Pickles by Brian Crane for November 17, 2013

It’s tough learning a foreign language.

Musn’t scare the kitty Roscoe.

Poor boy

The happy-dog-sigh as they settle down next to you is just as effective. Roscoe should go away for a minute or two, come back and jump up next to Opal, and give that sigh!

I see no need to be pro-one pet and anti-the other. I love both dogs and cats and have lived with both, though not at the same time. Each has its joys.

Dog days…

Me thinks there are more “Service” Dogs helping people then cats. Not to say that there can not be one but I never saw a seeing eye cat.

She didn’t even notice the kitten-like expression on his face.

I learned recently that cats do ‘learn to purr’ from being around other cats. If you have a kitten who grows up without any other cats, he/she won’t purr. They can pick is up from living with other cats later, but that takes longer than if they learn as kittens. ;)

Opal would have put Roscoe in the dog house, but she has Earl in there.

You should never use the crate as punishment.

Squirrels do though.

Dog purrs are scary.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9bjTkktAxYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODyDeVWqW5A

That was good, @superfrog!

I have a cat in my lap and a dog seeking attention as I write this, my laptop barely eking out a spot on my knees. I’ve always had both dogs and cats, and they always tolerate, and sometimes even love each other! Having said that, I am getting reproachful looks from my dog as he settles in to a corner of the couch, sadly lapless…

A cat can also purr as a stress response, trying to comfort themselves. They will do this when frightened or in pain.

They say dogs are smarter than cats, but you never see a bunch of cats silly enough to tow a sledge through deep snow!

Awww! I would give him pats on his little head if he wasn’t locked in that cage!

xxx

WTH are you talking about???

<————- My Cleopatra tends to moan when she’s up on the couch next to someone and is contented(usually after some cookies)

Actually, some dogs can make a close approximation when they are being tickled. It’s not so loud and comes from a different part of the throat.

Poor Roscoe! Equal rights for dogs!

USAFMSGT: That is not a purr, you are being cussed out.

Poor doggie. Cats should be banished.

And you are here!