Bark vs Meow

It's the age ol' debate. Dogs or cats? They're natural enemies and in their everlasting battle for popularity, most of us humans have chosen sides. See what we have to say on the matter.

Sean:

Since grade school, before I could even take a step through my front door, Chuckie came screaming from the living room, through the kitchen and leaping onto my legs at the landing. He was thrilled I was home. Chuckie, a miniature dachshund (weiner dog) is my pride and joy. Dogs are feel-good pets that give you all the attention you could ever want. They require more care than cats, but it brings a true bond with them. Sure, feeding them and taking them out takes work, but there's nothing like the feeling of Chuckie whining in happiness after setting his bowl down full of Eukanuba.

Taking dogs for walks not only makes them happy, but is healthy for their caretakers as well. Can you imagine taking a cat for a walk or telling a cat to fetch? If you asked a cat, "Wanna go for a ride?" They would look at you and walk away. Dogs were meant for an active human lifestyle and cats were meant for older women who never leave the house. Both are good, but go with a certain type of person. For me? Not to say anything about Sammy's lifestyle, but I'm a dog person. Catch my drift? Mmhmm...

Sam:

Traverse is the friendly fat kid that had my heart from day one. I got Traverse when he was 2 weeks old; I fed him from a bottle, held him until he fell asleep, and took him everywhere with me the first 2 months of his life. Ever since then we've been inseparable and I believe everyone needs that kind of companionship in their lives. Nothing makes me happier than coming home after a long day and chilling with Traverse watching our favorite TV shows.

Cats! They're so independent; sure they need you but they don't need to smother you like a needy boyfriend. I don't need a bro stifling me with his constant presence and I don't need a pet to do it either. Traverse, I know you love me...even if you do give me the cold shoulder when I try and brush you. Now that's a real relationship.

Traverse doesn't need me to be home every 4 - 6 hours so he can go to the bathroom. Most likely he prefers my absence when doing his business. Traverse eats when he pleases and exercises when he pleases; no schedules for that little guy. And having no schedules happens to match my schedule perfectly :)

Despite what you've heard about cats they are just as in love with their owners as dogs. Traverse may not tackle me like Dino from the Flintstones every time I walk in the door; however, every night as I get ready for bed Traverse makes himself comfy at the bottom of my bed. He's ready to take a snooze with his favorite person in the world and that my friends is priceless.

What are you? A dog or a cat person? Or is it possible to be both?