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The Crying Game
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Like a child, Gizmo can be a handful for a sitter, I’m told. Apparently during my two week vacation she pulled out all the stops, from diarrhea to coughing up a sausage-sized hair ball, as well as falling back on some of her old antics, like crying to get what she wants.
Also, while I’m away—allegedly now—she not only requires breakfast at 5 am, but turns her nose up at one entrée (and appetizer) after another. There is some evidence to support the sitter’s claim. Mainly, there was enough cat food in the house to last a month. Now there’s only four cans left.
What’s next? Does she need a menu?
After spending time with my cousin’s very well behaved 100-lb. black German Shepherd during my trip—a top dog and obedience school graduate—I was beginning to wonder how I could have created such a little monster.
Still, I missed her terribly. When I walked in the door after 14 hours in airports and on airplanes, she was asleep on the couch. She open her sleepy eyes halfway, and let out a little cry when she saw me. Then, stretched her neck for a scratch under the chin. She looked like a little angel.
Suddenly, I don’t believe a word the cat sitter says. My cat is an angel.
Denial? No, not actually. At least if your worldview is shaped in part on the philosophical ramblings of George Constanza: “It’s not a lie if you believe it.”
It’s good to be home. That is, her home.
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Strange Company
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
These awfully cute pictures have been circulating via email. Proof, once again, love is blind. Even if you are just a cat. This one from Harrisburg, Oregon has a very interesting visitor every morning.
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Boo
Monday, October 26th, 2009
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Pet Astrology
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
In an age where there’s actually a market for goldfish walkers, is pet astrology really so out there? According to astrology.com, the stars effect more than just the behavior of mankind. Even fish fall under the influence of the stars. The site offers a pet section aimed at explaining the idiosyncratic workings of the animal mind—astrologically.
If Gizmo’s medical records are correct, she’s a May-born Gemini, which could explain why she’s such a loud mouth and needs a constant influx of new toys.
Is your pet’s personality in the stars? Here’s the breakdown by sign, according to astrology.com:
Aries: Energetic, competitive and assertive, Aries pets tend to be great protectors. Aries cats need room to roam. (more…)
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Gizmo vs. the Babysitter
Friday, September 18th, 2009
If you think people can play mind games, try Gizmo. Yeah, she’s that smart.
While there is no I.Q. test for cats per se, if there was, her results could quite possibly force Mensa to raise its standards.
Incidentally, there is an I.Q. test for dogs, from PoochIQ.com. Unfortunately, it’s not just about keeping up with the Jones anymore—it’s about keeping up with their dog Spot, too. But before you get bragging rights, your dog must first complete more than a dozen mentally rigorous exercises to gauge its intelligence in various areas ranging from short-term memory to problem solving skills.
Gizmo wouldn’t really call any dog that actually completes all 15 exercises intelligent at all. You see, cat-smarts is measured more by what they can get you to do for them, not the other way around. (more…)
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