As animal lovers we often find ourselves baffled by what others say, do, or don't know about animals. We don't understand that its only natural that someone who hasn't spent owners doting over their cat, dog, parrot, ect wouldn't know their specific personality and likes. Just like we might not know all 100 and something character names to our brother's favorite computer game (that's me
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This is just a fun list, nothing really serious. I couldn't help but share some of the things that drive me crazy about "animal" people who don't know what they're talking about. And we all don't know everything, so don't be offended or anything. I'm learning something every day. : )
I guess I could call these my PET Peeves.
"My Russian Blue" - It drives me crazy when people adopt a random stray cat that is blue and call it a "Russian Blue" like it is a pure-bred, perfectly selected, registered pure-bred from Russian when its really just a pretty stray cat found somewhere near their house. Russian Blue is a breed, not a color.
"Cats and Dogs are different breeds" - A breed is not a color or shape, and it is not a species. A cat is a species, not a breed. A breed is an animal selected for many generations to a consistent appearance (by humans) with-in a species. And a color or shape is a type, not a breed or species either.
"A Tiger Cat" - I don't know why this one bothers me so much, but when people describe their tabbies as "tiger colored" I'm just like "NOT THE OFFICIAL TERM" which is silly, but I'm a bit picky I guess. It would be called a Mackerel or Pin-stripe Tabby. Tiger is a species of large panthera from Asia.
"Freshly Scented Cat Litter" - This one makes sense because my family and I are allergic (highly sensitive) to strong, chemical scents. I think its funny that I would replace the smell of cat doo with a chemical that makes me cough and unable to breath (let alone sleep) in my room.
"Mitten paw" - not really annoying as much as confusing. Mittens are used to describe white paws in cats but it is also a term used by some to describe extra toes (polydactly) because it looks like a mitten instead of a glove. I want to say "it's polydactyl" but that's almost impossible to spell anyways, so maybe Mitten Paw is easier. : )
"Anyone who suggests I bathe, collar, trim the nails of, walk on a harness, or brush the teeth of my insane cat" - some people can do these things with their cats, but there ain't no way that anyone is going to get me to attempt these things with Nym. They just don't know him like I do. He asks for some cuddles, to go in and out, to be praised for catching mice, to follow you on walks, for food, and to be acknowledged, but handling or playing with are strictly off limits, at least right now. And I even bottle raised him the silly guy.
Feel free to add you're own! Remember, all in fun and games (not arguments, arguments are for Nym and me).
This is just a fun list, nothing really serious. I couldn't help but share some of the things that drive me crazy about "animal" people who don't know what they're talking about. And we all don't know everything, so don't be offended or anything. I'm learning something every day. : )
I guess I could call these my PET Peeves.
"My Russian Blue" - It drives me crazy when people adopt a random stray cat that is blue and call it a "Russian Blue" like it is a pure-bred, perfectly selected, registered pure-bred from Russian when its really just a pretty stray cat found somewhere near their house. Russian Blue is a breed, not a color.
"Cats and Dogs are different breeds" - A breed is not a color or shape, and it is not a species. A cat is a species, not a breed. A breed is an animal selected for many generations to a consistent appearance (by humans) with-in a species. And a color or shape is a type, not a breed or species either.
"A Tiger Cat" - I don't know why this one bothers me so much, but when people describe their tabbies as "tiger colored" I'm just like "NOT THE OFFICIAL TERM" which is silly, but I'm a bit picky I guess. It would be called a Mackerel or Pin-stripe Tabby. Tiger is a species of large panthera from Asia.
"Freshly Scented Cat Litter" - This one makes sense because my family and I are allergic (highly sensitive) to strong, chemical scents. I think its funny that I would replace the smell of cat doo with a chemical that makes me cough and unable to breath (let alone sleep) in my room.
"Mitten paw" - not really annoying as much as confusing. Mittens are used to describe white paws in cats but it is also a term used by some to describe extra toes (polydactly) because it looks like a mitten instead of a glove. I want to say "it's polydactyl" but that's almost impossible to spell anyways, so maybe Mitten Paw is easier. : )
"Anyone who suggests I bathe, collar, trim the nails of, walk on a harness, or brush the teeth of my insane cat" - some people can do these things with their cats, but there ain't no way that anyone is going to get me to attempt these things with Nym. They just don't know him like I do. He asks for some cuddles, to go in and out, to be praised for catching mice, to follow you on walks, for food, and to be acknowledged, but handling or playing with are strictly off limits, at least right now. And I even bottle raised him the silly guy.
Feel free to add you're own! Remember, all in fun and games (not arguments, arguments are for Nym and me).