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(36,713 posts)OLDMDDEM
(2,109 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)Ocelot II
(120,912 posts)Including snakes. I think snakes are really cool. I'm also fond of turtles.
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(36,251 posts)brewens
(15,359 posts)I can do.
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(36,251 posts)hlthe2b
(106,381 posts)But, damn if they didn't make me wait until I was 10 or so (with the exception of the kenneled bird dogs--"Yogi & Trouble" when I was too little to go out there and play with them).
But while I waited for that elusive doggy, my best friend next door had a cat and I would sit out there with that kitty for hours playing as a 5 yo.
I guess my Mom was allergic to cats as I'm sure I asked for one too, but that was a definite "no."
So, I can't deny every dog I see is like a magnet. But, I enjoy kitties as well. I guess it is like your "favorite child"-- You don't say it and it doesn't diminish your love for the other, but...
debm55
(36,251 posts)birdographer
(2,527 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)Guinea pigs and a chinchilla
radical noodle
(8,604 posts)I love dogs almost as much.
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(36,251 posts)Bayard
(24,145 posts)Including 4 dogs and.....Is it 20 "barn," cats now? Most of the cats were dumped here. We have them spayed/neutered, and give vaccs.
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(36,251 posts)JoeOtterbein
(7,791 posts)I have a dog, too many cats (we are only allowed two in our town) and a Ferret!
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(36,251 posts)JoeOtterbein
(7,791 posts)...I will one day!
debm55
(36,251 posts)loved it when I would give him a sand bath every day.They would roll in the sand. It was expensive and at the time, hard to find food. . Once a day , I would take him out of his pen and he would run around the classroom.
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(36,251 posts)Island Blue
(6,287 posts)Last edited Tue Oct 8, 2024, 06:54 AM - Edit history (1)
but I do love dogs too.
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(36,251 posts)True Dough
(20,330 posts)but prefer dogs!
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(36,251 posts)NewHendoLib
(60,506 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)C_U_L8R
(45,695 posts)Love em all. Except the troublemakers.
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(36,251 posts)FelineOverlord
(3,766 posts)I have loved many cats and several dogs in my life.
My favorite cat lived to be 18.
I had others that lived almost as long.
My dog lived to be 12.
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(36,251 posts)Silver Gaia
(4,883 posts)We've had birds, too.
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(36,251 posts)50 Shades Of Blue
(10,887 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)TommieMommy
(1,114 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)awesomerwb1
(4,567 posts)Never owned a cat and doubt I ever will but do like them.
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(36,251 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,957 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,957 posts)Far too often I will find some poor animal that has gotten caught inside and will die without water. I will take the time to remove them to a safer location.....and sometimes, it takes a while to chase down these lizards that are faster than this old man.
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(36,251 posts)Polly Hennessey
(7,463 posts)(we have a cockatiel), horses. Oh, wait a minute, all animals.
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(36,251 posts)AllaN01Bear
(23,058 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)Tikki
(14,796 posts)Proud mother of Tres and Tio.
Tikki
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(36,251 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)Siwsan
(27,298 posts)Mostly smaller ones like Corgis and Jack Russell Terriers.
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(36,251 posts)Different Drummer
(8,599 posts)Agent Orange Tabby
(14 posts)like pony head on hamster body
Jilly_in_VA
(10,898 posts)Not childless, but my kids are grown. And don't get me wrong, I love dogs, but cats are much more my speed nowadays. I've had cats most of the time since I grew up and got on my own.
debm55
(36,251 posts)biophile
(356 posts)Dog cats, horses-have had bunnies too in the past. At heart, I am a cat person now; was horse crazy as a kid. Dogs are great but they are third on my list.
Never had birds are reptiles- basically a mammal pet lover.
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(36,251 posts)Freddie
(9,696 posts)Was not allowed pets as a kid so I made up for it later. I knew my husband was the one when he offered to take care of my kitten Fred when I was away for a week.
I have 2 granddogs and love them too, but I dont think I want to live with a dog. Plus theyd upset my feline fur babies.
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(36,251 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,780 posts)I believe in being kind to all animals.
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(36,251 posts)arkielib
(360 posts)I have four dogs and three cats, but not too long ago I had two dogs and five cats.
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(36,251 posts)BigMin28
(1,466 posts)Sometimes prefer them to people. I have had adopted dogs, and the cats I have had seemed to adopt me. The last cat that chose me happily lived another 16 years.
debm55
(36,251 posts)But cats are ok too. We have a dog and some fish, for what its worth.
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(36,251 posts)Different Drummer
(8,599 posts)In my life, I've had dogs, cats, a parakeet who I tried to teach to say his name (Buddy; he never caught on to that), a lot of tropical fish, and hamsters. Currently, I have an orange and white cat who adopted me.
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(36,251 posts)ProfessorGAC
(69,921 posts)Dog & 2 cats. It's been like that for a few decades.
I guess we'd consider ourselves pet people.
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(36,251 posts)mvd
(65,454 posts)Have had a dog my whole life up until recently. As much as I want one, I could not take care of one right. Hope to have a dog again someday. I dont dislike cats. There are some that are adorable. But my mom is allergic to cats so I avoid them.
Hi Deb!
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(36,251 posts)Bristlecone
(10,491 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)IA8IT
(5,884 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)DemonGoddess
(5,123 posts)except a one..
PONIES. Ponies are evil, nasty tempered creatures.
debm55
(36,251 posts)nasty tempered little critters. I love most equines. Except ponies.
Especially black cats. Just can't have dogs tearing up the back yard.
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(36,251 posts)catbyte
(35,781 posts)I could never get used to that "wet dog" smell, lol. But some of the greatest creatures I've met were dogs so I can overlook that. If they aren't mine.
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(36,251 posts)CanonRay
(14,870 posts)But Mrs. Canon is allergic to cats so...
debm55
(36,251 posts)4 French Bulldogs and 1 Chihuahua.
Its very busy at my house!
I have never had a cat, but I do admire Maine Coon Cats. I think they are gorgeous!
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(36,251 posts)Luciferous
(6,263 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)bottomofthehill
(8,824 posts)BIG DOGS
BIG RESCUE DOGS
BIG BLACK RESCUE DOGS
They are often left in shelters as people find them scary.
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(36,251 posts)Niagara
(9,613 posts)Most of my adult life I've had cats, although I like all animals.
😻🐶🐺🐯🦒🐰🐴🐨🐒🐐🦘🐘🐿🦈🐙🦉🐦
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(36,251 posts)AllaN01Bear
(23,058 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(6,370 posts)Except mosquitoes. They can go to hell.
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(36,251 posts)Clouds Passing
(2,268 posts)Dog-doo patrol not so bad. Litterbox, not so much 😧
debm55
(36,251 posts)Dolly the dog.
pansypoo53219
(21,726 posts)father tried to scare me around 11. open the box, OOH! SNAKE!
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(36,251 posts)pansypoo53219
(21,726 posts)Brother Buzz
(37,826 posts)She spends hours following me around and talking; she doesnt understand I only speak dog talk.
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(36,251 posts)Agent Orange Tabby
(14 posts)50yo childless cat lady of 4, never had dog, but love all animals, especially other peoples big dogs, bigger the better - sister has 3 - and just moved to big country house on lake and increasingly interested in maybe getting a puppy or 2 (prefer puppy as cats never exposed to dogs before and figure theyd adjust better to bringing dog in small rather than grown, and I like dog to grow big as Im not into yippy lap kinds).
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(36,251 posts)Jeebo
(2,284 posts)I like dogs just fine too, though. (One exception: I can't stand small, yippy dogs. Obnoxious creatures.) We had family dogs when I was a kid, but I've had only cats since I've been "out of the nest". I love cats. They are fascinating, beautiful, amazing, adorable creatures. I remember hearing some years back that cats are actually the most popular pets in U.S. households, but it depends on which way you look at it. Cat households are more likely to have two or three, while dog households are more likely to have only one, so while there are more households that have a dog, there are more cats kept as pets in U.S. households. There are Nova documentaries on PBS about both species. Here's a link to the one about cats, but it's easy to find the one on dogs if you want to watch it too, both documentaries are equally interesting.
-- Ron
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(36,251 posts)Wolf Frankula
(3,671 posts)Wolf
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(36,251 posts)Upthevibe
(9,105 posts)I love cats and dogs!
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(36,251 posts)ailsagirl
(23,802 posts)I really love (most) all animals, period.
Figarosmom
(2,686 posts)Is of me at a week old under the Christmas tree with the cat. Only have one now But have had 6 at one time. Have had dogs most of my adult life, usually 2 at a time. But when my last dog Muzzy died I decided he was such a perfect dog I could never replace him. Besides those 10 pm bathroom breaks are not something I want to do anymore. My boy Figaro is the perfect boy. Doesn't scratch the furniture, isn't real needy, doesn't pee anywhere but his box, doesn't mind his manicures or bath. But he does eat a lot and wants it when he wants it, no waiting.
Conjuay
(2,113 posts)OMG! I'M A CLOSET REPUBLICAN!
No, seriously I have always been a dog person, but all of our dogs were - how do I put this politely?
- nuts.
But our five cats are really lovely, very affectionate little critters. So I will have to give cats the nod. (Sparkle just climbed onto my lap, he approves of my vote for felines!
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(36,251 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)All of them.
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(36,251 posts)BittyJenkins
(587 posts)allergic to cats. I do like rubbing cats with my feet.
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(36,251 posts)duncang
(3,609 posts)Ive had tegu lizards, chameleon, leopard geckos, snakes, dogs, cats, rabbits, and getting ready for my sulcata tortoise. My granddaughter traded a snake for 3 babies and Im getting one. The cage just arrived today got to pick up a few more items before I take it.
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(36,251 posts)duncang
(3,609 posts)We get copper heads around here. Ive got a snake hook and a snake tong. I know a nice unpopulated spot for them near a creek and a few hundred acres to roam. Told all my neighbors if they spot one just call. I have tropical fish also. Forgot to mention them. Held tarantulas and kind of wanted to get a black Indonesian scorpion.
Edit: I put out wildflower seeds so the hummingbirds can fed naturally.
hauckeye
(724 posts)In that time I married my husband who dislikes cats. He tolerated her for my sake. Since then weve had dogs, but Id love to have a cat again some day.
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(36,251 posts)LogDog75
(102 posts)From when i was a kid through my teen years our family had only cats. I love cats but as an adult I don't have the time or want to take care of it.
I don't care much for dogs but there were two I did like. In my teens, our neighbor had a collie/shepherd I liked. Real gentle dog.
My next door neighbor in our condo complex had to put her labrador retriever down because of old age. I really liked that dog. Whenever you came to their door the dog would bring her large stuffed tiger to show you it was hers.
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(36,251 posts)MichMan
(13,227 posts)Dogs are god's greatest creatures. My life would be so empty without them.
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(36,251 posts)PikaBlue
(262 posts)Wouldn't have snakes for pets but have no fear of them and we have plenty of copperhead around here.
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(36,251 posts)Zambero
(9,766 posts)debm55
(36,251 posts)Hekate
(94,705 posts)As long as my cats could be indoor-outdoor I could deal with the sniffles & sneezes, but where we are now they would have to live 100% indoors, so no.
Our little dog died in January she was elderly, but even so we were very sad as she was such a sweetheart. We are waiting before looking for another we were offered a puppy last week, a very active 5 month old poodle mix who yanked hard on her leash and accidentally made her owner fall and break her hip. I was seriously tempted to go meet her, but less than 24 hours reflection made me realize that last time I trained a puppy that rambunctious was 15 years ago i.e. the one that died in January, and dammit somehow I got old too. 💔
So I am putting out the vibe to the Universe that within the next year hubby & I want a calm young-adult doggy who likes cuddles and treats and walkies. 💕
Because dogs are very nice people.
PS I realize this makes me sound lonely for having a dog again. Yes, I am.