Dear George,
I’m not sure if
there are official safety rules in place for cats’ transportation but, I
definitely hope so since my Mom managed to cross a busy downtown street
carrying me wrapped in a towel – Yes! against all odds - as you can see in the
photo (I covered her face as I don’t want to get her in trouble – she’s still
my Mom after all).
You see, this
summer she got married and for this useless and meaningless event (at least in
my life) she took off more than a week leaving me with my human grandparents.
When she came back to take me home I was so mad at her that I peed in my
carrier bag!
Last night I heard
her saying she’ll go on a honeymoon! And now I don’t have a carrier bag
anymore as she threw it away! But, George, firstly what is a honeymoon? I’ve
heard of a full moon or new moon or, even a blue moon but never about a honey
moon?
How far is this
honey moon? Secondly, if she plans to take me with her this time is there any
special equipment for a cat to travel to outer space? I hope she’ll not take me
to her honey moon wrapped in a towel! What do you think George?
A bit worried
Stanley
Dear Stanley,
You are right to be worried about transport. It's not safe for a human to carry a cat like this. What if you just wriggled out of her arms and ran away.You might have got lost in the traffic, or even run over. She needs to get a secure cat carrier.
Honeymoons? Humans really are odd. Their mating habits are varied, ranging from pair bonding to one night stands (so called though this could only be literally achieved by medication!). As a species we do it better. Our female queens come on heat, go out in search of toms, mate furiously with several and have kittens a few weeks later usually from multiple fathers. That way we get the best chance of healthy kittens. If one of the toms isn't up to scratch (so to speak) and sires a weak kitten, there is always others in the litter that are strong.
Honeymoons? Part of the pair bonding ritual, once associated with the chance to have sex; nowadays just a nice holiday after an expensive ritual wedding. Don't go on the honeymoon. Heaving mattresses are no fun for cats that need a decent night's sleep.
Yours
George.
PS. This blog is late due to the unforgivable absence of my secretary for most of the week.
Dear Stanley,
You are right to be worried about transport. It's not safe for a human to carry a cat like this. What if you just wriggled out of her arms and ran away.You might have got lost in the traffic, or even run over. She needs to get a secure cat carrier.
Honeymoons? Humans really are odd. Their mating habits are varied, ranging from pair bonding to one night stands (so called though this could only be literally achieved by medication!). As a species we do it better. Our female queens come on heat, go out in search of toms, mate furiously with several and have kittens a few weeks later usually from multiple fathers. That way we get the best chance of healthy kittens. If one of the toms isn't up to scratch (so to speak) and sires a weak kitten, there is always others in the litter that are strong.
Honeymoons? Part of the pair bonding ritual, once associated with the chance to have sex; nowadays just a nice holiday after an expensive ritual wedding. Don't go on the honeymoon. Heaving mattresses are no fun for cats that need a decent night's sleep.
Yours
George.
PS. This blog is late due to the unforgivable absence of my secretary for most of the week.
Indeed, against all odds....but you look cute, Stanley!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your Mama loves you - she wouldn't put your life in danger.
She seems quite young - a kitten in herself :-)
Shumba
Honeymoons! Phew! Horrible! George is right!
ReplyDeleteStanley, stay home and destroy the house - teach them a lesson!
Vegas