A distressing comment made to me today about cats

[kitten645]

"Some poor, unfortunate, people have never loved, or been loved, by a cat. You really have to pity them."

I absolutely agree. I really feel sorry for those that have not experienced the joy of bonding and loving an animal. What a huge hole they have and don't even know it! You can't idiot-proof the world so just let it roll off you and focus your energy on your lovely posse.
You know what REALLY pisses me off? No one would ever think of SAYING to a person...How many KIDS do you have? Answer: Six. Reply: Why so many? I mean honestly I wonder what goes thru peoples heads? She doesn't KNOW you. SHe doesn't KNOW your life and your cats. It's just plain rude. People need to learn some manners.
Claudia

[carole]

When i tell people i have four, they usually are very nice about it, and think it pretty amazing i have that many, i do think myself having four is a lot,but then i was used to ever only having one or two kitties, Ah PT sure showed me the errors of my ways lol.

Was a thoughtless comment though wasn't it? some people just don't think before they open their mouths,maybe one day she will learn a valuable lesson in life when a precious furbaby comes in to her life and takes her heart,lock ,stock and barrel, until then she probably will think just as she does now,let us hope that happens, as it will change her life forever and for the better, i think it sad that some people do not have the capacity to love an animal and to feel the love in return, they sure don't know what they are missing out on.

[GILL]

All I can do is feel sorry for a preson like that.

[catmandu]

I have read that there are Coffee Shops in Japan where they show off Pure Bred Exotiic Cats like Savannahs and Toygers in glass pens. The Cats can come and go as they please and people can marvel at thier beauty.
That sounds a lot better than a zoo, as the customers can spoil the Cats with shrimps and other treats!
Wouldnt I love to bring over AWA Mice!!!

[kimlovescats]

Poor, clueless individual!

[pomtzu]

Young and stupid, obviously. I can just picture her chomping on a wad of gum while she's spewing these idiotic statements. I'll say no more.......

[Carol Bulger]

I would have replied to her "Would you put your "children" in a zoo???????
Some people just don't have a brain!

[lvpets2002]

You know I will bet the girl would have said yes.. Sad isnt it the way people think these days..

I would have replied to her "Would you put your "children" in a zoo???????
Some people just don't have a brain!

[astrid]

There's a saying in spanish that goes something like: "the noisiest people are the emptiest" (la gente más ruidosa es la más vacía)
Clearly that woman doesn't know what ANY love is; someone who loves and respects his/herself, loves and respect others and she was direspectful to you.. God bless her

A big hug to you Mary, forgive that poor woman.
Lots kisses to your cats

[Freedom]

Not sure whether to shake my head or laugh. DEAR GOOD LORD, where do you find these poor souls to put in our lives? Sometimes they are so far out it is too much to even BEGIN on educating them.

I never know what to say when folks ask me why I have so many (because I don't like cats? Because I can't stand fluffy white small dogs?).

Don't worry, Mary, you are among fellow pet nuts here on PT.

[Genny]

I can't blieve she said that. How sad! 6 cats isn't a lot. We have 5 cats right now. 2 of them are kittens and the other 3 are adults.

[Don Juan's mom]

You know what REALLY pisses me off? No one would ever think of SAYING to a person...How many KIDS do you have? Answer: Six. Reply: Why so many?

Take it from the oldest of nine siblings: People do ask that.

Liz

[katladyd]

People can be rude and ignorant on many fronts.

[catmandu]

Its a sad lack of manners all right!
I was told by my Dear Mother to be polite at all times, to never say something that might upset someone!