by Pam Brittain
Member since:
July 16, 2011

(Wednesday Writing Essentials - WWE - Cats) – How Cats Think

March 15, 2012 05:29 PM UTC
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Toes. I have to pounce my her wiggly toes tonight. Yikes! Why did she throw me off the bed? Oh well, I’ll just go to my side of the bed. Yikes! What’s this lump in my spot. Geeze, it’s that new guy that keeps coming around. I’ll fix that – this is my spot. Hah – serves you right.

Next day: Why is she washing the sheets and blankets every day. It doesn’t smell that bad. I hope she thinks she married a bed wetter. This is fun and I’ll do it again tonight.

That night: Hey! Stop that!. I hate water! OK, you caught me. OK, you soaked me. I’m out of here.

Next day: Hey! You guy! I know you’re taking her out on a date, but have her home by 10 or else. Fine. It’s now 11 PM and I’m taking action. Then I’ll sneak out and pretend I’m innocent. Oh no, he’s back and his bed stinks and he knows that I did it. No, no! Don’t rub my nose in it. Not the brown stuff. That stuff stinks.





Comments: 40

JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 5:34pm UTC
That cat wasn't just thinking, it was acting out!
Good one, Pam.
Pam Brittain Mar 15, 2012, 5:36pm UTC
This is actually a true story from many years ago.

Thanks, John.
JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 5:41pm UTC
When I was a kid, "Uncle Fred" was visiting from Ohio. We were all about to leave the house to go somewhere and he started talking to Smokey, our cocker spaniel. "Poor Smokey. We're going to leave you here all alone, abandoned, while we go..."

Smokey had never done anything like this before. He walked out of the room, retuning with a well formed turd in his mouth and deposited it at Uncle Fred's feet!
Pam Brittain Mar 15, 2012, 5:52pm UTC
LOL. They are smart dogs, but I didn't realize they had that large a vocabulary.
JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 6:01pm UTC
It was definitely his tone of voice which Smokey didn't like, Pam.
Barbary Chaapel Mar 18, 2012, 5:39pm UTC
This reminds me of visiting my son in Roanoke with Rusty Dog.
Mike kept asking his own dog if it wanted to go out to pee.
Go pee? Go pee? Go pee?

Finally Rusty said to himself, What the hell, and peed right then and there.
We've laughed over this ever since. Was our own fault.
JOHN BECK Mar 18, 2012, 5:46pm UTC
:)
Pam Brittain Mar 18, 2012, 5:47pm UTC
Probably peed on his foot? This is too funny.
JOHN BECK Mar 18, 2012, 5:54pm UTC
Reminds me of the skit that was popular in the 50's. An elephant named "Nuts" is given commands, like "Step over him, Nuts." A volunteer of course was the one stepped over. Half way through, someone would holler, "Popcorn, cracker jack and pea-------nuts." You can imagine the rest, since the back half of the "elephant" was carrying a canteen full of water.
Pam Brittain Mar 18, 2012, 6:22pm UTC
Too funny.
William Dotani Mar 16, 2012, 4:34am UTC
Sounds like a training video.
Pam Brittain Mar 18, 2012, 5:47pm UTC
The cat won out in the long run.
That's a very cute story Pam.
I had to put my old kitty kat to sleep about 3 months ago. They really are very communicative.
She would wait impatiently until I finally decided to go to bed. Then sit under a chair watching me until I crawled in and turned out the light. It I said "Come on Kitty" at ANY time after I was in bed she would stop where she was. Turn around and go back to the living room. I think she was punishing me Ha ha. I just love arrogant cats that need love and attention. They all have to come up to a way that makes them look like they are the ones doing the favor.
I hope he's made friends with your kitty since then :)
Pam Brittain Mar 16, 2012, 1:34pm UTC
That was a lot of years ago and they both became friends. You reminded me of a time when my cat had jumped to the top of our refrigerator. They like to be higher than you. But, she fell asleep, rolled over and fell. It was funnier than all get up - especially when she walked away showing her embarrassment.
Patricia J. Mar 16, 2012, 11:56am UTC
Wonderful post, Pam. Man, you have cats down pat, I've seen so many of them behave this way.
Pam Brittain Mar 16, 2012, 1:34pm UTC
Thanks, Patricia. For me, it's impossible to not admire and love them.
Alice G. Mar 16, 2012, 1:19pm UTC
Great post, Pam. I am so glad Emmett (my Shih tzu) is a lot more forgiving but then where dogs are grateful for letting them exist in your life, cats want you to think they could care less.
Pam Brittain Mar 16, 2012, 1:35pm UTC
Alice, you described a cat to a tee. Thanks for the compliment.
Irina Dimitric Mar 16, 2012, 6:18pm UTC
Very funny story, Pam. When our cat was a little kitten, I let him sleep with me, but after a month of poor sleep because I was afraid I woud squash him , I had become so sleep deprived that I had to banish him from my bed.
Pam Brittain Mar 16, 2012, 7:56pm UTC
I don't think you can squash a cat, but a little kitten - well I know what you mean. Awe, you lost sleep over a loving, dominating little guy. That's so sweet.
Craig M. Mar 16, 2012, 6:32pm UTC
That's sooo cute, does the cat have any kind of accent? I think if one of our cats could talk he would have sort of a regal British accent, kinda hip-hip cheerio. I love it 5 stars!
Pam Brittain Mar 16, 2012, 7:58pm UTC
I've never been sure what language includes the word 'yawn'. Mine might not have been as regal as yours.

Thank you, Craig - glad you liked it.
Craig M. Mar 17, 2012, 12:31am UTC
As much as they sleep they do tend to yawn quite a bit huh, like they are preparing for an impromptu napping jag? I really felt the cat's disappointment when he/she was thrown off the bed & the almost immediate dismissal of that disappointment "oh well" =D
Pam Brittain Mar 18, 2012, 5:49pm UTC
Oh, one of my cats could clearly say 'out'. Sometimes demanding and sometimes asking (always in front of the door - wanting out).
Craig M. Mar 21, 2012, 7:03pm UTC
Meee-Ouwt? Sooo funny (:
Tanya P. Mar 17, 2012, 3:15am UTC
I remember this. He was one cool cat.
Pam Brittain Mar 17, 2012, 2:38pm UTC
Yep.
A. F. Stewart Mar 17, 2012, 10:28am UTC
Cats do want their way, don't they? A fun story.
Pam Brittain Mar 17, 2012, 2:39pm UTC
Thanks, A.F. I love those little critters.
Barbary Chaapel Mar 18, 2012, 5:40pm UTC
Still laughing at your cat's antics.
Pam Brittain Mar 18, 2012, 5:49pm UTC
That makes me very, very happy. Thanks, Barbary.
Betty S. Mar 18, 2012, 6:59pm UTC
Cat's aren't my favorite pet but I have a rescue cat I'm pretty fond of. She;s a very gentle loving baby. The only problem is that she has extremely long hair and was matted pretty bad when I got her. I've been trying my best to get all that matted hair off her but each time I look like a bad loser from a cat fight. Does anyone have any suggestions other than taking her to the vet to be tranquilized long enough to cut the matted hair off?
August Lady Mar 18, 2012, 7:07pm UTC
I used to just clip them with scissors~why don't you write a post and ask...
Pam Brittain Mar 18, 2012, 7:10pm UTC
I'm not sure about getting the matted hair off (a vet would be my preference), but after you get her cleaned up, try dampening a paper towel and petting her with it followed by a soft (I used a soft fingernail brush) brushing. That kept the mats out and the fleas out for my cat. I think it must feel like Mama's tongue cleaning her baby up.
Granny Janny Mar 27, 2012, 7:11pm UTC
I love how you did this with cat conversation! And "scat" as well.
I finally published my response to the prompt today. Now, I can get on with the rest of my chores. By the way...I hope this isn't a true story!
Pam Brittain Mar 27, 2012, 7:58pm UTC
Jan, I'll be looking for it. Never mind, I found it and it will be featured tomorrow.
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Apr 8, 2012, 6:37pm UTC
I like your sense of humor - I do a sign that says "Cats Know Exactly How You Feel - They Don't Give A Damn But They Know!
Pam Brittain Apr 8, 2012, 7:06pm UTC
Marilyn, if I had won the lottery, I'd commision you to do that sign on slate.
Vj McMullan Apr 15, 2012, 5:43am UTC
A cute story Pam
Pam Brittain Apr 15, 2012, 2:52pm UTC
Thanks, Vj!

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