In my life I had 2 dogs & 3 Cats
One dog was when I was growing up as a kid. During my adult life,I had another. After that, I took in my neighbor's cat when she moved. Someone than left a kitten on my doorstep ( I at that time lived on the top floor of a 4 story building ) About 5 years later, the first cat developed the feline equivilant of breast cancer. Spent about $ 1 K to have the tumor removed in an attempt to try & save it. The tumor was cut out. Months later, I returned from vacation to find that cat dead ( the tumor had returned). I took it to the vet to have it creamated as I could not merely dump it out with the trash. I than got another. 5 Years later when I got married, I gave both up & found them a good home together, although I did make them younger than they were to get someone to take them
Dogs are great but you have to walk them rain or shine, day or night , summer or winter. Cats are another story. Leave enough food & water & a clean litter box, you can leave them for days on end. I like animals so I have no preference. You do have a little more freedom with a cat though although some cats can be extremely aloof & independent.
If you are going to adopt, get one from the pound as you than stop an animal from being destroyed. If I could have a pet, I would have either one. If I were rich & had a large estate, I would have multiple cats & dogs running free.
Poster Emeritus
Updated On: 1/11/04 at 05:24 PM
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