Pets for busy people
... feeding and occasional changing of the litter box. Dogs will crowd you out of your bed just to be close to you and get attention. Unlike cats, a dog cannot be trained to do his business in a litter box. Cats will only sleep on the bed if they want to, and will sleep at whichever end they choose, usually far away from any limb that may kick or hit them. A dog is very much like a child in that it cannot be left alone in the house for too long. It will get bored easily and can, without too much effort, make your house look as if a tornado were just there. Perhaps to make up for their reserved nature, cats grow up quickly and are able to amuse themselves all day while their owners are away. They will only make a mess of the house if they are upset or sick. Not only does a cat require little attention and only minimal care, but also a cat can be left alone with a little extra food and water for a weekend with no hassle at all. A dog, on the other hand, needs to have someone to let him out every couple of hours, and if left alone with extra food, a dog will...