CATS VS. DOGS

Are you trying to decide whether you want to buy yourself a cat or a dog? I'm here to make things a lot easier for you. This question is an easy one to answer: BUY A CAT! Why, you may ask? Well, first off, cats are much more independent than dogs which means they are a lot easier to care for. When you buy yourself a cute little puppy you're thinking, "Oh, I get to play with him all day and I'm going to love him forever and ever"-no. As soon as the second day comes around, you're already exhausted. You have to take your dog outside all the time so he doesn't go potty in the house. He keeps you up at night because he's crying for attention. Every morning you find yourself stepping on a pile of poop he left on the carpet. You have to worry about taking him for a walk every day no matter how tired you are. And let's not mention giving him a bath... It's a pain to take care of a dog. Cats, on the other hand, are not a pain. Do you have to take them outside to go potty? No, they use a litter box. Plus, they know how to use it already so there's no need to train them! Is your cat going to keep you up at night? Have you forgotten that cats love to sleep? They sleep about 90% of the day, the worst they'll do is try to sleep on your face. Will you have to take your cat on walks? Have you ever seen someone walking their cat? I didn't think so... The best part about cats is that you don't need to bathe them. In fact, they HATE water. They clean themselves, so that is one less thing you will need to worry about. Are you still a little skeptical? Let's bring animal personalities into account. We all know puppies are ditsy and can make you laugh when they try to go around in circles chasing their cute little tails and whatnot. But let's face it; dogs aren't the brightest bulb in the box. Have you ever tried to play fetch with a dog who has never played fetch before? That is a big mistake. And how about when they bark at complete nothingness for minutes on end? That will drive you crazy! Well, cats are actually a lot smarter than dogs. They could be secretly planning to conquer the whole world and just maybe, if you get on their good side, you can join them. Cats are also extremely entertaining. Give me a cat and a video camera and you won't hear another word out of my mouth. They can climb things, they run fast and jump super high, if you get them to chase a laser you'll be occupied for quite some time. They fit into tiny spaces, jump out and attack things, and they also do this really cute arch in their back when they get scared. Lastly, cats are great cuddle buddies. Once they decide to sleep, they're out for at least a good hour or longer. They love to be pet so they'll snuggle right up next to you and the sound of their warm purring will put you right to sleep too. By now I'm sure you're convinced that it is clearly a better decision to bring a cat into your home rather than a dog. If not, then good luck with your new puppy! And more stress...