Dog is essentially a servant. His feelings toward his master are comradely and
his manner familiar; he enjoys the master's affection and regard. He will go to any length to please and
protect his people. He can be taught any manner of service tasks and will go
about them with enthusiasm. His aim is to please.
The cat is different. She serves no one, knowingly or willingly. Her one
accomplishment -- the hunting of mice, rats and other rodents -- is
self-taught. The man does not live who can claim to have trained a cat to
perform a task for human benefit. There are no police cats, no watch cats, no
sled cats. The cat does not even come when she's called, unless it suits her.
Dogs
are dependent upon humans. They seek
humans for companionship, play and care.
They enjoy the role of being part of the “pack” and will go to great
lengths to keep that position.
Cats are also quite self-sufficient. You never have to entertain them. This is
not to say that they cannot be entertained or that they themselves are not
entertaining. It is just that their errands are many and their schedules
full. Cats prefer going it alone,
depending upon their own wit to survive.
Whether
you choose to share your home with a dog or a cat depends a great deal upon
your own personality. If you seek to be
in charge, you will come to blows with cat every time. She cannot be controlled. If companionship and undying loyalty are what
you seek, a dog will fill the position willingly.
There
are homes and people for both dog and cat—examine what you expect carefully and
choose accordingly. Your home will be
blessed with the presence of either.
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