The Truth about Cats and Dogs

Becky is a cat person. Sam, Becky’s best friend, is a dog person. He tolerates cats and she does the same with dogs. Together, they’ve been good friends for the past ten years and have shared stories, tips and other pet talk with each other. He owns three large dogs and she have a menagerie of cats. One day, while sitting at the park, chit-chatting, they came upon the subject of their beloved pets.
He started boasting about his dogs, how smart, faithful and obedient they were, nothing compared to any kind of pet. Well, that triggered her defenses to catkind and she started telling him about the wonderful things her cats have done for her. Theirs was a competitive rivalry, he’s a writer and a photographer, and she is a writer-artist, they have been together all this time in the industry, and have many times worked together. They weren’t going to let their pet preferences make out of them.

They reached a compromise: There are dog-people and cat-people, there are a lot of differences about them and the animals they love, but they can still live in peace and harmony. Laughing, they listed the funny, amusing and out-of-this world things that separate the canine and the feline race…

The way we see cats and dogs:

Cats are sexy, seductive, graceful creatures. Dogs are slobbery, smelly, awkward animals. Here are some things that will tickle your funny bone about this comparison…

•        A woman who is compared to a cat is a complement, if she’s called a dog, this is an insult.

•        A ‘bad kitty’ is a knock-out, seductive lady who is out of reach to a man, a ‘bad dog’ is a quarrelsome, matronly, unattractive woman.

•        A woman described as a ‘tigress’ or ‘wildcat’ is someone who pleases men in bed. A woman called a ‘bitch’ is usually a whore, or someone with a nasty attitude.

•        Feline grace best describes a cunning person who moves with an accurate, rhythmic motion, never stumbling, never blundering. Canine attitude is quite the opposite, people who make a big mess, kisses other peoples’ behinds and makes a public scandal of themselves fit into this description.

•        The word ‘feline’ connotes mystery, seduction and naughtiness. `Canine’ brings to mind brute force, slobbery kisses, and a one-track mind.

•        A child referred to as ‘kitten’ means she’s the apple of her parents’ eye. How many people do you know call their children ‘poochie’ or puppy dog’?

But the dogs get an upper hand…

•        Dogs symbolize faithfulness, submissiveness and loyalty.

•        American Indians revere the wolf, a direct ancestor of domesticated dogs, as a sacred animal associated with harmonious family life, good leadership and strong blood bonds.

•        Dogs are companions of the goddess of the hunt, Diana, they help and protect her in the wilderness.

•        Canines are often the companions of the dead and the underworld, Ceberus; the Greek mythological three-headed dog guards the entrance to Hades. Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead is the patron of embalmers and guardian of the dead.

•        Many cultures regarded the dog as a guardian and protector of the home and livestock; they have been a great boon to many shepherds throughout the ages.

•        Greeks and Romans love their dogs; children are given puppies to be their companions which will teach youngsters responsibility.

•        Dogs have been with man as pets and hunting companions since the Neolithic Era.

The cats fight back…

•        Cats symbolize independence, strength and responsible motherhood.

•        The great civilization of Ancient Egypt worships the cat as a goddess of frivolity, femininity and the moon. The city of Bubastis was named after Bastet, the favorite cat-deity of the Egyptians.

•        Mohammed, Buddha, Mother Theresa, Confucius, are among the many spiritual leaders who were cat-lovers. Cats are associated by many cultures with spiritual harmony and contentment.

•        Cats accompany many goddesses too; they are associated with grace, arts and beauty. Nordic goddess of love, Freyja turns into a white cat. Bastet, Egyptian patron of single women is said to grant prayers for those seeking good husbands or boyfriends. Venus, who is also a love goddess, is known to transform into a cat.

•        Cats were the first pets who have been known to give therapeutic help and promote healing to their owners. Egyptians, Assyrians and Syrians have cats for pets to help soothe rattled nerves and calm the emotions.

•        Cats are associated to life-giving forces like the sun, moon, happiness and femininity.