Comments on: Why Are Dogs Better Than Cats? – BTC4A

By: Pawesome Cats

Pawesome Cats — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:29:50 +0000

Thanks for speaking up on behalf of all the cats – education is definitely the key to change.

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:05:13 +0000

Cats do get such a bad rap when compared to dogs. Great post, there needs to be more voices for the feline pet.

By: Kim Clune

Kim Clune — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:19:56 +0000

Our perceptions certainly lead to different behaviors and we tend to care for those we feel need more attention. I don’t have an overall answer for eradicating our cultural cat myths but I think you writing about it here is a very good start. Perhaps you could find videos already on YouTube of trained cats or veterinary suggestions to share more of. Of course, adopting your own cat is most ideal – lead by example and all that – but there is information out there just begging to be spread. I wish you well in your new quest for education (and maybe even cat adoption!)

Thanks for being and blogging the change,
Kim C. (the Other Kim)
BTC4animals.com

By: Jen Gabbard

Jen Gabbard — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:09:22 +0000

We live in a somewhat rural area and there’s a woman on our street who has a bunch of outdoor cats. When I first moved here I became close with one of them and she’d come over and visit daily for a nice snuggle session. After awhile I dreaded having to say goodbye to that cat – wondering if today would be the day she’d get hit by a car. She’s still around, though with Laika and her bad cat manners she doesn’t show up often. The treatment of dogs and cats is so vastly different. I’ve wondered if it’s because we consider cats more self sufficient because of their hunting abilities. I really don’t know, but it’s a huge issue. I had an indoor cat that lived to be 23, and when I mention that to people they’re amazed because they mention how their outdoor cats only live 3-6 years or so.

By: Sand Spring Chesapeakes

Sand Spring Chesapeakes — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:02:13 +0000

This was great! Thank you for writing this. So true that cats don’t get the care they need. People think that indoor cats don’t need anything so they don’t come to the vet unless they are sick, by that time they are really sick.

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:13:49 +0000

Since joining the pet blogging community I have learnt so much about cats. However, whenever I mention to friends or family members the idea of an inside only cat people assume it is cruel and that by not roaming free the cat is missing out on something. I think it is going to take a lot of time to convince people otherwise.

Oh and are you aware of Bailey? http://baileyboatcat.com/2015/01/15/i-got-mail/ I am certain they could answer any cat on boat questions you have. (I may have already introduced you, if not then I have thought about it) see boring and repetitive!

By: LeeAnna Paylor

LeeAnna Paylor — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 04:54:34 +0000

Pamela! I really love your blog and I want to talk to you a bit more than just a comment. I checked out your quilt post, and was struck with the wisdom of a a few sentiments, and want to email to talk about them more. I can’t find your email addy, so here’s mine…
leeannaquilts at gmail dot com
I hope you scrolled past the quilt post to the poodle post following it! Sorry I didn’t link a permalink this time. LeeAnna at not afraid of color

By: Donna O.

Donna O. — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 02:31:05 +0000

Oh my god, I can’t imagine a poor cat falling off a boat like that. How awful!

I wonder though, are they not cared for as well as dogs, or, it is because there are so many more of them that you notice it more? There are a lot of areas of the country where dogs aren’t well cared for either, sadly.

To compound the problem, once cats get free, they are often difficult to catch, and revert to a wild/feral status so easily. And if they aren’t fixed….

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:35:31 +0000

I was really hoping it was along the same lines as “why dogs are better than kids” when I read the title! But, cats do deserve better care than what a lot of them get. I think that people are becoming more responsible about their pets, both cats and dogs and it just takes time to change the mindset of what we grew up with.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:51:37 +0000

We grew up with a lot of cats, and I found out in my teen years I am just happy with dogs. …but it’s true, looking back, Mom and Dad never considered taking the cat to the vet.

Monty and Harlow