Saturday, November 20, 2010

essay first draft [Seung Ah Lee 200902496]

Two Most Adorable Pets: A Dog and a Cat

 

Pets are animals cohabiting together with human beings, but they are more than animals. Today, more than ten million households keep a pet. As more and more people show their interest in having a pet, more diverse kinds of animals are sought as a pet. However, dogs and cats are still the most common house pets. They, as beloved pets, are differ greatly but are similar in some aspects.

             A dog and a cat are two different species so they obviously are very distinct from each other. Starting with their major difference, cats and dogs have very distinctive differences. While dogs' fur is relatively long and thick, cats' hair is short and soft. Because dogs are bushy and shaggy, their hair often falls off. Another physical difference lies in their tails. Cat's tail is thin and long. In contrast, dog's tail is quite short and thick. On top of the difference in look, cats and dogs are dissimilar in terms of their personality. As we all admit, cats are arrogant and do not get along with people in a friendly way. Cats are loners! They rather stay alone independently. On the other hand, dogs are loyal, kind and friendly animal. That is why dogs always want enough attention and care. They are usually committed and devoted to their owner as well. Such distinguished physical features can affect the level of trainability. Dogs are considered to be easier animals to be trained. Lastly, dogs and cats are unlike in terms of their habits. Dogs are relatively clumsy, inattentive and messy. Because they are more active and social, the often play with all kinds of objects around them. Unlike cats, they do not keep themselves clean and there the owner's attention and care are needed. Cats, on the other hand, are neat and not filthy. By putting their hair, they keep their bodies clean.

             Dogs and cats are two different species of animals but at the same time they are similar creatures in that they share something in common. As mentioned earlier, they are the top two most popular pets in the world. From insects to reptiles, types of pets vary greatly. However, cats and dogs are loved the most. Both cats and dogs adapt fast. Compared to other species of animals, they can better communicate, understand, and get along with human beings. In addition, dogs and cats relatively safe animals. Especially to their owners, they are not aggressive or hostile. Apart from their popularity, they are similar considering the developed sense. Although people think dogs have the most developed sense of smell, cats have no less developed smelling sense. Both cats and dogs not only have good sense of smell but also that of hearing. They are sensitive and alert as animals and sometimes give a cue for upcoming natural disasters.

             In conclusion, cats and dogs are very different but at the same time similar. The aforementioned features do not necessarily tell everything about cats and dogs and nor do they can determine all kinds of cats and dogs. Whatever the differences or similarities are, these two beloved house pets deserve proper affection and treatment.

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  1. [Seung Ah Lee] Second Draft

    Two Most Adorable Pets: A Dog and a Cat

    Pets are animals that live together with human beings, but they are more than just simple animals. Today, more than ten million households keep a pet. As more and more people show their interest in having a pet, the number of pet types has increased. However, dogs and cats are still the most common house pets. They, as beloved pets, are different but similar in some aspects.
    A dog and a cat are two different species so they obviously are very distinct from each other. Starting with their major difference, cats and dogs have very distinctive differences. While dogs' fur is bushier and shaggier that that of cats and their hair often falls off. Another physical difference lies in their tails. Cat's tail is thin and long. In contrast, dog's tail is quite short and thick. On top of the difference in look, cats and dogs are dissimilar in terms of their personality. As we all know, cats are arrogant and do not get along with people in a friendly way. Cats are loners! They rather stay alone independently. On the other hand, dogs are loyal, kind and friendly animal. That is why dogs always want enough attention and care. They are usually committed and devoted to their owner as well. Lastly, dogs and cats are unlike in terms of their habits. Dogs are relatively clumsy, inattentive and messy. Because they are more active and social, the often play with all kinds of objects around them. Unlike cats, they do not keep themselves clean and there the owner's attention and care are needed. Cats, on the other hand, are neat and not filthy. By putting their hair, they keep their bodies clean.
    Dogs and cats are two different species of animals but at the same time they are similar creatures in that they share something in common. As mentioned earlier, they are the top two most popular pets in the world. From insects to reptiles, types of pets vary greatly. However, cats and dogs are loved the most. Both cats and dogs adapt to new environment fast. Compared to other species of animals, they can better communicate, understand, and get along with human beings. In addition, dogs and cats relatively safe animals. Especially to their owners, they are not aggressive or hostile. Apart from their popularity, they are similar considering the developed sense. Although people think dogs have the most developed sense of smell, cats have no less developed smelling sense. Both cats and dogs not only have good sense of smell but also that of hearing. They are sensitive and alert as animals and sometimes give a cue for upcoming natural disasters.
    In conclusion, the two most-liked pets- cats and dogs have both similarities and differences. The features mentioned above do not necessarily tell everything about cats and dogs and nor do they can determine all kinds of cats and dogs. Whatever the differences or similarities are, these two beloved house pets deserve proper affection and treatment.

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