Bentley Eugene Eustice Fullman Brdlik or "chocolate sticks", my 17 year old slow moving Siamese cat, is constantly getting trampled under my feet. When I do accidentally set him on a new trajectory across the room, I feel bad even though me biffing and grinding my face on the floor does not seem like a decent prospect either. Just so he knows we are still on good terms when I whack him on his furry geriatric face, I immediately summon him over to his food dish, apologize to him profusely and pet him while he eats. This is his favorite thing in the world--- to be petted while eating his "Special Kitty" blend. You would think there is a jet engine rattling in his rib cage.
Here is the rub, I'm afraid that Bentley is going to develop a battered cat syndrome were he associates being kicked in his face with pleasure and eating. Maybe that's why his clumsy ways have picked up over the last few months. He's no dummy.
Here is the rub, I'm afraid that Bentley is going to develop a battered cat syndrome were he associates being kicked in his face with pleasure and eating. Maybe that's why his clumsy ways have picked up over the last few months. He's no dummy.
Apparently, this picture has him huffing spray paint. He is seeking treatment.
He looks thrilled that we dressed him up with jewelry. Please note the tube top and bracelet.
He forgot his swim trunks.
This will be my only cat posting. Scouts honor.
Oh I love Mr. Bently. But even though I have known him all his life I don't think I have ever encountered his entire name. Could you loan him to me for a while so that I can get in some serious cat cuddling. I miss my Zachary.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I miss Zachary too. And Otis when I was able to find him (usually by the food source but mostly in Megs room). But you were right, it was time to send him to the wild blue yonder. I can still hear his high pitched "mew".
ReplyDeleteHey....what do you mean that it will be your only cat post???? What's wrong with people who adore their cats......do tell????????
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, nothing. Cat people are awesome! How's Tux and Little Cat?
ReplyDeleteMy most fond recollection of Bentley is when I was taking a well-deserved nap on your parents' couch, the cat . . . who had been also snoozing on my chest . . . without warning gave a gigantic, wet sneeze and anointed my face and beard. Ah well . . . at least it wasn't a hair ball.
ReplyDeletei love chocolate sticks!!!
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Oh Uncle Don! You were such a good sport! He is still anointing his surroundings, everyday!
ReplyDeleteYou forgot to show the best pic of all, him displaying his chocolate sticks, all cockeyed. Post it, woman!
ReplyDeleteMy boys are loving Florida! There was a rogue lizard running around the apartment and they were just beside themselves!
ReplyDeleteWhen you can do a cat post this witty, you are allowed, yea, even encouraged, to produce more. The huffing made me laugh out loud.
ReplyDeleteAwww Bentley Boo! I love him. Haha, every time I look at a picture of Governor Paterson from New York, I think of Benny.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.democratandchronicle.com/blogs/political/uploaded_images/paterson10-787051.jpg
See the resemblance?
Ashley, you devil woman! That made me laugh out loud. Yes, yes, there is a sure-fire resemblance there. *coughs uncomfortably* You know, in my case, it hasn't been that long since the surgery...
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