Cats

Yes, I will freely admit it. I am a cat person. I prefer cats over dogs any day of the week. Today's entry was sparked by the recent report that cats use a particular sound, called a "purr-cry" by the researchers, to elicit a response from their owners when they are hungry. Ten cats were recorded by their owners when they made this sound. The recordings were then played to other people (some which had never owned a cat) and each time, the other people felt that the cats needed to be fed. The conclusion was that cats use this cry to control their owners and to get what they want.

All I have to say is...

So what???

Yes. Cats may be controlling, demanding, distant, and somewhat distrusting . But isn't that what makes them lovable? In order to be the friend of a cat, you must earn their trust and love. What better way to build a lasting friendship than that? Certain other pet types trust before making sure the person is worthy of the trust. Who wants something that acts before thinking?

Instead, one should focus on a cat's positive attributes. Loyalty, intelligence, cleanliness, affectionate, quiet, and relatively low maintenance are all qualities found in this wonderful pet. All of these attributes combine themselves in such a way that they produce a fluffy, cuddly bundle of joy.

One of my favorite musicals is Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. In it, there are several funny and very realistic sketches describing the different types of cats. One sketch describes how cats have 3 different names, with the third one known only to each cat and upon which it ponders both day and night. Another one describes the quintessential tomcat; while others expound on the wise, old cat; the nosy busybody; and the mischievous buggers that cause all sorts of trouble.

But the most funny and definitely true statement about my most beloved feline is from the song entitled "The Ad-dressing of Cats". In it, the question is posed as to "how would you ad-dress a cat?" followed by this reply...

So first, your memory I'll jog, and say:

A cat is NOT a dog!

Can I get an amen to that?!!