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Why do we like our two cats?
As for Downsides, they do have hair to deal with (so do we), require food
(a few ounces a day), do have a scent (which is rather attractive), do NOT
have ticks or fleas since they do not go ashore unless carried in carriers.
Damage due to chewing or claws is far less than we humans do with our
bouncing about. The places we go ashore with the cats are only two, my
Mom's (who has a cat) and some friends in upstate Georgia where we keep
them separated from their six dogs. Traveling has presented no significant
problems. We have gone on long motor trips with them and they have been
good company.
Beside the stated Upsides, they are our friends, we like them and they like
us. They have quite pronounced personalities and can often amuse us. It
is sweet to have a semi-wild creature cuddle up to me in bed at night and
purr.
Furthermore, they are much less expensive and demanding than children, much
quieter, eat less, poop less and don't hate us. (We do have children, but
they most all have their own children these days.)
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying 30 07.715N 081 38.394W
Julington Creek Estuary FL
> [Original Message]
> From: Sam Densler <>
> To: David Pelly <>
> Cc: <>
> Date: 11/13/2006 5:20:29 PM
> Subject: Re: lv-ab: dog on board
>
> David (and other pet lovers),
> Let me state very clearly up front, I mean absolutely no disrespect by
> the following question, I just want to understand something that is
> terribly foreign to me. Why would anyone even consider bringing a pet
> on board?
>
> Downsides, pet hair, food, bathroom issues, smell, fleas and ticks,
> damage due to chewing or claws, and the general concern that someone has
> to watch the animal limiting your freedom of movement unless you always
> take the pet with you everywhere you go longer than a day or two.
>
> Upsides, companionship from an animal that doesn't judge you or yell at
> you or spend all of your money on shoes and handbags?
>
> Please enlighten me, I have never understood this.
>
> Let it be known that I do think many animals are cute and cuddly. I am
> not an animal hater. But this is a small space we live in. And I am
> borderline OC when it comes to cleanliness. What makes the downsides
> worth it? Thanks in advance for helping me understand.
>
> Sam
>
> p.s. I really have no issues with one's right to keep a pet on board, I
> just don't really want one on my boat...
>
>
>
>
> David Pelly wrote:
> > I’m ashore at the moment, but have lived on board in the past while
> > cruising on my 42’ C&C. Having recently adopted a 4-year-old lab, I’m
> > now wondering how to prepare him for life on board, as I plan to launch
> > again in May, and resume the pleasures of the live-aboard sailor. In
> > particular, what is the recommended training so he’ll manage his toilet
> > requirements at sea? And where does one get any special
> > equipment/materials needed?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
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>
> Sam Densler
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>
> S/V Lady of the Lake
> PDQ 36, Hull #15
> Melbourne, FL
>
> S/V Stories She Could Tell
> Endeavour 37, Hull #454
> Destroyed by Hurricane Frances 2004
>
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>
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>
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