Animals


Cat named Puzzle staring at the camera

A long time ago in ancient Egypt, cats were honored and enthroned in sacrilegious worship. The Egyptians spoiled them. And cats never have quite forgotten that.

These Felis silvestris catus creatures are cute. They purr, hiss, growl, and grunt. They’re really intelligent and capable of being trained, but most of the time they rather ignore us humans. They tend to make us believe dogs are smarter, that dogs would play and run about with humans. But they’re really just selfish fuzzy creatures.

In their minds they genetically inherit the belief of their purpose of existence, and that is to be served and revered. This is evident by their fondness to be nested in high places. Occasionally they get stuck on a tree, but that’s about it.

Cats are known for their fastidious cleanliness. They groom themselves regularly, and unlike dogs, they like to keep their fur clean all the time. Cats however, no matter how trained they may be, puts up a fight should you try giving it a bath in dihydrogen monoxide (also known as water).

I grew up with cats. In my early days I used to rescue kittens that fell in drains and couldn’t find a way out. I’ve lost count of the number of wild alley cats that I domesticated. I envy their zest for life and their “I couldn’t give a care” attitude.

Either by rolling on grass under the warmth of the sun, or a lazy nap by the window, cats have a lot to remind us how we should care less and enjoy life.

Boston Terrier playing ball

Once bred for fighting, now an alert companion.

Bostons were originally a cross-breed between the now extinct White English Terrier and an English Bulldog. They are cute for their overall looks, if it’s not just for the big ball-fetching mouth.

They are sensitive to the tone of one’s voice, playful, affectionate, and like any other dog breed like to be part of the family. Find the dog and you’ll find the (human) family.

Though Bostons are generally well behaved indoors, they are good players in the backyard too. That’s where they can get energetic and willful, as long as they get to drink a lot.

Once looked upon for dog fights, now a symbolic representation of man’s best friend. Peaceful creature they are. Maybe some religious humans can’t touch dogs because they can’t tolerate peace like dogs do. Plus, dogs don’t make threat to quality sarcasm.

The Boston Terrier is an appropriate representative of Boston commons.

Dachshund puppy

Yes, that is an adorable puppy giving an adorable look, one for the photo.

This puppy is small enough to fit in a ladies’ handbag, but no guarantee it wouldn’t pee in it. It would also pee when it gets excited; a good prank to pull on someone when it’s on their lap.

The Dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed; also known as Wiener Dog or Doxie. I found out that the Aussies call it Sausage Dog (like the food?) but that’s probably just what to be expected of when living down under.

This breed is also known for its deep and soulful eyes and complex facial expression. Just look at the photo! It’s almost like the gaze of a wise and old man trying to tell you wisdom, but you’re hopeless city girl or boy and will never get it.

Some theorized that this breed goes all the way back to Ancient Egypt (a time where cats rules and cats were worshipped), where engravings were made featuring short-legged hunting dogs. Asians in Indochina would have engraved them as food, just remember that next time you fly to far east.

A great companion dog for adults; Intelligent, and a guardian of its territory. Everyone should have a dog instead of behaving like Neanderthals in the streets.

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