tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post3970314565178691847..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: DOG OR CATArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-7794935605714916172014-04-14T09:16:53.032-05:002014-04-14T09:16:53.032-05:00Reader Wil,
I always thought that about you though...Reader Wil,<br />I always thought that about you though your daughter has the cutest dog ever.<br /><br />Mary Lee,<br />They don't take dissing well do they? <br />It is hard to let go but I am too old to sign up for another 17 years. <br /><br />Ginnie,<br />Think I would feed the cat to keep her from thinking chicken. Good luck. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-5409224718010115002014-04-13T16:43:06.166-05:002014-04-13T16:43:06.166-05:00The only cat I have ia a feral one who hides behin...The only cat I have ia a feral one who hides behind my house. Now that I am housing my kids chickens I watch very carefully to see where that cat is.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-45631914294000251022014-04-11T20:04:47.393-05:002014-04-11T20:04:47.393-05:00OH MY GOSH, you are so right about cats! My son-i...OH MY GOSH, you are so right about cats! My son-in-law "dissed" their cat and she peed in his gym bag. <br />I didn't realize you had a cat. I'm glad. . . but I still wish you'd think about getting another dog. <br /><br />I still have my dogs' collars, too… and their ashes. <br /><br />Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811932255861253977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-28406626920048011062014-04-11T10:23:16.631-05:002014-04-11T10:23:16.631-05:00This is a perfect description of how cats functio...This is a perfect description of how cats function and about the difference between cats and dogs. I love cats and I like dogs. According to my eldest granddaughter , I am a catperson.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-33835199510611468882014-04-11T09:41:46.391-05:002014-04-11T09:41:46.391-05:00Sally,
Odd how your opinion of cats changed so muc...Sally,<br />Odd how your opinion of cats changed so much but totally understand your love for dogs. I would have to have one or the other. <br /><br />Terri,<br />They do have attitude problems and strong self images don't they?? No need to feed that image. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-48489777772373177382014-04-10T15:37:55.326-05:002014-04-10T15:37:55.326-05:00I am like you- I have had cats and dogs and usuall...I am like you- I have had cats and dogs and usually at the same time. Right now I have a cat who thinks she owns the joint. She is an excellent foot warmer and can set up a purr that reaches high decibels. I love her bunches but don't tell her that. She would just sniff and put on airs. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-62999242664677354122014-04-09T16:22:59.689-05:002014-04-09T16:22:59.689-05:00As a child I had a cat that I adored. Since then,...As a child I had a cat that I adored. Since then, I have actually only tolerated cats. I am a dog person. I love my dogs. I can't imagine my life without one of these dear pets. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-13431166092628969692014-04-09T03:49:33.583-05:002014-04-09T03:49:33.583-05:00Keicha,
What a blessing those 2 dogs provided you....Keicha,<br />What a blessing those 2 dogs provided you. Their need for care and attention and the love they eagerly give are great distractions and focus directors. <br />I cracked up at your daughter's comment.<br /><br />Eileen,<br />I admire your not wanting a dog till retirement. Cats do wonderfully by themselves all day and are easy keepers. Dogs require more physical care. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-80618574726075720612014-04-08T23:22:39.358-05:002014-04-08T23:22:39.358-05:00I am definitely a cat person. I can't imagine ...I am definitely a cat person. I can't imagine my life without one. Just sitting with a cat on my lap, listening the purr is worth having to clean kitty litter and hairball horks!<br /><br />On the other hand, I haven't had a dog since I was a young child on the farm. So perhaps I'd enjoy a dog as much though I'll definitely wait until I am retired as I don't have the time to properly walk a dog.<br /><br />Plus the cats would not like it!Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-17857150448260975872014-04-08T22:20:41.706-05:002014-04-08T22:20:41.706-05:00I've never been much of a pet person although ...I've never been much of a pet person although we almost always had a cat around during my childhood. They do have their charms and can be very entertaining. I'm highly allergic to them though so I keep my distance when I'm <br /><br />I always told my daughter she could have any pet she wanted as long as it was one that didn't poop. That changed three years ago when I became the owner of two puppies within 8 months! They filled a need in me after my sister's death, giving me a different focus and truly helped me heal in ways I never imagined. Now I can't imagine life without them. I adore my Yellow Lab, Sophie. Her playmate Lucy, a Shih Tzu/Schaunzer mix, keeps me on my toes and entertained. It's no secret though that Sophie is my favorite, even my daughter says Sophie is my favorite child. O-town Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462693501650732288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-87059343933506524802014-04-08T15:05:20.078-05:002014-04-08T15:05:20.078-05:00Olga,
Pets don't really fit into a snowbird li...Olga,<br />Pets don't really fit into a snowbird lifestyle especially when you fly. <br /><br />Dee,<br />Thank you so much Dee for the lovely compliment. Guess I am only blog ready. <br /><br />Maggie,<br />Well you have delightful specimens in both camps. Like you, both is fine. <br /><br />Pat,<br />Boy if we could breed a small cuddly dog that could purr would we have something. That really is a special talent cats have. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-24005286398078248142014-04-08T13:19:47.037-05:002014-04-08T13:19:47.037-05:00I am quite fond of small, cuddly dogs, and have ha...I am quite fond of small, cuddly dogs, and have had the pleasure of several in my lifetime. However, I have, with the exception of the first couple of years of my married life, ALWAYS had a cat -- or two, or three, or thirteen! I am currently a one-cat person. Missy, at age 13, is growing old along with me. She still likes to play a bit, and I'm nearly always up to indulging her. Mostly, I sit, and she sits on me -- and PURRS, one of the sweetest sounds in the world.Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-85154465545476321622014-04-08T12:28:50.961-05:002014-04-08T12:28:50.961-05:00Love this post sweet Patti, you do know dogs and c...Love this post sweet Patti, you do know dogs and cats very well as this post attests to. I love them both. I didn't really know I would like cats until I had my first one after becoming an adult. Since then I have loved cats. They each fill a need in my life. Hugs and give sweet Minnie nose kisses for us!Just Magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759998899852167388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-42782874286721860862014-04-08T12:27:53.689-05:002014-04-08T12:27:53.689-05:00Dear Arkansas Patti, this posting was so insightfu...Dear Arkansas Patti, this posting was so insightful--about cats. About dogs also, I suspect, but I haven't lived with a dog since I was young when my brother had a dog (Kentucky). <br /><br />You know, I think this posting could be published in an animal magazine such as Cat Fancy or in a woman's magazine. Have you given any thought to doing that? It's funny and insightful--as I said--and filled with your love of and devotion to and respect for animal. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-71061036498454139912014-04-08T07:18:36.655-05:002014-04-08T07:18:36.655-05:00Too demonstrative by nature to appreciate the aloo...Too demonstrative by nature to appreciate the aloofness of a cat. Dogs are sunshine to come home to and are always in the mood to be loved on. :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228949236931683297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-50402822770855280452014-04-08T07:01:01.175-05:002014-04-08T07:01:01.175-05:00This was delightful. I have no pets at present. ...This was delightful. I have no pets at present. No plans to have one either. Sometimes I struggle to take care of my house plants.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-21034832075129112082014-04-08T04:12:24.401-05:002014-04-08T04:12:24.401-05:00Stephen,
That sums it up nicely.
TB,
That may be...Stephen,<br />That sums it up nicely. <br /><br />TB,<br />That may be the most succinct comment yet. Well done. <br /><br />Barry,<br />You and I pretty much feel the same way about our dogs. We each lost a piece of ourselves.<br />Maybe sweet is linked to calicoes for Minnie is unusually sweet also. <br /><br />Kathy,<br />Remind us when the book releases. Sounds interesting. <br />Ah, if we could only master that art----.<br /><br />Betsy, <br />If you all didn't travel so much, a dog would be great for you and George. They love long walks(aka) hikes. <br /><br />Linda,<br />Thanks, glad you enjoyed. You are right, cats do give us much more freedom especially traveling. They are content to stay at home with minimal care when we leave.<br /><br />turquoisemoon,<br />I knew you would be a dog person with a strong leaning to Cairns. They are so cute. <br /><br />pattisjarrett,<br />When I was a teen, my friend and I found a tiny baby bunny. She bottle fed kept Elvis for 14 years as a litter box broken house pet. They make great pets and so soft to pet. <br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-48140930657662120242014-04-07T23:55:59.405-05:002014-04-07T23:55:59.405-05:00I've had both, not at the same time; but my ch...I've had both, not at the same time; but my choice would be an indoor bunny. I miss having a pet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-9024991767083041022014-04-07T23:18:24.429-05:002014-04-07T23:18:24.429-05:00For sure, a dog person and Cairns in particular. L...For sure, a dog person and Cairns in particular. Luv them lil Totos!turquoisemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893008689507282266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-36053324705680024122014-04-07T22:25:04.539-05:002014-04-07T22:25:04.539-05:00What a fun post!
I have not had a dog since I was...What a fun post! <br />I have not had a dog since I was child. I liked dogs then, but I'm not much of a dog person any more. People bring their dogs everywhere. Cats stay home and mind their own business. With the purr and the fur and the cute face, cats are so lovable.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-45828400691517863262014-04-07T22:19:29.744-05:002014-04-07T22:19:29.744-05:00When I first read your title, I thought you were ...When I first read your title, I thought you were trying to decide which to get, a dog or a cat. I think you need to get another DOG... I love both dogs and cats --just like you do, but EVERYONE needs a dog... <br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-35750411404568951222014-04-07T21:37:58.649-05:002014-04-07T21:37:58.649-05:00I love both, but have always had cats. I agree abo...I love both, but have always had cats. I agree about the purring! Your comment that if a woman could purr like a cat, she could break the glass ceiling is priceless! And so true. Actually, a cat's purr is thought to be therapeutic for a variety of human ailments. I used two very outgoing cats for occasional animal-assisted therapy when I was a psychotherapist and they were amazing. (I wrote a book about them called "Purr Therapy" that will be out from HCI Books in October.)<br />So I guess I'm a crazy cat lady -- with four current beloved cats. But I'm also crazy about other people's dogs. Animals, in general, are simply wonderful!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-37352085211473967862014-04-07T21:18:02.721-05:002014-04-07T21:18:02.721-05:00I was a cat person for most of my life. I could l...I was a cat person for most of my life. I could live without one of the cats we have now, but wish him no harm. Our little calico is my love. She is a sweet, sweet girl. Also my first female cat.<br /><br />That said, dogs occupy a HUGE piece of my heart and I carry a great deal of emotion for them now. You've seen my blog. You've seen the picture of my memorial tattoo for Logan. You know what they mean to me, Patti. Like no one else, perhaps.<br /><br />I think of you and your Mighty often.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469229581743468376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-61529845798877841422014-04-07T18:43:43.147-05:002014-04-07T18:43:43.147-05:00Me dogs. She cat. Outside dogs. Inside cat. Harmon...Me dogs. She cat. Outside dogs. Inside cat. Harmoniously together...:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-22431024110609018052014-04-07T16:21:01.269-05:002014-04-07T16:21:01.269-05:00I've heard it said and I can't help but ag...I've heard it said and I can't help but agree: Dogs have owners; cats have staff.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com