Dogs and Cats
Compare and Contrast Essay
Marielena Mendoza
ENG 121 English Compositions I
Instructor: Michael Gavino
November 7, 2011

I. Introduction
II. Dog
A. Traits
B. Independence
C. Complexity
III. Cat
A. Traits
B. Independence
C. Complexity
V. Conclusion

Dogs and Cats

A study done by The American Animal Hospital Association say; that if people were stranded on a desert island, they would prefer the company of their pet. Dogs and cats play a huge role in our lives, weather it’s a family pet or a human service pet. They have made their way into our homes and our hearts with their quirky and fun loving personalities. Dogs and cats have been around for thousands of years providing our ancestors with love and
Cats come in all shapes and sizes, their minks as unique as the next cat. Cats have been dotted on by ancient pharos and the simple modern man. Still a cat’s love comes with conditions, it must be earned. They do not require as much if any attention from their owner and come and go as they please. They will find a nice soft quiet spot to take their nap and repeat this process all day. They amuse themselves with things that move and hide in small spaces, they like playing with yarn, hiding in hampers, under beds and just about anything a cat deems exciting at the time. Cats are happy with or without the attention of other or their owners. Cats are independent in every way they keep themselves clean and entertained. These are curious creatures and hunters by nature they find mischief where ever they go; they are either climbing a tree, chasing mice and lizards or exploring the neighbor’s side of the fence. Self-sufficient in every way cats know to poop in their littler box but also visit the neighbor’s yard if they need to from time to time. Cats can be trained in small task; not scratching the furniture, not urinating and pooping in the house but un-trainable for human service jobs in most cases. Cats demonstrate their keen sense for detail they seem to like things the way they are, they know when something is out place or moved because they will explore the area until they are satisfied. They are complex and unpredictable you can never know