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Article: Cats vs. Dogs vs. Traffic
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- February 9, 2000
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This column has gone to the dogs. And cats. At least today. Under
the heading "Pets in Traffic," I noted in a recent column that my two
cats have run loose for 10 years and seem to have learned to steer
clear of traffic, while our dog, if not leashed, would run right into
a moving car.
When I asked Mrs. Gridlock why there was such a difference, she
said, "It's because cats are smarter than dogs." I asked for your
views on that and why more dogs seem to be hit than cats. Here are
some of your responses.
Dear Dr. Gridlock:
First, cats are definitely smarter!
Logic would say that dogs are a greater risk because they are a
larger target. Also, they have a tendency to dart into the street, ...