Comments on: Keeping despair at bay (part nine)

By: John Wise

John Wise — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:59:55 +0000

Your remarks have predictably prompted the comments of insecure dog lovers. Whichever species you champion is based on the attributes you prefer. If you value loyalty and (dogged) companionship, dogs are your choice. If independence and discretion are what you admire, it’s cats, paws down. If tricks and antics entertain you, the eager canine brings down the house. If dignity, occasionally relieved by playfulness, commands your respect, cats reign. On a practical level, cats control rodents, dogs may deter intruders, so that’s a draw. But here’s the thing. Cats can learn to use a litter box indoors, and discreetly bury their waste outside. Dogs, even indoor ones, have to go outside, and if you live in town, you have to stoop and scoop. I rest my case.

By: Joanne Gunning

Joanne Gunning — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:29:54 +0000

I read your blog faithfully but rarely comment. But your comment about the superiority of cats has dismayed me. I’m asking for a retraction… lol. I do agree that our fur family members have helped us immensely during these challenging times.

By: Donna-lee Iffla

Donna-lee Iffla — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:11:41 +0000

Cats superior to dogs? I don’t think so. That is downright dogist!