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Dogs Vs. Cats

Date: Oct 09 2007

Themes: Pets

Intro

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There are two kinds of people in this world. Dog people and cat people.

Cat people like that they can have a pet that learns to go to the bathroom in a litter box or outside. Their pet doesn’t come when they call and it doesn’t do tricks, but it’s not much trouble either.

Dog people don’t mind that they have to take their dog on walks so he can use the bathroom because they love having a loyal pet that knows its name, sits on command, and protects the house when they’re away.

Dialog

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Beren

Kevin

Kevin: I went to the Humane Society yesterday and I adopted a puppy.

Beren: A puppy?

Kevin: I did. It’s going to be a lot of work.

Beren: Yeah, you should have gotten a cat.

Kevin: You know, I used to have a cat, and I’m all for cats but I kind of…I went and saw which ones were sad in the corner. A lot of them sort of run up to you.

Beren: Which puppy is the most depressed…

Kevin: Yeah, and she’s so cute, so I think she’ll be fine.

Beren: Alright…

Kevin: How about you? Are you a dogs or cats…

Beren: I’d have to say I’m a cat person.

Kevin: Really?

Beren: Yeah. They’re more independent, you don’t have to be there all the time to take care of them. They take care of themselves!

Kevin: Yeah.

Beren: And they’re fun. You can train ‘em.

Kevin: Do you have a cat?

Beren: I do have a cat. Kind of like a dog in a cat’s body so it’s the best of both worlds.

Kevin: But, like, I used to have a cat and he was super needy. He was great, but he was incredibly needy.

Beren: Hm. What do you mean, “needy”?

Kevin: Like, he always had to be jumping on you.

Beren: That’s a puppy in a nutshell!

Kevin: I don’t know. I guess when I was a kid I always had dogs so I’m just more comfortable with them.

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Discussion

Kevin adopted a stray puppy. He went to the Humane Society, where abandoned dogs end up, and picked the saddest, cutest puppy he could find. He says he knows the dog is going to be a lot of trouble.

Beren says he should have gotten a cat. She’s a cat person and likes that her cat doesn’t require a lot of care.

As it turns out, Kevin used to have a cat that, oddly enough, required too much attention. Beren says that Kevin’s former cat sounds more like a dog.

Which are you, a dog person or a cat person?

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Ryo

Saudi Arabia

i guess my cats love this lesson

athicha

Thailand

I have 2 dogs, they're friendly , cute.

applee_143

Philippines

lesson for PET LOVERS… two thumbs up_{~~i have a white cat and she’s so lovable and 4 dogs.. they are very loyal… I LOVE THEM}~

miffoo

Slovakia

I'm a cat person I think cat is more independent, decent and don't hurt anyone

miffoo

Slovakia

nice lesson

cat m

China

i like this lesson

siouxie

Philippines

Cats are mythical….

keilun

China

my msn :

jane2085

Russian Federation

Yes, it is interesting to be half dog and half cat person, life becomes more interesting and various.

lilix92

Peru

im a cat person. i used to have 2 cats but both of them got lost :(

coooooooolguy

Egypt

since i was a kid, and i had dogs in the house, so let me say that dogs rock lol:P, they are loyal and always love to play ball and can have some pictures of them while do some weird actions, like my female dog bells do lol:D,some cats are cute as well and loyal, my aunt had a cat that used to sit under her legs and know how or what she wants, really that was a cute thing to see.

sabikka

France

i have 2 dogs !! i prefere this animal because he's a true friend for the people !! the cat is more independant !! he doesn't like her friend !! he rob everything !!!

parry_johnson

Mexico

I really Like the dogs cause they re braves but I also like cats cause they re smarts

if I have to Choose about be a Cat or Dog person I would Like to be a half part of them

will be interesting in my way of think

eddyy

Spain

for my i am a dog person! I think that always has funny and never look trought

lcd

China

I like dog

lol80

Peru

i love dogs but i have a little cat, i love animals, and i think when i have more space in my apartment i will have some cute dog, yeah it will be great”!

I'mElya

Russian Federation

I think cats are best friends. I have got a cat. I'm fond of him!!! He behaves like little BABY! I can say so about dogs too. I had got a puppy in my childhood, but it's very sad story ( But now I have also three parrots and one big fish! :)))

kokche

Thailand

I'm a cat person too but I work at the factory where there are a lot of dog around me. Their owner is my managing director. Sometime they barked to other people and bited. Luckily they are friendly with me.

radiohead91

Italy

i love dogs… :) they are more friendly and funny….

irenkeman

Chile

i'm a dog person… I think is ok to be independent but you have to share a bit of yourself too!... and that's why I think dogs are the best pet… eventhough I like cats… Dogs are loyal and faithful… those are great qualities people don't have nowadays