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"Oh yeah I remember, you don't like dogs." (hexbear.net)
submitted 3 weeks ago by userse31@hexbear.net to c/chat@hexbear.net
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Well folks, I found an IRL cat hater!

Genuinely took me off guard when she said that.

She also snarled in disgust when I showed her a picture of one of the sweet heart strays in my neighborhood.

.....Probably coming off as a fake post, but no, I'm being serious!

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[–] BeanisBrain@hexbear.net 26 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I have known two people who would without fail joke about killing cats every time the subject of cats came up. Never known anyone with a similarly fanatical hatred of dogs. I much prefer cats myself. Dogs are sensory overload nightmares.

[–] Dort_Owl@hexbear.net 14 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I like dogs but they're a lot of work. I mean, I know birds are too, but I don't need to walk a bird every day because it's small enough that flying around the house is good enough.

Also even if you get a dog a friend they want you to constantly pay attention to them. Birds are fine with spending time with a bird friend while you're at work if you make sure they're compatible and you don't accidentally convince your bird that you're their mate lol

[–] insurgentrat@hexbear.net 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I have rescue dogs and like yeah... they are a lot of work. I love them, but they take a lot of time and money and I can't explain concepts like "I'm very busy because of a deadline, please amuse yourself and I will make it up later". They have needs, and if I don't meet them nobody will.

I would not recommend adopting any non-human to someone that wasn't completely onboard with what they require, and aware that it means many other compromises like wear on things and travel restrictions but dogs can be particularly demanding on you time. Other non humans I have cared for have been able to enjoy their own company more or required less direct attention to play/exercise/socialise.

[–] CommunistCuddlefish@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you have birds. I love birds. I sit here looming at the cats vs dogs wars going "y'all are snoozing on the cutest and sweetest creatures"

[–] Dort_Owl@hexbear.net 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I had birds until fairly recently. Grew up with chickens and budgies and had a cockatiel for 15 years

[–] CommunistCuddlefish@hexbear.net 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Lovely! My family has a cockatoo and she's basically my little sister. I still go to visit her sometimes despite family being... Difficult.

[–] userse31@hexbear.net 12 points 2 weeks ago

My mom has threatened to poison the stray cats around my house. Absolute vile person.

And she wonders why Athena avoids her! Probably clocked the narcissism from her or something.