My cat was a master of the one-claw technique. One claw, poking me on the tip of the nose (or in an even more tender spot), was usually enough to get me up in the morning. In later years, I would sometimes flee to the bathroom and lock the door in order to get a little peace and quiet on the throne with my Kindle. I don’t know how she learned this, but after a while, she was able to stand on her hind legs, insert one claw into that little pinhole in the middle of the bathroom door knob, unlock the door, turn the knob, and follow me in.
Nice try, Jimmy Johnson, but totally false. If a cat was nearsighted, how would they be able to see their prey? Maybe you are talking about the inbred domesticated cat that has passed on defective genes for hundreds of generations.
Cats are indeed nearsighted, with worse acuity than people, horses or dogs. Maybe 20/100 to 20/200. But they are shot-range hunters (no stamina like dogs) and have altered color response appropriate to short-range hunting. And, of course. their outstanding night vision. But, yes. They simply don’t see details well at a distance. But I suspect Ludwig recognized Arlo by his walk, which even for humans is a better recognition key at distance, and was confused by the dog head. But, you know, dogs and horses will get excited and sometime hostile to an owner who suddenly appears wearing a hat when it’s not usual. Cats seem to see through it. Or, more likely, cats just see humans as entities that are of interest because they sometimes come with a bowl of food attached.
comicsfan. Do yourself a favor and get a cat. Some people prefer dogs, but cat’s are low maintenance…A good starter pet…Either way, be prepared to have a friend for life…..Do it dude…
My middle daughter had a big tabby-striped Tom named Max, with six front toes, who could use that extra almost like an opposable thumb, who could pick up something and examine it closely. He was tall enough to reach a doorknob, but I guess just wasn’t that interested. He could have been dangerous otherwise.We also had a sweet and protective dog, a black-Lab/Alsatian/Spitz mix, who had a pet, a Sox-kitten she raised from teacup-size.Then we dog-sat a friend’s Greyhound-Dobie mix, who enjoyed the cats and would (as Greyhounds do) clatter her teeth happily when she saw them. Max couldn’t tell the difference until she was WAY too close, so we figure he had to be severely nearsighted. Sure he was about to be eaten, he fled at seeing either dog (way stressful).
Varnes over 10 years ago
Ain’t buyin’ it. My cat’s know I’m on the way ten minutes before I get there…..
Olddog1 over 10 years ago
This is getting a little thin.
joedon2007 over 10 years ago
i hope we’re not done with Mary Lou & Gene
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member over 10 years ago
They can hear you coming. .I just wish my would let us sleep past 4:30 AM.
paultunes over 10 years ago
back to the cat and iPhone “gags” sigh!
Dani Rice over 10 years ago
If you guys are so miserable, please select another cartoon.
kerumbo Premium Member over 10 years ago
Ludwig thinks that Arlo is Chester, Popeye’s dog in the Hy Eisman version of the strips. Nice touch!
larrylunts over 10 years ago
My cat was a master of the one-claw technique. One claw, poking me on the tip of the nose (or in an even more tender spot), was usually enough to get me up in the morning. In later years, I would sometimes flee to the bathroom and lock the door in order to get a little peace and quiet on the throne with my Kindle. I don’t know how she learned this, but after a while, she was able to stand on her hind legs, insert one claw into that little pinhole in the middle of the bathroom door knob, unlock the door, turn the knob, and follow me in.
carhop over 10 years ago
Gene?
DDrazen over 10 years ago
Later that day Ludwig checked himself into rehab for his catnip addiction.
ChessPirate over 10 years ago
That’s Arlo, not Alpo!
GR6 over 10 years ago
Does something about Arlo strike you as a little bit Goofy today?
jimguess over 10 years ago
Nice try, Jimmy Johnson, but totally false. If a cat was nearsighted, how would they be able to see their prey? Maybe you are talking about the inbred domesticated cat that has passed on defective genes for hundreds of generations.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 10 years ago
Cats are indeed nearsighted, with worse acuity than people, horses or dogs. Maybe 20/100 to 20/200. But they are shot-range hunters (no stamina like dogs) and have altered color response appropriate to short-range hunting. And, of course. their outstanding night vision. But, yes. They simply don’t see details well at a distance. But I suspect Ludwig recognized Arlo by his walk, which even for humans is a better recognition key at distance, and was confused by the dog head. But, you know, dogs and horses will get excited and sometime hostile to an owner who suddenly appears wearing a hat when it’s not usual. Cats seem to see through it. Or, more likely, cats just see humans as entities that are of interest because they sometimes come with a bowl of food attached.
mountaingreenery. over 10 years ago
Could he do that with safes?
Varnes over 10 years ago
comicsfan. Do yourself a favor and get a cat. Some people prefer dogs, but cat’s are low maintenance…A good starter pet…Either way, be prepared to have a friend for life…..Do it dude…
pbarnrob over 10 years ago
My middle daughter had a big tabby-striped Tom named Max, with six front toes, who could use that extra almost like an opposable thumb, who could pick up something and examine it closely. He was tall enough to reach a doorknob, but I guess just wasn’t that interested. He could have been dangerous otherwise.We also had a sweet and protective dog, a black-Lab/Alsatian/Spitz mix, who had a pet, a Sox-kitten she raised from teacup-size.Then we dog-sat a friend’s Greyhound-Dobie mix, who enjoyed the cats and would (as Greyhounds do) clatter her teeth happily when she saw them. Max couldn’t tell the difference until she was WAY too close, so we figure he had to be severely nearsighted. Sure he was about to be eaten, he fled at seeing either dog (way stressful).