Is it ok to hate cats and still be a gamer?

[Big Bucket]

I've had both a cat (current pet) and a dog (childhood pet). Generally I prefer cats because of their independence (smarts?).

My cat doesn't go on counters or tables, and his litter box is cleaned regularly. Any odors in my house most likely belong to me.

I'm not a big fan of the constant attention dogs seem to need, at least since becoming an adult. Or the drool.

But that's just me.

Also, are allergies to pets and cats in particular that common? I didn't expect to see so many responses with reference to allergies. In my immediate circle of friends, roughly twenty, only one is allergic to cats and it is bearable for him. My cat doesn't bother him too much and he moved in with his girlfriend and her two cats.

 

[Mouseferatu]

This is, in fact, how a neighbor managed to kill my son's cat - an event that caused him a great deal of pain, and me no small amount as I quite liked the cat also, and took him quite a while to get over. (If he has, entirely.)

The rest of what would be this comment will be omitted out of respect for Eric's Grandma. I will instead leave you with the neutrally stated wish that you get everything in life that you deserve.

I, too, have had a cat poisoned by a neighbor (though it was not with antifreeze).

Platypus, I will grant you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you thought you were being funny, as opposed to expressing even a semi-serious intent.

 

[Draxo]

I can reply to this thread with the following.

Cats are the bane of the DM screen(timbeeer..!).

They have destroyed more monsters and players (miniatures) than a hundred tarrasques. (they have pounce attack)

They roll more 20's than the entire group (by batting around our dice).

 

[Thunderfoot]

Cats are owned by three out of the four families that play in my group....
One familiy owns a dog... I hate dogs.

My feline queen says that they are icky. Yes mistress, I'll pet your head now. All hail cats, overrulers of the universe since 5000 BC.

 

[Felix]

"the Cat" does most certainly not follow my screen-name.

And Dogs are better than Cats because you can wrassle with dogs*.

But like the old man says, "Dogs look up to you, cats look down on you; give me a pig: they look you square in the eye."

*Any Dog you cannot wrassle with is not considered a dog, nor is any dog capable of being carried in a woman's handbag; the amount of droolslobber produced and distributed by a dog is directly proportional to its dog-quotient, though the D-Q is also correlated to skill at butt-sniffing and leg-humping.

 

[Nuclear Platypus]

Nope, not the same Platypus. I remember an Atomic one from waaaay back but that wasn't me.

 

[cattoy]

I was very allergic to cats as a child. I overcame this through repeated exposure to other people`s cats. (never had any as a kid because my mom was\is allergic to them)

I don`t know why, but I just like cats. I don`t mind dogs, as long as they`re well trained ones.

I will certainly accept that there are some characteristics of cats that drive some people nuts. That won`t stop me from lavishing attention on any cat that will sit still for it.

 

[Plane Sailing]

Moderator/
I remember a thread in the past where a number of people had the sad and distressing experience of cats being killed by antifreeze, a pretty horrible experience all round.

As a result, out of respect for other peoples feelings, I would request that we don't even joke about it.

This isn't a rule, just a request to respect other peoples feelings about a sensitive issue.

Thanks

 

[Plane Sailing]

I've always loved this dog diary vs cat diary



EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY

Day number 180

8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm OH BOY! THE GARDEN! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 181

8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm OH BOY! THE GARDEN! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 182

8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm OH BOY! THE GARDEN! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!


EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY

DAY 752

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

DAY 761

Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.

DAY 765

Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.

DAY 768

I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid?! My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

DAY 771

There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer.." More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774

I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured.

But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...

 

[robberbaron]

Cats are evil manipulative creatures, only interested in themselves and their evil schemes. Let's face it, Blofeld wasn't the head of Spectre, his cat was.
And I am fiercely allergic to them (we are talking eyeball blisters, here).

Don't actually hate them, just keep out of their way as I don't want to be drawn into their Neutral Evil games.