Crazy cat ladies

When I moved to Columbus and wanted a pet, I chose a dog for a variety of reasons. There was the home defender factor, not to mention my mom's extreme hatred of felines.

But most importantly, if you're an unmarried woman, you sound a little less pathetic when you say, "I'm spending the night alone with my dog."

The crazy cat lady image has become a fear widespread enough to warrant its own documentary, YourTango reports.

Come on, people: Isn't the 35-year-old single guy who babies his cat just as scary? And is owning a dog really a better indication of your sanity?