Posted on 01/07/2011 3:01:43 PM PST by nickcarraway
Thank you
“You have the manners of vermin and the personality of parasitic fungus. Do you spend your spare time visiting the cancer ward mocking terminally ill patients? “ Your assessment skills are *unparalleled*, GB!
However, a little voice tells me that the disruptors become discouraged and leave when they are ignored. Or zotted.
I loved the cat story!
He *looks* like a cat with chutzpah. Very beautiful kitty, RIP Eddie.
that was a great story
Eddie looks a lot like Muffin (1982-1997).
Thank-you for the kitty ping Slings and Arrows, this story touched me very much! :)=^..^=
I think that poster has cats confused with dachshunds. I have never read a more perfect description of the typical wiener dog : "...sneaky, manipulative, looks down on you, and cannot really be trained...". That's a dachshund to the T (or to the D).
Or it would be if you added "greedy, spiteful, and Machiavellian" to the list of character flaws personality traits.
OTOH, I have never met a cat that wasn't sweet, loving, affectionate, and friendly. How DID cats ever get saddled with the inappropriate adjective "aloof"? Some take longer to warm up to strangers than others, but most seem to live for people who want to pet and stroke them.
My condolences to all on this thread who have lost a beloved pet, or will be facing a loss in the near future. I currently have a 14 year old male chihuahua and a 15 year old female dachshund, so I know it's only a matter of time.:-(
I’ve never seen so many posts get pulled on a pet thread. I’m sure the poster was trolling for outrage. The moderator took him to the woodshed so I’m sure he’ll behave for a day or two.
In the animal kingdom there is always a range of intelligence within a species. You were blessed to have a Richard Feynman among cats to get to know.
De nada, chica.
BTDT, huh?
Great story. Is there a focus control for my monitor?
I wake up to the sound of something crashing to the floor at least three times a week. I love cats; they’re the greatest pets (for me dogs come in second, although we always have to have at least one dog) to have and our dog gets along with them as well.
I don’t understand why people click on cat threads if they don’t like cats; it’s rather pathetic.
Well, that was just beautiful. Thanks for posting it. I needed a cry tonight especially after the Saints lost to the Seahawks!
Thank you for your comments on my column, “The Cat Who Taught Me Chutzpah.” I am honored that you posted Eddie’s story. Did someone from the Cape Cod Times send the column to you? Otherwise, how on earth did you find me?
Saralee Perel Feel free to e-mail, if you’d prefer: sperel@saraleeperel.com
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