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Kittens are great fun and grow to be less demanding than dogs. Both are loving in their own way but it all depends on the long term. Buy them as if they're an adult or possibly get an unwanted adult that needs a loving home. Cats also deter vermin. |
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over a year ago
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Rescue dog is a good idea.
Or a pup..for me.
But it is an immense commitment cos it will be a third member of the family. No good if you are both out at work either.
Like having a four legged child! ?? |
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over a year ago
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"Get a rescue dog. He needs a good home and you can do without a puppy eating it. A win all round and you doing a good thing to  "
Or a rescue cat.
Kittens and puppies will tear your house apart and pee everywhere.
You can get younger cats and dogs from the rescue homes as well, ones that won't chew and claw everything in sight. |
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over a year ago
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You need to look at your lifestyle before you decide on a pup/dog i.e
How long are you away from home each day?
Whats your normal weekend /evenings like?
A dog certainly changes your life but as someone else posted its like having a four legged child.
If your out a lot and have a social life where your never in please do not get a dog.
The love and pleasure i get from my two springers is immense....and i wouldnt be without them.
Good luck with whatever you chose xx
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x "
Pets are not for fun, they are not toys.
When making your decision take into account
Vets trips....pet will need neutering/spaying
Flea/worm treatment
Cleaning out little tray/dog poo off pet pad
Walking dog, furniture chewed/ scratched
Cat yowling dog howling in night.
Food and treats
Pet care when you go away
Your post makes it sound like you want a pet to amuse you
Ect ect..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x "
It's totally your choice.
But I'd ask yourself these questions first....
1. Do you have the time for a puppy?
2. Are you willing to maybe having your house/furniture scratched, bitten etc?
3. Are you ready for the vet bills? |
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over a year ago
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I have a rescue kitten.
It isn't tearing my home apart or weeing everywhere, not if you prepare your home beforehand and be firm about the litter tray by placing them in it at regular intervals when they first arrive with you. |
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Kitten but id get more then one cos they entertain each other instead of destroying your house and you dont have to walk them and they poop in a tray haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have a rescue kitten.
It isn't tearing my home apart or weeing everywhere, not if you prepare your home beforehand and be firm about the litter tray by placing them in it at regular intervals when they first arrive with you. "
Hence my 1st question  |
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x
It's totally your choice.
But I'd ask yourself these questions first....
1. Do you have the time for a puppy?
2. Are you willing to maybe having your house/furniture scratched, bitten etc?
3. Are you ready for the vet bills? "
Yes, it's a massive responsibility all the walking on the vets bills, but it's worth it. If you think about it pooch and I have an amazing life together. Lots of walks 10 miles today so you gotta be prepared if you get a big dog? |
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over a year ago
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Go and look at an old dog and remember they end up that way so you need to be prepared to give them a home for their lifetime, not just as long as they are cute!
Do some research into breeds.
If you both work full time then don't get a dog. |
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over a year ago
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x "
Get a puppy |
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Borrow one.
For a weekend.
Borrow a dog and see just how much of a responsibility it is.
Then get a rescue cat.
A kitten will wreck your house.
I'm an animal lover, more of a dog person but I work full time so can't have a dog. I rescued an indoor cat who was three when I got her and she's brill. House trained already, doesn't fuck with my furniture and doesn't make me get out of bed at the crack of dawn to go for a walk.
Pets are ace but be sure because they are for life. |
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x "
Kittens, like cats, are much easier to look after |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Get a rescue dog. He needs a good home and you can do without a puppy eating it. A win all round and you doing a good thing to "
This. Adopt not shop. There are pups and kittens in rescues too. Personally I prefer to take on adults, but the dog rescue I work with took a heavily pregnant dog on her last day in the pound, and I foster for cats protection, adopting a cat or kitten is 65quid, they are fiv/felv tested (feline aids and lukemia-breed specific non transferable to humans) flea and worm treated, vet checked, micro chipped,vaccinated come with 4 weeks free insurance,and any over 16 weeks are also neutered!  |
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I've had both and would go for 2 kittens everytime...puppies need far more time and energy. Plenty of rescue centres have siblings looking to be rehomed. |
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x "
Kitten. Preferably a Ragdoll. If you go for a raggie you'll need two though.
Happy to have helped. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If you want to get a puppy research the breed that your after as different breeds have different qualities and require different training and walking length. I currently have a 5 month old rottweiler she requires only an hour walking per day when she is an adult and requires different training from other dogs. Some dogs need more exercise then others ect it's not a decision you should take lightly a puppy/dog requires a lot of work and a lot of your time it's a lot like having a child.
On the other hand I also have a rescue cat who has self harm issues so he is hard work as well but he is the most loving cat and just does his own thing which is usually sleeping.
If your after a kitten I would recommend getting a pair theye keep each other entertained and don't usually become clingy.
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By *al2001Man
over a year ago
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"If you want to get a puppy research the breed that your after as different breeds have different qualities and require different training and walking length. I currently have a 5 month old rottweiler she requires only an hour walking per day when she is an adult and requires different training from other dogs. Some dogs need more exercise then others ect it's not a decision you should take lightly a puppy/dog requires a lot of work and a lot of your time it's a lot like having a child.
On the other hand I also have a rescue cat who has self harm issues so he is hard work as well but he is the most loving cat and just does his own thing which is usually sleeping.
If your after a kitten I would recommend getting a pair theye keep each other entertained and don't usually become clingy.
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Poor kitty with self harm issues. Never heard of that before. Why would a cat self harm? Goes against an animal survival instinct
True about research the dog breed. I have an american bulldog pitbull mix and we walk 2 hours cross country,lots of climbing,no prob to him. Killing me tho |
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"If you want to get a puppy research the breed that your after as different breeds have different qualities and require different training and walking length. I currently have a 5 month old rottweiler she requires only an hour walking per day when she is an adult and requires different training from other dogs. Some dogs need more exercise then others ect it's not a decision you should take lightly a puppy/dog requires a lot of work and a lot of your time it's a lot like having a child.
On the other hand I also have a rescue cat who has self harm issues so he is hard work as well but he is the most loving cat and just does his own thing which is usually sleeping.
If your after a kitten I would recommend getting a pair theye keep each other entertained and don't usually become clingy.
Poor kitty with self harm issues. Never heard of that before. Why would a cat self harm? Goes against an animal survival instinct
True about research the dog breed. I have an american bulldog pitbull mix and we walk 2 hours cross country,lots of climbing,no prob to him. Killing me tho "
He is at least 7 and has spent pretty much his whole life in rescue centre if I hadn't of fallen in love with him he probably would of been put down. He self harms by over grooming so tends to have a lot of bald patches but I brought him a special outfit so he can't get to the main place he does it which is his tummy. But he is just so lovely he sleeps on my head 
Sounds like you have a gorgeous dog, I originally wanted a collie but hubby was set on a rottie and after 18 months of researching the breed i agreed she adores my little boy they are the best of friends and the cats ok with her too. My bunny isn't so lucky she wants to eat him |
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can only add to that said by saying ensure you have factored in insurance, which will rise when the animal gets older..
we've always been fortunate enough to be able to afford to insure our dogs and the cat when we had her..
they do get ill, have scrapes etc and vets treatment is not cheap, one of our collies had epilepsy and the bill over a 2 year period was in excess of £10k..
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By *al2001Man
over a year ago
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"If you want to get a puppy research the breed that your after as different breeds have different qualities and require different training and walking length. I currently have a 5 month old rottweiler she requires only an hour walking per day when she is an adult and requires different training from other dogs. Some dogs need more exercise then others ect it's not a decision you should take lightly a puppy/dog requires a lot of work and a lot of your time it's a lot like having a child.
On the other hand I also have a rescue cat who has self harm issues so he is hard work as well but he is the most loving cat and just does his own thing which is usually sleeping.
If your after a kitten I would recommend getting a pair theye keep each other entertained and don't usually become clingy.
Poor kitty with self harm issues. Never heard of that before. Why would a cat self harm? Goes against an animal survival instinct
True about research the dog breed. I have an american bulldog pitbull mix and we walk 2 hours cross country,lots of climbing,no prob to him. Killing me tho
He is at least 7 and has spent pretty much his whole life in rescue centre if I hadn't of fallen in love with him he probably would of been put down. He self harms by over grooming so tends to have a lot of bald patches but I brought him a special outfit so he can't get to the main place he does it which is his tummy. But he is just so lovely he sleeps on my head
Sounds like you have a gorgeous dog, I originally wanted a collie but hubby was set on a rottie and after 18 months of researching the breed i agreed she adores my little boy they are the best of friends and the cats ok with her too. My bunny isn't so lucky she wants to eat him "
My boys have a female rottie,very protective of them and great around all kids. Females are more like that tho,great guardians. Males tend to be more territorial.
Had a rough collie as a kid. The dog love of my life
My guy is by far the most affectionate and people friendly dog Iv ever had but male dog aggressive too. Dogs will be dogs tho. Once he's ppl friendly he's good in my book |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A cat or two.
But DON'T do it on an impulse buy! Think it through and decide if you want to be a pet owner for the next fifteen or twenty years. It's a big commitment. |
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"I've had both and would go for 2 kittens everytime...puppies need far more time and energy. Plenty of rescue centres have siblings looking to be rehomed. "
Totally agree two kittens are adorable and great fun, I have done this twice |
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i wouldnt have a puppy unless your prepaired for pee and poo in your house and your things chewed up because thats just what puppies do, i got through three sofas before mine was a year old 
dogs are more time consuming than cats too so if your at work all day get a cat |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Kitten. My little Luna is purrfect she's my best friend n she doesn't care if I'm too poorly to get outta bed as long as I've the energy to feed her n change her litter tray she's happy. Atm she's curled up asleep on my discarded silk nighty. Xxx |
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I'll always prefer dogs over cats but it depends on your work schedules, time you can put towards training, lifestyles, etc.
I know too many people who work full time or who are lazy fucks who have got a dog who then don't walk or exercise them properly, don't put the effort into training them and then complain that the dog is tearing the house apart, digging up the garden and being a nuisance.
Cat's are obviously more independent but still require proper care and attention.
- Amy. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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We were just about to get a dog and then 3 rescue kittens turned up that couldn't be re-homed, so had to keep all three of the critters! We would still love a dog, but cats are less of a tie if you are going away etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Had a cat called Sharky great he was. But I had a lab called Coco. Broke me heart when I lost him.
I no that's not much help but I just thought I'd share it with you.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Suppose it depends if you both work full time.If you are out at work all day a cat would be better however if one of you is home a lot a rescue dog. We got our dog from an RSPCA shelter and have never regretted it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Kitten, if you value your current lifestyle and don't want to be chained to going home all the time, puppy if you want to change your lifestyle (more walks etc) and be home more. |
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"That's a lot of information and very useful....
We may visit a rescue centre over the weekend.
What is your thoughts on reptiles, are they easier?
Helen and Leo x "
We have a leopard gecko,and whilst he is cute, you can't cuddle him lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Rescue an adult pet.
The rehoming centres know their personality and its a better indicator of what fits with your lifestyle.
Its not fun.. Its a responsibility. |
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
It's in your question naughty puppy ,dogs have master's cats have slaves lol
Helen and Leo x "
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I also have a rescue bunny rabbit who is very cuddly so if you want something you can cuddle and that won't pee or poop round your house or make to much mess a bunny is an option but you generally need a pair as they are social, mine is to anti social so is the only one. He is also a Netherland dwarf so is tiny |
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Ultimately you have to be totally honest with yourself.
How much time do you have now spare
How much time are you prepared to give the pet
Do you want something long term or shorter life span
Can you afford the ongoing cost or if you go without insurance what are you going to do should it be ill
What do you want it for... to cuddle/look at .....
All these things will impact on what you could go for
I personally have a corn snake and a 13 week kitten
BOTH need time and attention
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"That's a lot of information and very useful....
We may visit a rescue centre over the weekend.
What is your thoughts on reptiles, are they easier?
Helen and Leo x "
Reptiles require a certain kind of exotic food, heat lamps - which will add to your electric bill quite a bit! - a tank, decorations and they might be a bit awkward with vets. Plus they'll be more expensive to buy and might need more care. |
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x "
It is really quite easy to decide...
Firstly, be honest with yourself about your lifestyle and what you want out of life.
Then it gets easy, dogs need a lot of company, walking, grooming and the like, but give loads of love and are faithful companions. Cats on the other hand are independent, live with you on their terms and are not above deciding to move out and take up part-time or even full time residence with a neighbour or even disappear completely.
So if you want an extra full time family member who you need to consider when making night/day out, weekend and holiday plans a dog is ideal. If on the other hand you want the option of fitting a cat-flap and auto-feeder/waterer and be able to leave the animal home alone then a cat is the way to go. |
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"That's a lot of information and very useful....
We may visit a rescue centre over the weekend.
What is your thoughts on reptiles, are they easier?
Helen and Leo x "
No, reptiles can be quite expensive on set up costs, quite complex in their needs and a need to find a vet that specialises, which most vet centres do have, they like all animals need a lot of research before taking on, I've decided against keeping reptiles for now, we have 2 dogs, and a diabetic cat, and half a dozen guppies, with the fostering there's frequently kittens here, and had a foster pup, which to me just re iterated that I prefer dogs to pups! Although taking him from a nervous under fed untrained 6 month old who had been kept in a crate so much he had urine burns and stains, to the 1 yr old fit muscly well mannered giant he was when he left was pretty rewarding. I will never buy a pet. Rescues always. My diabetic rescue cat woke me up last yr when mini me was choking on vomit. He's more than paid us back for taking on the cat no one wanted.x |
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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago
a quandary, could you change my mind? |
Not much I can add to this thread.
Think carefully about your lifestyle and how the options of a Dog or Cat will impact on it.
Look at a rescue animal, know what you are taking on.
Good luck with your search |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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I'd get a dog, but then, I'm not keen on cats. I've had the odd cat in the past, when I had a yard, but they didn't come in the house.
That said, I only keep one of my three dogs inside. As long as they get plenty of entertainment in the day, I don't see any need to have them indoors really. |
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"rabbit - you can leave them for a day or two if you have to - other pets are too restricting"
if you leave our rabbit( parsnip) for a bit and ignore him, he major sulks and goes and gets in bed, typical man  |
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"rabbit - you can leave them for a day or two if you have to - other pets are too restricting if you leave our rabbit( parsnip) for a bit and ignore him, he major sulks and goes and gets in bed, typical man "
how can u leave a rabbit alone?? |
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"A puppy is more fun ...a kitten you will never see as they like the outdoors and catching mice and such "
There're many kittens and cats that enjoy indoor living, with no inclination to ever venture further than its home or your sofa and lap. |
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over a year ago
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"A puppy is more fun ...a kitten you will never see as they like the outdoors and catching mice and such
There're many kittens and cats that enjoy indoor living, with no inclination to ever venture further than its home or your sofa and lap. "
If you put them out, they will soon stop all that nonsense. |
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"rabbit - you can leave them for a day or two if you have to - other pets are too restricting if you leave our rabbit( parsnip) for a bit and ignore him, he major sulks and goes and gets in bed, typical man how can u leave a rabbit alone??"
when I get home from work always go in and say Ayup little man, if I don't get him out straight away he sulks |
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
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"A puppy is more fun ...a kitten you will never see as they like the outdoors and catching mice and such
There're many kittens and cats that enjoy indoor living, with no inclination to ever venture further than its home or your sofa and lap. "
I have 2 rescue kitties. Great fun. Keep each other entertained. Use a scratching post, and the corner of the pouffe.
Next door pops round to feed them if I go away for a weekend. Don't need walking. Ideal living pets.
Think carefully. You will be responsible for them for the next 15 years. |
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If your getting either I suggest rescuing one ..
Better get a kitty if you both work long hours as a kitty sleeps upto 16 hours a day anyway . Much easier to clean up after (litter)
If one of you is home most of the day or can pop in on puppy during lunch . You can walk it 2-3 times a day .. train it fully .. then i suggest getting a puppy |
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"We are thinking about getting a pet.
We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy.
What do you think we should get and which is more fun?
Helen and Leo x "
Kitten. Fun and cute and usually lower maintenance. When they grow up its like having an adult kid in the house. You feed em and they just sorta loaf around. |
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I took in a rescue kitten 15 years ago, and I'm still her feeder, door opener and groomer. Never had any problem with her decimating the local wildlife as she is far too lazy/aloof for any of that carry on |
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