip your stupid little cat apart.

 

[JiF]

I do like some cats though.  My buddy has one of these and he's pretty cool for like 2 minutes.

[Bombdirt]

10 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said:

Meanwhile please enjoy this photo of a great dane protecting a 7-month old from rapists, pillagers, thieves, and murderers.

I always wanted a hors--er, I mean a great dane. They're really cool-looking dogs. I assume they need a sh*tload of exercise and wouldn't understand the term "hangover," though. 

That said, from the extensive canine research I've done, you can keep great danes occupied at length with towering layers of club sandwiches and Scooby Snacks. 

[Bombdirt]

11 hours ago, jgb said:

You're probably right. Here is the little SOB after we brought him home. Eyes of a soul eater.

Your cat looks like a Marvel villain. Or that cat from Scary Movie 2: 

[jgb]

1 hour ago, Bombdirt said:

Your cat looks like a Marvel villain. Or that cat from Scary Movie 2: 

 

Pretty sure he's flashing Magnum from Zoolander in that pic

[joewilly12]

8 hours ago, Bombdirt said:

I always wanted a hors--er, I mean a great dane. They're really cool-looking dogs. I assume they need a sh*tload of exercise and wouldn't understand the term "hangover," though. 

That said, from the extensive canine research I've done, you can keep great danes occupied at length with towering layers of club sandwiches and Scooby Snacks. 

My daughters BF family has 3 great danes they have to eat conservatively from elevated bowls or else their stomachs get twisted and surgery costs $6000 to fit it. 

[Sonny Werblin]

This is assinine. Their are great cats, meh cats, and bad cats. The same goes for dogs. I prefer to judge each four legged furry pet on an individual basis. Bunch of heartless bastards lumping two entire mammalial species into stereotypes. This really is akin to racism, ...... Petism? 

[Bombdirt]

1 hour ago, joewilly12 said:

My daughters BF family has 3 great danes they have to eat conservatively from elevated bowls or else their stomachs get twisted and surgery costs $6000 to fit it. 

Conservatively? Well, there's another lie I learned from cartoons. I don't even know what's real anymore. 

In all seriousness though, that makes sense. I would imagine the larger dog breeds take a lot of specialized care. I almost adopted an Irish wolfhound before I got my basset. Ultimately I decided on a smaller breed that I could outrun or carry if necessary. Would have been cool to have a wolfhound, though. Someday. 

[The Crusher]

10 hours ago, JiF said:

Jackson be chillin.

[JiF]

30 minutes ago, The Crusher said:

Jackson be chillin.

I call it bronzing.  We had a cold winter, at least for us and on cold days, he'd walk around and find the hottest spot in the yard with the most sun and just sun bathe.  So funny.  The looks he gives you. It's like the sun is intoxicating to him.  He's weed or some sh*t. haha  

[JiF]

 

41 minutes ago, Bombdirt said:

 

 

Dog shows are the sh*t.  I love watching the Westminster.  It cracks me up watching the dogs pose and then do that walk to run.  So fun. 

I've never seen a cat show on TV but I assume there is one out there somewhere and it sucks because cats are assholes.  I picture it some old lady taking her cat out of her cat carrier and plopping it up on a table and some weirdo groping it for a minute and then the cat lady puts her ugly cat back in her cat carrier because what else are you going to do with a cat?

And then just go ahead and let me know when they make a movie about cats like this:

 

 

[the Claw]

Definitely dogs over cats. I just enjoy them more. It’s hard enough to get humans to like me, I don’t want to have to work for a cat’s attention.

I have Italian Greyhounds and they’re just awesome animals. Totally devoted and want nothing more than to be right next to you. It’s definitely a trade off, though. Personal time and space are a thing of the past and it’s pretty much eliminated any hopes for vacations or travel.

We had to put our oldest dog down a couple of weeks ago, and it’s been way more difficult than I anticipated. She was half beagle and stubborn as hell, but just one of the sweetest souls- and loved beer.

[jgb]

45 minutes ago, the Claw said:

Definitely dogs over cats. I just enjoy them more. It’s hard enough to get humans to like me, I don’t want to have to work for a cat’s attention.

I have Italian Greyhounds and they’re just awesome animals. Totally devoted and want nothing more than to be right next to you. It’s definitely a trade off, though. Personal time and space are a thing of the past and it’s pretty much eliminated any hopes for vacations or travel.

We had to put our oldest dog down a couple of weeks ago, and it’s been way more difficult than I anticipated. She was half beagle and stubborn as hell, but just one of the sweetest souls- and loved beer.

 

I'm sorry to hear about your oldest dogs. My German Shepherd liked beer but was a snob. Only certain beer. I've had to put down many a dog over my life. It always blows.

But this part: "Personal time and space are a thing of the past and it’s pretty much eliminated any hopes for vacations or travel." That's atrocious.

[Happy Clouds]

On 4/17/2018 at 7:56 AM, Jetsfan80 said:

Never owned a cat before but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. 

My fiance's favorite pets are rabbits, so I'm not sure how that would work out, lol. 

Having been married for 28 years, I’ve learned you may need to compromise.

[Thai Jet]

1 hour ago, Happy Clouds said:

Having been married for 28 years, I’ve learned you may need to compromise.

It looks thrilled. lol

[Bombdirt]

Does anybody have any experience being around bloodhounds? It'll probably be years down the road, but I think I might look into getting one if I outlive my wife.* They seem like a pretty good breed as far as being friendly and only needing moderate exercise. Plus, I can make a nice living on the side utilizing his tracking abilities to solve crimes. Or at least to locate other dogs' butts. 

 

* Of course, this is a highly unlikely scenario. Being a Jets fan has done irreparable damage to my internal organs. Be it a heart attack or cirrhosis from chronic alcoholism, this team will kill me one day. 

[JiF]

1 minute ago, Bombdirt said:

Does anybody have any experience being around bloodhounds? It'll probably be years down the road, but I think I might look into getting one if I outlive my wife.* They seem like a pretty good breed as far as being friendly and only needing moderate exercise. Plus, I can make a nice living on the side utilizing his tracking abilities to solve crimes. Or at least to locate other dogs' butts. 

 

* Of course, this is a highly unlikely scenario. Being a Jets fan has done irreparable damage to my internal organs. Be it a heart attack or cirrhosis from chronic alcoholism, this team will kill me one day. 

All I know about Bloodhounds I learned from: