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A fish tank was a prominent part of my life at a particular stage in my youth. Of course, that ended once I went on the road as a Pius Itinerant, chasing dreams of folk music glory. My next experiment with pets was the enchanting but dictatorial Clancy J Bumps (aka the Grey Menace, that …
The question gets asked: What's the coolest thing you've ever found (and kept)? Ahh, there is a story behind that: I was standing with my friends in Ottawa, chilling, talking, and minding my own business. When this little grey fuzzball marches up, climbs onto my shoulders, and claims me as his human. My friends were almost …
The Dog and the cats have often explained it to me: I do not own them; they own me. They love me and appreciate all I do, but I am not in charge.It's the iron fist, or paw, in the velvet glove. Make one bad move at breakfast, serve pate rather than bits in gravy, …
Daily writing promptIf you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?View all responses My hometown is New York City. It's a great place to be well off, but not so much if you're on the streets. And the streets don't only house homeless people, but also the homeless cats …
Max: The escape committee pulled one off today, and they didn't let me in on it. They called me a fink and a toady to management! I showed them! When Mom and Dad discovered they were missing, I led the "rescue operation." I led Mom right to where they were hiding. I got a very …
Evening meals are like a political convention in our house. The two kittens and the dog gather silently, caucus, and move to wherever you are in the house. They then begin the old floor routine, lying in front of your feet, brushing against you, giving you longing looks. Of course, it's just before five. Where …
As you can see, she has destroyed the screen door. But success is hers! She has mastered the art of opening the door. I was working in the garden yesterday when I noticed Max was out, too. It's funny. I left him inside. Then I turned around, and the two kittens were chasing a bug. …
I was suspicious the other day when I found the books on training pets open on the floor. My wife said she had not been reading them. So I put them back on the shelf.Then, the other day, while it stormed, I provided a warm lap for overwhelmed cats until the birds came to the …
Who wouldn't love the little "love bites" of Sabrina at six in the morning? It's just her gentle way of letting you know that her dog brother, Max, will start whining for breakfast in a few minutes. Marcus, Sabrina's brother, is much more laid back. He snuggles into your exposed ear with soundwave-shattering purrs. Ah, …
My black cat, Smidgen, was sitting purring in my lap. Once in a while, it was her habit to correct my take on life by sharing feline wisdom tidbits, black double pawed cats specifically. The formula followed was usually a reminder that her Ancestors had been gods in Eygpt.
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