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Absolutely. I don't like the slavering bounciness of dogs. But I wouldn't go out of my way to hurt a dog, and am happy to show my friends and families dogs affection... or even a dog distressed when it's owner is in the store and it has to wait outside. :
I do play with the cats. Especially when it's wet out and they are *boooooorred*. I have lacerated arms to prove it. Actually, one of my cats will even chase a stick, grab it in his teeth and... maybe bring it back. (he actually hides it first, but when I take that as "end of play time" then he'll dig it out, find me and drop it at my feet looking up with a "play?" face.) XD
Of course, I know it's only cupboard love. They love the two legged food machine. But I also know I've patched up injuries and infestations they picked up playing in gardens and chasing rodents, insects and birds.
They trust me to help them with injuries and sores. Where a wild animal would be very aggressive in defending such things. Someone elses' cat would not be so willing to let me... clear dirt out of their eye, or put salt water on a deep cut to prevent infection.
My cats know me, and know that even when I do something that hurts, it will benefit them in the long run. If they are hurt or scared they will come to me or my wife for comfort and aid.
That bond of trust is important to me. Especially in a creature which is so independent under normal circumstances.
Working in IT, almost any field thereof, there is always development you can do in the quiet periods. But the fact remains that your primary role is much like a fire-fighter. When an outbreak occurs, you drop what-ever you are doing and jump on in. The knock-on effects of system failure can be immense, so just like outbreaks of fire, IT faults spread the longer you take to respond.
I do play with the cats. Especially when it's wet out and they are *boooooorred*. I have lacerated arms to prove it. Actually, one of my cats will even chase a stick, grab it in his teeth and... maybe bring it back. (he actually hides it first, but when I take that as "end of play time" then he'll dig it out, find me and drop it at my feet looking up with a "play?" face.) XD
The cat's always welcome me home, and the head-buts and smoothing themselves against my leg I can only see as affection.cat said:My stick's broke again Dad. It's not playing any more. Make it play again Dad. Fix it.
Of course, I know it's only cupboard love. They love the two legged food machine. But I also know I've patched up injuries and infestations they picked up playing in gardens and chasing rodents, insects and birds.
They trust me to help them with injuries and sores. Where a wild animal would be very aggressive in defending such things. Someone elses' cat would not be so willing to let me... clear dirt out of their eye, or put salt water on a deep cut to prevent infection.
My cats know me, and know that even when I do something that hurts, it will benefit them in the long run. If they are hurt or scared they will come to me or my wife for comfort and aid.
That bond of trust is important to me. Especially in a creature which is so independent under normal circumstances.
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And it's similar to me. (people like their pets) I'm quite happy to be alone for the vast majority of the time. I like to work independently. Give me a job, let me get on with it. If I don't get back to you, I'm doing it. I'll report back if I hit a snag or when I'm done. But I'm not arrogant enough to think that I am capable of doing everything for myself, and as often as not, the snag I will hit is that someone else in my team / peer group etc. has need of my help which I suspect overrides the activity I'm engaged in.Working in IT, almost any field thereof, there is always development you can do in the quiet periods. But the fact remains that your primary role is much like a fire-fighter. When an outbreak occurs, you drop what-ever you are doing and jump on in. The knock-on effects of system failure can be immense, so just like outbreaks of fire, IT faults spread the longer you take to respond.
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