So What's Your Pet of Choice?

[Togakure]

Done before I'm sure, but a timeless classic really. Pretty self-explanatory. Post comments about your "friends" as you wish.

[Sjakihata]

I prefer NOT to have a pet, since I believe it is wrong to capture an animal simply for the amusement of the self.

[Togakure]

I rescued mine from probable starvation out in the park. He'd been out there for quite a while and was wasted thin. I then got him a buddy from the local pound, where the second lad's chances of missing adoption and getting euthanized was quite high. I don't get the impression that either of them ever felt like they were imprisoned. I think they've grown quite fond of me, as I have of them. Well, only one left now, the original laddie. He's black, Razz was white. My embodiment of Yin and Yang, and their personalities are/were pretty much that too.

EDIT: D'oh! Forgot to mention my choice was "cats."

[Gawain of Orkeny]

I prefer NOT to have a pet, since I believe it is wrong to capture an animal simply for the amusement of the self.

OK how many of you out there caught you cat, dog or bird?

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Was going to vote for cat, but then I saw human female on there and had to vote for that one

[doc_bean]

I prefer NOT to have a pet, since I believe it is wrong to capture an animal simply for the amusement of the self.

Then there would be no dogs or cats left, is that better ?

Same thing with vegetarians, would it be better if there were no more pigs, cows, chickens, etc. ?

[Tachikaze]

I prefer NOT to have a pet, since I believe it is wrong to capture an animal simply for the amusement of the self.

I agree wholeheartedly, except for the cats and dogs, which are domesticated freaks.

Then there would be no dogs or cats left, is that better ?

No. See above.

Same thing with vegetarians, would it be better if there were no more pigs, cows, chickens, etc. ?

If you mean purely domesticated farm animals, the answer is yes.

I love dogs. I think it is quite appropriate for a contemporary domesticated dog to live with humans. The ones that aren't hybrid freaks (like toys, etc.) can live independently quite successfully in the wild, but they are best suited for human companionship.

[Togakure]

Now now gentlemen ... this is the Frontroom and not the place for unnecessary controversy. I think the intent of this thread is clear to any reasonable person, so if someone feels the need to debate the morality of pets, please spawn your own thread in the Backroom. Thanks.

[Redleg]

Been around animals all my life - except for some time while I was deployed overseas.

Sometimes I have come convinced that its not humans that have animals has pets - but animals who have human servants.

However given a preference I will always have a dog - either Sheltie's or Lab mixes which I have been around since a tiny little lad. A Lab taught me how to swim. As a child I would jump into the horse watering hole - filled by a old fashion windmill - and the Lab would jump in with me and we would both do the doggy paddle swim.

Lots of fun growing up with animals.

You poor sods who don't appreciate the company of animals have never benefited from the companionship and the relationship that is between a caring person and their animals.

However I don't see horses as pets - they are more like an extremely expensive hobby. However they are also a useful tool for ranch and farm life - even in todays world.

[Togakure]

Was going to vote for cat, but then I saw human female on there and had to vote for that one

Hehe ... I was mischieviously thinking of Beirut when I included the unusual options, as it seems he is quite fond of both dogs and women. As I forgot to disable the mutually exclusive nature of poll choices, he might find himself in a bit of a quandry on this one .

[Ser Clegane]

A dog - my parents always had a dog since I went to elementary school and just got a little puppy again (the last dog unfortunately died in January).
I am looking forward to have a first look at the cute little thing on Saturday

[Byzantine Prince]

Human womens or I'de be one myself. I hate animals but wouldn't mind being treated like one some times if you know what I mean.

[Somebody Else]

FACT: Men prefer dogs to women.

Just look at the poll.

[JAG]

Has to be a dog, for me. I love both cats and dogs - some cats can just come up to you in the street and want affection, such loving creatures - but dogs are just so dependable and selfless with their time, they don't get in huge moods like people do.

[English assassin]

I voted for rats. The other rodents listed aren't worth the time of day though.

As and when I move out of London I'll get a dog, either a border collie or an Airedale terrier. Not fair to have either of those breeds in a town though.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I'm a cat man. They're suaver than dogs, and you have to work for their affection. I've got two, a tabby female with a white underbelly called Puzzle, and a black tom called Basil.

[Togakure]

I had a rat for a pet back in junior high school. I attended a special summer school session that had us doing some cool stuff, including making stained glass windows and training rats to do tricks. After the class was over I was the lucky one who got to take our mascot home. Her name was Harley and she was too cool. Got her a wheel which she peeled out on all night long, and I loved to watch her tear up her fresh newspaper with relish and make her cave in the mess. My mom liked her too and even let us keep her in a rather large cage on the kitchen floor (which was unprecendented for a Japanese mom; but we had to keep her living space immaculately clean, of course). Man I loved that rat. She was hella smart.

[Beirut]

What choice? there is no choice!

Might as well imply that there are people who like vanilla better than chocolate.

As if!

[Togakure]

hehe--you could always create an alter-ego ID and vote twice ... .

[Blodrast]

cats first, dogs come a close second
had cats for most of my life (have 2 now), had a bunch of stray dogs on and off - they were not living _in_ my house, ofc, butI'd bring em in occasionally to feed them, and pet them, and especially during winters, so they can warmp up a bit.
otherwise I'd just play outside with em - they loved kids, and obeyed them almost blindly.
unfortunately, I don't think a dog would be happy in the middle of a city, among steel, glass and such - but if I ever move into a house with a decent yard, or in some reasonably remote neck of the woods, my cats will get some bigger companions ;P

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Cats first... Then female humans I guess! I do like dogs too, but outdoors. Someday I'll learn horseback riding I hope... Oh, I like cattle too. Fond memories of the summers in moms village.
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[Adrian II]

Done before I'm sure, but a timeless classic really. Pretty self-explanatory. Post comments about your "friends" as you wish.

I refer the honourable gentleman to Big John's thead.

[Byzantine Prince]

This thread is missing the most honourable of al animal pets. Ponies! Who doesn't like Ponies. Ponies are the awesomest animal ever. You can ride it with easy, you can go anywhere with it. Plus it's really cute.

[Togakure]

This thread is missing the most honourable of al animal pets. Ponies! Who doesn't like Ponies. Ponies are the awesomest animal ever. You can ride it with easy, you can go anywhere with it. Plus it's really cute.

Well isn't a pony a type of horse?? If not I guess I'm revealing myself as a city boy. I certainly couldn't take a pony anywhere in my home town ... the only ones allowed are the ones pulling the tourist buggies in Old Sacramento, and the ones ridden by state troopers in Capitol Park. But that's pretty cool if you can tote them around where you are.

[DemonArchangel]

I clicked "Cats" only to see that "human female" was an option.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

I clicked "Cats" only to see that "human female" was an option.

Well women are really cats at heart. They act much alike. Ive even heard their sexual genitalia reffered to in a feline way

[Togakure]

LOL! That's two good laughs tonight, thanks to you & Beirut.

[Byzantine Prince]

What choice? there is no choice!

Might as well imply that there are people who like vanilla better than chocolate.

As if!

The Canadian in you knows it's human females Beirut. Let him out Beirut. He deserves better.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Might as well imply that there are people who like vanilla better than chocolate.

As if!

I like vanilla....

Anways, I went dogs.

So loyal and loving. They ask for nothing but love. And you can play fetch with them, unlike any other pets.

Crazed Rabbit

[Uesugi Kenshin]

I would have to say a good dog. Dogs that run off are not as good as most cats that I have met, but a good dog is better than a good cat. Dogs are also more open with emotions. My dog hugs me with her front paws when I get home, my cat is nowhere to be found.