In the Cassiopaean sessions, pets like cats and dogs appear occasionally. Topics cover a wide range:
- dog barking, and cat purring
- the Cs and pets
- pets for 3D and 4D STS
- the health of pets and their owners
- second density perception and communication
- pets and the Wave
- the pet - caretaker relationship,
- about the choice of a suitable dog
- instances and effects of extra sensory perception among cats and dogs
- what may happen after a pet dies?
- the cat, dog etc used as symbols or metaphors
- was the dog created or did it evolve?
Different subjects often appear together, therefore it is hard to make a series of entries, each sticking to just one topic. The selection of excerpts in the following posts are like pieces of an open mosaic, where the elements can be linked with others to give different meanings, or a different emphasis.
As many people do not have pets, there first is an:
Introduction to the subject of pets with some statistics
The Cambridge dictionary explains a pet as "an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated kindly".
In the past dogs were kept in farms for protecting the house, herding, hunting. Similarly, cats were helpful to keep the population of mice down thus protecting the larder and scare rats away, even if small dogs were probably were more up to the job. Were these dogs and cats also companions? Sometimes, but that was not always the case. Perhaps they were like pets when they were young, like kittens, puppies, piglets, calves and foals, especially for children, but later they became ordinary farm cats catching mice, or straying, watchdogs protecting the yard, livestock cattle grazing fields and walking the feedlot until the appointed time, or work horses. The following statistics reveal that many dogs and cats in the world are not considered pets:
One site, a-z-animals.com/blog, gives details about the number of pet dogs in different European countries:
One site with many figures, especially for the US, is Simply Insurance pet statistics
Here are some:
Some dog breeds bark, a few are less vocal, but why the barkers bark can vary, and some like the following are ordinary.
Dogs barking - someone in alley
Session 12 November 1994
Dog barks - alley activity .... [Dog still barking]
Session 28 July 2001
Dogs barking, - lurkers in the apples - young and silly
Session 14 March 2015
Barking dog, hungry cat, and the learning capacity of a dog compared to a robotoid human.
Session 29 November 2001
Why do cats purr? Self stimulation of the vagus nerve or the cat equivalent
Session 22 February 2010
Session 2 May 2015
Do the Cassiopaeans have pets? - Not exactly
The question was preceded by:
Session 29 October 1994
- dog barking, and cat purring
- the Cs and pets
- pets for 3D and 4D STS
- the health of pets and their owners
- second density perception and communication
- pets and the Wave
- the pet - caretaker relationship,
- about the choice of a suitable dog
- instances and effects of extra sensory perception among cats and dogs
- what may happen after a pet dies?
- the cat, dog etc used as symbols or metaphors
- was the dog created or did it evolve?
Different subjects often appear together, therefore it is hard to make a series of entries, each sticking to just one topic. The selection of excerpts in the following posts are like pieces of an open mosaic, where the elements can be linked with others to give different meanings, or a different emphasis.
As many people do not have pets, there first is an:
Introduction to the subject of pets with some statistics
The Cambridge dictionary explains a pet as "an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated kindly".
In the past dogs were kept in farms for protecting the house, herding, hunting. Similarly, cats were helpful to keep the population of mice down thus protecting the larder and scare rats away, even if small dogs were probably were more up to the job. Were these dogs and cats also companions? Sometimes, but that was not always the case. Perhaps they were like pets when they were young, like kittens, puppies, piglets, calves and foals, especially for children, but later they became ordinary farm cats catching mice, or straying, watchdogs protecting the yard, livestock cattle grazing fields and walking the feedlot until the appointed time, or work horses. The following statistics reveal that many dogs and cats in the world are not considered pets:
In Taiwan, both cats and dogs are listed as invasive species according to this article, Feral Dogs and Cats: The Most Favored Invasive Species.How Many Pets Are in the World & US in 2023? (Statistics)
JUNE 30, 2023
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Key Statistics
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- The number of dogs worldwide is over 900 million. About 471 million of them are pets.
- The number of cats worldwide reached 600 million, and around 373 million are cat pets.
- In 2023, the estimated number of pets in the United States, particularly dogs and cats, exceeded 191 million.
- The expected population of pet dogs in the US will increase from 85 million to more than 100 million after a decade.
- In 2023, approximately 65.1 million households in the US have a dog, and 46.5 million have a cat.
- More than 11 million US households own freshwater fish, and about 6 million own a reptile.
- 70% of Vermont households own a pet.
- The expenditure on pets, products, and services in the US exceeded $136 billion in 2022.
Let’s take a look at the estimated population of pets in different countries worldwide:
- There were 85 million pet dogs and 65 million pet cats in the US
- There were 74 million pet dogs and 67 million pet cats in China
- There were 92 million pet dogs and 113 million pet cats in the EU
- There were 54.2 million pet dogs and 23.9 million pet cats in Brazil
- There were 13 million pet dogs and 12 million pet cats in the UK
- There were 8.5 million pet dogs and 9.6 million pet cats in Japan
- There were 6.3 million pet dogs and 4.9 million pet cats in Australia
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Here are the most popular pets in the US in 2023:
- Dog – about 65.1 million US households own at least one dog
- Cat – about 46.5 million US households own at least one cat
- Freshwater Fish – about 11.1 million US households own at least one freshwater fish
- Bird – about 6.1 million US households own at least one bird
- Small Animal (mouse, hamster, rabbit, gerbil, chinchilla, and ferret) – about 6.7 million US households own at least one small animal
- Reptile – about 6.0 million US households own at least one reptile
- Horse – about 2.2 million US households own at least one horse
- Saltwater Fish – about 2.2 million US households own at least one saltwater fish
One site, a-z-animals.com/blog, gives details about the number of pet dogs in different European countries:
The restrictions for dogs vary wildly from country to country, see List of banned dog breeds by countries, but it does not all match Top most dangerous dogs in the world, besides Appearance is deceptive: top most aggressive dog breedsPet Dog Populations: World, United States, and more
Written by Austin S.
Updated: May 12, 2023
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Germany has one of the highest pet dog populations in Europe, and recent statistics put it at about 10.7 million. The Germans see dogs as an essential part of their daily life; hence they treat their pet dogs with respect.
In the United Kingdom, a sizable quarter of the households have at least one dog. Therefore, it is understandable that there are about 13 million pet dogs in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has also established numerous legislation relating to pet ownership.
France has approximately 8.8 million pet dogs. This nation is among one of the most dog-friendly ones in Europe. France is also a common destination for tourists traveling with their dogs.
Italy has about 7.5 million pet dogs. The Italians prefer dogs as their pets. At least 55% of pet owners in Italy have at least one dog in their homes.
Likewise, the population of pet dogs in Poland is around 7.5 million. However, Poland has hard-and-fast rules on the types of dogs that are acceptable in the country.
Spain is known for its rising pet dog population. The current population of pet dogs in Spain is about 6.27 million. In the past five years, the population of pet dogs in Spain has risen by 40% because more Spaniards now live alone.
Romania, a country in the Balkans, has a pet dog population of 1.5 million. The country has attempted to cull the population of dogs, but the strategy has been futile.
In Portugal, there’s a high regard for pet dogs. Furthermore, the Portuguese see their pets as living things with emotions and should be protected. Portugal currently has about 2.1 million pet dogs.
The people of the Czech Republic are known for their dog-loving habits. Supposedly, there are about 2 million pet dogs in the Czech Republic. A recent survey shows that two in every five households in the country have dogs. Interestingly, 40% of dog owners In the Czech Republic allow their pets into their beds.
The Netherlands currently has a population of about 1.52 million dogs. Additionally, issues related to animal welfare are prioritized by the Dutch government.
Russia has the highest pet dog population in eastern Europe, with a population of about 12 million pet dogs.
One site with many figures, especially for the US, is Simply Insurance pet statistics
Here are some:
The Indian population of dogs may be the fastest growing, but there are still only 10.2 million dogs, or about 6- 7 times less than in the US.
- Only 17–24% of dogs live as pets in developed countries
[...]- The world's most balanced pet population is in Romania, 45% of their households own dogs and 45% owns cats.
- The fastest growing dog population in the world can be found in India.
- The highest number of small dogs per capita goes to Brazil
- Saudi Arabia is the winner in regards to big dogs with 70% of their dog population belonging to larger breeds.
Some dog breeds bark, a few are less vocal, but why the barkers bark can vary, and some like the following are ordinary.
Dogs barking - someone in alley
Session 12 November 1994
Q: (L) What are the dogs barking at?
A: Someone in alley.
Q: (L) What are they doing in the alley?
A: Passing.
Dog barks - alley activity .... [Dog still barking]
Session 28 July 2001
Q: {Dog begins barking in the background.} Why is the dog barking?A: Alley activity.
Q: {Dog begins barking in the background.} Why is the dog barking?
A: Alley activity.
Q: What should we do about Vincent?
A: Til money comes, no deal.
Q: Well, the trouble is, we need money right now. We need to know what to do. I mean, we are going daily into debt thanks to his advice. Can you give us any pointers in the proper direction?
A: Hosting.
Q: Hosting?! Hosting what?
A: Soon will come an offer.
Q: What kind of an offer will it be?
A: To host.
Q: To host what?
A: TV show.
Q: That's the craziest thing I ever heard in my life! [laughter] To host a TV show? That's the craziest damned thing I ever heard. {Laughter} Well let me ask you this: Am I right to be so upset with Vincent and his damned ritual magic stuff?
A: Yes.
Q: Am I right in my thinking that even if he is not conscious of it, he was sent as an agent to extract information from me?
A: Yes.
Q: Are the Cassiopaeans the ones that got in contact with him in his childhood and then when he was older {as he claims}?
A: No.
Q: Is he consciously working as an agent?
A: No.
Q: (L) Well, what can we think of to ask, just to warm up [the connection]? (A) What about this TV show? I mean, should we do something? (L) I don't think I'd get excited about it.
A: Look smart. Ugly doesn't get it. [Laughter. Dog still barking.]
Q: Well, that doesn't make sense. Nice to know you have a sense of humor at our expense.
A: Right on!
Dogs barking, - lurkers in the apples - young and silly
Session 14 March 2015
{Dogs start barking outside}
Q: (L) Why are the dogs barking? {Asking Data.}
A: Hello!
Q: (L) Who do we have with us? What's your name?
A: Johkola of Cassiopaea.
Q: (L) Okay, I guess I should turn on the tape recorder. Today is March 14th 2015. Me, Galatea, Andromeda and Data. Why are the dogs barking?
A: Lurkers in the apples. { Perceval arrives.}
Q: (L) What kind of lurkers?
A: Young and silly. {Scottie arrives}
Barking dog, hungry cat, and the learning capacity of a dog compared to a robotoid human.
Session 29 November 2001
There is sporadic barking in later posts, but less concentrated. Next:Q: (L) Is he planning to escalate his attacks?
A: Yes.
Q: (L) Would it be better if we just allowed him to escalate with no response at all?
A: Mostly. If nothing works publishing comes out.
Q: (L) I would just like to know what will be the ultimate outcome of this whole situation because I am just tired of it; I am sick of it; I would just like for this guy to disappear from the face of the earth. I would like to know how to make him go away. Tell me how to make him just shut up and go away. Let him say and do what he wants all his life, but never speak our names again. We just want him to leave us alone. How can we do that?
A: He has his free will.
Q: (L) Well, I just want to know what is going to be the outcome. (A) Honey, you should not ask that. The outcome will depend on what we will do. It depends on us. (L) Look! {Cat suddenly jumps into the middle of the table, dog begins to bark.} (A) Cassiopaeans! He hears Cassiopaeans! (L) Does kitty want out?
A: Food.Q: {Laughter. Stop to feed cat.} (L) My next question is, of course, what is wrong with Vincent? What is driving him?
A: He is a robotoid.
Q: (L) Who did his programming?
A: 4th density STS.
Q: (L) Doesn't that contradict him having his free will?
A: No. Even robots have minimal consciousness.
Q: (L) So, all his whining and all his "poor pitiful me" stuff is just a program?
A: Yes.
Q: (L) That explains, I guess, why he doesn't seem to learn from anything. Even a dog would have figured it out by now.
A: Yes.
Q: (A) Whine on no matter what! (L) That means that there is no hope of anything stopping his vicious, mindless lies and attacks. He will go on and on like a robot, right to his own destruction? (A) Yes, there is a hope of stopping him. (L) Yeah, when his circuits burn out. (A) No, no, no. You have a robot; it is working; robots work on a current. When it is working, it gets energy. If the program no longer works, the energy is stopped, then he must look for some other energy source. So, if nobody feeds him, sooner or later another program will switch on that says "look for new energy source." But looking for a new energy source implies being hungry for the period until you find another. So, its not so easy to switch that program. (L) Is there any trick to divert the intention of the robot?
A: Give it a little time.
Why do cats purr? Self stimulation of the vagus nerve or the cat equivalent
Session 22 February 2010
Are the C's able to perceive cuteness?(Bubbles) Okay, this is a very mundane question and you're all going to laugh at me, but has anybody ever figured out why cats purr?
A: Self stimulation of the vagus nerve or the cat equivalent.
Session 2 May 2015
While a little cute dog can be a pet, the situation appears different with humans and higher density STO. In an early session, there is:(Galatea) I have one more. Are the C's able to perceive cuteness? If not, that's okay. But are you? Do you see us as cute?
A: LOL!
Q: (Galatea) I was wondering because we think dogs are cute, and cats. But are we cute? Do they see cuteness?
A: Yes
Q: (Galatea) Are we a little bit cute?
A: Yes
Q: (Galatea) So we're like little dogs to them. [laughter]
(Perceval) Oh, one peed on the carpet! Isn't that cute! [laughter]
(L) Okay, I think we're ready to shut down unless there's something we need to talk about.
A: Goodbye.
Do the Cassiopaeans have pets? - Not exactly
The question was preceded by:
Session 29 October 1994
And then cameQ: (L) According to shamanistic teachings, one can have animal spirits or guides. Is this correct?
A: Partly. You have them if you believe you have them.
Q: (L) If believing in them makes it so, is this belief beneficial?
A: All belief is beneficial at some level.
Q: (L) Did Jesus of Nazareth believe in animal spirits or totems?
A: No.
Q: (L) Is it just New Age revival of superstition?
A: Shamanism is subjective and limits. Lizard inspired.
Q: (L) This book that is being promoted, M.A.P., what is the inspiration behind that book?
A: Not good
Q: (L) Just for fun, If I had an animal spirit what would it be?
A: Peacock.
Q: (L) Frank?
A: Deer.
Q: (L) V__?
A: Cat.
To be continued:Q: (L) Do the Cassiopaens have pets?
A: Not exactly.
Q: (L) What do you guys do for fun?
A: All is fun when perceived correctly.