tman666 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 That is when we get into short hairs, long hairs, hairless and body types (oriental, long, short). :lmao: :lmao:
allina Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I love animals and have cats myself, so it's a plus. But you seem to be thinking about maybe getting a cat because your place won't allow a dog? Do you actually want a cat? Do you understand that a living animal is a long commitment not something you have till you move, can get a dog or whatever? Your thread makes me uncomfortable.
carhill Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Also, OP, read up on keeping Bengal's as inside animals. My Siamese was an 'inside only' cat prior but his natural disposition is to blend inside and outside. His temperament and physical condition have improved with a year of such balance. He lost six pounds (was 20 pounds when I got him) and looks more like a representative example of the breed. He was just outside killing a field mouse (saw him) and is now laying on the sofa, relaxing after eating a 'pet' meal aka cat food. Those are the realities of owning a cat IME. I've been a cat owner for about 12 years now. My ex took our family cat when she left.
Author alexlakeman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 I love animals and have cats myself, so it's a plus. But you seem to be thinking about maybe getting a cat because your place won't allow a dog? Do you actually want a cat? Do you understand that a living animal is a long commitment not something you have till you move, can get a dog or whatever? Your thread makes me uncomfortable. I've had dogs b4 when I had a back yard, but now live in an apartment. I've been wanting to get a dog for 10 yrs, just waiting to move somewhere with a yard; but I've come to realize that if I've lived in an apartment that long, most likely I'll be in an apartment for a few more years lol. I've never liked cats for the same reason on my first post. I prefer a muscular dog (I had a pit bull), so the next alternative is a cat, but if I have to get a cat I might as well get a specific breed that I would like vs from the pound. He can atleast look masculine with d stripes etc on the bengal lol.
allina Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I've never liked cats for the same reason on my first post. I prefer a muscular dog (I had a pit bull), so the next alternative is a cat, but if I have to get a cat I might as well get a specific breed that I would like vs from the pound. He can atleast look masculine with d stripes etc on the bengal lol. Yeah.... don't get a cat. It's not an accessory it's a living thing that will depend on you for the next 20 years!
carhill Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 An inside cat quickly becomes an outside cat when one opens the door at the wrong time, and such wrong times invariably happen. Mine happened about a week after I got my cat, as I was loading to head out for a short trip, and he ended up being an outside cat in a very unfamiliar environment competing with other animals (possums mostly) for the food I had to leave outside for him. I found him cowering under the pool deck when I returned and frankly was surprised he made it alive. That's the realities. Once a cat gets out, you ain't gonna catch them if they don't want to be caught. Now, comfortable in his outside surroundings, he'll follow me like a dog around the property, since it's *his* property now.
Author alexlakeman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 Yeah.... don't get a cat. It's not an accessory it's a living thing that will depend on you for the next 20 years! I'm confused. What do you mean? A cat is a pet. One certainly has a right to buy a specific breed, size, LoL, besides the thread topic was "what do women think of. Men with cats"? I wish more pet owners WERE like me, I'm researching it, have been entertaining it for years, etc VS people that just buy / adpot a cat or a dog withouth thinking of the long term commitment. If people put more thought on the process I bet we would have less animals abandoned at the pounds.
Feelin Frisky Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 My longest term g/f used to hate cats so much she would cross the street to get away from them. She would look at a cat and say "son of a bitch". She was so cute that way. I skeeve pets. One time I tried to share quarters with a male friend. I didn't know he had a cat. That cat hated me--it hissed and recoiled at my mere presence. It did nothing to persuade me toward domiciling with animals. Some dogs are cute but I don't want them in my space. The only pet I want is a human adult female and maybe some little kiddies I make with her.
allina Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I'm confused. What do you mean? A cat is a pet. One certainly has a right to buy a specific breed, size, LoL, besides the thread topic was "what do women think of. Men with cats"? Yes, and I answered that I think guys with cats or any other animals are great. Of course you have the right to any pet of any breed. I am concerned because you said you have never liked cats and only one want because you can't get a big dog. As a huge animal loved I fear that in 7 or so years when you can get the dog you'd just dump or neglect the cat
jw90063 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 My longest term g/f used to hate cats so much she would cross the street to get away from them. She would look at a cat and say "son of a bitch". She was so cute that way. She was cute that way? I would totally question someone with that mentality and such hatred towards something such as a cat.
Author alexlakeman Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 Yes, and I answered that I think guys with cats or any other animals are great. Of course you have the right to any pet of any breed. I am concerned because you said you have never liked cats and only one want because you can't get a big dog. As a huge animal loved I fear that in 7 or so years when you can get the dog you'd just dump or neglect the cat I'm very analitycal hence why I make sure on such a long term decision. My last dog was a Pekinege (I was married), and we had him until his death; b4 that I had d pit bull and also had him till his death. A dog hasn't fit my lifestyle the last ten years, so my forecast is that it will remain the same. Oh and I had birds (I was married). I got the Peckineze puppy and a baby lovebird around the same time and they grew up together, so that was nicen, but no dog now for reasons mentioned and no bird b/c of the mess they make and the noise.
Feelin Frisky Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 She was cute that way? I would totally question someone with that mentality and such hatred towards something such as a cat. Maybe it sounds bad on paper. But I thouht she was totally cute in her weird phobia. She'd see a cat and start squeezing my hand. Made me feel like: "It's OK, I'll protect you". Sure it was only a stupid street cat but somewhere in her youth a cat must have put the zap on her head. It didn't strike me badly because I grew up being the first of 8 children in small quaters in NYC. There was no room for us much less some damn animal. That has a lot to do with why I just value space and nothing in it to trespass on my serenity.
LisaLee Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Maybe it sounds bad on paper. But I thouht she was totally cute in her weird phobia. She'd see a cat and start squeezing my hand. Made me feel like: "It's OK, I'll protect you". Sure it was only a stupid street cat but somewhere in her youth a cat must have put the zap on her head. It didn't strike me badly because I grew up being the first of 8 children in small quaters in NYC. There was no room for us much less some damn animal. That has a lot to do with why I just value space and nothing in it to trespass on my serenity. I trained at work with a girl like that. She was terrified to go into of the old peoples homes because she had this phobia with cats. Even when she was telling me about it she started to get worked up. I asked if anything happened to her with a cat, and she said no, she was just extremely fearful of them. A regular client of mine has a cat named Hitler. Oh, that beast hates me. If I get close enough she will attack me... or at least make an attempt, since she is declawed. My kitty Marie is the sweetest pussy in the world.
Feelin Frisky Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 ... My kitty Marie is the sweetest pussy in the world. I'll be the judge of that. Thinking of cats again, once I partied hardy at a friends place. I wound up falling asleep on the bottom bed of a double-decker loft bed. I remember opening my eyes and seeing his cat on the step ladder to the upper bed. That SOB looked poised to leap on my face. Sure enough it did and I just moved in time. I can't imagine being asleep and having that animal pounce on my face. I don't know if I could have lived it down. But guaranteed I would have ripped that cat's head out.
threebyfate Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I am vaguely entertaining getting a Bengal cat for inside my place, since I can't have a dog..but a cat doesn't sound like a "guy's" pet ... What do you women think of guys with a cat? Irrelevant? Significant problem? Whatever? LOl tksAre you choosing a Bengal for looks or personality? They're not like normal cats...
Allisha Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 I love men with animals, so cute :) When I read this thread that's exactly the same response I had! Just thinking about is making me go "awhhhh!" :love: OP, GET A CAT.
elaina Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 I am vaguely entertaining getting a Bengal cat for inside my place, since I can't have a dog..but a cat doesn't sound like a "guy's" pet ... What do you women think of guys with a cat? Irrelevant? Significant problem? Whatever? LOl tks Why would having a cat be a problem? If you treat the cat well, then I see no problem at all. I have a good friend who is an incredibly handsome, macho man who does extreme sports (skydiving is just one of his fav hobbies) and he has a cat. He's engaged to a beautiful girl and she likes cats too. I guess it does help if the woman you like also likes cats. If not, maybe that could be a problem if she doesn't like them.
elaina Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 My experience has been that women 'like' men who are cat fanciers, but 'attraction' relevant to that dynamic varies. Personally, I don't really care. I saved my cat from a needle at the shelter and he's a steadfast companion. Siamese are more like dogs in that regard. Awesome!!!
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