Argumentative Essay: Are Cats Better Than Dogs?

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Are cats better than dogs? By:Samara Burgess

Are cats better than dogs? Well, I think they are! Cats are a smart, calm, and gentle species that love to be petted. On the other hand dogs are hard to take care of because they are just plain hyper! Cats are better than dogs because, cats don't ruin toys unlike dogs that rip toys open. Cats also don’t need a lot of space, but dogs because they are so hyper they need lots of space.Also, cats are natural-hunters that will help keep away vermin and other animals too.

One reason, why cats are better than dogs, is because cats care for their toys.Unlike dogs, cat’s toys are hugged, carried, and carefully hidden. A calico named Cassie, stashed 27 ping pong balls under a skirted

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