Sorry for the dreadful delay in posting this.
I was beset by a foul ailment that laid me low.
I'd say it was fur deprivation, but I did have a nice long
week with Mx Pix the parkour puss.
There's no critique on these; they're all terrific and besides,
they're your furred friends. They're perfect even when they're not.
That said, the entry by Fburgos was breathtaking. I read it once and thought, ok, got it.
Then I read it again.
Dimitrius Harmata
Hi! I’m Fluffy.
I chose to spend
one of my nine lives standing guard over Dimitrius during the rough 90’s.
My reward was a
bat I caught all by myself!
Geeze Louise, I'd like to have seen video of that!
Craig F
All who visit are
advised to keep their hands to themselves. Yes, he’s a large cat, and he might
be my pet, but his name is Bob for a reason
This cracked me up.
Kate Larkindale
I'm Frankie the
Fearful, fleeing the house at every knock at the door since 2017. But I'll
cuddle with you in bed every night too.
He sounds like a sweetie.
Steve Forti
Zoey: (noun)
petite cuddly feline. Black void. Impatient eater, fluffy yarn ball destroyer,
spring chaser. Scared of the dark. That comfy seat you wanted? It’s mine. Your
bed? Also mine.
I love Zoey! Mine is my favorite word too.
Erin Scruggs
I’m Molly the
maltipoo: master of suspense. Hobbies include rolling dirty (in the grass),
sprinting (at Olympic speed), and barking at animals on television (especially
make-believe creatures in allergy commercials).
As any sensible dog does!
Luralee
Pepper—now known
as whiny dog
Used to sit
Used to stay
Got spoiled by
Grandma.
Still a
sweetheart.
Oh Grandma!
Erin Scruggs
I’m Stetson the
schnoodle: a loyal companion. Skills include licking people (unexpectedly),
napping (snoring loudly while farting silently), and winning staring contests
(especially effective when grandparents and bacon are involved).
Stetson's not intending to eat Grandma is he?
Beth Carpenter
Wascally wabbits
destroying your garden? You need Annie, the rabbit chaser who never slows
down.* Call 1-800-462-6643, that's 1-800-GOANNIE.
*Disclaimer: Annie
has never actually caught a rabbit.
Reminds me of submitting client work to The New Yorker.
Haven't made it yet but will die trying!
MaggieJ
Marilla: I am
Maggie’s moggy, defender of hearth and home against mice, rats, shrews, snakes,
bats, and all things like that. Weasels are my specialty: quick clean kills
ensured.
Weasels!!! Yikes!!!
Just Jan
Captain Jack,
a.k.a. the Boston Terr(o)r
Peg-legged. Born
under a bad sign.
Lack of
intelligence surpassed only by absurd loyalty to anyone with food.
Love Boston Terr(o)r!
Lennon Faris
Poppy: Watchdog,
snuggler.
Ready for any*
threat:
- Humans wearing
hats
- Bubbles
- Bunnies
(includes free murder)
I will protect
you! Will work for cheese.
*no bad guys
please
You never know what Bubbles is up to!
Mother of Monster
Monster, Maine
Coon Extraordinaire. I shed so you don't have to.
Or: I shed so you can too!
Amy Johnson
Chloe
mama canis
Gentle and joyful
doter on children of various ages and species.
Temporarily
transforms into mama ursa to protect them from the vacuum cleaner.
aka: Good Girl
oh the evil vacuum!!
Karen Baldwin
He dominates me.
“Ow! Don’t bite my
hair! It’s 4 a.m.!”
His eyes squint
his desire.
“Fine!”
As he chomps the
Whiskas salmon flakes, I coo, “Love you, Indie boy.”
We are all slaves to our feline overlords.
Michael Seese
Allie,
a.k(anine).a. "Doggo"
Chasing balls
since 2018
Catching balls since ?
E.M. Goldsmith
Rest in peace,
Frankie. The best pug ever.
I will see you on
the other side. Keep watch
as you always
have. I’ll be home soon.
Not too soon E.M.!!!!
Theblondepi
HUBERT THE DOG
Angel on Earth
now angel in
Heaven
(treats still
accepted)
I'm sorry for your loss. I still mourn my Newfie, gone for
many years, but never forgotten.
A good girl always.
Tomas Zandir
Holly: One of a
legion of feline impersonators sent by rulers of planet Xanon to enslave human
population of Earth. Mission wildly successful!
Bowser, household dog, is still a problem.
One feels for Bowser.
travelkat
My name’s Patrick,
King of Cats;
Look on my Snores,
ye Mighty, and despair!
Nothing beside
remains
In the colossal
wreck of my food-dish
Now it’s time to
play.
Nice homage to Percy Shelley, who did in fact have a cat (or
more than one!)
“When my cats aren't happy, I'm not happy. Not because I
care about their mood, but because I know they're just sitting there, thinking
up ways to get even.”
― Percy Bysshe Shelley
J.R. Raglow
From hello Molly,
you choose me?
As sweet as fine
chocolate
Lab of my life,
Bar dog, car dog,
barn dog, bird dog,
Danger detector,
domain protector,
Partner,
companion, friend.
This is just perfect.
KDJames
Cauliflower, aka
The White Ninja
Intrepidly
Accessing the Inaccessible, since 2008
Specialities
- napping
- purring
- shedding
- acrobatic
zoomies, extra
Payment
- fish, chicken,
treats
- effusive praise
- petting,
scritches
Contact
- invitation only
Invitation only indeed!
Lovely.
Colin Smith
Seouler and Momo:
Bug-catchers extraordinaire. Proving you need neither sight nor sanity to hunt
pests.
They use The Force!
BJ Muntain
Little Girl Dog
creeps
Softly in my
dreams; Angel
Racing lightning
down.
Koko, my heart
dog,
Always beside me;
Angel
He will always be.
Angel seems very aptly named.
SDK
Kokhan: Cat for
hire.
Will shred all
your enemy’s soft furnishings and knock over all fragile artefacts of value.
In and out in 30
mins. Discreet. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Tip him with tuna?
Tain Leonard-Peck
Prehistoric
reptile, mix-and-match critter. Alligator tail, lizard legs, hydraulic cutter
jaws. Living behind glass for your safety, not mine. Pet me at your peril,
turtle with a snap.
Hydraulic cutter jaws!!!
Love this.
John Davis Frain
Calvin
Experienced
walking companion
No leash necessary
What a good boy!
EasternRose
Thelma and Louise,
bonded rescue rabbits.
Plunging in cars
not their thing.
Will beg for
Timothy hay.
Will cuddle for
willow.
So glad they are not intent on driving off a cliff.
(that scene still haunts me.)
Kregger
Barn Mouse:
Extraordinaire!
Creepy, poopy,
destructive.
Cohabitant:
Kregger
He hates me.
Yes, but does he call you a "tailless toilet user"?
(Duchess of Yowl)
Fburgos
My name is Hudson
I'm a cadaver dog
And I just found
my master.
oh god, the subtlety and ambiguity of this just blows me away.
Barbara Etlin
Echo, Sheltie
(always remembered)
Intruder-chaser,
Blue Jays very short stop, model, philosopher, poet
Hobbies: napping,
guarding the bathroom door
I'm a Sheltie.
Don't call me "mini Lassie."
Indeed not!!
*****
Thanks to all of you who took the time to write and post entries.
They were indeed a day week weeks brightener!