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Dogs are Cool!

By: Joshua Smith

Dogs are great pets to have. No matter how old you are, dogs always make things fun. There are so many different types of dogs, called breeds. Each breed has something special. But all dogs are loyal and loving pets. It is no wonder why they are called man's best friend. Some dogs will play with you and others will keep you safe. Some are more active and others need less attention.

Having a dog helps you have a healthier life. Walking and playing with your dog will keep you active and healthy. Unlike cats, dogs will let you sleep at night and will not accidentally hurt you in your sleep. A lot more people are allergic to cats than dogs, too. If you get a cat, you could spend all your time sniffling and sneezing.

Dogs are better than cats because dogs are friendlier. Dogs are super fun and can play with you for hours. A cat will just lay around or ignore you until it wants to play. Plus, a dog will have fun just because it is with you. Cats like to play when they want to, not when you want to.

Owning a dog will even teach you things that owning a cat will not. When you own a dog, you learn responsibility because it needs more attention than a cat. But if you own a cat, you could easily forget about it for a while. You may even get bored of a cat since it does not play with you a lot. Also if you forget about your cat, then it could get outside. Being outside could be dangerous for a cat because they are small. Dogs are playful enough that you would not forget them and even if you did, it would not be able to sneak outside. Dogs are stronger than cats, so they are safer outside than cats. Plus if you ever do not feel like playing with your dog, you could just put it outside and it could still get the exercise it needs (as long as you have a fenced yard). Dogs even like to go for drives, so if you go on vacation, you can take your dog with you. Your dog will love the ride. When you get to your vacation spot you can have fun with your dog.

Dogs are wonderful animals that naturally love and protect. If you want a friend who will always love and care for you, get a dog.

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Cats are Purrrr–fect

By: Karla Brown

A pet will love you and play with you, plus it is fun to have a pet. They can teach you things too. Cats are the best pets. They are better pets than dogs. They are better because they are entertaining and easy to care for. They make better pets than dogs in a lot of ways.

Cats have good manners. Dogs get too excited when they meet a new person while a cat stays calm. Some people might be bothered by a dog's excitement, but no one will complain about a cat. They will not go near a stranger like a dog would. They will not beg your guests for food during dinner or bark in the middle of the night. Even the loudest cat is not as loud as a dog barking.

Cats do not need much room. They also do not need to be walked. When it is cold or raining, a dog still needs to go for a walk. A cat owner will stay warm and dry. They also do not need to buy a leash. Cats are smaller than dogs, so they do not eat as much. That means cat owners save money on food. Cats do not need their owners as much as dogs do. They groom themselves, so they do not need baths. This also means they smell better because they clean themselves often. Although not recommended, studies have proven that cats can be alone all day. A cat will be entertained by a toy. A dog would need a walk and lots of attention.

Cats are funny without even trying. Everything a dog does is not as entertaining because they do it all the time. Cats can be trained but do not have to be given a treat like a dog. Dogs will only do things for treats. Cats also keep insects and rodents away because they will chase them until they do not come back.

Since cats are easier to take care of, you can have more than one. They do not need lots of space. That means that you could have two or three cats instead of just one dog. Two cats can keep each other company and would require even less attention from their owner. While one cat will need you to play with it, two cats can play with each other. They do not eat a lot and only play once in a while. Dogs always want attention and require more care.

If a dog gets bored, he will start destroying furniture and everything else in sight. A cat will learn not to destroy furniture if it is taught that it is a bad thing to do. Research has shown that cats learn through experience. If something good happens, then they will try to make it happen again. If something bad happens, then they will stop the things that make it happen.

Cats do not need as much attention, but they are still playful and love their owners.