Cats vs. Dogs

Can you believe it? Mom said YES to us getting a pet! I know you want a cat. But I think a dog will make a better pet. 

First of all, dogs are smart. They can learn about 100 different words. Imagine everything we could train our pup to do! I bet it could even help us with chores. (Think of all those dirty socks our dog could fetch from under the bed!) 

Plus, dogs are more fun. House cats usually sleep 15 hours a day. Boring! With a dog, we could play fetch, tug–of–war, or chase. And taking the dog on walks means spending more time outside (which Mom is always telling us to do!).

I also did some research. A survey found that people who have dogs are happier than people with cats. And studies show that dogs are the most popular pet in the world! 

So are you ready to be a happy dog family?

Your favorite dog lover,

Isabel

Those are great points. But I still think a pet cat is a much better choice for our family. Here’s why.

Cats don’t need to be trained to do cool things. They’re already amazing hunters. Having a cat around can keep pests like mice and cockroaches away. Think how happy Mom will be without that family of mice in the kitchen!

And don’t forget what Mom told us: We’ll be in charge of our new pet! Cats are way easier to take care of. For the most part, cats are happy just chilling out. A pet kitty only needs food and a litter box. Dogs, on the other hand, are a lot more work. They need food, exercise, baths, and a lot of attention. 

Speaking of baths, cats are way cleaner than dogs. In fact, a cat will spend hours cleaning itself. Dogs definitely don’t do that. Most pups enjoy rolling around in the smelliest stuff they can find. I don’t want a stinky pet in the house. Do you?

Cat superfan, 

Jay