I prefer cats because they are intelligent, independent and free-spirited: like me. They instinctively know how to take care of themselves, so there is little that their ‘owners’, or guardians, need to do. I do not believe that cats can be owned as they seem to be the boss in any environment, regardless of their sex. They do not need a leash, nor do they need anyone’s approval.
Dogs, on the other hand, need a lot done for them and they need to be trained to do certain things, like bury their poop. This makes them more dependent on their owners. They are considered loyal and obedient but this is not always true. Even after they have been trained, they can, and do, disobey. They are far more likely to turn on their owners/masters than cats.
Cat Lovers & Dog Lovers
I once heard a theory that characterized people who have a preference for either one of these animals in the following way:
1/ Cat lovers are more independent and free-spirited.
2/ Dog lovers are the controlling types who prefer the master-slave relationship.
I don’t buy this theory since I know cat lovers who are the controlling types, and free-spirited dog lovers. However, there may be some truth to the underlying premise of this theory.
The Master-Slave Relationship
The master-slave relationship attributed to the dog lover types, may also be applied to people who prefer to control other people in any type of relationship, or situation. Sometimes this dynamic is reached via a mutual agreement (as is the case with many contracts), but for the most part, it is accomplished via coercion, or manipulation. In all likelihood, the slaves will eventually find their strength, or realize their value, and it will be at this point that they will turn on their masters. No matter how in control the masters think they are, this can turn on a dime. Much like dogs turning on their owners even after years of obedience and loyalty.
So, what might happen when the master-slave relationship comes to a permanent end? At the end of the day, who has a better chance of survival? Those who have been strengthened by their oppression and have little, or nothing left to lose? Or, those that have been weakened by having others do all of their work for them, with absolutely everything to lose?
Helen
