All right, I am pro-kitty. I mean... why would I have a whole site dedicated to them if I weren't?
So why put together an article about the reasons NOT to own a cat? Well, every year
shelters and [rescues] are inundated with cats. Often times, they end up there because
people simply do not realize all that goes into keeping them. A little while ago I posted a list of
some of the [wonderful reasons] to own a cat, so for those considering adoption, I wanted to
provide a fair and reasonable counterargument. If you've never had the honor of living with a
feline, I want you to be as educated as possible before you make the decision to do so.
CATS NEED ATTENTION
When I was growing up we had all sorts of animals. We had cats and dogs, of course, but
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We had a duck... in a residential
neighborhood. We almost got a baby goat, but we figured that might be pushing it a little. My
point, though, is this: of all the animals we had in the house, the cats were by far the easiest.
Now, normally you'd associate dogs with needing a lot of time and energy, and while it's true
that cats are easier and ask for less of your resources, they are not without their demands.
As with any animal, you have to look out for their health; ensure that they are getting enough,
but not too much of, the right type of food; and that all of their needs are met.
And it isn't just about basic upkeep - no, if that were the case, you needn't worry. I mean...
you wouldn't be looking into keeping any sort of pet if you felt you were unable to keep up
with that, right? Nope. Cats need love, too. Despite their reputation for indifference, some
cats will follow you around like, you know, dogs. They will interrupt you while you're trying to
do just about anything. They will invade your privacy. They will make sure that you pay
attention to them. They aren't generally needy, but when the mood strikes them, they
In my opinion I believe that Dogs are better than cats. I want to have people to help dogs and respect dogs more because dogs help people alot.
In general, adopting animals is beneficial and meaningful. You are not only saving animal’s lives but also preventing more animals from being bred in an inhumane way. Further, it makes everything easier while having so many advices and support. Please remember that there are still a lot of animals are waiting for you to bring them hope and lighten their life again. So next time when you are thinking of keeping an animal, go to an animal shelter and adopt
The Web. 26 Jan. 2014. http://www.examiner.com/article/the-truth-about-no-kill-animal-shelters>. No Kill Advocacy Center -. No Kill Quick Facts.
Not everyone is fond of cats, and this negative opinion has been expressed by many
How many of us have seen stray animals around? How many of us have been affected by stray animals in a negative fashion? To help get a good idea on what pet overpopulation is and how it's a problem, some ideas need to be explored. We need to know the major factors behind pet overpopulation and cause it to perpetuate. We need to know pet overpopulation's larger, over reaching effects and the scale of the problems pet overpopulation causes. Lastly, we need to know what has been done and what could be done to help stem the tide of the problem known as pet overpopulation. Just to show how big of a problem pet overpopulation is there is an estimated 70 million stray cats in America alone. ("Pet statistics") That should be a sobering number on how
A soft purr, a gentle paw. A pet cat is a luxury that humans have indulged in for thousands of years, from their beginnings in Africa and the Middle East, all the way to homes here in 2014. Cats rival dogs as the most common pet in the United States, with 30.4% of houses owning 2.1 cats each (“U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics”).While working cats, such as farm cats, barn cats, and other rural, semi-feral animals may be kept for specific purposes of keeping pest animals at bay, the vast majority of kept cats in the US are pet cats, kept in homes for companionship and affection. Cat owners want the best for their pets, and as such is important to keep pet cat indoors, for their own safety as well as the safety of the local wildlife.
For some, their pet is all that they have. People are never alone when at home with their pet because they are at home with family. Today, animals fill the void of loneliness that is felt by millions. When people come home after a long day, it’s their pet, or family, that brings them back. Their family will jump into their laps in excitement of seeing their loved one.
Did you know, according to the “Pet Statistics” from ASPCA, there were about 5,000 animal shelters in the United States? In those shelters, about 5-7 million animals were rescued each year and approximately 3-4 million of them were euthanized. That was nearly half to the animal rescued. In other words, thousands of animals were euthanized daily. However, many of these euthanized animals were healthy, treatable, and adoptable pets. What caused these adoptable companions to be euthanized in animal shelters? The major cause was the overpopulation of animals without a home. Moreover, the irresponsible owners and breeders that did not sterilize their animals caused the overpopulation of animals.
An estimated eight million homeless animals in the United States are victims of euthanization as a means to keep the population under control (humanesociety.org). Not just sick or old animals are subject to these humane deaths, but healthy, young ones that deserved a good home. Many veterinarians tell their clients to get their furry companions neutered, due to this over population. However, people use inadequate excuses such as breeding to leave their comrade intact. Thus, dogs and other animals should be neutered or spayed due to the fact that there are too many pets in the USA and neutering and spaying reduces many health risks known in animals.
of having a heart attack or stroke (Top 10 Reasons You Should Adopt a Cat). People who own
The cat rubbing up against your leg isn 't looking for love, its simply looking for smelly treat that you might give it just in case that maybe it does something good in its life, which lets be honest here, never happens! These animals don 't love you they want you to know they own you, your wrapped around their tiny little paws. Not only do these feline enemies tug on your delicate heartstrings but they love to rip out the hearts of innocent little creatures like chipmunks for fun. “Cats are natural born hunters. A 2013 study revealed that each year, domestic cats kill 20.7 billion smaller animals, including mice, chipmunks, voles and 3.7 billion birds. Cats are actually the number one killer of these animals.Cats spend one-third of their day just killing animals, and they don’t even do it because they’re hungry. They do it because they feel like it. They murder just to murder, like the genocidal barbarians that they are.” (LaFata) Even with these statistics staring avid cat lovers in the face, some will still say that cats are loved more than dogs, that is false.
We all are busy people who are out of the house most of the day. We need a companion to help us ease the stress from daily life. For example, if you are purr-catinating on essays or preparing for speeches late at night, you at least have a companion by your side. A great companion is the cat, you get to pet a fluffy thing and get free scratches. Why cats? Well, cats are purr-ty interesting creatures. According to Discovery News, in 1960s, the CIA tried to turn a cat into a spy, but un-fur-tunately, they failed when the cat was ran over by a cab. Another interesting fact according to Buzzfeed is female cats are typically right-pawed while male cats are typically left-pawed. There is also a cat island named Tashirojima that are terrorized by stray cats in Japan. The main problem is there are too many cats in the shelters that need a home, according to ASPCA, approximately 3.4 million cats enter the shelters every year. Well the solution to this is you can adopt a cat. There are a few things you need to do before adopting a cat.
When you talk to pet owners about owning a cat versus a dog, it stirs up much controver-sy in many ways. By looking at both cats and dogs, the cat outweighs the dog in many ways, which makes the cat the superior selection when making a final decision on which one to get. Cats have very desirable qualities that make them an award winning choice to many owners. The qualities that appeal to most are the ability of the cat to live in small spaces, they do not eat large amounts of food for their meals, and they are very sedentary and independent in nature making them a low maintenance pet. One additional desired feature is cats are well suited for owners that have a very busy lifestyle and minimal time to give to their pet. This added feature
I have a love for cats. Ever since I was a teenager I always wished for a cat of my own. When I moved in a three story apartment in California, the Manager of the complex said that cats were allowed in the units. I mentioned to my Aunt at the time that I was searching in the newspapers under advertisements for cats wanted. One cool breezy evening, my Aunt called me and said that a friend of her's named Judy had a cat named Katie who did not get along with her other two cats. So I agreed to meet with Judy to see if I'd love to adopt Katie.
Two Ways of Viewing Cats and Dogs Cats and dogs share several similarities, but they are very different. These two animals are two of the most popular pets today. Some people prefer the company of a cat while others are deemed dog lovers. Through the various aspects of each animal, we will look at the similarities and differences each one holds, and get a better insight as to why these animals express such love.