Luckily for her, her cat Sosa came and attacked the snake. Sosa suffered a bite, protecting her owner and was rushed to the vet. Who said that cats can’t save lives? Cats can save people just as dogs can. People say that, “Dogs are a man’s best friend.” That might be true, but dogs are not only the animal friend whose companionship people enjoy.
Cats in the suburbs have to live with other people, not just with other cats, and they cannot be expected to understand the human notion of territory. Do pet owners have the right to make neighbours “share” their animals involuntarily, especially when cats exercise their feline rights to spray, dig gardens, and fight? The serious injuries seen most frequently by veterinarians are those caused by cars (next is injuries from falls). According to the Humane Society, free-roaming cats live shorter lives than those kept contained. Car accidents are a major contributor to the shorter life expectancy of outdoor cats.
Firstly, let’s discuss cats. Cats by nature are independent, solitary animals. This isn’t to say that they make poor companions; it’s just saying they aren’t very needy in the level of attention they require. The key thing to note about a cat’s demeanor is that they do what they want to, when they want to, and how they want to. Cats could not care less how much you beg, plead, or bride them; your purpose is to please them not the other way around.
English 68 24 March 2014 Contrast Paragraph Dogs Vs. Cats There are several similarities that cats and dogs share, but at the same time they are both still radically different in so many ways. Some aspects to consider when owning one of these animals include time management, size and behavior. These two animals are the most common domesticated pets in peoples homes today. A look into their similarities and difference can give a person good insight in which pet would be best for them. To begin with, cats come from the feline family.
Tiny dogs can dehydrate and die quickly from vomiting and/or diarrhea. Do not delay taking a sick Chihuahua to a veterinarian. Be sure you have finances available at all times so that you will never be tempted to postpone medical care. 5. Tiny dogs have a poor ability to keep their bodies adequately warmed.
The mice are what Lennie remembers his Aunt Clara by, and that’s the only thing he has to remember her by are those mice. The mice also show that Lennie hurts things he loves, not intentionally, but that’s what he does. Since he likes to pet soft things, it leads him to kill his mice, his puppy, and Curley’s wife. Like Lennie, mice suffer because they’re small; mice’s physical smallness leaves it in danger, just like Lennie’s mental smallness does the same. Lennie’s puppy represents the victory of the strong over the weak.
From doing this there was a statue of him put up in the train station. Show me a cat that loyal. There are many other examples of dogs showing these amazing characteristics but the list is too long. This is one of the many reasons why I think dogs are better than cats. Dogs can be of magnificent service.
In addition, dogs are very loyal to their families. If a child is in danger a dog may even put its own life in jeopardy, on the other hand cats would try to save itself. Plus you can teach a dog to play fetch, come when you call it, and maybe even to shake your hand. I don’t see cats doing that. Lastly, dogs are pretty much one of the most social animals of all.
Some of those people even adorn these cartoon rodents on coffee mugs, clothing, back packs, lunch boxes, etc. This essay explores a complex relationship, one of mice and men…and a woman; …myself. Women in the history of the western world are stereotypically associated with the fear of mice: musophobia. However, this fear is not one based on gender. It is a universal fear that affects both women and men.
The mountain lion is a fascinating animal. With its rich history, quick speed and agility, this animal is a fierce predator. Ernest Seton once said, “let us remember that the mountain lion is in all physical respects a cat, simply a cat multiplied by 20” (Savage, 1993, p.63). If an encounter with a mountain lion occurs, there are a few survival techniques, but preventative knowledge is the best route to avoid an unwanted outcome. The mountain lion is a large cat that is also known as a cougar, panther, yellow cat, puma, and several other names (Danz, 1999, p.13).