Are cats the pet of choice for intellectual/gifted people?

I respectfully disagree with you kay, I was raised on a farm, so dogs were a big part of my life as a child and teen, just not now, mainly because of the financial side of things, I think sweetheart you just read way too much into this thread, but hey that's ok its your privilige to feel offended.

Just one point Kay, I think its rubbish to say cat owners are intellectual/gifted people, its a generalisation is all, but if you choose to believe that , well its up to you.,

There is a really good way of seeing another persons point of view on any subject so I am told pyschotherapists use it, it has a special name , some kind of therapy, it is to argue the other persons point of view as if it were you, in other words I become the Dog owner, they say it really works.

There are bright and not so bright people in this world,. some own dogs , some cats, but we all share the one thing we are ANIMAL LOVERS , Kay you know this stereotype thing does not describe you or probably anyone you know who owns dogs, so keep that in mind.:)

I know it's not true, it's just a stupid stereotype, but I, and others were offended.

I have a dog and a cat. (and a rat and hamster) :) I hate stereotypes, too. I didn't really get offended by the thread, though, just because it's a stereotype that's been around for a long time. it's funny to me, because when a cat person tells me that cat people are more intelligent than dog people, they're just disproving their point, IMO. I think it's amusing. People are going to think how they want to think, though. I know some people who own dogs because they really do like to control another. But, I know people who are control freaks and own cats, as well. My cat runs down the stairs and greets me at the door, but, still looks at me like I'm from Mars when I tell him not to sit his butt on my plate of food. Finn, my dog, will pretty much do what I ask him to, with training. But, his controllability has nothing to do with why I chose him as a companion. I honestly just love all animals, and, would have one of every kind if I could afford it. And, all for different reasons. I guess I'm multi-faceted, and, super happy that I don't fit into any stereotype. And, just to point out, I don't think anyone is being over sensitive. If it bothers you, it bothers you. And, I also don't think anyone was being hateful or over the top or hostile. It seems to me that anytime someone goes against what the popular opinion is (even if it is said with a bit of a 'tude), people freak out and call them hostile or tell them to chill. I think it all makes for interesting reading and nothing more. Anyway.....all pets rule. :)

Well Kay as I said its your privilige to feel offended or not, I know we all take things differently, I just wanted to point out to you I was not being biased, because I have been a dog owner, not just a cat lady.

I am sure those who offended you, certainly did not mean to,I think this thread was not intentionally started to offend anyone, I think it was a tongue in cheek kinda thread, its a pity you feel so strongly about it,as i am sure the thread starter would feel awful to know you feel this way.

I don't think it's a pity to feel strongly about anything.

Still going? I think we need to just agree to disagree and lay this one to rest:

CATS ... AND DOGS RULE!!!!

...and mice, and birdies, and froggies, and snakes, and spiders (ew) .... well, you get the picture!

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Still going? I think we need to just agree to disagree and lay this one to rest:

CATS ... AND DOGS RULE!!!!

...and mice, and birdies, and froggies, and snakes, and spiders (ew) .... well, you get the picture!

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I SECOND THIS MOTION BY ITTYBITTYKITTY!!:D I have found out from this post that some pet lovers can become emotinal over such a subject as this one. We are all pet lovers, different in some repsects, but one common thing is we all love some animal we made a pet very much. I had an old cat that was crossed with an Aby. He was so sick. I had to take him to the vets, and he was euthanized. I couldn't watch. I didn't morn, but when I looked into Pumpkins eyes one last time, I could see into his soul, and saw his farewell. I immediately went up to the humane society and adopted another one, thus ending up with Angel the 19 pound tabby. I think the gifted and intellectual ones are the pets we have as pals...Thanks all for your input into this poll!!.P

Couldn't resist this... The two gentlemen in this picture are the guys who did the special effects on the movie "Cats & Dogs". That’s the "Cats Rule" salute.

http://home.att.net/~rjknox/VES-2004_06.jpg

Randy, that Mount Rushmore thing is funny!:D

Randy, also wanted to add: Squid Gallery is pretty cool;)

Thanks. The woman in the picture above, Bev, is the Squid Gallery artist.

Wow, here I was all set to make some silly, nonserious comment about how OF COURSE cat people are FAR superior to ANY other type of animal people...but, I see now it wouldn't be in good taste.

I, too, saw this as tongue in cheek polling....right up there with what is better- boxers or briefs.

My goodness!! What a thread! Makes me laugh at what little things people quarrel about. :p

Fact is..............you're all wrong. Birds rule. :p

Ok, I am kidding.........maybe in my heart, I'm not :p he he he, but anyway, all animals have their own qualities that others don't have. Dogs can do some amazing things, than no cat, or any other animal can imagine doing. What sort of cat could ever rescue people from under rubble, after an earthquake. What sort of cat could sniff and inform officials about people with drugs, etc. Only dogs can do that!

Now.......how many dogs would come back home after being out and about, throughout the city, the whole day? Cats have an amazing sense of direction and can return to their homes from miles away, without getting lost.

And now tell me........what sort of dog OR cat can learn to speak the language of human beings? They can't. Birds, however, are excellent at doing that, and most birds that speak a lot, actually KNOW what they are saying, and use the proper terms at the right time. Also, I think it would be pretty hard to find a dog or cat that would migrate thousands and thousands of miles from their homes during the winter, and in the summer, return back to the exact nest they left, months before.

As you can see..........all animals are intellectual and gifted in their own ways. Most can do things that would be next to impossible for another species of animals. Same with humans..........the pets they have doesn't determine how smart or intellectual they are. Just as different animals have different levels of intelligence, same with human beings. I bet you can find plenty of highly intellectual people that don't have any pets at all.

And I must add..........I don't think this thread was to be taken seriously at all. I don't see it as something to argue about. It was a generalization........but nothing serious. Just funny. Relax everyone........there are better things in this world than arguing to use our energy on.

This is coming from a bird/cat person (yes I am a cat person too...........even though I don't have one). :p

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Originally posted by popcornbird

Now.......how many dogs would come back home after being out and about, throughout the city, the whole day? Cats have an amazing sense of direction and can return to their homes from miles away, without getting lost.




Also, I think it would be pretty hard to find a dog or cat that would migrate thousands and thousands of miles from their homes during the winter, and in the summer, return back to the exact nest they left, months before.

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Alot of dogs!

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And I don't think your average pet bird does that either.
(Or any pet for that matter)



What you said PCB was exactly what said. The sort of pet you have does not make you different from the other.


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As I said, different people have different things they find offensive. I obviously was not the only one, and I know I'm not because people have PM'ed/IM'ed me and said they were too.

I don't think it's a pity, I don't think i'm wrong for being offended. If you do, that's grand.


I do think this poll is a bit biased though, being on the Cat's side. ;) It is just another stupid stereotype/generalization - which I hate, and which is probably why I got offended mostly.

And as Amy said, i'm pretty sure 50% of this board would be offended if someone had posted a poll like this, or saying Cat people are snobby, etc.. in Dog General - or anywhere for that matter.

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Originally posted by Cataholic
Wow, here I was all set to make some silly, nonserious comment about how OF COURSE cat people are FAR superior to ANY other type of animal people...but, I see now it wouldn't be in good taste.

I, too, saw this as tongue in cheek polling....right up there with what is better- boxers or briefs.

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For all who were offended,please read this. Yes, this poll is probably a bit biased, since it is in the Cat section. No stereotyping was intended, as I know you hate this. I think everyone who reads the paper or listens to the radio or TV in their life has heard about "cat people", and the observation about cats being thinking people's pets? I'm not trying to prolong this debate, but since I created the poll, I want to say I never meant to offend anyone. What I want Kfamr is you to be able to see that this poll was not meant to offend you, or anyone else, either. Sometimes people take things the wrong way, sometimes things are misunderstood, maybe the author didn't make it clear enough to start with. I don't think ANYTHING in this forum is really too serious. It's mostly fun, and has a humorous quality I find refreshing. I'm not a statistic watcher, but I bet 99% of this poll sees now that the poll was tongue and cheek, light humor, kidding around, get my drift. Anyone who sees this poll as anything more than this, should, well, maybe lighten up a bit! :D :D :) :) :) :) .. I know for a fact K that there is one stereotype that this forum appeals to, even though you hate stereotypes, is that we are all PET LOVERS. I could bet we are all 100% pet lovers, another statistic you could bet on in Vegas. I created this poll, and again, if I offended anyone, please accept my deepest appologies, from me and both of my cats.......Thanks all for your input..............P:cool:

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That is exactly how I saw this poll too, tongue in cheek kinda of thing, and actually if I were told that cat people are snobby , I would not care less, I would find it quite funny,if the cap fits wear it, is my attitude,I think more people were not offended than offended by this poll, but everyone has their right to their feelings I guess.

Perhaps the cats pick us because we are

a. Bright enough to figure out how to feed, water, and change poo box

b. We admire the intellectual superiority of the CAT

c. Know that the cat rules;) ;)

(teasing of course)

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Originally posted by tuxluvr
Perhaps the cats pick us because we are

a. Bright enough to figure out how to feed, water, and change poo box

b. We admire the intellectual superiority of the CAT

c. Know that the cat rules;) ;)

(teasing of course)

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Teasing? Which part is not 100% true?:eek:

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Teasing? Which part is not 100% true?:eek:

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hehehe

I think people were completely aware that it wasn't necessarily MEANT to offend anyone. But, there have been plenty of jokes and/or non offensive threads on this forum that have ended up offending someone. Again, it's not a pity to be offended. There may be things that you feel like devoting energy to that others may think are pointless. That's what makes the world go around. And, it doesn't make it any less offensive to the offended if everyone else doesn't see the point in arguing about it. I can specifically remember a thread about rednecks that offended most of the people who read it, even though the poster meant it as a joke, albeit tasteless. I, personally, wasn't offended in the slightest, but, I am not about to tell someone that they shouldn't be offended. Anyway....my two cents.

Super pets for super people!