Which pet to choose-a cat or dog?

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Chrissy McCarty

Ms. Owens

English 101, Section 013

January 16, 2003

Which pet to choose-a cat or dog?

Many households occupy pets.  Deciding on a pet can be a difficult decision.  The majority of the time people tend to choose either a dog or a cat for their pet.  There are many similarities as well as differences between a dog and a cat. However, the differences outnumber the similarities and usually serve as the deciding factor between the two.  

With either a dog or a cat, there will be a new addition to the family.  Much responsibility comes along with this new member.  Both depend on their owner entirely for food, shelter, and affection.  The dog and the cat require a great deal of time.  Both a dog and a cat expect daily attention.  Owner loyalty is an advantage to having a dog or cat.  The dog and the cat will become good companions with their owner.  Both become attached to their owners and vice versa.   A dog or cat owner should be prepared for the loss of his or her pet.  Both a dog and a cat can become an inconvenience to clean up after.   Shedding hair on particular breeds is a hassle with both.   Much like a child, they are known to get into things and create unwanted messes. The owner must watch where he or she allows his or her dog or cat to roam.  Both the dog and the cat can be inside or outside pets.  A future cat or dog owner should take in account the size of his or her home and make sure that it can accommodate his or her new pet.  Expenses are another issue with a cat or dog.  Veterinarian care is at least required annually.  Other health issues may be unavoidable and should be expected.  Depending on the size of the cat or dog and the brand an owner chooses, food can be another cost.  Whether or not an owner wishes to spoil his dog or cat, entertainment, such as toys, and grooming can become other expenses.  

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Dogs and cats also vary.  The cat feels as though it is a god.  It should be lavishly taken care of.  Its owner should provide food, water, and the other necessities in life without any

hesitation.  The cat feels it deserves the best in life and it doesn’t owe its owner anything.  Once the cat is satisfied, it does not want to be bothered.  The cat will venture off to find some comfortable place to nap for hours.  The dog is the complete opposite.  It feels the owner is a god.  The dog is so thankful to have food ...

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