I used to love cats - had them for years and years... but I also had a consistent runny nose for years and years. When I realized that my runny nose was in direct correlation with the cat, that was the first red flag for me. Then my wife got pregnant and said she couldn't clean the litter box anymore. Strike 2... and this was a big strike because I hope I never think its acceptable for an animal to crap in my house. Strike 3 came when our new landlord wanted an extra $500 deposit and $25 more on our rent per month. They had to go.
But for me what I really don't like is how they have a mind of their own... they don't seek to please like a dog does. Plus, you can't train them to do anything. Overall, I've become a dog person.
YearOf (woof woof) TheNick