First up - Cats
A cat will not chew up your shoes, remotes, phones, toilet paper, - well you see where I am going with this
A cat will give you cuddles, on their terms.
A cat will claw up your furniture
A cat is self reliant, they do not need to be walked, praised, taken for car rides or baths. Although those last two if done, can be pretty funny.
If a cat decides you are theirs, they mean it - devoted and unconditional love.
A cat will not shout at the neighbors, mailman, people at the door or in general. Although they may meow (especially if Siamese).
Cats will keep your house rid of mice - big plus
Cats will wander and run a high risk of being hit by cars. Although here where I live they are not allowed to wander around - which mean no cat poop in my yard. This can be a problem in other places.
Cats typically do not do tricks and only come when called - if it suits them.
Cats can be left on their own at home over a weekend if given food/water and a literbox. They will not trash the house or lose their minds.
Cats (typically) will not walk with a leash.
Cats do not want to go swimming with you - although again - when this does happen can be amusing - at least for you, not the cat.
Now about Dogs
Dogs want your attention and will want to go where you go and be where you are.
Dogs will have irrational fears of strange things, depending on the breed. Could be lights, could be sounds (thunder for example) could be various things.
Dogs feed off being praised so be sure to give them lots.
Dogs will chew up your shoes, remote, phone, toilet paper - you see where I am going. Usually they outgrow this but still people will find it pop out later in life. Try leaving your garbage bag around and leave for a couple of hours - NOT PRETTY!
Dogs are not self reliant and can not be left for any length of time. Actually some people put their dogs in a dog daycare while they do go to work.
Dogs love to go for car rides (mostly) and swimming and going for walks. In-fact you can convince your dog anything is great if you sound really excited about it.
Dogs can be trained to do tricks, be obedient and to be service dogs.
Dogs will give you unconditional love and come when called (if trained and not a beagle).
Dogs will bark at the neighbors, mailmen, people at the door and in general. It's a dog, they have a lot to say.
What I have observed having both a cat and a dog. The cat runs the house. Today the cat ran into the room, smacked the dog and ran out to a place he knew the dog could not follow. Then stood there and meowed at him (Like Nanaananana). Drives the dog nuts. I am sure the cat is laughing in his own cat way. I laughed too.
The dog goes out for walks and the cat stands at the door and cries. I am unsure if he is crying because he wants to go for a walk or if he wants the dog to come back. Perhaps a bit of both.
The cat and dog will curl up on the sofa together and the cat will lick the dogs head and then they go to sleep. This is adorable and the reason I will always love to have both a cat and a dog.
They will play tag, the cat usually starts this by running sideways into the room and looking funny at the dog. He will chase the cat - then the cat will chase the dog. It's literally better than TV.
Do you have a cat or dog or both? What are some of the funny things you have noticed? Love to hear all about it!
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