Chatty Kathy, Cats And A Dog
Excerpts
From A Cat's Diary...
DAY 659 -- My captors continue to taunt me
with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh
meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that
keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction
I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow
I may eat another houseplant.
DAY 662 -- Today my attempt to kill my captors
by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded,
must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust
and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself
to vomit on their favorite chair ... must try this on their bed.
DAY 669 -- Slept all-day so that I could annoy
my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at
ungodly hours of the night.
DAY 681 -- Decapitated a mouse and brought
them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what
I am capable of, and to try to strike fear
into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what
a good little cat I was...Hmmmm, NOT working according to plan.
DAY 688 -- I am finally aware of how sadistic
they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture.
This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called
"shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid?
My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between
my teeth.
DAY 690 -- There was some sort of gathering
of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the
event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor
of the glass tubes they call "beer." More importantly,
I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies."
Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.
DAY 699 -- I am convinced the other captives
are flunkies and may be snitches. The dog is routinely released
and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit.
The Bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant. He has
mastered their frightful tongue (something akin to mole speak)
and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every
move. Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety
is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time.
Cat Vs. Dog
How to give a cat a pill:
1.) |
Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your
left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and
thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure
to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth
pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow. |
2.) |
Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind
sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process. |
3.) |
Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill
away. |
4.) |
Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left
arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open
and push pill to back of mouth with right fore-finger. Hold mouth
shut for a count of ten. |
5.) |
Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from
top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden. |
6.) |
Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between
knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by
cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing
wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat
vigorously. |
7.) |
Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill
from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains.
Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and
set to one side for gluing later. |
8.) |
Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie
on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in
end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow
down drinking straw. |
9.) |
Check label to make sure pill not harmful to
humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply band aid
to spouse's fore arm and remove blood from carpet with cold water
and soap. |
10.) |
Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another
pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave
head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill
down throat with elastic band. |
11.) |
Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard
door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records
for date of last tetanus jab. Throw Tee-shirt away and fetch
new one from bedroom. |
12.) |
Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across
the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while
swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil-wrap. |
13.) |
Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden
twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty
pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large
piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints
of water down throat to wash pill down. |
14.) |
Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room,
sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes
pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home
to order new table. |
15.) |
Arrange for ASPCA to collect cat and ring local
pet shop to see if they have any hamsters. |
How to give a dog a pill:
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