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[aricia656]

As a cat addict I firmly believe that cats are more intelligent than dogs and are more rewarding to live with. Anybody agree??

[Graham1]

I certainly agree. I have 4 cats and it amazes me how they understand things.
In a walk-in cupboard in the kitchen I keep the cat food which they love! I also keep the ironing board in there and they hate it!
When I go to the cupboard to get their food they come to me but when i go to get the ironing board they disappear! Even at their meal times! How do they know? Are they reading my mind or picking up body language?

[aricia656]

No idea Graham but I use words with my cats and I am building up a vocabulary. They now know the words - Food - Walkies (a trip into the garden)
- Whiskas - Fish - Sticks (treats) - Off!! (the furniture) - Birdies - and last but not least - Bedtime!!! If they are feeling cooperative I get a mad rush like I'm the Pied Piper, and if they are not feeling cooperative they start playing around and going in all directions, and rounding them up can be exhausting, especially late night. Of course they all know their names too, and the names of each other, especially when being told off for something, and will give each other withering little looks that say I am difficult to live with! Dogs can be lovely and cuddly but they aren't half as calculating.

[faroucheqc]

I agree with you all. Cats are very intelligent. They are also independent which is fine by me. My cat, Kira knows if I am feeling a little under the weather and will come rushing, meowing and cuddle while she purrs. Lifts my spirit up immediately. She talks back to me when I ask her a question. If I just make a comment, she'll just look at me, but if I place a question mark, she'll meow at me. Sooo funny. A great companion, she is. My daughter gave her to me when she left home to live on her own. Nicest gift I've ever had!

[aricia656]

Hi there again!
This might amuse you all. Before my present three cats I had two brothers. They came from an RSPCA centre at the age of three having been evicted on the birth of a new baby, and had to get used to me and my quirky little ways. Being a single girl, I talked to them all the time, and always said "goodbye" when I went out and "hello" when I came back in again. I didn't think any more of this until one day one of them started to do the same thing! He would pause by the cat flap until he had my full attention and miaow before disappearing outside. Then he would do the same thing coming back in so I always knew when he had come back. The quiet one remained silent and rarely said anything.
Another occasion I arrived home from work carrying briefcase, and before I had even put it down, I bent down to inspect the new cat flap that had just been fitted. The carpenter sat there proudly showing me his work, so I pushed it to see how it worked, but nothing happened. So I pushed it again and it just wouldn't budge. Then we saw the feline face on the other side, and he was trying it out too, pushing back !!
There were many times when laughter prevailed and I miss them very much.

[Rupertbear]

Hi Aricia

Yes I agree. I used to have six cats but am now down to one. She's a little old 11-year old grey Tabby called Doodie. Cats ore always the favourite of artists and thinkers, and have always been hated by dictators and (usually) mach men, because cats will never give up their self respect and sense of self possession. I came across a lovely saying on a greeting card the other day: 'If cats could talk ... they wouldn't'.

I'd love to hear more about your cats - and from any other cat fans out there

Regards

Rupertbear (UK)

[Guest]

When my husband passed away from cancer, nine years ago, I got my daughter a Tabi cat (Shelby), my son a Tabi cat (Oreo), and myself a Calico (Star) from the Humane Society. It is amazing how much love each cat has given us throughtout the years. They actually check up on you to see if you are okay. They know when you are feeling sad or lonely, and will cuddle up to you.

I actually play volleyball with my cat, Star. Star will be at the top of the stairs, while I will be at the bottom. I then throw a fluffy ball up to her, and she will go on her hind paws, raise up, and proceed to hit the ball back to me with her front paws. We do this back and forth.

When I come home, I will find Star running down the stairs, all excited to greet me. She will raise herself up to let me know she wants me to stroke her.

All three cats share their food and make sure each one gets a fair share.

Cats give so much love and affection. They helped us in our grief journey. My daughter is now 21, and lives in Toronto...I baby-sit her cat, Shelby (who now weighs 20 lbs....wow, what a fat cat...even though he is on diet cat food). My son is now 15, and always has his cat, Oreo, on his lap while he is playing video games online with his friends. He named her Oreo, as her markings look like an oreo cookie on her back.

We love our cats. Thanks for sharing all your stories...they are delightful. Thanks for taking the time to read mine.

[jacir]

It is funny, as I never did really like cats at one time? well now married my husband wanted one.

Sister found some ferral cats and only one lived (she is my Tiger) she is quite amazing how you think cats like to be alone? well my little one crys when she thinks she is on her own.

When in the tub and my hubby taking our dog out, she goes around the house crying untill I let her know Mommy is home!! can you beleive im a mommy to a cat? hmmmmmm im pussy whipped and love it!!

Jaci

[justme51]

I agree! I have 5 with all different personalities, and I have taught them not to dig in my indoor plants nor chew them.

I have found a firm no and their name works and also a spray bottle of water.

They greet me at the door when I come in and I think that's pretty cool!

any dog will do that, but not always cats.

They know when I'm feeding them, they know when it's bedtime.

When I talk to them, they do understand.

One cat, Cashew has to be with me 24/7, even is she's sleeping, she jumps up and follows me.

She sits on the toilet seat when I take a shower!

[Goldfynche]

Who knows the limits or the extent of a cats (or dogs) love or intelligence?
All I know is that they fill a huge void in ones life, particularly when one lives alone.
Not that I am lonely at all. But I would miss my Flynn, if he wasn't around. He is a great pal, and I love him to bits.

[Guest]

Flynn is gorgeous. I live with three and I can't imagine not having a feline friend around.

[Guest]

I have both dogs and cats..mostly I am a dog person though I have usually had at least one cat.
Right now I have an 8 yr old male tabby and 3 sibling tabby brothers now 7 months old..dropped at the shelter.
I was going to foster ..they were 9 weeks when I brought them home and I have become very fond of them.
One is an orange tabby ( I understand all orange cats are technically tabby even though it may not be fully expressed.)

Tabbies have always been my favourite and calicos are second.

[Romantiek]

Hi everybody !

I have a Norwegian Forest Cat ( anyone who has one will know their personality ! ) and a baby Persian cat, who follows me everywhere. She may be fast asleep in her basket, but when she hears me going to the toilet, it's like she is obliged to keep me company

The Norwegian Forest is very intelligent.... The other day I had to be out of town for 2 days and was not going to take the cats with me. So I said goodbye to him and stroked his back, and it was like he said, oh oh, she's not fooling me, and off he ran to hide under the bed. Normally, I would have picked him up to put him in his carrier box to come along, which he hates !!

Back soon with more.......

[irene58]

Personally, i think dogs are the best at understanding. My dog puts his head on my lap when i'm down and gets upset when things go wrong. My cat is a sweetheart with me, but would tear anyone else to pieces.He follows me into the bathroom in the morning, but will only undergo so much petting. Otherwise he is indepedant and only loves a cuddle when he wants one. Give me dogs anytime, but i love my cat anyway.

[Earthsong]

I don't think either is better. I have been owned by both and found them to be equally intelligent, equally devious and equally demanding - just very different in their approach and needs.
I have had a cat who regularly followed me to the shops and waited outside until I came out, then followed me home...
and I have had dogs who turn their backs on me when I tell them to come in - if they can't see me, I should know that they can't hear me, shouldn't I?
I love both, equally but differently.