Celibate and Sane: Ongoing Friendly Fur War

October 10, 2011

Ongoing Friendly Fur War

In our household, we have an ongoing war with the fur that accumulates from our five pets. One of the worst culprits is Cinnamon, our persian cat who I groom several times a week to rid of her of her excess fur. To give you an idea of how much fur can be removed in one grooming session, here is a photo:

One of the other ongoing wars in our household is merely some friendly mock-fighting that goes on between our pets. For example, our oldest cat Stanley who has just turned eleven, loves to play with our youngest pet Genevieve who is ten months old.

"Prepare to do battle!" Stanley the cat shouts.

"Ok, you asked for it!" replies Genevieve.

"Is that the best you can do?" asks Stanley.
"I'll even lie here on the floor if it makes
it easier for you."

"Hey, there's no need to be snide," Genevieve replies.

"Yawn!" I really don't find you at all
threatening," Stanley says.

"Ok, I've had enough of your cheek, cat!"

"Take that! And that!"

"And... OW! You didn't have to use your claws!"

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