Comments on: Which is Better: Cats or Dogs?

By: MartinDH

MartinDH — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:12:45 +0000

Although the video with the dogs chasing after the balloons was great fun, your friend should be aware that swallowed latex can tangle up a gut…our colliexhuskie had to have an operation to remove some balloons that we’d carelessly left out after decorating for a party.

As for Pinky…a classic.

So it’s cute vs. self rule: the cat gets it!

—
Martin

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:59:49 +0000

Tough one…dogs on a very good day best versus a cat on one of its worst. It’s almost a fair fight. But I’d still give top points to the cat. The cat has a problem to solve, and works to solve it. The dogs, on the other hand, show no independence, no problem-solving behaviour, and little personality. They do win a lot of cute points though. But who would you rather have in your class – the problem-solver with a bad attitude, or the brainless frat boy/sorority girl who gets distracted by shiny things?

By: Kevin Schreck

Kevin Schreck — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:18:28 +0000

Dogs, I’d have to say. We’ve selected them to work well with us. Cats are great, but/and they’re so independent that they really don’t need us much.

By: Greg Laden

Greg Laden — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:56:48 +0000

Joe! Nice to hear from you! I hope you are doing well.

Hey, each week we have a different installment. Sometimes the cats win, sometimes the dogs win. The fact that these particular dogs are those of my dear friend (also shown in the video) has nothing whatsoever to do with the totally honest random selection process.

Ten points if you can name the dog’s owner! (I’m not telling … up to her to come forward if she wants.)

By: Anne Gilbert

Anne Gilbert — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:34:09 +0000

What is going on here??? What is the point of continually posting these cat/dog comparisons(that don’t really compare anything except the somewhat different evolutionary paths the cats and the dogs have taken)? Cats aren’t “better” than dogs; they’re just differently evolved. Dogs aren’t “better” than cats, either, except to some dedicated “dog-lover” types who are basically disguised control freaks. This “comparison” is beginning to get distinctly old. And smelly.
Anne G

By: Jason Thibeault

Jason Thibeault — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:24:16 +0000

While I contend that dogs are obviously much better than cats in a million different ways, cats sure can defend themselves when they’re being restricted or threatened, and ya gotta respect ’em for it.

I remember that video quite well — I’m sure it’s been in practically every “ninja cat” montage ever. The irony of him being a “very loving cat” and “pet of the week” is what puts this video over the top.

By: Joseph A. Marcus

Joseph A. Marcus — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:44:16 +0000

Not again?! Really, Greg, have you no SHAME?!!!

Talk about stacking the deck ….

Joe Marcus
Cambridge, MA

By: John Swindle

John Swindle — Sat, 16 May 2009 17:59:14 +0000

Those shelter workers may know how to control animals, but they obviously know little about how to get along with one. Treating a cat that way is akin to sticking a hand into a running blender.

And Monica – you’re the first here to use the phrase “cats are shitty”. Your prize – A free visit to the clue desk!

By: Bill James

Bill James — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:46:06 +0000

Dogs I guess.

I think they taste better, but that’s just me.

By: sailor

sailor — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:25:37 +0000

Well, I guess we de-nut cats all the time. The cat probably felt that this handler was a menace and should not breed.