It's kind of amazing, really, the way the cat picks up on the nature of the dogs we puppysit even before we do. The last one was, well, a little hysterical about meeting her. This one is one of the calmest young pups we've had around... he's another of those lovely dogs who want you … Continue reading “I’m outta here,” said the cat, bizarrely calm.
Me: Honey, I’m sorry, I really am. Just come inside. The cat was having none of it. She was in a fury the likes of which I’d never before seen. She was hissing, swatting, spitting and just livid. I don’t think either of the kids in the height of teenage angst got to this level. … Continue reading “I hate you!!” MaeMae screamed.
MaeMae, our witchy cat: Oh, god, it's the drunkard again. Puppy: Hello maybe you're confused my name is Pickles not Pickled I know it's close but I'm too young to drink I'm not five months old yet how old are you Me: Hah! Guess he taught you. Getting acquainted again… The cat glared at me … Continue reading Hooray! Shouted the pupper. I’m back!
Okay, it’s not a cage, it’s an X-Pen. And we spent a lot of time in there with him… he stayed with us for a few days and it was just easier to have the twelve-week-old corralled in a fairly enclosed area. Inevitably, he had contact with the rather disgruntled cat. MaeMae was especially bent … Continue reading The kiddo clearly wanted out of the cage.
Me: no you’re not. You’re fine now. Puppy: yes I am see watch She crouched on the lawn, pitifully struggling, whining a bit. Me: you pooped an hour ago, I’m not surprised nothing’s coming out. MaeMae the cat, rolling her eyes: if you’d learn to catch your own food, ding dong, you wouldn’t have to … Continue reading But I’m constipated! Whined the dog.
It's called "I Love You (but You're a Pain in the Ass)". I sang it to the dog while I got ready for work. You'll never guess why. As Beloved and the Boy can attest, I make up little ditties and sing them ad nauseum until everyone starts throwing things at my head. Most fall … Continue reading I wrote a song this morning…
Perched on the throne, I said, “oh, GOD, more ants!” The dog went over to investigate, huffing out breath to get a better scent. I suddenly heard, in a very high voice, “What th’ f😳ck?!!” Ant: How the hell did I wind up here?? Dog: where you go Me: Stop blowing the damn insects around. … Continue reading Something Moved! Barked the dog.
Me: Oi! What’re you doing? R___ had her snout in the volunteer tomato bush in the back yard. Actually not just her snooty, her whole head. I planted tomatoes last year and had a pretty decent crop, but dammit, nothing sprouted where they were planted before (sounds like I erred in dumping bags of potting … Continue reading “Om nom nom” said the dog.
Puppy: It’s Pride Sunday Me: Yep, it is! Puppy: And I am PROUD MaeMae the cat, raising one eyebrow: Proud like an… ally…? Puppy: Whut you talking about there’s a lot of us PUPs Proud Union Puppies There’s me and and P____ and and I forget her name I think it’s a girly dog we’re … Continue reading The dog beamed with pride…
Me: She didn’t. She went to see her niece graduate from vet school. She’s going to be a puppy doctor and we’re very proud of her. Dog: Mommy’s gonna be a puppy doctor MaeMae (cat): no, ding dong. Her niece is a veterinarian. When would the stay at home can opener have time for vet … Continue reading Why she abandon me moaned the dog.
Examining Misadventures 