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Sucks being alone all the time. So I think I'm going to be shopping for a cat or dog. Which one makes a good companion for a single male? <_<
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What level of dependence do you want?

A dog is like a child and a cat is like a roommate.

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I know most people will probably say dog, and theyre probably right. But I have a cat that loves to follow me around and cheers me up when Im sad and likes to sleep in the bed with me and generally just kinda hangs out like a bro.

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Men statistically do better with dogs.

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Cats are fucked up

My cat meows at me and acts like it wants me to pet it, then when I reach out to pet her she smacks my hand and runs away for three hours

BettyWhite posted...

What level of dependence do you want?

A dog is like a child and a cat is like a roommate.

This is insanely accurate, lol.

I like both dogs and cats, but I prefer to own a cat because they're much more independent. You don't really have to worry about leaving them alone, they don't need to be walked or let outside to use the bathroom, etc. They'll pretty much just chill on their own the vast majority of the time, do their own thing, then you can come together once in a while for cuddles or playtime. Just keep their food and water full and clean their litter box and that's about it.

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Cats torture and kill shit for fun and then give you its corpse as a gift. They also skulk around plotting your demise and will walk on your keyboard.

Dogs will literally dedicate their life to protecting you and your home and all you gotta do is feed him and take him for walkies

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tag to see how this turns out.

I voted cats.
But both are great companions, it has more to do with where you are at then anything.

Cats have just been more my speed, throughout my life.
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I prefer cats, especially because I wouldn't have the time for dogs until like, retirement.

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BettyWhite posted...

What level of dependence do you want?

A dog is like a child and a cat is like a roommate.

Chicken posted...

Cats torture and kill shit for fun and then give you its corpse as a gift. They also skulk around plotting your demise and will walk on your keyboard.

Dogs will literally dedicate their life to protecting you and your home and all you gotta do is feed him and take him for walkies

OpenlyGator posted...

Part of the reason is a dog is more likely to be obnoxiously in the man's face demanding attention making it difficult to ignore (especially large dogs).
A cat is more prone to independence, which can result in it being forgotten more often by the busy man...

^ALL this.
Whether choosing between a cat and a dog it depends on what level of attachment you are looking for AND how much time you have (dogs will require A LOT more time, like taking them out for walks and more time for attention).

I like both of em tbh

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Cats love you like a pretty 20 something loves a 80 year old millionaire.

Dog love you like a real Ride or Die chick.


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Tarantulas.

Just set those fuckers loose at night and you'll never get robbed or murdered in your sleep.

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After having both, I'd much rather have a cat.

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Dogs will get you laid. Never seen a cat man get laid cause of his cat

Dogs, they were literally created to be companions.

Cats and humans started as a symbiotic relationship. They eat small pests, we protect them from large threats.

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cjsdowg posted...

Cats love you like a pretty 20 something loves a 80 year old millionaire.

Dog love you like a real Ride or Die chick.

^This sums up cats and dogs perfectly.

alimajor posted...

Dogs will get you laid. Never seen a cat man get laid cause of his cat

^There is some truth to this.

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i raised my cat from birth and he and i were attached at the hip his entire life
there will never be an animal as sweet and cuddly and affectionate as he was

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Dogs obviously, but I don't have time for that in my life. Having a dog is like having a toddler that never grows up.


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nevershine posted...

I know most people will probably say dog, and theyre probably right. But I have a cat that loves to follow me around and cheers me up when Im sad and likes to sleep in the bed with me and generally just kinda hangs out like a bro.

I have a cat like that but only in my room oddly she doesnt have much to do with me elsewhere. That being said those types of cats choose you on reasons beyond my understanding. Dogs seem to choose who feeds them and plays with them the most. In other words its easier to get a dog to like you.

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@The_Doge @catIRL

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Ultima Dragon posted...

This is insanely accurate, lol.

I like both dogs and cats, but I prefer to own a cat because they're much more independent. You don't really have to worry about leaving them alone, they don't need to be walked or let outside to use the bathroom, etc. They'll pretty much just chill on their own the vast majority of the time, do their own thing, then you can come together once in a while for cuddles or playtime. Just keep their food and water full and clean their litter box and that's about it.

This to a T. Cats are low maintenance. If you live by yourself, odds are you aren't equipped to take care of a dog properly. I tried once and ended up having to give him to a family that could take better care of him.

Chicken posted...

Cats torture and kill shit for fun and then give you its corpse as a gift. They also skulk around plotting your demise and will walk on your keyboard.

Dogs will literally dedicate their life to protecting you and your home and all you gotta do is feed him and take him for walkies

I know cats that can be starving and they wouldnt kill birds, even if they are distracted eating. Once a cat even tried to eat the bread instead of the bird, but of course the cat didnt like the bread. Even still the cat didnt kill the bird.

Every cat is different, not all cats kill for fun or torture.

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Dogs can be generalized, cats can't. You treat a dog well, it'll react like every other dog and like you (excepting perhaps cases of abuse).

Treat a cat well, and any number of things could happen. Usually they'll warm up to you and let you pet them and stuff. Sometimes they won't.

Sometimes they'll be glued to your hip, sit on you whenever you're sitting, and need to be pushed away to get yourself some "you"-time.
Sometimes they'll just hang around, only getting close enough to be fed. Or so I'm told.

My family has always treated cats very well, and I've never met a cat that was anti-social past the skittish-of-strangers stage. Some are more cuddly than others, but they're all very affectionate.

I'm absolutely convinced people treat cats poorly and so cats treat them poorly, and that's the only reason people have a notion that cats are any less friendly than dogs.

Dogs are more pushy about it, but cats can display a much wholler range of affection.

Dogs will love you as long as you give em the basics and don't abuse them. You need to be friendly with cats, and patient, to get them to be friendly with you.

Cats require the same kind of understanding you need to befriend and build wholesome relationships with people. Dogs are kind of empty business connections.

Not that it's dogs' fault or anything, they are much more "group" oriented animals, and they act like it

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I much prefer dogs, but as said it does kind of depend on the time you have, etc. Also your living situation. It can definitely be hard to find the time to go on walks regularly, but if you have a decent yard that isn't such a big deal as if you live in an apartment or house with little or no yard or whatever.

I'd also rather clean up poop in my back yard once in a while then have a cat toilet sitting around in my house, but I can see the pros and cons there.

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Dogs are Mans best friend for a reason.

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DocDelicious posted...

Cats and humans started as a symbiotic relationship. They eat small pests, we protect them from large threats.

Dogs and humans started as a symbiotic relationship, they alert us to danger, we let them eat our scraps.

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I prefer cats but I don't see how they're better companions over dogs.

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My cat is super loyal and affectionate. She's always either in my lap or a few feet away from me.

alimajor posted...

Dogs will get you laid. Never seen a cat man get laid cause of his cat

Seems like some mixed up priorities lol

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The answer is clear


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BettyWhite posted...

A dog is like a child and a cat is like a roommate.

Living with a dog is having a pet, while living with a cat is being a pet.

If you want a friend, den dog.

If you want a cranky mother in law, den cat
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Dog. Get a dog.

I have a boxer mix and a mastiff. Their companionship is top notch, they are always so happy to see me when I get home, and they always cheer me up. Mastiffs can be a pain at first, and you need to train them so they dont crush anything and anyone, but once they get through their puppy stage, they become lazy and docile, and big lovebugs. And when you hear them bark at noises outside, you know no one will ever break in.

Cats are like a roommate who wants YOU to move out.

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if you pick cat, you done fucked up

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You know the feeling of being a little kid with a best friend? That's what having a dog is like

Cats are great too but it's not the same

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dog: child :: cat : roommate is definitely the best analogy i've seen

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if you think a dog is like a child then you don't have children
if you think a cat is like a roommate then you've had terrible roommates

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both of those statements are true for me

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BettyWhite posted...

What level of dependence do you want?

A dog is like a child and a cat is like a roommate.

Damn. That's real. Cats will just chill all day on their own. Meanwhile, my dog has to come up to me like "WHAT ARE WE DOING NOW?!?YOU GETTING ME SOMETHING?!?" everytime I stand up. Very needy.

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Dogs will want to be around you more, but I've had some pretty personable cats. Cats are also easier to take care of, so I prefer them.
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Master_Bass posted...

Dogs will want to be around you more, but I've had some pretty personable cats. Cats are also easier to take care of, so I prefer them.

True. 2 of my cousins cats don't care about me at all. One runs anytime I try to give it any attention. Meanwhile, the 3rd one will go sit by the chair I always go to, wait for me to sit down and then jump on my lap. It's kinda funny how different all his cats are. I think their personalities are on a wider spectrum than dogs. Not that dogs don't have a lot of personalities as well.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Damn. That's real. Cats will just chill all day on their own. Meanwhile, my dog has to come up to me like "WHAT ARE WE DOING NOW?!?YOU GETTING ME SOMETHING?!?" everytime I stand up. Very needy.

That's why people tend to love dogs. No matter how big of an asshole you are to other people. Like literally everyone else can hate your guts... but your dogs will love you anyway.

Cats will tell you to fuck right off. Respect.

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Sada_Pop posted...

That's why people tend to love dogs. No matter how big of an asshole you are to other people. Like literally everyone else can hate your guts... but your dogs will love you anyway.

Cats will tell you to fuck right off. Respect.

Dogs also emulate your personality which is cool. There are some personality traits I see in my dog that sync up with mine. But I guess I could be emulating him as well >_>. So maybe dogs are for people with higher self esteem. Cause they like seeing themselves in their pet. Im being extra cause you said dog owners were more likely compromising for being assholes.

If I was an asshole, would I of attacked another community that did nothing, just because mine was low key poked at?

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Fair point lol.

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Lost_All_Senses posted...

Dogs also emulate your personality which is cool. There are some personality traits I see in my dog that sync up with mine. But I guess I could be emulating him as well >_>. So maybe dogs are for people with higher self esteem. Cause they like seeing themselves in their pet. Im being extra cause you said dog owners were more likely compromising for being assholes.

If I was an asshole, would I of attacked another community that did nothing, just because mine was low key poked at?

My dog caught my depression, which I regret constantly and immensely.

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Cat ofc. Dogs need so much training and attention. My cats are sweet and cuddly, playful and greet me at the door like a dog would do. One of them loves to play fetch and also gets up on his paws to say hello to me when Im home.

The Trent posted...

if you think a dog is like a child then you don't have children
if you think a cat is like a roommate then you've had terrible roommates

Nah. Dogs are hyper dependent and fall apart without structure. Loud and destructive unless you take the time to train them.

Cats can either be great buddies or that dude that only comes out of his room to eat or go to work.

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Evening_Dragon posted...

My dog caught my depression, which I regret constantly and immensely.

I got my dog in the middle of my depression and anxiety ridden mid 20s. I definitely think he picked up some my anxiety. Which is ironic cause I think he was a huge factor in helping me climb out that pit. The morale he brought to my life is something you can't buy.

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