ROFL… “car abuse… cash abuse..” our Pucky is putting 110% into reporting this heinous disregard for our boys’ crunchy satisfaction. Unless the People have something up their sleeves. Nah…
Maxie was still looking at the TV, and didn’t even turn to Megan when he asked; “Is there anything I can do to help you?” “Yes”, Megan replied, “but I want to make clear the risks. We’re going to be dealing with dogs here. Some bigger than others, almost all bigger than us- that even goes for you, Max. Also, some will doubtless be meaner than others. I need to find the ones I can reason with and convince them they don’t need to do this. No sense working with the humans; we can’t speak with them without giving everything away. Besides, THEY don’t feel the pain. I must find a way to appeal to the ones who DO.”
That’s something I do get nervous about when the bag gets very low. Typically by that time already have some purchased so don’t have to worry. But I do seem to remember one time when it did run out and had to feed kitty treats in stead of regular food until we could go get some food. The boys and Smokey didn’t mind. Don’t remember if it happened at their afternoon meal, which meant we could go out and get the food after they were fed or their evening meal, which meant the stores were closed and both the evening and morning meals had to be treats.
Well, it’s not April Fool’s Day, but it is Election Day, which is kind of a similar concept. I mean, there’s a sneaking suspicion that one is about to be fooled while taking something very seriously.
These are good humans. If they’re teasing the boys, it will turn out all right shortly.
Just remember that cats vote with their feet..No kibble and they will be gone … upstairs?. I can recall the trouble Old Mother Hubbard incurred when her cupboard was bare.
Good morning and happy Tuesday/Bluesday/Mewsday, orbsters and orbabies! But how can it be a good morning when there is no kibble? Puck is looking for an agency that can help, Elvis has fainted from the shock of it, and Lupin is threatening to poof in outrage as no cat has ever poofed before. Tune in tomorrow, same cat-time, same cat-channel!
I had to go out and about yesterday, and picked up two new toys for Yum Yum, an avatar of Buzzy Mouse, and a chirping feathered bird, thinking that she would enjoy them. I put them down on the floor, she came over, sniffed cautiously, and jumped about 3 feet in the air, turning away from them. She has since been giving them a wide detour and I think she is really afraid of them! Cats!!! Go figure!
Hope they aren’t going to be subjected to tiny cans of expensive kitty food with greens & quinoa — you know, the ones over $1 an ounce with pictures of VERY HAPPY KITTIES (false advertising!) on the label?
Let’s see we have a phone calling feline, a fainting feline and a furious feline. Methinks kitty food needs to be brought into that house toot sweet. The people may get more than they bargained for.
Harrumph. Lisa took Bandit in. She has worms, which means everyone has worms. Yes, bandit is female. Also has the upper respiratory thing going on. Gave us enough worming meds for the kittens but not for Trixie. Also gave Bandit a one time antibiotic injection.
Contrary to assurances on the phone now says we have to bring the others in for the shot instead of giving us oral suspensions to get them started ASAP. We would have brought in all 3 at once if we had not been…ahem…misled.
Editorial note: The regular vet we’ve been seeing at the clinic has apparently moved on. New male vet vibe is not sitting well. Wouldn’t give us a worming dose for Trixie. Insists we bring her in with the kittens on Thursday. Let’s try this again. Feral or semi-feral. Only been in the house a few days. Do YOU want to come over and try to stuff her into a carrier? And, he is a big thumbs down on BARF. All kinds of warnings and fretting over salmonella, other dread diseases, lack of nutrients. Get with the program dude. I’ve been feeding BARF for 15 years. Harrumph, I say.
So, we get to pack them all up for a return visit on Thursday afternoon. Trixie is going to be a chore we really wanted to put off for another week or so. She is just barely getting settled, but it is what it is. Leather work gloves and a towel cocoon to get her into the carrier as gently as possible and hope for the best.
I am suspicious that Trixie may have been an abused pet. She has been grudgingly tolerant of rubbies, skritchies and brushing. You do, I hope, understand the difference between rubbies and skritchies. Harrumph. Anyway, I was skritching around the ears and jaw and moved towards the chest/throat area. She hissed and gave me a bite on the finger before I could withdraw. Small puncture, not bad, just enough to let me know.
But her reaction was disturbing. As I pulled my hand back she automatically did that head back and down thing you see from animals that are accustomed to getting smacked in the head. A touch of fear in the eyes, posture like they can’t escape and are going to have to take the hit. I don’t know how else to describe it but I know it when I see it. A major league flinch reaction.
Maybe I’m wrong. I hope I’m wrong. But we will proceed as if I am correct. Makes my blood boil when I think about it so I try not to. Do NOT abuse children or animals. Adults are mostly accountable for the situations they find themselves in but kids and critters have no defense, no choice, no place to run.
This has doubled down on our resolve to give this puss a good loving human home. It will take more time and much more careful treatment until we figure out her triggers and problems. But heck, we have plenty of time and room and patience.
Side note. I did a bit of inappropriate touching yesterday. Kittens are settled enough and I’m tired of “it” as a pronoun. Tortie is a female. Ginger is a male. Figures. The little bugger has an attitude that won’t stop. And no, we are resisting naming those two. A loving parent is already in the wings going SQUEEEEEEEE every time Lisa posts more pictures. They will go as a pair to ease their transition away from mom. A room has already been prepared and the 2 current puss residents have been warned to expect new siblings. Are they paying attention? Very doubtful.
More will be revealed on Friday after the Thursday afternoon vet visit. I am working from home this week so I can be here to help capture Trixie for the crate. Hoo boy, that should be…..interesting.
I love Puck wanting to report this. Elvis has fainted from shock, poor things they will waste away to nothing in two seconds flat. (I have been assured by my felines that this does actually happen). Lupin’s face is priceless.
cat19632001 over 5 years ago
Joking?? These maniacs are smiling and laughing as their cats expire from hunger?
Flip faster Pucky. (Love his pointing toe) FIND THAT AGENCY!
cat19632001 over 5 years ago
The proper authorities will be notified. Expect a field office visit. Be prepared to explain your levity. Harsh penalties will follow.
Olive O'Sudden over 5 years ago
Their little angry faces!
sugordon over 5 years ago
Evis has fainted.
Robin Harwood over 5 years ago
And Elvis has fainted from horror! But never fear, folks. It will all turn out all right.
TazzTec over 5 years ago
I can live on cereal for a week, but I’ll go out in a blizzard if the kitties need food or litter. I may try the grocery-delivery service, though…
over 5 years ago
Quit messing around, Man and Woman, this is an emergency!
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 5 years ago
Even Lupin is furious! And Elvis passed out! (Please don’t gawk at his toe beans while he is helpless).
skykey over 5 years ago
ROFL… “car abuse… cash abuse..” our Pucky is putting 110% into reporting this heinous disregard for our boys’ crunchy satisfaction. Unless the People have something up their sleeves. Nah…
Jungle Empress over 5 years ago
Food is Serious Business! How dare you People turn this into a laughing matter! Lupin is absolutely appalled! APPALLED!
skipper1992 over 5 years ago
<— After much wailing and gnashing of teeth, got my new avatar, starring Ember (nearer to the camera) and Maverick, properly uploaded.
Lupin’s face, though …
Oh yeah, for the American orbsters: GO VOTE!!
Rosette over 5 years ago
I love Pucky in the yellow pages – it’s been a while since I’ve used one of those!
Lady Bri over 5 years ago
Oh my Cat! Elvis has already fainted from hunger!! And Lupin is not amused at the Woman’s flippancy. ♥
cat19632001 over 5 years ago
Ham will be required to make up for this OUTRAGE.
skykey over 5 years ago
Maxie was still looking at the TV, and didn’t even turn to Megan when he asked; “Is there anything I can do to help you?” “Yes”, Megan replied, “but I want to make clear the risks. We’re going to be dealing with dogs here. Some bigger than others, almost all bigger than us- that even goes for you, Max. Also, some will doubtless be meaner than others. I need to find the ones I can reason with and convince them they don’t need to do this. No sense working with the humans; we can’t speak with them without giving everything away. Besides, THEY don’t feel the pain. I must find a way to appeal to the ones who DO.”
cat19632001 over 5 years ago
As soon as Elvis revives from his faint – he’s going to go hork in someone’s shoes.
knight1192a over 5 years ago
That’s something I do get nervous about when the bag gets very low. Typically by that time already have some purchased so don’t have to worry. But I do seem to remember one time when it did run out and had to feed kitty treats in stead of regular food until we could go get some food. The boys and Smokey didn’t mind. Don’t remember if it happened at their afternoon meal, which meant we could go out and get the food after they were fed or their evening meal, which meant the stores were closed and both the evening and morning meals had to be treats.
Ruth Brown over 5 years ago
I think Elvis needs an IV! Woman, how can you laugh at a moment like this?
catmom1360 over 5 years ago
Oh, the inhumanity of it all. Or incatity?
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 5 years ago
I think the Man and the Woman have some secret surprise coming for the boys.
ctlum over 5 years ago
:::sigh::: the cluelessness of The People leaves me speechless!
Sue Ellen over 5 years ago
Come on people. This is no laughing matter!
Kaputnik over 5 years ago
Well, it’s not April Fool’s Day, but it is Election Day, which is kind of a similar concept. I mean, there’s a sneaking suspicion that one is about to be fooled while taking something very seriously.
These are good humans. If they’re teasing the boys, it will turn out all right shortly.
WelshRat Premium Member over 5 years ago
The Woman will have to get help from… upstairs.
RayWebster1 over 5 years ago
Just remember that cats vote with their feet..No kibble and they will be gone … upstairs?. I can recall the trouble Old Mother Hubbard incurred when her cupboard was bare.
jonathan.prater over 5 years ago
Elvis faints from hunger, and Lupin goes all mad-faced. <3
clementinelittle over 5 years ago
Its a re-run, but still funny!!!(;
Jed over 5 years ago
How To Traumatize Your Cats, by Georgia Dunn
shaunnmunn over 5 years ago
A deep sense of dread & foreboding enfolds me. Hungry kitties can plot dreadful revenges. This is gonna be one the People won’t forget! ;-}
Love, >^.,.^<
shaunnmunn over 5 years ago
Warm & loving thoughts, boops, bumps & purrs this wet, cold, & mushy American Election Day! Wishing I’d voted absentee.
Oh well, civic duty awaits!
Looks like a warm one on Earth’s flipside. Hope it’s pleasant there!
Love & blessings!!! >^.,.^<
!!ǝlɐ⅁ Premium Member over 5 years ago
flip catamite (no, not that one!) flip catamount — Yes, that’s it! The kibble disaster was catamount to the end of…
jonesbeltone over 5 years ago
Lupin is furious, Puck is determined and Elvis is expired? cat-a-matose? cat-a-leptic?
YatInExile over 5 years ago
This means the People will have to break out the cans of tuna.
keltii over 5 years ago
expect harsh amounts of hairballing hoarking people! Revenge is best served cold and in your slipper!
lopaka over 5 years ago
Betcha they are going to be given canned food.
ladykat over 5 years ago
Good morning and happy Tuesday/Bluesday/Mewsday, orbsters and orbabies! But how can it be a good morning when there is no kibble? Puck is looking for an agency that can help, Elvis has fainted from the shock of it, and Lupin is threatening to poof in outrage as no cat has ever poofed before. Tune in tomorrow, same cat-time, same cat-channel!
I had to go out and about yesterday, and picked up two new toys for Yum Yum, an avatar of Buzzy Mouse, and a chirping feathered bird, thinking that she would enjoy them. I put them down on the floor, she came over, sniffed cautiously, and jumped about 3 feet in the air, turning away from them. She has since been giving them a wide detour and I think she is really afraid of them! Cats!!! Go figure!
shaunnmunn over 5 years ago
Hope they aren’t going to be subjected to tiny cans of expensive kitty food with greens & quinoa — you know, the ones over $1 an ounce with pictures of VERY HAPPY KITTIES (false advertising!) on the label?
:-{
Love, >^.,.^<
morningglory73 Premium Member over 5 years ago
OH NO! The cats are starving to death! Look how emaciated they are! Dropping like flies! Skin and bone!
Sabrina17 over 5 years ago
A national crisis is occurring and all the people can do is smile! Oh the catmanity!
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 5 years ago
Hurry before the Kibble Kops show up!
ars731 over 5 years ago
“This isnt a game, Woman!!!” I think this is now my favorite BCN strip.
miscreant over 5 years ago
Let’s see we have a phone calling feline, a fainting feline and a furious feline. Methinks kitty food needs to be brought into that house toot sweet. The people may get more than they bargained for.
willie_mctell over 5 years ago
Callous humans mock starving cats.
Adiraiju over 5 years ago
Does anyone else hear Lupin in “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s voice in that last panel?
“This isn’t a GAME, woman!!”
Transcription over 5 years ago
Woman: Uh-oh!
Elvis: WHAT-OH!
Woman: We’re all out of kibble!
Puck: There has to be an agency where I can REPORT THIS.
Car abuse…
Cash abuse…
Man: Oh no!
Woman: I guess all the kibble got nibbled!
Lupin: THIS ISN’T A GAME, WOMAN!
Andylit Premium Member over 5 years ago
How many hours before they start trying to eat the giant humans? I’m thinking less than 12.
Andrew Sleeth over 5 years ago
Look under “felony animal abuse,” Puck.
Lock her UP!
Andylit Premium Member over 5 years ago
Kitten Medical Update:
Harrumph. Lisa took Bandit in. She has worms, which means everyone has worms. Yes, bandit is female. Also has the upper respiratory thing going on. Gave us enough worming meds for the kittens but not for Trixie. Also gave Bandit a one time antibiotic injection.
Contrary to assurances on the phone now says we have to bring the others in for the shot instead of giving us oral suspensions to get them started ASAP. We would have brought in all 3 at once if we had not been…ahem…misled.
Editorial note: The regular vet we’ve been seeing at the clinic has apparently moved on. New male vet vibe is not sitting well. Wouldn’t give us a worming dose for Trixie. Insists we bring her in with the kittens on Thursday. Let’s try this again. Feral or semi-feral. Only been in the house a few days. Do YOU want to come over and try to stuff her into a carrier? And, he is a big thumbs down on BARF. All kinds of warnings and fretting over salmonella, other dread diseases, lack of nutrients. Get with the program dude. I’ve been feeding BARF for 15 years. Harrumph, I say.
So, we get to pack them all up for a return visit on Thursday afternoon. Trixie is going to be a chore we really wanted to put off for another week or so. She is just barely getting settled, but it is what it is. Leather work gloves and a towel cocoon to get her into the carrier as gently as possible and hope for the best.
I am suspicious that Trixie may have been an abused pet. She has been grudgingly tolerant of rubbies, skritchies and brushing. You do, I hope, understand the difference between rubbies and skritchies. Harrumph. Anyway, I was skritching around the ears and jaw and moved towards the chest/throat area. She hissed and gave me a bite on the finger before I could withdraw. Small puncture, not bad, just enough to let me know.
(continued)
Andylit Premium Member over 5 years ago
But her reaction was disturbing. As I pulled my hand back she automatically did that head back and down thing you see from animals that are accustomed to getting smacked in the head. A touch of fear in the eyes, posture like they can’t escape and are going to have to take the hit. I don’t know how else to describe it but I know it when I see it. A major league flinch reaction.
Maybe I’m wrong. I hope I’m wrong. But we will proceed as if I am correct. Makes my blood boil when I think about it so I try not to. Do NOT abuse children or animals. Adults are mostly accountable for the situations they find themselves in but kids and critters have no defense, no choice, no place to run.
This has doubled down on our resolve to give this puss a good loving human home. It will take more time and much more careful treatment until we figure out her triggers and problems. But heck, we have plenty of time and room and patience.
Side note. I did a bit of inappropriate touching yesterday. Kittens are settled enough and I’m tired of “it” as a pronoun. Tortie is a female. Ginger is a male. Figures. The little bugger has an attitude that won’t stop. And no, we are resisting naming those two. A loving parent is already in the wings going SQUEEEEEEEE every time Lisa posts more pictures. They will go as a pair to ease their transition away from mom. A room has already been prepared and the 2 current puss residents have been warned to expect new siblings. Are they paying attention? Very doubtful.
More will be revealed on Friday after the Thursday afternoon vet visit. I am working from home this week so I can be here to help capture Trixie for the crate. Hoo boy, that should be…..interesting.
Maizing over 5 years ago
Heh… the BCN crew are not the only ones whose human servants are being neglectful today:
https://www.gocomics.com/raising-duncan/2018/11/06?ct=v&cti=1963481
rs0204 Premium Member over 5 years ago
The Woman and Man have never acted like this before!! Quick, check the basement for Pods! Theses are impostors!
rs0204 Premium Member over 5 years ago
P.S. We are owned by multiple cats…And We VOTE! Happy Election Day!
Mx Crazy Cat Person over 5 years ago
I love Puck wanting to report this. Elvis has fainted from shock, poor things they will waste away to nothing in two seconds flat. (I have been assured by my felines that this does actually happen). Lupin’s face is priceless.
Venetus Alpha over 5 years ago
Lupin’s Face in panel 3 is so adorable and scary at the same time. Like a bee, minus the adorable.
fuzzybritches over 5 years ago
Love Elvis’s little fainting swirl and stars. Those are new with this “remastered” imagery!
anomalous4 over 5 years ago
Still no Onyx today, just food disappearing & lumps appearing in the catbox overnight…
Chris Sherlock over 5 years ago
Like Elvis, I have said “What-Oh?” in response to “Uh-oh” before.
Erin Pierce over 5 years ago
I’m thinking only bacon can save this situation
metagalaxy1970 over 5 years ago
My two little ones will always have food on hand. Mama makes sure of it.
Catmom over 5 years ago
Tomorrow will be Wet Food Wednesday!