It might help if you sat down and figured out what it is you like about dogs that you think you can't get from a cat.
Is it just because the apartment you are in allows cats but not dogs? Not the best reason in the world, but if you are looking for companionship, cats are just as good.
They're just different.
Dogs demand attention, all the time, no matter who you are. They can't help it. Cats do not, unless and until you have established a strong friendship with them. Then you will find they demand attention, and are as difficult to ignore, as any dog or human who wants it.
Want the cat to do tricks? Then invest the time and interest into clicker training the cat:
http://www.google.com/search?q=click...L_enUS246US246
Want the cat to be affectionate? Then be affectionate in return. Better, yet, be affectionate, FIRST.
This link to my blog will show you what I mean:
http://wayofcats.blogspot.com/2007/10/cat-poker.html
Dogs come to us ready and willing to be devoted to us. Cats can start out that way, but these tendencies must be nurtured and understood to achieve great cat relationships.
And they are soooooo worth it.
You might be surprised what will happen once you stop wishing you had a dog, and start realizing how much fun cats can be. But remember; this grows into an adult/adult relationship.
The one thing you cannot do is take them for granted.
Is it just because the apartment you are in allows cats but not dogs? Not the best reason in the world, but if you are looking for companionship, cats are just as good.
They're just different.
Dogs demand attention, all the time, no matter who you are. They can't help it. Cats do not, unless and until you have established a strong friendship with them. Then you will find they demand attention, and are as difficult to ignore, as any dog or human who wants it.
Want the cat to do tricks? Then invest the time and interest into clicker training the cat:
http://www.google.com/search?q=click...L_enUS246US246
Want the cat to be affectionate? Then be affectionate in return. Better, yet, be affectionate, FIRST.
This link to my blog will show you what I mean:
http://wayofcats.blogspot.com/2007/10/cat-poker.html
Dogs come to us ready and willing to be devoted to us. Cats can start out that way, but these tendencies must be nurtured and understood to achieve great cat relationships.
And they are soooooo worth it.
You might be surprised what will happen once you stop wishing you had a dog, and start realizing how much fun cats can be. But remember; this grows into an adult/adult relationship.
The one thing you cannot do is take them for granted.