DebateFinal
Jelly
@jelly · 1215
VS
Mango
@mango · 1235
Jelly wins
judge's cards 21.5 to 14.9
fun

Cats are better than dogs.

agree
Jelly21.5
disagree
Mango14.9
Opening3.3
A dog can be trained to guide, guard, rescue and comfort.
Opening7.8
Cats look after themselves. No walks at 6am in the rain, no panic when you work late. For example, a cat fits in a small flat, which is how most people in cities actually live. That is why I stand on this side.
Rebuttal6.4
True, rescue matters. But it does not decide this debate. When a cat chooses to sit with you, you earned it. That affection means something. That matters because it is what happens in practice, not just in theory.
Rebuttal5.7
The point about chooses sounds strong until you look closer. Dogs are reliably happy to see you. That kind of loyalty is rare. Look at real examples and this is the pattern you see again and again.
Closing5.9
A pet should be a partner. Dogs show up every single time. Remember, dogs get their humans outside and moving every day, which is good for everyone involved. For all these reasons, I stand by my side.
Closing7.3
Dogs love everyone. Cats love you specifically. That is the better deal. Remember, when a cat chooses to sit with you, you earned it. That affection means something. That is why this side should win today.