![]() He’s also rather dumb, but that’s all right because he’s my cute feline ambassador. My tuxedo boy Turtle is obnoxiously social, loves strangers and wins over every person who visits. My rebuttal is you just haven’t met the right cat. If this is a valid argument, then I would still be opposed to broccoli, chickens and all girls named Colleen. The most common response I hear when I ask why they do not like cats is they had a bad experience when they were a kid, usually with grandma’s aloof cat who hissed and glowered. wake-ups for no particular reason, and kudos to you.Ĭertainly, not all cats are going to be social, just like not all dogs are meant for the dog park. Having grown up with cats my whole life I will acknowledge that you cat people also endure frequent glaring, destruction of toilet paper and 5 a.m. On the other hand, if you lead a busier life, need more flexibility in leaving the home for a night or a weekend and enjoy cute purrs and a soft cuddle, then a cat may be your best friend. My canine clients are some of the best patients, and I always have fun watching them eat their snacks and bounce happily around the exam room. If someone does have the time to train and take their pup on daily walks, I would never counsel against adopting the right dog. Obviously, dogs are wonderful companions and great family additions. If you don’t have a large living space, or a yard, or the real kicker - time - that 50-pound, ball-of-energy dog is probably not for you.ĭo people ever listen to this advice? Of course not.ĭo you like hiking and outdoor exercise? Great! Please don’t adopt a hot dog-loving basset hound. People choose cats or dogs for various reasons - some of the time it’s practical, most of the time emotional. Second, just because I’m a veterinarian doesn’t mean I have an entire zoo - do all ophthalmologists have four kids with glasses? But then they gasp and ask, “But you’re a veterinarian, why don’t you like dogs?” First of all, I never said I don’t like dogs (I do), but for some reason this is the assumption if you don’t have one at home. Whenever people ask me what kind of animals I have at home, I say, happily, “Two and a half cats!” (More on the half in a moment). The Veterinarian’s dilemma, but… a case for Catsīy Julie Michalski Frosty, Sadie, Turtle, Julie Michalski. ![]() Julie Michalski said, “Truthfully, though, if someone asked for a single reason I may gravitate toward cats over dogs, it falls into the category of emotion.” We assembled a group to write about their cats and dogs, including a woman who thought she was a cat person but now has a dog someone who didn’t like any pets but now has two cats and a veterinarian who was reluctant to take sides, given that she treats cats and dogs (spoiler alert: she is a cat person).Īs Dr. If you still are unsure, maybe this will help. ![]() 2,785 in 2018 (including more than cats and dogs).īut which is for you? If you are not sure, LMAS also has plenty of opportunities to foster a cat or dog, and adoption fees are waived in some cases, so ask. And that is no small accomplishment, given that last year it took in 2,168 cats, 1,078 kittens, 3,807 dogs and 436 puppies. The good news is that LMAS has euthanized zero animals for time or space for three consecutive years. Or look up Louisville Metro Animal Services, which has a new shelter and a great way to meet your next pet. Regardless of where you fall, we counsel you to get one… or the other… or one of each. More than 49,000 pets were licensed here last year, but, alas, that number is not broken down by cats and dogs - so no telling which is more popular. And no one would win, except the cats and dogs.
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