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On the flip side, 15 percent of the respondents said they disliked cats a lot, compared to just 2 percent of people who dislike dogs a lot.
The results stirred up heated reactions among pet owners. "Cats are "nasty, stinking creatures," Mark David of Warrensburg, Mo., told the AP. "Cats are 1,000 times smarter than dogs," Bonnie Hanson, of Sioux Falls, S.D., countered in the AP article.
Here at Paw Nation, we're equal-opportunity pet lovers. But we have a theory about why dogs came out on top. In our experience, cats are more likely to bond with one or two people, while most dogs will wag their tails for almost anyone willing to rub their bellies. It's easy for non-dog owners to witness the canine's cute side. But unless you've lived with a cat, you haven't truly appreciated that unique feline charm.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
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David of Warrensburg obviously has never owned a cat so he should keep his comments to something he knows what he is talking about!! Gee, I thought both cats and dogs take baths, on their own. My cats are constantly bathing, especially after eating. You have to own a cat to understand a cat. That seems to be the problem with most people who dislike them. They make judgements and never had one. Have you ever smelled a dog when they come in from outside or are wet? Obviously, David of Warrensburg, you have not. They stink!!
I have a friend with an adorable grey cat named shadow, now i will stay at my friends house for a week just hanging aornd and stuff well cats litter box can satink up the whole house cat owners just dont relize it cuz their used to it, just the same with dogs owners are used to it, i know my dog stunk when she rolled on a dead animal and yes it stunk so i thought tomarrow i'll wash her wel the next day i forgot because i could no longer smell her
I think dogs are better. (I am not allergic to them)
i luv dogs too, but too fond of small dogs i luv big dogs!!!!!
people who dislike cats are usually threatened by the cat's independent nature. this is indicative of an insecure person. a cat's love is earned. a dog will love anyone - even its abuser. a cat is a dignified creature that seems to threaten some people.
ya know val ur probably just like cats. dogs can dislike ppl. now im not saying that cats arent cool they are (i dont have one but i consiter my friends cat mine)
just that any cat ive ever held or even looked at eatheir bit or scrached me, its not like i wasnt holding them right, or pulling their tails (which i learned the hard way at the age of 3)
I've had dogs and cats; personally, I extremely disllike cats. They claw up all your stuff, knock down your vases, all of that. Dogs on the other hand dont.