The Puppy Wars

[Mister Underhill]

Originally Posted by Bb

I would have thought that Gandalf would be more suitable for a cat.

Really? I'm one of the few people that I know who loves cats and dogs equally, but honestly I think Saruman is far more cat-like than Gandalf -- arrogant, egotistical, slightly (or more than slightly) condescending, liable to turn and bite even when you're trying to help him. Gandalf, on the other hand, his whole existence is focused around people and helping and protecting them. Plus he has a good working relationship with horses. When your house catches on fire, Saruman is out through the cat door without a backwards glance; Gandalf might actually try to wake you up.

[Lush]

Uh oh, Monsieur Underhill. Prepare for a siege of angry cat-lovers.

My mother would disagree. Her cat, Fedya, is probably the most loyal creature on earth. Not as useful as a Doberman when a thug tries to rape you on the stairwell of your own apartment building, but a sweet pretty kitty who runs out to greet you when you come home nonetheless.

[Bêthberry]

Originally Posted by Mister Underhill

When your house catches on fire, Saruman is out through the cat door without a backwards glance; Gandalf might actually try to wake you up.

More likely call in the eagles for some fancy aerial reconnaissance and rescue at the last moment.

If only Lush were thinking of poodles, then we could contemplate blue rinses for them and consider Pallando or Alatar.

[Lalwendë]

Pallando would be a fine name for a very aristocratic looking Russian Blue kitty. Whereas Smaug might be good for a Ginger tom, especially given their firey natures. I used to have one lived near me that was called Genghis because he was so fond of battle.

Rauros might be good for a guard dog too, as it sounds a bit 'tough'.