Pets

I never saw the purpose in a pet you can't hug. You can't hug a fish. Well, you could but it would probably slide right out and then you'd have to go chasing after it. I've never been a fan of things with scales or hard shells. Don't even get me started on snakes. Ants are pointless and you can't make a hamster fetch. Even if you could, their cage is like the size of a box. It wouldn't be very impressive.

I've had pet cats and dogs since I was little. As I've gotten older, I think I want a dog but also realize how much work they are. But is there anything in the world that makes you feel more loved than a panting happy dog at the end of a long day.

The debate between dogs and cats has been raging on since the first domestic animal took up residence. Cats are stubborn and self-centered. If they want attention, it's only on their terms. They will be petted exactly when they want to be and at no other time. Cats are incredibly agile when they choose to be. They choose to do things the hard way most of the time and yet at other times, they can be the one of the laziest creatures on the planet. I had a cat that used to fall asleep in the air. You could hold him an arm's length away from you above your head and he would fall asleep within minutes. Cats are very funny to watch though. They will run and chase after each other, climb the wall and chase after a flashlight for hours. You give cats a little bit of catnip and watch the magic happen. Have you ever seen a cat pant? I never knew they could, but it is hilarious. Dogs on the other hand are incredibly loyal and more playful. A dog is almost always willing to play. You wake a dog up in the middle of a sound sleep and he will play fetch or tug-of-war with you instantly. Dogs are great companions and make you feel loved and needed.

I think, why can't you have both. Just be prepared to have the cat be the dominant pet. Even though the cats are incredibly outsized, the cats have little fear and sometimes claws (we usually let them keep their back claws). The dog will soon realize that even if it's ten times as big, the cat rules the house. But I still love the lowly mutt. They stink, drool and bite but they are still an invaluable part of life. This is why we go to work each day with pet hair on us.