I like animals because they are not consciously cruel and don't betray each other.
Copy Quote View & ShareCats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties.
Copy Quote View & ShareWay down deep, we're all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.
Copy Quote View & ShareCats are very independent animals. They're very sexy, if you want. Dogs are different. They're familiar. They're obedient. You call a cat, you go, 'Cat, come here.' He doesn't come to you unless you have something in your hand that he thinks might be food. They're very free animals, and I like that.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
Copy Quote View & ShareCats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want.
Copy Quote View & ShareWe've begun to long for the pitter-patter of little feet - so we bought a dog. Well, it's cheaper, and you get more feet.
Copy Quote View & ShareWe long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment.
Copy Quote View & ShareDogs really are perfect soldiers. They are brave and smart; they can smell through walls, see in the dark, and eat Army rations without complaint.
Copy Quote View & ShareWe have three cats. It's like having children, but there is no tuition involved.
Copy Quote View & ShareI wish people would realize that animals are totally dependent on us, helpless, like children, a trust that is put upon us.
Copy Quote View & ShareOwners lavish love on their pets, which is why so many go from non-aggressive pups to being out of control when they're older. People just don't realise their dog must respect them as leader of the pack.
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