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The paper reveals that nearly 6 million dogs and cats are brought to, and left, at Humane Society shelters. The paper posits that the bad news is that far too many are euthanized. The paper then discusses how animal cruelty goes beyond abandoning pet dogs and cats- it goes to the "industry" of dogfighting, and greyhound racing and to families unable to cope with pets having litters the family cannot or will not support. The paper relates that six states still have no provision for prosecuting animal abusers. The paper argues that there needs to be a strong voice heard to prevent the continuing abuse of defenseless household pet cats and dogs.

From the Paper
"Americans own millions of dogs and cats as pets. Yet, not all of these pets are given the love and attention and care that they deserve. According to the Humane Society, between 6 and 8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters each year, for whatever reason. Less than half of them are either adopted or reclaimed by their owners. What happens to the other millions? Because of lack of funds and/or space, they are usually euthanized- a fancy word for "put to death." That, of course, is the final abuse suffered by these pets. First, an overview of cats and how they are often abused and mistreated."

Tags:cat and dog, abuse, fought

Abstract
"The Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" by T.S. Elliot is a book full of poems which describes different types of cats and their various personalities using anthropomorphism. This paper discusses how it is a book that has a wide variety of techniques, using personifying vocabulary, specific feline terms along with invented words and names. It contends that the book is a wonderful cocktail of ingredients that have harmoniously blended in together.

From the Paper
"The following up poem Growltiger's Last Stand finely shows how unrealistic ally T.S. Elliot can portray a cat. Growltiger is described as a cat "who travelled on a barge" . Despite this eccentric description of the cat, T.S. Elliot writes great deal on the personality of this cat and the interaction he has with his travelling environment. As said in the poem, "[...] he was the roughest cat that ever roamed at large", "The Persian and the Siamese regarded him with fear." T.S. Elliot also shows the "sentimental side" of Growltiger, this strengthens the portrayal of the human side which cats have. This deeper emotional side of a cat seems to only be shown in this poem whereas in other poems, the description is concentrated more on the acts, the observable behavior and traits and also the more, what I can call, shallow emotions. "

Tags:Growltiger, Jellicles, Mungojerrie, Rumpleteazer

Abstract
This paper explains that over 150 breeds of dogs and 300 breeds of cats are found in the United States and Canada. Many people love their pets even if they are not a pure-breed animal. In fact, many mixed dogs in American households are equal to the number found in Canada. Pets are, in most cases, our furry friends, but they are also often used in the lives of the owners to help them with different illnesses or work. The paper discusses the important role that dogs and cats play in the emotional and physical well being of their owners and how they are so highly valued in both Canada and the United States.

From the Paper
"Ever have a dog or cat as a child? Remember all the love and affection the pet gave? Dogs and cats are special to many people. In fact, some people consider their pets as family members. Over 150 breeds of dogs and 300 breeds of cats are found in the United States and Canada. Whether it is the small white Maltese, brown and black Yorkie terrier, wolf-like Keeshunds, curly poodles, or other breeds of dogs, many people call and treat these dogs as if they were children. The same can be said of cat owners. Cat owners love their Turkish Angora..."

Tags:dogs, purposes, companionship

Abstract
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical, "Cats", has consistently intrigued audiences. This essay examines the specifics of the brilliant use of the entire theater for the experience and concludes that this is the factor that contributed to the show's worldwide success.

Abstract
The paper discusses the musical "Cats", based on a series of poems by T.S. Elliot and later to become the most popular musical in world history. The paper examines the beginnings of the play at the New London Theater, until it was taken to Broadway in the United States. The paper examines why the play was so popular, as well as the many awards that it won.

From the Paper
"To look at the pre-production problems, the rehearsals with cast changes, the unenthusiastic reviews by many critics, and the enormous expenses of mounting the show, what is it that really has made "Cats" successful. The simple answer is- it is an "audience pleaser". There is no heavy plot line to focus on. The stage and staging are so unusual, as to continue to amaze the audience and to capture their attention. Nobody comes out of a theatre "humming the scenery" as a cynic might remark. But the song, "Memory" heard over and over again on radio stations is the sort of hit that people will remember."

Tags:John, Napier, Trevor, Nunne, Tony, Award, Winter, Garden

Abstract
The battle between dog owners versus cat owners has been brewing for centuries. Each side thinks that they own the best type of pet. This paper examines the issue of owning a dog versus owning a cat, including an analysis of which is better if you have a busy schedule, how much attention and interaction is required of these animals, as well as the basics of how to care for a dog versus how to care for a cat.

Tags:dogs, versus, cats

Abstract
This paper reviews pets and their owners, with specific focus on the division between dog lovers and cat lovers. This paper goes on to define and analyze these differences.

From the Paper
"If a house has a furry pet, it is usually a dog or a cat, although some unusual homes boast more exotic creatures such as ferrets or even monkeys and others may contain a mouse or two. However, dogs and cats remain the favorite but have distinct differences that tend to divide people into two camps: the dog lovers or the cat lovers. I prefer dogs; they offer unconditional love and boisterous play to any home. Cats have some similar qualities, too. Despite this, the cat lovers and the dog lovers endlessly compete to determine which is the better furry friend. Let's take a look at some of their reasons. Cats are, for the most part, thought to be more independent and seem to require less care. For example, cats use a litter box, so the cat owner does not have to take her fuzzy kitty for cold winter strolls."

Tags:comparison, dogs, cats

Abstract
Metaphors not only can be used as literal interpretation of events, but also have metaphorical meanings. A good example would be the black cat in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" and how the narrator in the story implied throughout the story that the cat is of demonic creature. The black cat in the short story not only has a literal meaning of a normal household cat but also from a metaphorical-side of meaning, as the narrator's personal demon, which haunts him throughout the story and brings him to the point of near insanity.

From the Paper
"The first mention of the black cat in the short story is when the narrator's wife noticed his partiality for domestic pets and "lost no opportunity of procuring those of the most agreeable kind" (894), which includes a black cat. In the beginning, the narrator describes the cat as a "large and beautiful animal, entirely black, and sagacious to a degree" (894). When he describes the cat in this way, the narrator gave us his view of the cat as an everyday, normal household cat that people who have had an encounter with cats can feel a real connection to. Even though some people might have the superstitious belief that an entirely black cat might be a minion of the underworld or a witch in disguise which his wife did when she "made frequent allusions to the ancient popular notion" (894), the narrator tries his best to also show that this is a normal cat like any other. The narrator also gives the pet the name of Pluto, which is the name for the god of the underworld in Roman mythology. By doing this, he further connects the black cat of his to something from the underworld. He also calls what he sees when he went back to check out the ruins of his house that burned down as an apparition (895) and a "phantasm of the cat" (896). An apparition is a ghost or spirit and by following what the narrator describes, his view of the black cat goes from a normal household pet to something that haunts him for months. The loss of the cat not only brought him remorse at what he did to the cat when he hung it on a rope but also regret at the loss of a fine pet."

Tags:allan, black, cat, edgar, poemetaphors, hate, demon, narrator, literal, short, story

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the short story written in 1843 by Edgar Allan Poe, titled "The Black Cat". The paper studies the narrator's behavior in a psychological framework in order to understand what prompted the narrator to commit a hideous crime. The paper further discusses how the narrator tries to manipulate the reader in an attempt to win his sympathy by alternating between narrative time and story time.

From the Paper
"What is really interesting about the narrator is his subtle explanations of his behavior and the murder of his wife that we get from certain lines in the story without the narrator actually intending to reveal much. There is a small passage that gives away narrator's troubled psyche and his real reason for killing his wife. It occurs in the first part of the story when the narrator tells us: "From my infancy I was noted for the docility and humanity of my disposition. My tenderness of heart was even so conspicuous as to make me the jest of my companions" (850). "

Tags:cat, hideous, terror, sympathy, psyche, anger, twisted, perception

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This paper suggests that the freedom of the mind is more important and complex than the freedom of the body as can be seen represented by "The Black Cat" where the perverseness of the free mind binds the body.

Tags:black, cat, reliance