Dear Bubbles,
I would love to get another cat but my husband doesn’t want one. Any suggestions on how to change his mind?
- Cat Lover in San Francisco
Dear Cat Lover in San Francisco,
I'm sorry to hear that your husband doesn't appreciate the majestic beauty and stoic companionship of a feline. Is he a dog lover? I've heard those afflicted with dog-loving often don't understand the nuanced, complex affection of a cat.
Too often cats are dismissed as the "easier" pet. Humans coldly measure our love against a dog's love in a cost-benefit analysis; they say that while we may not give as much unconditional love (benefit), the effort that goes into taking care of a cat is minimal (cost).
Why do humans view the energy of a dog as superior to the energy of a cat? Doesn't the need to earn something make it more valuable? If a dog's love isn't earned, doesn't that cheapen it?
I think your husband needs to meet my friend, Peter. I'm sure Peter owns at least 5 cats (he seems like a 5 cats kind of guy), but he still finds time to come over and give me pets. I'm sure he could convince your foolish husband of the shockingly unapparent truth that a cat's love is priceless.
Hope that helps.
XOXO,
Bubbles
Hope that helps.
XOXO,
Bubbles
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