Cats, as recent research shows, became domesticated much later than dogs. A lot of their charm is that they have not had time to evolve dog-like complete identification with and dependence on humans. Essentially, there hasn’t been time to lose much of the wildness. So they often have conflicting impulses, like scratch my belly -- until it triggers a defense reaction and I attack your hand. Or, as above, I appreciate the gesture -- and now I feel surrounded.
The advantage of cats is that you can fill the food bowl and clean the litterbox and leave for a week – nearly self-sufficient. Dogs are more like 2 year old children, truly affectionate but wholly dependent and in need of near constant attention.
Ratbrat almost 9 years ago
Frank – You sure know how to end the arc on a high note. This has been a touching and poignant week told by a master.Thank you.
MeGoNow Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Cats, as recent research shows, became domesticated much later than dogs. A lot of their charm is that they have not had time to evolve dog-like complete identification with and dependence on humans. Essentially, there hasn’t been time to lose much of the wildness. So they often have conflicting impulses, like scratch my belly -- until it triggers a defense reaction and I attack your hand. Or, as above, I appreciate the gesture -- and now I feel surrounded.
jbmlaw01 almost 9 years ago
The advantage of cats is that you can fill the food bowl and clean the litterbox and leave for a week – nearly self-sufficient. Dogs are more like 2 year old children, truly affectionate but wholly dependent and in need of near constant attention.
K M almost 9 years ago
Sometimes, Bob, you just gotta let your friends grieve their own way. Apparently, Izzy just wants to be alone right now.
zippykatz almost 9 years ago
Creep.