Dear Gabby,
Should I get a dog or a cat?
Who’s to say you can’t get both?
The contest between cats and dogs is one of the most ancient. There is no single right answer to this, and it is largely subject to personal opinion. But since you asked me, here’s mine. Get a cat.
While dogs are more trainable, and thus arguably more intelligent, they need to be walked daily, which is fine if you like dog parks and dog people. I don’t, personally – I find the conversations with dog people to be a little mindless and vapid. I greatly prefer the alone time a cat has to offer.
Cats are virtually totally independent. If you show your kitty a box filled with litter just once, it will instinctively know where to go from then on, so you don’t need to remember to let it out once, twice or even three times daily, or however often a dog might make whining noises at you. Just don’t forget to feed it. Hugs and kisses go a long way too. Cats are quick, fun to play with, and will also help with your vermin infestation, should you ever have one.
