...Dogs make better pets than cats? 1. You can train a dog better than a cat. Have you ever seen a cat sit on command? Roll over on command? Stay? Neither have I. 2. 2. Dogs are smarter. Have you ever seen a dog fall into a fish tank? I haven’t either. 3. A dog can protect your home much better than a cat. 4. 4. Dogs are better suited to lead you to a more active lifestyle. Have you ever seen anyone walk their cat? 5. 5. There are a lot of things cats will jump up on that dogs won’t. The cat I had for a month would NOT get off my computer keyboard. Dogs won’t do that. I’ve also seen cats up on kitchen counters. Your dog also won’t climb a tree. 6. 6. Dogs are much more fun to play with than cats. 7. 7. A dog knows when you’re sad. And he’ll try to comfort you. Cats don’t care how you feel, as long as you remember where the can opener is. 8. 8. Dogs will wake you up if the house is on fire. Cats will quietly sneak out the back door. 9. 9. Dogs are Happy. Dogs think you’re the best person in the world even if you are grumpy, when you come home from school or work your Dogs will be there licking your face and jumping around and they can’t wait to see you, while cats don’t notice if you are there or not as long as they get their food. 10. 10. Dogs Listen. When you talk to dogs they will make faces and tilt there head and try to work out what you’re saying while cats just meow and walk away. Counterargument 1. Cats treat your guests politely. Better manners. When friends...
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...my cats Long time ago, a people raised a cat and a dog as his pet. And the cat and the dog were very good friends. They ate together, lived together, and play together. They almost stayed together all of the day. One day, the master lost his ancestral gem and he was very sad. Then the cat and the dog decided to find the gem. On the road, they met a mountain, the dog said” Cat brother, climb on my back!” Then they met a river. The cat couldn’t swim. The dog said” Don’t worry. I can help you. Climb on my back.” Finally, they found the gem. But when they returned to home, the cat told their master” it’s me who find the gem, and the dog did nothing.” When the dog wanted to explain it, the master didn’t give dog a chance. He gave the cat a delicious fish, and kicked the dog out of the door. The dog and the cat weren’t friend since then. That’s why dogs bite cats as soon as they meet, and dogs always pursue while cats always escape. And another reason is that dogs and cats have very different language. When the dog meets the cat, the dog always wags tail, because they think it is a friendly way. But cats often think it is provocation. But nowadays dogs and cats aren’t always enemy any more. Sometimes, they can stay together peacefully. Maybe you could say the dog is a better pet. But I don’t know why, I just like cats very much. I always become crazy when I meet a cat. They are really cute. When they want something, they fawn on you and follow you all around. And cats can be very...
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...Dogs versus Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? Vicki Fournier COM/155 November 13, 2011 Genevieve Fraser Dogs vs. Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Some people say they are dog people, some people say they are cat people, and some people say they are both. Beyond the pros and cons, the decision to what makes a better pet often comes down to a person’s lifestyle, expectations, or in certain circumstances a person’s needs. Remember “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” (Hungerford, 1878) Both dogs and cats are common domesticated pets. Dogs have been domesticated for 14,000 years and cats for 7,000 (Cats vs Dogs, n.d.). It appears in my research that most people that were asked this question “which makes a better pet, a dog or a cat” replied with the answer “dogs,” but if dogs are the better pet then why is it that there are 96.3 million homes that own cats and only 77.5 million homes that own dogs. The scientists at Oxford University released a study that claims dogs are smarter than cats and The London Daily Telegraph has reported dogs have been named as more social animals and therefore have bigger brains than the “alone loving cat” (Gatton Star, 2010, p.11). Here is something to think about: have you ever heard of a cat running full speed into a glass door? Sure a dog is a “man’s best friend” and is always there by your side, he can catch a ball in his mouth, and he knows exactly...
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...Should Kill Shelter’s be Banned? Kill shelter’s are shelters that kill dogs and cats if they have a disability or if no one want’s to adopt them. Kill shelters should be abolished because of the increase of them being constructed and the amount of animals being killed each year without them having a chance at living happily with a family. Kill shelters kill more than 90% of their animals. Nearly 16,000 dogs and 12,000 cats die in one kill shelter. There are numerous reasons as to why they kill these animals, one of them being that they can’t find a home and have no “hope” for adoption. A majority of their animals have disabilities or diseases, which is another reason why they are killed. It shows that these shelters don’t care much for...
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...Cats are better pets than dogs. Did you know that cats have 30 teeth and dogs have 42! No wonder cats are cheaper, easier to train, self-sufficient and well-balanced. Cats make better pets then dogs because, they are cheaper, self-sufficient and easier to train then dogs. Lower Cost The annual cost of dogs and cats are different. According Financially Fit blog, Annual bill for feeding and vet bills varies for small dogs $1,314 first year, $580 per year after. Medium Dogs $1,580 First year and $695 per year after. Large dogs are $1,843 first year and 875 per year after. Where cats are $1,035 first year and $670 per year after. No matter the breed away it always stays the same for cats. This estimate does not include if and or when you travel. Dogs you have to either bring along or pay extra money to have with you, get a dog sitter, and board them somewhere or a dog walker while at work or away. Where cats just need to have enough food and water for the time that you are gone, or have a relative or friend come and check on them. These estimates include food, annual vet bills, they don’t include extras like toys,. According to the ASPCA, training and grooming for a small dog breaks down like this:• Long hair grooming – $264 • Training class – $110 • TOTAL - $374. Ever see a dog's playthings? Shredded rawhide bones, torn tennis balls. They're in tatters (unless, of course, they've been swallowed). Cat toys tend to be hugged, carried and carefully hidden in beds or baskets. Cats...
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...Comparison of Cats and Dogs Instructor Aimee Garten February 13, 3012 Our amazing planet, Earth is home to a diverse amount of humans, insects, animals and other organism which share a common bond of directly and indirectly habitation. Americans own 73 million dogs and 90 million cats. They become best friends, soul mates, family members, and even surrogate children. Relationships with cats and dogs are some of the longest and most intimate of our lives (PBS.org 2012). The saying, “A dog is man’s best friend” may hold some truth for many, but dogs are not the only animal companion people enjoy. For many individuals, a cat is their best friend. Providing a loving home to either of these animals is a huge responsibility an owner may undertake. It’s an honor and a pleasure to possess either one. Cats and dogs are the two most popular domestic animals for companionship. Cats and dogs offer their owners different amounts of companionship and personal fulfillment. When you show them love they will unconditional return that love back. Even though cats and dogs share some of the same similarities, they are truly different in many ways. The similarities, and the differences are countless between cats and dogs, however, let’s discuss what makes them similar. First, we shall examine the similarities these two beings have in common. It’s evidently that both are of the mammal kingdom and both have hair for coating. They mutually have sharp teeth, tail, four legs, and claws. Cats and Dogs...
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...four-legged creatures; a cat or a dog. They both have similar characteristics yet they are very different animals. They have different attitudes, needs, and habits. The debate over which pet is the best, cat or dog has challenged humanity since the beginning of recorded history. To this day is unresolved, but it is the dog that is known to be mans best friend. Here are some reasons why I think dogs are better than cats. , some times will lay their head on your knee , look up at you as if their saying , “its ok , tell me what’s bothering you.” Cats could care less what mood you’re in as long as you remember where the can opener is. Dogs love to go for walks and car rides. Just say the words bye, bye or go for a walk and my dogs will jump up out of a dead sleep and head for the door. Cats, well just try and put a cat on a leash, if you haven’t ever tried it i dare you. Dogs can easily be trained to do many sorts of tricks or commands from sit and lay down, to get me a beer. Cats can be trained to use litter box. Good luck with anything other th Dogs have the attractive quality of faith and loyalty. Most dogs, there are some exceptions, but most will stand by their master to protect or warn them of danger. Cats would leave the room at the first sign of danger without notice. Cats can be trained to use litter box. Good luck with anything other than that. Dogs will listen to you when you call them in. this is one of the first and one the easiest thing to train a dog to do, I taught...
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...Why goats are better than dogs and cats Dogs are regarded as man’s best friend. In the USA alone, there are around 78 million dog owners. There are also over 220 million cats in the world. Whenever you think of a common household pet, you will most likely think of cats or dogs straight away. If you go out for a walk, it is almost guaranteed that you will see a cat or a dog. How many of you own a dog or a cat? Well I am going to convince you why goats are better pets than dogs or cats. Goats are amazing creatures. In many parts of the world they are thought of as livestock or work animals. They are used in third world countries for their meat, fur, milk and to work on the land. The truth is, they are wonderful pets and very loving creatures. There are around 450 million goats in the world and they were the first animal ever to be domesticated by humans. There are many different breeds of goats. All breeds are either dairy or meat goats. Dairy goats are bred for their milk, and meat goats are bred for their meat. Each different breed is extremely different, both in appearance and personality so you have lots to choose from. Dogs and cats are lots of fun but they don’t offer uses in many other ways. Goats can be very useful because they are able to eat the grass on your lawn. This is great for people who are busy because they won’t have to mow their lawn so often. Goats also provide you with fresh milk. Many scientists claim that fresh goat’s milk is great for your health. This...
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...Dogs Make the Best Pets Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. From tea cup size to giant size, from long hair to short hair and even hairless. With all the different breeds of dogs there is a variety of behavior and personalities and a variety of looks. But with all this variety there is one thing that stays constant – the love and companionship a dog gives. Regardless of the type of dog you chose your little furry friend will become your best friend, your family and if you let them will become part of your heart. There is no other animal that would make a better pet than a dog, no other pet provides more unconditional love and affection, and provides more social interaction and companionship than a dog. A dog expresses love and affection in so many ways, from the affectionate licks on our face, the intimate wagging of their tails, to their hugs when you come home. I cannot think of another species in the universe other than a dog that is capable of expressing their unconditional love and unwavering loyalty. When you think of a pet the two obvious choices that come to mind are a dog or a cat. Some people may try to argue that a cat is a better pet, but a cat does not greet you at the door like a dog, nor is a cat as affectionate as a dog. A cat is more independent than a dog, they tend to come around when they need something where a dog actually identifies with their owners mood. My dog can actually sense my mood and react accordingly; when I am sick or sad my dogs lie...
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...Professor : Susan Houts Room: 225 Why cats are better companions than dogs We all know that common saying that ‘’A dog is a man’s best friend.” Even though that saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy, including myself. For many people, a cat is their best friend. Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions. They are civilized members of the household, and they are easy to care for. In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. Many cats are affectionate, and that goes for my cat fluffy. They will snuggle up with you and ask to be petted, or scratched under the chin. Who can resist a purring cat? If they are not feeling affectionate, cat are generally quite playful. They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about anything that dangling from a string. They especaially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the game. Contrary to popular opinoin, cats can be trained to avoid unwanted behaviors or perform tricks. They are smart and adjust to variety of situatuions. In addition to being such great companions, cats are civilized members of the household. Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make loud noise. Most cats don’t even meow very often. They generally lead a quite existence. Cats often do not not have ‘’accident’’. The cats mothers train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cases the cats will use it without fail from that...
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...92 16 July 2014 “Fixing”: What is Not Broken Nearly four to five million dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States. Overpopulation in the dog and cat community has dropped drastically from twenty to thirty years ago, but still many lives of innocent animals are being taken away every day at animal shelters. Many see it as inhumane; however, some see it as their just animals. In Riverside County the euthanasia rate of dogs and cats continues to rise even with new shelters, more workers, better operating hours, and more space. It will take more than just public awareness to stop the killing of innocent healthy animals, spay and neuter programs is what will make that change. Imagine what could happen if the County of Riverside passed a law forcing people to spay and neuter your pet. It would save so many innocent animals lives. Consequently, there has to be a change in Riverside County, all dogs and cats should be spayed or neutered to stop animal over population and the increasing rate of animal euthanasia in Riverside County. To begin with, spaying and neutering your pet will more than just decrease the dog and cat overpopulation but it will save the lives of animals that do not have enough “time” in the shelter to receive a second chance at life. In Riverside County at the Ramona Humane Society, in only one month out of the 600 dogs and cats that came through the shelter, 467 dogs were put to sleep. How can a society allow this to keep going? How many more animals...
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...more equal than others." The relationship humans tend to have within the animal kingdom is not as civilized as it should be. When looking at it from a moral and religious perspective, humans should treat all animals equally. Statistics have shown that in developed countries such as the United States, animals such as dogs are treated far better than other animals. The question then arises, why do dogs get treated more diligently while other animals with the same mental capacity get slaughtered and consumed? By looking at "Let Them Eat Dog" by Jonathon Foer, the perception of why one should not think of dogs as superior animals and why the idea of consuming a dog should not be looked down upon in society will be thoroughly analyzed and examined. People in the United States think it’s morally wrong to eat dogs since it is a household pet. The same people who don’t eat dogs, eat other animals such as pigs, chickens, and cows, which is questionable because they still devour animals that are necessary to the environment and society today. In "Let Them Eat Dog" by Jonathon Foer, the author gives logical reasons on why we should eat dog, and why it is not harmful to the society in any manner. It's legal in 44 states to eat dog, and dog meat poses no greater health risk than any other meat. The problem arises is that a dog is labeled as a "man's best friend". Therefore, it is merely wrong to even think of eating a dog in the United States. Because pets such as dogs and cats are considered...
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...organization, “2.7 million animals are euthanized each year”(Animal Homelessness). Lots of animals are killed daily just to gain space in shelters, they kill the healthy dogs for the new animals to have a place to stay. Thousands of animals are homeless and dying, many abused and left to die. The American Association for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA) is to save animals being abused by their owners. You should participate in some of the adoption events because it saves millions of animals lives each year, creates a better home for the animals, and it helps strays find homes. “Almost 3 million healthy animals don’t make it out of a shelter because of overpopulation”(Animal Homelessness). The ASPCA protects animals who are left to do die and have no good safe home. They are non-profit organization just wanting to protect the animals wellbeing. They save the lives of animals everyday, they go into houses or wherever the animal was spotted and try to...
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...Michael Jordan " I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Those encouraging words were spoken by Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 17, 1963. His parents, James and Delores Jordan, moved to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan has two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister. I am going to tell you why Jordan is in fact so famous. To get there he had to overcome tough obstacles but it the end has many great achievements. His love for basketball began when his older brother, Larry, continuously beat him in one-on-one pickup games. As with any challenge Jordan faces, this determined Michael to become a better player. Jordan played basketball for Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ironically, Jordan was cut from the varsity team as a sophomore. Instead of giving up after failing to make the team, Jordan used it to spur himself to greater achievements, practicing hour after hour on the court. "Whenever I was working out and got tired and figured I ought to stop, I'd close my eyes and see that list in the locker room without my name on it," Jordan said, "and that usually got me going again." He eventually made the team and led it to the state championship. Jordan then accepted a basketball scholarship...
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...notion. We can’t explain where these preconceived ideas come from, nor why we use one level of definition over another, as in something may be ‘good’ but not ‘great.’ Regardless, these descriptions are accepted in society without question. I would like to pose the argument that these identities can be contested and further that no identity is grounded in meaning. I strongly believe that through the use of moral language and expressivism, one can alter any definition and not one identity is stable. Before I begin to defend my thesis, I would like to review the background theories I will use in my case. This particular thesis reflects the category of meta-ethics. Meta-ethics is one of three branches of ethics, the others being Normative ethics and Applied Ethics, which focuses on the definitions and understanding of ethical statements, or more accurately, moral language. It does not discuss whether certain subject or acts are good or bad, but rather this branch of ethics questions the nature of good and bad, what is it to be good or bad. Meta-ethical questions ask whether the language used is asserting a claim or expresses a certain attitude (Jamieson, 46). For example, when we state, “Dogs are better than cats,” we have no reference to define what makes one animal “better” from the other. Dogs are dogs, and cats are cats; stating that one is worth of more value than the other is irrational. How do we define “better.” This brings us to the understanding of moral language. Moral language...
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