PET SURVEY

Dogs are a lot of work! Cats are pretty easy and maintain themselves. If you don't want to walk a dog every day, then get a cat!

Well you can't keep a dog cooped up for that long, you'd just have to find a way to stop home and let him out. I would still say dog though - just get one that needs less attention - not a puppy.

http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do - to pick a breed

www.petfinder.com - to find a pet

Good Luck! Best Decision Ever

I'd say cat. A dog would go crazy being left alone that long. Most people I know with dogs need to go home on lunch break to let them out mid-way through the day. Or they use those doggy pad things in the house that the dogs pee on.

I my cat!! Who cares if you're the single lady with a cat!? You'll be much happier and calmer with a pet. It's awesome--when you're feeling down, they always make you feel better! :flowerforyou: As far as shedding, my cat is a regular ol tabby type of guy, and I really don't have much of a problem with the fur. I should probably brush him more than I do... sometimes I go two weeks in between brushing. There's definitely more fur in the spring when he loses his winter coat. I guess it just depends on how particular you are about car hair being on stuff. For me, the benefits of having his company far outweigh the cons!

A long-haired cat would be best for your situation. I've had cats my entire life, and my long-haired boy sheds way less than my tabby girl does. You just have to brush them to make sure that they don't get knots.

Start with a fish...If all else fails, they die quickly. They can handle little attention, a small bill for food, and little cleaning. They don't require cuddling, they can stand being left home alone all day, and don't require potty training.

We have a dog and I am a stay at home Mom. He gets tons of love, and thankfully I run and walk with him at night. But with sports season for my kids in full swing, I hate that it is too hot for him to tag along, and he is often at home without us. I hate that! We have to really double up on the love when we are home to make sure he doesn't feel left out or neglected.

Moral of the story about a pet for your lifestyle...

Get a pet that fits!

And good luck, let us know what you choose! :flowerforyou:

hum... on second thought... how many days a week are you working 15 hour days? My cat would not be happy if I was away for such a long amount of time. Ultimately, you want your animal friend to be as happy with you as you are with him.

Maybe a hamster? They're kinda fun!

I would agree with many others and say that cats are definitely lower-maintenance animals than dogs (and they can be just as much fun to play with, especially if you bring catnip home ). If you're worried about shedding, get a cat with a single-layer coat. Lots of cats have a second thicker downy layer under the longer, shinier first coat, and it's the second layer that sheds like nuts. Most tabbies will probably have the double coat (my boyfriend has a white patched tabby with long dual-layer fur that gets EVERYWHERE, but he also has a little black female who's sooo sweet and has a gorgeous shiny single-layered coat, very minimal shedding). Play with an animal before you get one though - see if their personality fits yours, and you can tell how much they shed pretty quickly :laugh: .

Also if you're worried about the kitten being lonely, consider the possibility of getting two, preferably litter-mates. Cats are social animals but getting litter-mates will most likely ensure that they get along well and play together well. Otherwise I wouldn't worry about them being alone especially if you're going to let them outside, they're pretty good at keeping themselves occupied (they do sleep 16 hours a day, after all! A warm patch of sunshine and they're happy til you come home!)

Sorry to go on so much! I wish you the best of luck on your pet-search!

But don't cats shed like a mofo?? lol I know that sounds retarded but I waist length curly hair that is already EVERYWHERE I mean literally everywhere...plus do I really wanna be the single woman with a cat??

so stereo-typical :laugh:
SORRY I COULDNT HELP MYSELF

ah no! rules have changed abit on that....that only applies if you live on a corner and have over 14 cats....or you resemble this woman below...in England:noway:

Ok, well guess it might be 130 now.... oh my!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1J6zbqOLtc

Ok so I am severely bored and lets not forget to mention completely lonely... so everyone keeps telling me to get a pet...but what the heck.. what do I get?

I started looking online at adoption agencies and rescue shelters and i found a few that really broke my heart....*sigh*

dogs vs cats?
what kinds shed the least?

I thought a dog...so it can go walking with me...but a cat would be better because my work schedule is so unpredictable and sometimes i stay at the office for like 15-16 hours straight...

ahh i dunno im confused...as usual lol

where do you live?? I have a kitten and a young mommy cat...... mt sister needs a home for them.... hum, animal shipping, maybe wouldn't work.

ok I am not real cat fan but my love dogs, as matter of fact my dog saved my life, she is the one who found my cancer,, I have a beagle, her name is jessie,, Go DOGS,,,, :flowerforyou: