Cats

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Cats are the best I've had cats all my life and I adore them <3

Cats effectively teach themselves loads of useful stuff. You don't even need to litter train them, just show it where the thing is. Which isn't to say they don't have piddle wars, but at least when they're doing the RIGHT thing they go in the right place. Meanwhile, dogs cannot even be taught not to eat poop.

Dogs are pretty cool, don't get me wrong, especially big adorable derpy ones. I wouldn't mind a big dog. Tiny yappy ones are awful though. But cats are bro tier; they want to hang out, sleep, get food and fuss, and that's about it. They're soft, cute, and furry, and capable of the most psychopathic acts of violence against even smaller creatures. That's badass. And if I'm sick, the cats all crowd onto the bed to make me feel better. Anyone who thinks cats aren't affectionate clearly doesn't understand cats.

Cat's don't litter train themselves, it's an instinct used to protect them from their predators. Dogs and birds bury food for the same reason cats bury their waste; to prevent predators from getting at them. That's why cat's won't sleep near their litter box and why dogs won't sleep where they defecate.

Just as an example, I didn't have to potty train either of my dogs at all with treats or wee pads or anything, or show them where to go. The older they got the further they'd go to eliminate and then come back. I also live in a very rural area and they go in the woods, but usually by the time they're 12 weeks they will tell you when they need to go.

Also, not all dogs eat poop (corophagia) but the ones that do are either just exhibiting scavenger behavior (all candida are equal parts predator and scavenger,) looking for extra nutrients, hiding their poop so you don't rub their nose in it, or are just plain old pissed off at you. They might also be trying to figure out what someone else is eating. You can prevent corophagia by feeding your pets pineapple. Something in it makes poop taste way bad to them.

The only issue I have with declawing the cat is that it leaves the poor baby defenseless so you have to be absolutely sure it doesn't get outside where it might need to defend itself. I know there are plenty of people who think it is cruel and not necessary, but as long as a reputable vet does it and does it right, I don't have a problem with it. When I was growing up, my parents had our cats declawed and they were happy, well adjusted, indoor kitties. :hello:

Yeah, I think de-clawing is one of the most inhumane things someone can do. It hurts cats for weeks, sometimes for the rest of their lives, it takes away their natural defenses, it makes it more difficult for them to cat things (like jumping way high and rounding corners way fast) and it can make them way mistrustful of people.

People who want their cats to not claw furniture can buy claw towers, clip their cat's nails or.... get over it. lol

I don't see the point.

I prefer cats because I don't like big slobbery poop-eating retards.

I'm the same way with people, really.

There are a few dogs I wouldn't mind having though. Like:

Huskies are eternally puppies, so you have to have a lot of energy for them. But they're also very sweet dogs. I've never seen my sister's dog snap, she's very well potty trained and gets along REALLY well with my nephew. Considering how much he likes to run toy tractors over her feet and tail, I think that's significant.

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YES LET'S DO Huskies require a lot of friends and attention so when you get a husky, Bunny, get FIVE HUSKIES.

HERE IS A PICTURE OF THOR I LOVE HIM and he loves snow!