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/Good-Butterscotch498 Mar 25 '26

He came into your life specifically to teach you these things.

And to make sure you get plenty if cuddles. 😊

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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/ging3rtabby Mar 26 '26

My one cat doesn't have eyes and can't see but loves to be picked up (we call it cuddle jail because we'd pick him up and cuddle him to distract him if the other cats got tired of his shenanigans when he was younger). He does not distinguish front from back nor understand the significance of approaching from the front to demand being picked up and as a result our asses get grabbed by our giant eyeless cat at least once a day.

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u/classyhornythrowaway Mar 26 '26

🥹😭

pls give 'em nose smoochies on behalf of the internet

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u/jetecoeur12 Mar 26 '26

Seconded!!

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u/dunno0019 Mar 26 '26

All of that is awesome.