Drabble by Kevin Fagan for July 18, 2015

Dogs are dumb. Get a cat! (I don’t mean the Drabbles — they already have Oogie.)

I have no problem with cats, but dogs are ostensibly much smarter: they can learn more words, have larger brain sizes, are bettter at IQ tests and are much more social (which stimulates and helps develop the brain).

PS. I grew up with dogs & used to feel the way Kristiaan does.

We have both cats and dogs. The dogs are far more social and respond to more phrases – “go outside,” “throw the ball,” “go for a ride,” “walk to the mailbox,” “take a nap,” “supper,” and the ever-favorite “hotdog.” The cats come when we call their names, but that is about it. I perceive dogs are like having affectionate 2-year-old children in the house, and cats are more like surly teenagers.

Thats my girl.But, for the most part, i don’t mind.She barks at everything when I’m at work.

Cats and dogs are precisely as intelligent as they need to be. Sadly, this cannot be said for humans.

@ WDemBik: “All 3 of our cats have been taught to shake hands, but may or may not do it.”

That’s not the definition of training.

What benefits society more, dogs or cats? We hear of rescue dogs, police dogs, service dogs for the blind or deaf. Never heard of a rescue cat, police cat or service cat.

I have heard of a cat in a nursing home that is pretty good at predicting death. My guess is though that the cat is just hungry and patiently awaiting the demise of Aunt May.

My dog is like this, too!