Posted on 08/09/2006 8:42:43 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
Maynard demands justice for Feline Americans
I was in the waiting room at the vet, flipping idly through Cat Fancy, and my eye was caught by a demand that August 15 be proclaimed National Cat Day. I visited the Happy Cat Day website, and dutifully mailed the suggested letter to my Senators and Congressman:
Dear _____________,
I write to bring to your attention the shocking fact that while there are a whole bunch of holidays set aside for honoring all sorts of people, causes, places, and events, there still isn't one to celebrate one of God's noblest creations namely domestic cats (aka pussy cats, tabbies, and felines), beloved by hundreds of millions, from the lowly to the mighty. Maybe one or more are living in your home, in which case you are already familiar with the wonders of this splendid species. Or, if you're not one of those fortunate enough to enjoy the blessings of having a cat in your life, please know that these amazing, companionable creatures, because of the many gifts they confer upon humankind, deserve to be honored with their very own national holiday.
Therefore, I urge you to employ the power of your office along with arm-twisting and calling in chits from colleagues who owe you a big one to bring about a resolution to establish Cat Day, and also lobby for issuance of a Cat Day stamp, so this rank injustice will, at long last, be set right.
Sincerely yours,
Maynard G. Krebs
Who could argue with that?
Oddly enough, I also found this competing web site that proposes a Cat Day on October 29. I wish these two proponents would coordinate their efforts, lest they work at cross purposes. Then again, I think this nation is big enough to support two Cat Days.
If you attend a local rally, here's what to chant. Together, everyone:
Cat Day! Cat Day!
Give it to us now!
Cat Day! Cat Day!
Meow! Meow! Meow!
Don't most cats think EVERY DAY is National Cat Day?
perfect
haha
I'm getting better with practice...
ping
On a related note, Val yelled the other day to come quick and bring the camera.
This is not fauxtoshopped. The cats do love her.
Pity it's not called "National Pussy Day", then I'd be able to think of something funny to say...
Actually, compared to the other clowns who are running, he looks rather gubernatorial...even in his funny pages. LOL
It's not?
I'll have to inform Ozzie and Clio immediately.
At which point they'll either roll over and go back to sleep or bop me with their paw until I feed them.
Hey, y'all come check this thread out. It's got pictures of cat litter boxes and everything!
Heh...point taken. ;-)
Allegra!
How's the sandbox?
youre not supposed to do it alone though
Andyandval,I love that picture, Murphy cannot hide from Henry!
Due to the level of stupidity of voters in this country I'm not at all suprised that the "NEW" -part was necessary in the recipe.
:^)
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