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Dogs Vs. Cats

Dogs Vs. Cats

Date: Oct 09 2007

Themes: Pets

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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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Kevin

Kevin

Beren

Beren

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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I'mElya

Russian Federation

I like all animals. They'are funny, I think!

04:31 PM Oct 13 2007 |

vutka1

Brazil

Does your religion prohibits you to have a dog?

11:36 AM Oct 13 2007 |

sherryleio

sherryleio

China

I like doggies, but i just can not keep one as I do not have time to take care of them. What a drag!

10:33 AM Oct 13 2007 |

-xing-

-xing-

Indonesia

i used to raise dogs since i was a child. i like dogs very much. they're cute, fun, friendly, loyal, and brave.  can't tell how much i like them.

02:10 PM Oct 12 2007 |

Flying Fish

China

I think dogs are loyal to owners,and cats are mysterious.

06:48 AM Oct 12 2007 |

Flying Fish

China

In my hometown,it is said that if a pure black cat went into your house and settled down,it would bring you fortune and good luck.I'm from southeast of China.

06:45 AM Oct 12 2007 |

patricia_divina_velasquez

Philippines

i have a cat and she's so sweet…

02:20 PM Oct 11 2007 |

keilun

China

can I know your msn or yahoo ID ?

my msn is:

12:51 PM Oct 11 2007 |

Duran-198523

China

i 'm a dog person.i have also fed dogs and a cat,but nothing special made me feel the way,and i just like dogs!it 's loyal ,cute ,pretty! dog is the friend of human!

10:01 AM Oct 11 2007 |

wym_fz

China

I think I 'm a dog person,because I don't like cats.In my eyes,they look as scareful as mouses does.It is one reason,which may sound some ridiculous.

The most important thing must be that dogs are faithful to their owners.

But I don't think I will become a dog person,as keeping pets is too troublesome for me.

08:53 AM Oct 11 2007 |

Merry KHO

Merry KHO

Indonesia

i think i am dog person.. because i love dog very much… it is so cute and can protect us to be harmed from strange people. SO, it is best pet for me:)

06:33 AM Oct 11 2007 |

huzaifa_in_ghana

Ghana

I need some magazine about this site

07:11 PM Oct 10 2007 |

Yugin

Yugin

Ukraine

My choice is Dogs! They are cleverer and kind.  I appreciate it.

10:26 AM Oct 10 2007 |

Rasangi

Rasangi

Sri Lanka

 Hi all, this is very interesting topic. I of course a cat person. Cats are lovely pets in my experience. What Alexander said must be correct. Cats related to luck. I n my country if a cat meets with an accident with a vehicle. It is considered as bad luck. So there must be a relation to fortune. ANYWAY I love cats & I have a one.

06:49 AM Oct 10 2007 |

christineqian

Germany

i never raised a dog or a cat. maybe i will adopt a dog when i become old.

i prefer dogs to cats because there are so many stories talking about the loyalty of dogs to their owners.

but according to the defination of cat & dog people made by this article, i think myslef more like a dog people. i'm independent and a little blue.

05:37 AM Oct 10 2007 |

Ez

Japan

Hi All,

   Can any one be a" Dogs person" if he's raising a cat,or a "Cats person" while raising a dog???!!!...by the way it's a real question!

10:48 PM Oct 09 2007 |

MayurGondaliya

India

I have a cat and she is very cuty!!

10:35 PM Oct 09 2007 |

MayurGondaliya

India

I have a cat. She is too cuty.

10:34 PM Oct 09 2007 |

Belizza

Belizza

Brazil

I like dogs and cats, but theses days and age i have "only" three cats. And they are so needy like kevin´s cat.

 But my cats are special, because they know their names, and at night i call for them and they appear to sleep inside my house. They´re very smart!

10:31 PM Oct 09 2007 |

Belizza

Belizza

Brazil

I like dogs and cats, but theses days and age i have "only" three cats. And they are so needy like kevin´s cat.

 But my cats are special, because they know their names, and at night i call for them and they appear to sleep inside my house. They´re very smart!

10:31 PM Oct 09 2007 |

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