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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: kathyk on December 11, 2013, 08:56:16 AM

Title: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kathyk on December 11, 2013, 08:56:16 AM
At dinner after group the conversation moved to pets.  Four of us at have cats.  Two dogs. 
Do you have a cat, dog, or some other pet?

Frostie staying warm.
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Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: HelloKitty on December 11, 2013, 08:59:38 AM
I think my username reveals my answer lol :D

Frosty is a gorgeous cat btw. So soft and fluffy looking and love the black spot lol
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Paulagirl on December 11, 2013, 09:08:32 AM
I've always been a cat person. However, right now I'm considering getting a small dog, a poodle cross. They said this might happen with HRT.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Anna++ on December 11, 2013, 09:11:32 AM
I grew up with cats, and now I have two 4- month-old kittens of my own
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Mogu on December 11, 2013, 09:11:41 AM
My family has two black cats. My older brother (who lives in an apartment near college) has a small little dog, chihuahua I think, she is adorable.

I wouldn't get either unless someone was taking care of them for me, that and I am allergic to cats and dogs (My family keeps the cats out of my bedroom and I'm on an allergy pill year round.)

If I got a pet I'd get a raven, and teach class with the bird on my shoulder. I'd be the "Raven Professor"...
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Lauren5 on December 11, 2013, 09:11:56 AM
Never had a pet, ever.
My sister had a fish once, it lived for a very long time for a fish.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: nikkit72 on December 11, 2013, 09:12:05 AM
I'd love to have a cat but my partner will not allow it at the moment. Do tape worms count ? I've named it Cadbury as it seems to like large quantities of chocolate...
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: angiegurl on December 11, 2013, 09:15:46 AM
One of each. Our cat is presently on my lap getting warm.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kathyk on December 11, 2013, 09:21:39 AM
Quote from: HelloKitty on December 11, 2013, 08:59:38 AM
.... love the black spot lol

He also has a black fluffy tail.  Strange looking but cute cat.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kathyk on December 11, 2013, 09:23:43 AM
Quote from: Paulagirl on December 11, 2013, 09:08:32 AM
.... now I'm considering getting a small dog, a poodle cross. They said this might happen with HRT.
Gave me a nice morning laugh.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Miyuki on December 11, 2013, 09:25:22 AM
Definitely a cat person. ;) Here are mine:

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You have to watch out for the one on the left though. She may be cute, but she is always very quick to let you know when she's not happy about something. :D
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kathyk on December 11, 2013, 09:27:48 AM
Quote from: nikkit72 on December 11, 2013, 09:12:05 AM
.... Do tape worms count ? I've named it Cadbury as it seems to like large quantities of chocolate...
:)  Love it
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: ZoeM on December 11, 2013, 09:49:52 AM
I love cats, but I can't have one b/c of allergies.
My BF wants to get a dog. I think "too excitable, energetic, and wiry-haired."

So instead we have two parakeets. :)
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: evecrook on December 11, 2013, 10:12:23 AM
I use to have a beautiful Belgian shepherd  use to grab my arm and pull me outside
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Aina on December 11, 2013, 10:48:06 AM
I love both, we use to have a cat. My sister is however allergic so after our cat died we never got another. I cannot have a cat either because then my sister could never visit, plus I still live at home.

So dogs, I would love a ferret personally, but can't have one of those either.  :(

Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Autumn on December 11, 2013, 11:02:57 AM
Dogs
My Ozzy  :)
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Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Ms Grace on December 11, 2013, 02:03:26 PM
Always been a cat person. Don't have a feline family member at the moment as I live in an apartment and I don't feel it would be fair for them. Maybe one day!
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Ltl89 on December 11, 2013, 05:12:08 PM
I'm a dog person, but I also love cats.  Dogs are just more friendly, happy and excited.  I love how they just pour out their emotions and are so free with themselves.  While cats are cute, they are a bit too reserved.  Still, I really want to get a cat one day.  In the future I'd like to start rescuing dogs and cats from shelters and take them in.  Unfortunately, I can't do that yet.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Rachel on December 11, 2013, 05:16:06 PM
4 cats and 1 dog. All are rescue. The dog was from a research program.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kathyk on December 11, 2013, 08:45:20 PM
This all sounds pretty evenly split.  And I'm sorry for your pet losses girls. 

We had to take our little 7 pound Lottie Dog to the vet when her cancer got so bad she couldn't walk.  JoAnn was really upset and during a rain storm we burried Lottie under a peach tree out back.  We rescude Frostie the kitten a few months later. 

I'm not sure if I'll get a pet when I go back to Michigan. 
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Kayla86 on December 11, 2013, 09:16:36 PM
I'm 100% a cat person. One huge fear I have is ending up with a dog person... oh how bad that would be!

Norwegian forest cats are the best cats ever.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kathyk on December 11, 2013, 11:45:17 PM
Quote from: Kayla86 on December 11, 2013, 09:16:36 PM
Norwegian forest cats are the best cats ever.
We figure that Frostie our big fluffy ball of fur is a Norwgian Forest Cat.  His meow is also the most quiet I've ever heard, and almost silent sometimes.

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Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Flan on December 12, 2013, 12:13:16 AM
I'm too biased to respond but I am anyways so umm yeah =@_@=

you can guess my answer
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kariann330 on December 12, 2013, 12:15:03 AM
I have 3 cats and a pitbull.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: LordKAT on December 12, 2013, 12:25:00 AM
Quote from: Ms Grace on December 11, 2013, 02:03:26 PM
Always been a cat person. Don't have a feline family member at the moment as I live in an apartment and I don't feel it would be fair for them. Maybe one day!

Meow?
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Michelle G on December 12, 2013, 01:11:41 AM
Cats :)

This guy was a skinny lil stray I saw on my place over the summer, he is healthy and very happy now and has turned into a very polite affectionate indoor kitty. :)

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Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Sheala on December 12, 2013, 03:35:06 AM
2 dogs Akaska, akuma
3 Turtels Rue, Sam, Ella
3 kids..... wait thouse count right....
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: monica93304 on December 12, 2013, 04:06:06 AM
I have 3 dogs, all rescues. Actually, they rescued me...
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Emily.T on December 12, 2013, 04:46:09 AM
None its just to much mess, nut a purring cat on your lap is nice and a dogs affection is nice to.

Emily.T xx
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: HelloKitty on December 12, 2013, 08:49:55 AM
Quote from: big head horsey-face on December 11, 2013, 11:19:27 AM
He's a cutey.

Here was my Jake.  A Jack Russel dachshund mix.

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Ok I'm sold. Love dogs now too haha
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Miranda Catherine on December 12, 2013, 08:55:31 AM
This is a great thread, Kathy! I've had both, but dogs are my favorites, hands down. My mom and I have a beautiful black and white border collie, "Hallie." My late brother was very allergic to cats and my mom had been too for years till it slowly went away. By the way, my brother was also allergic to me until I transitioned, then, for the first extended times in our lives, more than a day, we got along very well. When he passed away in July, I was his sister.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Violet Bloom on December 12, 2013, 11:53:06 AM
Michelle, your cat is absolutely gorgeous!  He looks like he has the posture and composure of royalty.  (Don't let him read this or it might go to his head!)
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: kathyk on December 12, 2013, 12:50:33 PM
Quote from: Miranda Catherine on December 12, 2013, 08:55:31 AM
... my brother was also allergic to me until I transitioned, then, for the first extended times in our lives, more than a day, we got along very well. When he passed away in July, I was his sister.

Hugs
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Michelle G on December 13, 2013, 01:01:18 AM
Quote from: Violet Bloom on December 12, 2013, 11:53:06 AM
Michelle, your cat is absolutely gorgeous!  He looks like he has the posture and composure of royalty.  (Don't let him read this or it might go to his head!)

To late Violet, lol,   I've never seen such a sweet cat! His little friendly meow when he enters a room is just SO cute :)
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: TerriT on December 13, 2013, 02:01:20 AM
I like cats. My cat Buffy was the greatest pet I've ever known. We take care of some strays now. I feel like its impossible to have another pet. I've never experienced the kind of pain of losing my pet before and it's still an emotional topic for me.
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Michelle G on December 13, 2013, 11:59:35 AM
Tiffany, that is one of the hardest things to deal with for sure! But then another furry friend enters your life to help ease that pain.

My kitty loves to sit with me in the morning for coffee and bad morning show tv.

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Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: RosieD on December 13, 2013, 04:28:50 PM
Cats are quite nice if properly prepared though I do struggle to eat a whole one. :' >:-)

We have two large dogs, both standard poodle crosses to minimise allergens.

Rosie
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Riley Skye on December 13, 2013, 10:55:30 PM
Woof woof, I love my little nibbler
Title: Re: Cats or Dogs
Post by: Sabrina on December 13, 2013, 11:24:02 PM
Cats for me. We got two.