Cats are awesome. Cat people on the other hand can be quite worrying. Just like some dog people.
As soon as you go into the "my pet is my baby" or "i'm a cat mommy/daddy" you went off the far end.
I always liked my parents' cats. And I think all of them liked me too (they come for cuddles/pets when I visit). But they are still animals. They exist because they give us good feelings. Do I value their lives immensely? Yes. Has my family paid over $1000 for a pet operation? Yes.
But the amount of people who are crazy is higher around cats. Crazy cat lady stereotypes exist for a reason.
Drives me fucking nuts when people refer to animals as fur babies. I have two kids and a dog, guess which one is lowest on the totem pole if the house catches fire? Me, but the dog is getting saved last.
Cats are awesome. Cat people on the other hand can be quite worrying. Just like some dog people.
As soon as you go into the "my pet is my baby" or "i'm a cat mommy/daddy" you went off the far end.
I always liked my parents' cats. And I think all of them liked me too (they come for cuddles/pets when I visit). But they are still animals. They exist because they give us good feelings. Do I value their lives immensely? Yes. Has my family paid over $1000 for a pet operation? Yes.
But the amount of people who are crazy is higher around cats. Crazy cat lady stereotypes exist for a reason.
So much this.
Drives me fucking nuts when people refer to animals as fur babies. I have two kids and a dog, guess which one is lowest on the totem pole if the house catches fire? Me, but the dog is getting saved last.
People with "fur babies" are no different to children that like to play House.
While they're larping as adults, they're never expected to BE adults.
I have no shame admitting I'm a cat person, but that's not to say I don't like dogs. I've been lucky to have two so far in my life. : )
Cat people may statically be crazier than dog people, but the craziest people of all hate animals.
Dog people have a synonym, it's just not as widely used.
Crazy Dog Man
"Similar to crazy cat lady, Single Man over 30 who chooses to remain single and live with dogs rather than a woman." -Urban Dictionary
The Simpsons even have a character created for that.
https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Crazy_Dog_Man
My dog is my alarm system, body guard, food roomba, and exercise companion.