Dogs or cats?
Dogs because cats are mean. I am convinced from the several I have owned that they are entitled, snobby and wear the title of Karen daily. Dog are so lovable and sweet, always happy to greet you. Cats are the opposite, they thank, “Great the pesky human has stopped by again. Feed me, my joker and then promptly leave my presence.”
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Word!!! I totally agree. Kittens are cute…someone else’s kitten is even cuter…temporarily lol
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I don’t know why but cats hate me. I am an animal lover, I will resume wasps trapped inside, but I rub cats the wrong way, no pun intended. I’ve owned several, they all bite me and chew on my stuff. And to think I almost bought a main coon. Can you imagine a cat the size of a mid-size dog?
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🤣🤣🤣 I agree! They always bite or scratch me too. BUT I will say, those savanna cats people get are supposed to behave alot more akin to a dog, not a cat! They’re really beautiful, too! I have contemplated those…if they weren’t so pricey
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Here I must register a small protest. While I agree with your opinion about dogs, I cannot share your view of cats. They may appear snobbish, but in truth they simply possess — at the same time — their own personality and a healthy measure of pride and warmth. The pride must be kept in check, and the warmth must be nurtured, much like with a human friend.
With a cat, one must set clear boundaries and offer affection in equal measure. Life with a cat is a form of equal partnership, one that needs steady cultivation. It can be mildly exasperating in the beginning, but deeply fulfilling in the end. Once a cat accepts your offer of partnership and grants you their trust, you gain a companion who is fiercely protective of your household — especially of small children.
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While I can not completely disagree with your statement. I must admit that I have failed miserably at the delicate act of forming a loving bond and navigating the quirks of a cat’s personality. It seems my cats form these bonds with everyone else yet utterly hate me. Despite my persistent and repeated tries they taunt me to come close with their adorable eyes, then bite me and scurry away with a flick of the tail. I find it quite strange because I normally attract animals and insects of all kinds. But my roommates of the feline kind never seen to like me. I even rescued one from a deplorable condition and nursed her back to health. All to be snubbed at when walking by and scratched at any given opportunity.
Once upon a time, we considered purchasing a Main Coon instead of our puppy. That would have been an adventure!
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Heather, I can understand your frustration. Cats can be remarkable creatures, but they seldom offer a straightforward path toward friendship. In my experience, they combine a philosopher’s independence with the diplomatic tact of a medieval monarch — meaning they expect you to approach them strictly on the terms they approve of.
One thing that often surprises people is that, for many cats, scratching or a quick bite is not necessarily hostility at all. It can be an expression of excitement, overstimulation, or even a peculiar form of affection — feline communication is not designed to be intuitive to humans.
With our own cats, I learned that affection alone is not enough. My approach became a combination of two elements:
Very clear boundaries, shown in a calm, firm way, so the cat knows exactly what is acceptable;
Affection on their terms, offered only when they seek attention without overstepping those boundaries.
It surprised me how well this worked. Once a cat realizes you are neither a pushover nor a threat, your presence becomes predictable — and predictability is the closest thing to trust in the feline world.
But of course, there are exceptions. Some cats carry past traumas, some have eccentric personalities, and some simply decide that a particular human does not match their internal logic. You rescuing a cat from terrible conditions should have made you her hero, but some cats maintain a sense of independence so fierce that even gratitude is expressed in the form of scratches and dignified avoidance.
A Maine Coon would indeed have been an adventure — they are practically cats built on the scale of small bears, with the temperament of a good-natured but mischievous uncle. Yet even with them, the same principle applies: boundaries first, cuddles second.
So please don’t be too hard on yourself. Sometimes it is not a failure of affection, but simply a mismatch of personalities — and cats, unlike dogs, never feel any obligation to disguise their opinion.
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