Scruffy, is just about the cutest canine in Kirkwood. I dare you to challenge that. My Jack Russell terrier is a medium-sized pup, but his heart is 10 times bigger than any scrawny cat’s will ever be.
In a recent study by New Scientist magazine, dogs and cats were put head-to-head in 11 categories, in which dogs won six. A few of them were the understanding, bonding and problem-solving categories. Cats won the popularity, eco-friendliness and vocalisation categories… impressive. Canines clearly have a better connection with humans, which makes them the better companion.
Precious little pups are protective. Dogs feel a sense of loyalty and partnership with their owner and will protect them at all costs. I don’t know about you, but if a burglar was breaking into my house, I wouldn’t trust a little purr and meow to scare an intruder.
Dogs are loving and actually care about us. Cats don’t, as long as they know where to find a can opener for the Fancy Feast. Scruffy seems to know whenever I’m sick or feeling down. A couple of weeks ago, I stayed home from school. I suffered from a severe tummy ache… don’t laugh, it hurt. But guess who didn’t leave my side all day.
Even if we’re grumpy and upset, dogs show us unconditional love. Every time I come home from school, Scruffy is there jumping and licking my face because he missed me. He waited patiently those grueling seven hours. Cats don’t even notice if you’re there: all they do is sleep and meow anyway. According to discovery.com, cats sleep and sit still 80 percent of their lives.
Then there is that whole litter box situation. Cats do their business in a box inside the house. I’ll bet Febreze doesn’t cover up that smell. Then, the owner has to scoop it all out and put it into a bag to throw away. Disgusting.
Dogs can be trained and used to help humans. Rescue dogs can help find and save missing people, and police use dogs to track criminals and find evidence in a crime. Also, dogs are frequently used to assist the disabled. There’s a reason people don’t use service or rescue cats. Who would trust a prissy little feline to walk them across Manchester? I wouldn’t.
A dog is a man’s best friend. They always have been, and always will be. Don’t let the crazy cat ladies fool you.
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