If you’re looking for something to read while sitting in front of a beautiful, warming fire while drinking a mug of delicious hot chocolate on a crisp winter’s day I would suggest Simon Bond’s literary classic “101 Uses For a Dead Cat.”
I had a couple of outside cats and they loved playing in the snow. I would always dig a path so they could do their business. They had my gazebo for shelter with heated beds.
my current kitty loves being outdoors, snow doesn’t deter him. he chases the flakes & kicks up his heels in his friskiness, running in & out of the kids’ snow forts to mess with them. he is one intrepid cat!
Contrary to what a lot of people think, cats ARE capable of feelings such as love, gratitude, pain, joy, and loyalty. ALL of God’s creatures with a brain are capable of it. Now…watch…someone is going to contradict me, just to be a jerk.
I’m sure this is based on a real experience. I recently had one like it myself. I live in a place where it rarely snows, but it did so last week and my cat spent a considerable amount of time sitting in the carport glaring at the falling snow. I walked to the end of the driveway to get the mail, and my cat came running after me. He hates the snow, but he wasn’t going to let me go out without him.
We just lost a 20-year old cat two nights ago at home, and I know her last expression was one of gratitude for the food and shelter, and also for not loading her up and taking her to the vet for the dreaded deed.
I was informed by my grandmother’s Minister, when I was a child, that our friends, the animals, would not be joining us in Heaven as they had no “souls” – that conversation marked the point at which I stopped believing in the whole religious mythos.
Simplistically, I KNEW that I could not realistically believe in ANY place that would not admit animals. Why would I or anybody care to spend eternity in a “place” containing only humans? It truly boggles the mind!
Awww, James Herriott. I remember the exact story that line’s from. He was reassuring an elderly lady who was so worried her pet wouldn’t be able to join her in heaven. Charming without being mawkish.
There are times when I’m certain that my ordinary Tom cat, Prince has a soul. Logic would usually refute this. Still that look on his face at different times support the notion that inside his tiny cat brain that he not only feels love but is happy to be with us humans. Probably some kind of projection on his part. For those moments I am always pleased he knows how I feel about him.
Didn’t get what was happening when I saw it in today’s paper, I had to come on here to better see what was going on. Or to have someone explain it, but I figured out Arlo is carrying firewood then I saw the wood pile in the 2nd panel. And best of all a nod to James Herriott, favorite books of all time.
My cats complain the whole time I am feeding the farm animals because they don’t like the snow. I’ve told them they can wait inside, but they follow me anyway.
According to everthing I’ve read in the Bible, Earth is a pale imitation of Heaven. So, we have beloved, loving animals here on Earth, why should they not be in Heaven? It seems illogical to exclude a facet of Earth that is so very pleasant, so companionable, so useful & all things bright & beautiful, from Heaven, which is abso-bally-lutely perfect in every way. I just loved James Herriot’s comment, and have told people that, too…our beloved “annymules” will be there, waiting for us.
SpacedInvader Premium Member over 2 years ago
Not really happy with where you are going but I will follow you anywhere.
Little Caesar over 2 years ago
- Burma Shave.
rrogersthegreat over 2 years ago
Any strip with Ludwig in it is automatically a good one.
nosirrom over 2 years ago
I’m surprised Luddie stayed out that long.
slelareader over 2 years ago
Oh, the things he does for his humans! Very sweet. Love the paw in the last frame.
walt1968pat Premium Member over 2 years ago
I love James Herriot’s books.
John Smith over 2 years ago
If you’re looking for something to read while sitting in front of a beautiful, warming fire while drinking a mug of delicious hot chocolate on a crisp winter’s day I would suggest Simon Bond’s literary classic “101 Uses For a Dead Cat.”
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 2 years ago
I had a couple of outside cats and they loved playing in the snow. I would always dig a path so they could do their business. They had my gazebo for shelter with heated beds.
Tyge Premium Member over 2 years ago
My pal!
Jhony-Yermo over 2 years ago
James Herriot, what a great author. Well worth reading all his books, starting with All Things Wise and Wonderful, perhaps?
Oceanic over 2 years ago
my current kitty loves being outdoors, snow doesn’t deter him. he chases the flakes & kicks up his heels in his friskiness, running in & out of the kids’ snow forts to mess with them. he is one intrepid cat!
kayak4ever over 2 years ago
what’s that in Ludi’s arms on the way back? Is it wood for the fire?
jlsnell327 over 2 years ago
Exactly, Mr. Herriot!
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
If it were only that easy in this world.
DawnQuinn1 over 2 years ago
Contrary to what a lot of people think, cats ARE capable of feelings such as love, gratitude, pain, joy, and loyalty. ALL of God’s creatures with a brain are capable of it. Now…watch…someone is going to contradict me, just to be a jerk.
Ed The Red Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m sure this is based on a real experience. I recently had one like it myself. I live in a place where it rarely snows, but it did so last week and my cat spent a considerable amount of time sitting in the carport glaring at the falling snow. I walked to the end of the driveway to get the mail, and my cat came running after me. He hates the snow, but he wasn’t going to let me go out without him.
DDrazen over 2 years ago
Magnificent quote.
Going Nuts over 2 years ago
We just lost a 20-year old cat two nights ago at home, and I know her last expression was one of gratitude for the food and shelter, and also for not loading her up and taking her to the vet for the dreaded deed.
Dawn Premium Member over 2 years ago
That is one loyal cat!
axe-grinder over 2 years ago
HA! Cats— what can you do?
paschimo Premium Member over 2 years ago
Most dogs are nicer than most people!
MCProfessor over 2 years ago
I’ve read all of Herriots books. They are wonderful.
DrHawkeye over 2 years ago
I’m so sorry to hear of your kitty of 20 y ears. Ours are 14 and 16. It’ll be really hard to see them go, especially Boo Bear.❤️
Teto85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Re-read the books before the new series last year. This year is just a great. Love seeing an Oscar winner at work.
wellis1947 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I was informed by my grandmother’s Minister, when I was a child, that our friends, the animals, would not be joining us in Heaven as they had no “souls” – that conversation marked the point at which I stopped believing in the whole religious mythos.
Simplistically, I KNEW that I could not realistically believe in ANY place that would not admit animals. Why would I or anybody care to spend eternity in a “place” containing only humans? It truly boggles the mind!
ron over 2 years ago
All Creatures Great and Small is re-running here in Oregon too.
Clotty Peristalt over 2 years ago
Awww, James Herriott. I remember the exact story that line’s from. He was reassuring an elderly lady who was so worried her pet wouldn’t be able to join her in heaven. Charming without being mawkish.
flushed over 2 years ago
There are times when I’m certain that my ordinary Tom cat, Prince has a soul. Logic would usually refute this. Still that look on his face at different times support the notion that inside his tiny cat brain that he not only feels love but is happy to be with us humans. Probably some kind of projection on his part. For those moments I am always pleased he knows how I feel about him.
maxiesmom2 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Didn’t get what was happening when I saw it in today’s paper, I had to come on here to better see what was going on. Or to have someone explain it, but I figured out Arlo is carrying firewood then I saw the wood pile in the 2nd panel. And best of all a nod to James Herriott, favorite books of all time.
Cincoflex over 2 years ago
Luddie is a sweetie. I’m glad they have him.
flagmichael over 2 years ago
I give up – what is Arlo carrying in the second to last panel?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 2 years ago
Now why would a soul be the seat of emotions unless it is our brain, not our heart, that is the seat of emotion and other things.
TaraDianeHarless over 2 years ago
My cats complain the whole time I am feeding the farm animals because they don’t like the snow. I’ve told them they can wait inside, but they follow me anyway.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 2 years ago
For sure.
LadyPeterW over 2 years ago
According to everthing I’ve read in the Bible, Earth is a pale imitation of Heaven. So, we have beloved, loving animals here on Earth, why should they not be in Heaven? It seems illogical to exclude a facet of Earth that is so very pleasant, so companionable, so useful & all things bright & beautiful, from Heaven, which is abso-bally-lutely perfect in every way. I just loved James Herriot’s comment, and have told people that, too…our beloved “annymules” will be there, waiting for us.