Posted on 03/23/2013 2:05:47 PM PDT by Daffynition
OREGON CITY, Ore. – A soldier from Oregon City and a feral cat from Afghanistan might be one of the world’s best pairs. They both saved each other’s lives, although the soldier is probably the only one who will admit that.
Sgt. Jesse Knott met the stray cat while in one of the roughest, most dangerous places on earth. He was stationed at an Army base in southern Afghanistan when he noticed the feline roaming around the rugged base.
He was a handsome cat, but had open wounds – deep cuts and blood.
“I remember he came limping out from one of the barriers. We had these giant concrete barriers to protect us from mortar attacks,” Knott said. “I saw a blood trail behind him as he was limping.”
Knott suspected the cat was abused by people in the area so one day he snuck the animal into his office on the base and locked the door.
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Former Marine (male) here- some of my best friends are cats. I have a 'special needs' kitty that I got from the pound some years ago conked out in the living room at the moment. Most of my male friends are fond of cats in particular, or like animals generally.
Or people that they don't HAVE to be nice to, like waitstaff or subordinates at work.
You are absolutely right. My cat keeps me sane and when things get really bad I have a guilty pleasure ; a subscription to Mad Magazine
“Does anyone understand the gut level hatred so many men seem to have for cats?”
They are insecure of their own manhood - threatened by the independance of a cat, something they can never control.
That and their own small testicles....
-Robert A. Heinlein
Former Marine (male) here- some of my best friends are cats
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Navy here and I feel same inre cats...and same as with friends.
I think people who would tend to be control freaks or bullies in general don’t like cats because the independence of the cat ‘challenges’ their manhood etc....
"If you would know a man, observe how he treats a cat." -Robert A. Heinlein
“If you would know a man, observe how he treats a cat.” -Robert A. Heinlein
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There is nothing wrong with a cat once he/she finds out who is the boss.
You should admit he/she is in charge as soon as possible, as it will save a lot of ‘playful nips and scratches’.
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