Dogs n Cats? Casual. Possums? Not So Much...

No ill is harbored towards cats at the beach house. They can be funny and comical. They can be a best friend. They can also be downright cantankerous at times. Around here, there are several feral cats that sneak out of the woods to enjoy late night snacks sometimes left for them. There was a water bowl and food bowl by the north steps. They both disappeared. Guess some catzilla was really hungry or Arnold, Opossumus Austriabodicus Germanicus, may have taken them away. He is territorial, you know.

Seems he dislikes dogs much more than cats. Either that or the cats have a better line of communication in this area. Big Hateful Black Spotted Tomcat (he hisses at me from way across the road even though I feed him) was delivered a large can of whupass several years ago by Arnold. Word must have spread in the feline community not to mess with any possum in the area the size of a small pony. Cats are smart that way, you know.

Time to get back on track here. Since my life sometimes finds me gone for extended periods of time I have even decided to give up the aquarium. LisaPooh and Laundry Witch have laughed heartily because there have been no fish in it for 3 years. I maintained it until this past winter. Without a fenced yard it's impossible to maintain a dog. I won't keep a cat boxed up in a house and living on a street corner presents a traffic problem that is deadly. Cats have absolutely no fear of cars, you know.

Let me bring some focus to my ramblings: Take a look at this guy:



If you find him irresistible then please contact the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society and make arrangements to adopt Luke. That's his name.

This is a good group of folks and their much deserved praise goes unsung. They do this work because of dedication and are rarely thanked. If you are like me and just can't maintain a pet properly, but want to help, DONATE! It won't kill ya' to give up a few dollars to feed a discarded and often mistreated animal brother or sister. We are all God's creatures. So get up off that ass and take that wallet out!

On my way out to discover today's adventures I am going to stop and purchase a bag of Purina Puppy Chow for the shelter. You might do the same, you know.

"A cat can be trusted to purr when she is pleased, which is more than can be said for human beings."
~William Ralph Inge
(Today's pictures are by Beagle)