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Cats. I feel very strongly about this.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 hours ago

This is a tricky question for me. I have a dog but I resisted it and it was mainly my wife. On the surface dog totally. They are awesome. But that is if you disregard the cost and work involved. Dogs are like sportscars or trucks or suvs. More fun but more expensive. Cats are like a nice fuel efficient car. They get ya what you need and don't cost to much and if you find one you like its really great. If I am young and healthy and my financials are good enough and stable enough to pay some heavy bet bills if needed, then give me a big ole golden retriever all the way. Might even try a newfie. Getting older and heading to retirement and not sure if I will have enough to keep my wife and I housed. Well no pet given that last part but if the finances are not so dire then cat.