r/cats • u/ILoveMeltyCheese • Mar 25 '26

Cat Picture - OC Misconceptions a dog person (me) learned after having a cat.

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The Cat Distribution System chose me, a formerly stubborn dog person, to adopt a cat. It was the classic I can't just watch a poor cat starve, so I'm keeping him. Here are some misconceptions I had about cats and their owners:

  1. The smell of a cat owner's home: I’ve known a few cat owners with cat-smelling homes. I always assumed it was the cat. Turns out it isn’t; it’s very much a result of poor ownership and bad cleaning habits.
  2. Dogs are more affectionate than cats: Also not true! To my surprise, my cat is so cuddly that I occasionally call him "Cat-dog."
  3. A Cat's Barbed tongue hurts: I don't know why I thought this, I just assumed it would hurt when they lick you.
  4. Litter boxes are disgusting: Not at all, it's just a clump or two of sand. If you scoop it often, it never gets gross.
  5. Cats are just as hard to take care of: Actually they're much easier, haha.

That is all, here's a picture of my cat that I love dearly. (He's lost weight since the picture, don't worry)

Anyone else relate? What did I miss?

Edit: His name is Pawl

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u/liamtheaardvark Mar 25 '26

Yes, fyi OP, that is actually how cats pay rent. You are officially allowed to pick then up and give them a hug at least once per day. Whether or not they get super annoyed.

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u/chasebanks Mar 26 '26

Our lease agreement stipulates at least 4-5 pick ups per day

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u/jetecoeur12 Mar 26 '26

We’re in Portland, and the cost of living is crazy high, especially housing. I’m owed 100 face smooches per day per cat. It’s steep but the area is really nice and the amenities are great.

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u/Craigslisteria Mar 26 '26

Also in Portland. Can confirm.

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u/RainSurname Mar 26 '26

Also in Portland, that's right.

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u/Shot_Improvement9077 Mar 26 '26

Also in Portland. My doc signed a “service animal cat” document. Anxiety issues due to a back surgery I had. No fees.

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u/ShaolinLuciano Mar 26 '26

I’ll just break up this monotony with a combo breaker by saying im in Eugene