From Woofs to Purrs: Twitter Thread Highlights The Secret Yearning For Cats In Dog Enthusiasts

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kalila courban
May 20, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

Get ready for a Twitter discussion that encourages folks to reconsider their pet preferences. It all started with a TikTok video shared by a dog trainer, claiming that many people who think they want a dog actually want a cat but have never experienced the feline magic. Lucy Huber (@clhubes) jumped in, defending cats as chill roommates and suggesting that if you want a warm friend to watch TV with, a cat is the way to go. Moniza Hossain (@moniza_hossain) raised concerns about potential scratches, but Lucy assured her that just like dogs, cats give warnings before attacking. No pet is purrfect, but hey we are a little biased towards felines. 

This lighthearted Twitter exchange showcases different perspectives on pet preferences, debunking myths about cats and highlighting the unique companionship they offer. Whether you're a self-proclaimed dog lover or a proud cat person, this conversation will certainly help you appreciate the quirks and joys that both fluffy friends inspire. It's time to giggle, nod in agreement, and maybe even reconsider your next pet choice!

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    Font - Lucy Huber @clhubes ... Saw a Tik tok where a dog trainer was like "a lot of people who think they want a dog actually want a cat, they've just never had a cat so they dont know it" and yes 9:16 PM - May 16, 2023 7.6M Views 15.8K Retweets 2,012 Quotes 175.8K Likes 3,380 Bookmarks
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    Font - Lucy Huber @clhubes ... For some reason so many people hate cats because they've never had a cat and I blame Disney movies. Cats are like chill roommates. If you want a warm friend to watch tv with: cat! If you want one step below a human child: dog! 9:38 PM . May 16, 2023 717K Views
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    Font - Moniza Hossain @moniza_hossain I've never had a cat but isn't there always the risk of getting scratched? 10:23 PM - May 16, 2023 339.7K Views . ...
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    Font - Lucy Huber @clhubes I guess? But like dogs they give you warnings before they attack. I mean dogs can bite, cats can scratch but if you know your pet, they won't. 11:38 PM . May 16, 2023 290.9K Views
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    Rectangle - Ari Augustine | Editor @Souffle Lumiere ^this. Cats give warnings as well. You just have to be observant of their body language and know what their boundaries are. 11:46 PM . May 16, 2023 13.7K Views
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    Font - Ash Ketchum @K1ttykatra ... One of my boyfriends cats boundaries is "never touch me but also I want to be on your face whenever possible" and if you try to move her off you, she bites or scratches 12:49 AM. May 17, 2023 456 Views
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    Font - Brandon D. Washington @ghostzapperfan People worry about getting scratched by a 7 pound cat whose claws have been trimmed and not worried about getting leg raped by a 80 pound puppy who wants to hump everything 3:14 AM - May 17, 2023 2,485 Views ...
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    Font - Mary Sluder, MPA, MSES @m_kathryn2032 You can also trim cat's nails! Game changer for my cat that paws at me while I work for attention 10:04 AM. May 17, 2023 469 Views
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    Font - Hilary @notorioushilary I'm thinking more like hairballs and scratch the furniture. 11:53 PM . May 16, 2023 63.9K Views . ...
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    Font - Lucy Huber @clhubes My cats have destroyed my couch, yes, but you can get them to stop with scratching posts, sprays, etc. I just got lazy. 12:13 AM . May 17, 2023 64.1K Views
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    Handwriting - Yoo Jen @Lilacifal ... One of my cats doesn't scratch the furniture, he is older so he is very good now. The others do. They are just different. My cats are 7, 14, 17 and they are mostly chill besides scratching a chair. 7:29 PM . May 17, 2023 360 Views
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    Rectangle - 222 @thathoeweird Our dog literally ate our wall one night out of boredom while we were sleep, scratching the couch is nothing compared to the damage she did to her bedroom 1:04 AM . May 17, 2023 756 Views .
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    Cat - Fart Dot Org @MillionPickles People will meet my cat and say 'she's so affectionate' or 'she's not mean at all' but so are most of the cats I've met? If they're shown love, have consistency/stability, and get regular exercise they are less-stressed and tend to be really chill. 10:20 PM. May 16, 2023 51.3K Views
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    Cat - ME @MelanieEast72 I have a cat who acts like a puppy. He's a Ragdoll and the most gorgeous affectionate character. He follows me everwhere and plays fetch and loves having a fuss made of him. I adore him. Meet Rafferty. 11:04 PM . May 16, 2023 57.3K Views
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    Wood - Dr. AltVet @fataldeviation : "Cats hate you" "cats aren't affectionate" "cats will scratch you" Dude, I've raised over 400 kittens, I've never had a mean or non affectionate cat. If you show them love and respect, they give it back to you. Hating cats is such a red flag for me. How could anyone hate this? ^
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    Cat - Shannon Gregory @princessshay013 My husband was one of those anti-cat people. Fast forward 16 years and the cats get more snuggles than I do.
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    Font - DADDY RAE @goddessraexx Cats >>>> dogs 3:57 AM. May 17, 2023 47.6K Views
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