harder.faster.longer


9.10.2002
cats aren't the problem, people are

Dear Ann: I'd like to respond to "Cat Hater in Iowa" whose fiance "Anthony" had cats that crawled on the counter tops and made messes everywhere. I don't hold out much hope for the relationship, but my sympathies are with cats. You were right to say "Cat Hater" could solve the problem by cleaning the box and teaching the cats to stay off the counter tops, but it is unlikely she will volunteer to do it. Please don't tell her to give him an ultimatum.*

sir marmalade peters:
dog
sir marmalade is a orange tabby that shows off in front of guests. It is a likable and nice cat amongst the others and enjoys a roll and in some catnip. Like other cats he can become moody so you should usually time your strokes and actions. he also has a facination with running facet water, he thinks it's clean.
the cat habitats in alex's house and is usually found in the main bedroom or leisurely walking around

sushi o'crockett
black woman grunting noise
sushi is a southeren gal who is a dirty mix of white and multiple grays. She is most none for the stereotypical cat do to her hatred towards the world. only her owners can touch her and they hesitate at the thought. she will most remind you of a sassy black woman that have been seen on every sitcom consequently since the early 9o's. She just stares and hisses occasionally.
she stays stationary in the master bedroom on the bed in alex's domain, sometime on couch arm depending on mood.

muff
solid snake
muff is a quiet stealthy white and dark gray cat that meows softly and wanders curiously around her home. she has the thickest neck out of the others described and is currently battling diabetes, seriously. She is cute, a little shallow but nice to have around.
the pad of which she explores is david's and her whereabouts are usually unknown.

mysterious black cat
neighborly hatred
the cat wanders and darkness spooking people who have seen one too many bad horror movies. a neighbor of mine claims she hates it for always staring at her in the morning forshadowing bad luck.
It's location is unknown but can be sittin on various neiborhood porches

the rest
evil. chicken. sugar. voodoo.

If he chooses her over cats, what happens to them? Do you have any idea how many cats need good homes? Shelters throughout the country are overflowing with them. If a home cannot be found within a reasonable period of time the animal will be euthanized. (I hate the term "put to sleep.") I know your heart is in the right place, Ann, but please think twice before suggesting that your readers give up a pet. -Cat Lover in Byron, Calif.*

*courtesy of Los Angeles Times. Monday, May 2o, 2oo2. E6.Ann Landers.