Comments on: Why Cats Rule the Internet

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:19:30 +0000

Cat person here..

No idea really why ‘cats rule the internet’ but maybe it is because they have the life we want.. take naps all day, have someone bring us food, and being independent and intelligent.

By: Jan K

Jan K — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:57:40 +0000

I agree with what some others said, it’s because cat people have more time to be on the internet. Cats don’t have to be walked, bathed, or groomed (though I do brush my long haired cat). I’ve tried to entertain mine but they’re not interested. The only time consuming thing with our cats is having to feed them every half hour. Just kidding….we don’t, but they’d like us to!

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 15:18:49 +0000

In reply to Donna.

Good thing I re-read this.
I do NOT think of them as disposable.
Talk about a typo!

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 15:17:48 +0000

Having both cats and dogs in my household, I do think it is easier to care for the cats. For one thing, they seem to get sick less often. And of course their food and vet care is cheaper all around, only because of their smaller size. I suspect if I had smaller dogs, that would not be the case. I used to think they were easier to find a caregiver for while traveling too, but well, you know how THAT went.

Easier to care for or not, I definitely do think of them as “disposable,” but it’s a sad fact that many people do. 🙁

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 11:56:08 +0000

I had no idea cats ruled the internet! Who decides these things?

By: Molly The Wally

Molly The Wally — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 08:47:35 +0000

We agree with Taryn. Have a serene Sunday and get some of the big easy in today.
Best wishes Molly

By: Human Rescues Dog

Human Rescues Dog — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 08:43:56 +0000

even though I’m a dog person, I go through phases of obsessively looking up cat stuff on the internet. There ‘s something very magical and mysterious to me about cats. And yes, I think most of the bonding stuff with dogs happens outdoors – walks, dog parks, frisbees, balls. Whereas cats are very much indoor pets most of the time, so cat owners usually have a computer nearby that they can use for looking up cat things.

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:53:09 +0000

I think it is easier for dog people to find things to do with their cats, but I also wonder a little of dog people seek out more things to do with their dogs, too. I mean, Petsmart allows leashed pets inside, but the only cats I’ve seen there are available for adoption. I don’t see people there with their cats checking to see which cat toys they like or letting them purr at other cats. I tend to think it might be a lot more the personalities of the people that gravitate towards one or the other than anything else. I enjoy going out places with my dog, and I look for places we can go together. I would think that a lot of those places could involve cats if the cat folks wanted to take them out.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:52:47 +0000

We have mostly Dogs, Goats, Chickens and Ducks, oh and a cat. I will say, after feeding the other critters, and cleaning up after them all, the Cat is just waiting for our laps! I don’t know if the internet is the cat park, I do know our cat is a loving part of our critters! Thanks for sharing (don’t tell Humphrey)

By: Caren Gittleman

Caren Gittleman — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 02:27:07 +0000

You pose an interesting question that i wish I had the answer for.
I have a cat AND a dog and a cat blog AND a dog blog.
I adore my dog but have always considered myself (and still do) as more of a “cat person.”
I have had cats in my life for close to 30 yrs, dogs? Much less.
Being both a cat and a dog parent I WILL say that YES cats ARE easier. Or should I say MUCH quieter, which is something I prefer.
I am one that ALWAYS takes my pets to the vet, and frankly my cat sees the vet much more than my dog does due to his allergy issues.
What I love about cats that suits my personality is that when they want attention they want it and then they are done with you for a few hours. They are not “in your face.” the way dogs are.
I find them to be more soothing. Maybe visually people find viewing them to be more soothing as well, who knows?
As for the introvert/extrovert thing?
I am more of an extrovert but ADORE CATS…but….like a cat, when I want someone around, I want them around, but when I am DONE…I’m DONE. I cherish my alone time and am comfortable being alone. Like a cat, I am also far more selective about who I allow into my world, who I allow to become close to me.
That being said, Dakota defies some of the traditional dog stereotypes. He is far more reticent when he meets new people, he is more discerning….he does NOT openly welcome everyone. Guess who does? OUR CAT……….go figure……..