The differences between Cats and Dogs

Oct 11, 2013 4:07 PM

AcousticGstring

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When their best friend comes home after 6mos - Dogs

When their best friend comes home after 6 mos - Cat

Taking a bath for a dog

Taking a bath for a cat

Dogs and car rides

Cats and car rides

Rubbing a dog's belly

Rubbing a cat's belly

How dog kisses work

How cat kisses work

How dogs interact with their own species

How cats interact with their own species

When a dog wants your attention

When a cat wants your attention

Petting a dog

Petting a cat

Dog's favorite toy

Cat's favorite toy

Dogs hanging out

Cats hanging out

Dogs playing under covers

Cats attacking covers

Essentially ... dogs

Aaaand ... cats

My cats all freak the hell out when I come home and scream at me until I pick them up and hug the shit out of them for 10 minutes.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Would still rather have a cat.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That last .gif...

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

when i was deployed and i would skype with my husband. my cats would all go near the computer and look for me cause they hear my voice

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

OP is a dog

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Still a cat person.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I like cats

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Sure dogs make more pleasant companions but lets not forget that they need ALLOT more care and attention than cats, almost like babies.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I still love both equally.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Send me to Hell. Dogs are Down Syndrome kids (smile easily and trusting) and cats Autistic (issues w/personal space and changes in routine)

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

http://www.amazon.com/All-Cats-Have-Asperger-Syndrome/dp/18">4814">http://www.amazon.com/All-Cats-Have-Asperger-Syndrome/dp/1843104814 and http://www.amazon.com/Dogs-Have-ADHD-Kathy-Hoopmann/dp/1843106515

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm gonna send you to +1 because that's so right...

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I still love cats.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

What kind of dog is that in the car? I need to know so I can procure one as hastily as possible.

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

It looks like a Pomeranian.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dogs are great but this is horribly unrepresentative of how awesome cats can be

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

A most excellent post

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 5

My hamster's idea of hanging out is pressing retur (enter) and clicking the mouse til a song she likes comes on ._.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cats are still awesome.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Oh look all the reasons I'm a cat person

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I still like cats better. Dogs are ok though.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

+1 to the dogs.

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 6

This is like the Apple vs PC argument. Yes they're in the same category, but they fulfill different niches and comparing them is pointless.

12 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 6

That's brilliant

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah it's Friday! Don't make me call Rebecca..

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

this isn't a "which is better" debate, its poking fun at the DIFFERENCES between the two ... lighten up...IT'S FRIDAY!

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 6

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12 years ago (deleted Jan 7, 2015 1:00 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

ME-OW!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know! I can't believe how many people are taking this as a personal affront. It's kitties and puppies - dey bof cray.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I still prefer cats, but +1 for nice try!

12 years ago | Likes 124 Dislikes 20

I'm a cat person, but when I see a good dog, I'll be reduced to a mess of "WHO'S A GOOD BOY? YES YOU ARE! YES YOU ARE!"

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't think OP was trying to sway your preference, but rather to bring humor to how dogs and cats are commonly thought to act like.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I'd never own a dog again. My cats love me, but they know how to take care of themselves, and I'll take a purring cat any day.

12 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 3

Im sorry, u seem to be mistaken, it isn't u they love, it is the warmth u create, and the food you give them. Cats are too evil and useless.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 7

And this is why I like cats. I wouldn't stand having a dog, they're too social.

12 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

I don't believe I have seen a more accurate post. Take my upvote.

12 years ago | Likes 232 Dislikes 43

no, take mine

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

TIL my cat is actually a dog.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The rear 'nope' section on cats is wrong - they love it but you have to whack them...

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Some dogs will bite you in the face if you rub the stomach wrong. Happened to me when I was a kid. Still like dogs, but fuck that one.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For the record, i love both cats AND dogs BECAUSE they are so different from each other.

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 5

Actually my cat comes running when I get home.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I love them both as well. Thanks for making me smile today op :)

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

aww you are very welcome!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I don't believe I have seen a more biased post. Like what you will, but this is like showing cats at their worst and dogs at their best.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

Did it make you smile? Yes? Okay good.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

The point was that the comparisons were off. Wouldn't mind just seeing them both compared as happy animals. <_<

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I'd like to see a more true to the point cats & dogs post honestly :P

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Exaaaaaaactly!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But... But... Kittens!

12 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 3

I've seen that video and the sound is key. But I don't have the link.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's how brainwash us

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

THAT'S NOT A JPG!!!!!!!!! BURN THE WITCH!!!!!!!!!!!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My cat actually LIKES to have his belly rubbed... i think there may be something wrong with him

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I think some people must rub their cats incorrectly. My cats all loved it, and I rub the bellies of random cats I encounter all of the time.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mine likes it too, is yours a male too?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yea he's an orange tabby... must be a guy thing my girl cat hates to get her stomach rubbed =/

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It does seem to be a male thing. Perhaps it's nipple related.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've had cats who give me kisses like dogs, love having their tummies pet, and ones that went nuts with joy when I visited after a year.

12 years ago | Likes 183 Dislikes 9

Friends say my cat "acts like a dog." He's very sociable even with strangers and loves having his tummy rubbed.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have a dog that hates car rides, hates bathing and hates toys that we buy him. Are.. are our animals.. eachother?

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I think you just got a funny-looking dog.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

My parents old cat wouldn't leave my side for days on end when I'd visit from university. My current cat does the same when I home from 1/2

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

work. Although I think he is just sucking up to me to get some wet food from me 2/2

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My dogs have NEVER looked that happy at bath time. Also, there should be far more blood in the cat pictures to be accurate.

12 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 4

Have you ever owned a cat?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yep. I have two right now.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dog bath time is my only beef with this post. Mine looks at me like I'm dropping her into lava.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Exactly! With those huge eyes of betrayal and pain. You would think the water hurt.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

My dog hates water, she hides for hours after we wash her, because she thinks she's being punished for something AWFUL.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

When a cat wants your attention: http://www.catster.com/files/cat-butts-the-Original-Turtle.jpg

12 years ago | Likes 191 Dislikes 10

WOOOOOW! NSFW dude!!!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

When my cat does that I blow on her asshole. She doesn't like that so she turns away :P

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

ew haha

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

hahahahahahahahahaha

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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12 years ago (deleted Oct 21, 2024 11:45 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

awwww

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is absolutely precious.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gah! I didn't need to see the eye of Sauron.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Did you look up cat asses or did you already have that on file?

12 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

....no answer still.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

See, I always get so confused when I see the whole "cat's hate belly rubs." I've had five cats in my life and all five love belly rubs.

12 years ago | Likes 262 Dislikes 3

Depends on the cat and the way they're lying. Many times it's a sign of trust not a request.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Indeed. Maybe people rub cats differently than I do, but all of my cats loved to lie on there back and have me rub their bellies.

12 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 1

All the cats I've met and cared for are the same, when they are young they tend to like to play with you though and that can leave some claw

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

My cat fricking loves belly rubs. He'll jump on the sofa, roll on his back and meow at me until I rub his belly

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My old cat was nuts for belly rubs and loved them. My other cat loves them too, but I can't just START off with the belly rub.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

depends on breed

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

my cousins cat basically lies on the ground and begs for one and when you do it for like 1 second she's like "kay thats enough. bye"

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

My cat shows off his fluffy tummy to lure us in... but in reality he wants his head scratched. He gets up if I don't switch to the head.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My cats both hated it from predegonadification. I've had to slowly convince one it's OK, and the other has yet to succumb.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Depends on the cat. I've had both kinds. The one I have now is like turning on the garbage disposal with your hand in it.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Cats usually only hate belly rubs if they have a sore spot in the area that you've gotten too close to.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My cat will maul the fucking shit out of you and your ancestors if you even think of his belly.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i posted this 2 years ago, whoa

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

random mode is love.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My cat RUNS to me when I get home...

12 years ago | Likes 672 Dislikes 31

Same! And then she flops on her back for belly rubs!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Don't lie.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 13

mine does too... but she's hungry. :)

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And my dog barely lifts her head in response to us coming home...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My friends tell me my cats aren't real cats cuz they are as friendly as dogs even to strangers.. Cats : raising them right *bro fist*

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've just gotten home from 4 days away for work, My cat was waiting for me at the end of the driveway and meowing her head off and purring.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

...when it's hungry.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Same. He demands me to sit down and he hugs me. His arms around me. And will sit like that for an hour if he can.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So does mine. Getting a little tired of that myth...

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Mine meets me at the start of the drive way and follows me to the house.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mine too. Also sometimes she's in my room with the door closed and knows when I come home and will meow til I come see her.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

MY cat walks me to the bus every morning (that's 1200m ). I upvote for the cats!!!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Leave food out for it when you go!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same. My cat usually greets me with a meow more than my dog

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

mine follows me around til i get to my comp chair and meows like hurry up so i can cuddle

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

they also wait outside the bathroom door for cuddles in the morning before work

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

my cat would just come down the stairs, make sure it was us, then glare at us as we removed our shoes.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So does mine! And he want instant cuddles for half an hour.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So do mine, but it's only after a night at work and they're hungry.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Only because she's hungry and you're her can-opening slave

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

A cats love isn't an easy thing to earn, but when your cats truly loves you, it's a beautiful thing. A beautiful, fluffy, and curious thing.

12 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 0

As did my cat.. Overjoyed little fucker!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My cat, Patches, that lives at my dad's house is old as fuck, like 20 years, and when I go over she follows me around the whole time.

12 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 2

Yep! Our cat sits in the window watching for us then runs to the door when we come in. He sleeps next to us in bed, too!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mine sits at the top of the stairs with huge eyes and only runs to us as soon as they're sure it's us.

12 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 2

She's efficient.

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Mine follows me from room to room until he gets a cuddle.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mine greets me at the door!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Mine run to me and then spend 5 minutes telling me about their day. lol Or so I imagine. They're both rather chatty, though.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And my girl cat is a belly rub fiend. And has the loudest purr of any cat I've ever heard and I've had at least two cats since I was born.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Cats can be pretty awesome if you get the right one. I've had asshat cats, but I've had amazing ones too.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

feed it more than once in a while...

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yep. My flatmate's cat becomes really nervous every time she's not around, even if she's just away for work. Especially if she's late.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Or goes out when she's not supposed to.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

my cat use to run down the driveway to greet me when i got home

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

If my husband is late getting home from work, our more neurotic cat sits in the front window and cries.

12 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

Mine, too! He starts meowing the second he hears the key in the lock, and rolls around on the floor as soon as I walk in.

12 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 2

My cat is a VERY calm cat, but when he starts to play it is hilarious xD

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

my cats greet me at the door and when I get up in the morning. I feel like they are giving me a detailed report or missed cat events. lol

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Yep! None of my three cats are aloof at ALL. I've owned a couple of aloof ones, but they are definitely not all that way.

12 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

Mine runs to the bed and mews till I sit/lay down on it and pet her, then she headbutts me to death.

12 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 1

Kitty headbutts make me want to be a better person

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

My cat always finds me when I walk through the door to say hello.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But people who hate cats just seem to see them as claws and indifference. So many of my friends thought that way, until they met my boys.

12 years ago | Likes 90 Dislikes 6

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12 years ago (deleted Apr 6, 2021 12:04 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

It's almost as if *Gasp* each and every cat is different in its thoughts, wants and behaviour!

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Mine are usually waiting by the door :)

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

mine too

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

When my brother moved out, our cat at the time spent ages meowing at his room door because we were having dinner and he wasn't there

12 years ago | Likes 144 Dislikes 2

:(

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So sweet! And yet sad for the little kitty

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

...the feels :<

12 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 0

My GF says that our cat Shia does that when I leave for a single hour to go to the store. But acts nonchalant when I get back.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

That cat kept it up for weeks, especially at times we had always been together, like sunday breakfast. Just kept searching for him, wailing

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Aww that's so sad :(

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My cat apparently waited at the window of my bedroom for weeks after I left for university and lost a lot of weight as it stopped eating.

12 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 0

Aww!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Cats mourn and are one of the only animals who will willingly starve themselves.

12 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

Makes me think back to the dog that still waits by his masters grave everyday after they died in an accident (cant remember the details)

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you perhaps mean "frozen" in an accident ... I'm still not ready to remember those feels. Lay down, Try not to Fry, Fry a lot

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Grey Friars Bobby is one of those dogs. There's a statue of him in Edinburgh.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

There's also Hachiko. Waited everyday at the Shibuya train station for his person after he passed away. There's famous statue of him there.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0