I have never been so insulted in my life. The old woman was reading some darned book about cats and came up with this: ‘The vast majority of cats are mongrels. Just like you, Toffee.’
W-H-A-A-A-T? ME, A MONGREL?
How dare she say such a thing. I might not be a pedigree cat or even a part-pedigree cat, but I am a Superior Being.
She went on reading. She doesn’t know when to stop, that woman.
‘Cats have been especially bred for a variety of reasons; to produce softer or longer coats, for example, or to enhance their markings or refine a colour. In the eyes of the breeders, the refinements have enhanced their beauty.’
That did it for me. Was she implying that I was not as handsome as some pedigree cat? I leapt to my feet, scrabbled across her hand, digging my claws in as I went. She screamed.
‘Pity you weren’t bred to be a NICE CAT and not a monster,’ she yelled after my retreating, ginger behind.
We aren’t speaking to each other at the moment but I might deign to be a ‘NICE CAT’ when it’s time for tea.
Look at this:
Here's her other book: Not So Sweet Toffee
... not sure "she" is deserving of your ever being nice to her ...
ReplyDeleteHow dare she tell you that nonsense. Doesn't she realise you are a purebred moggie? There is nothing inferior about moggies either. All my cats were highly bred moggies.
ReplyDeleteShe was very rude to you, Toffee.
ReplyDeleteGo barf in her shoe.
All cats are pure cat, from housecats up to tigers.
ReplyDeleteAll cats are superior beings. XO
ReplyDeleteOur kitties are proud of their mutt, or moggy, lineage. :D Like mixed breed dogs, they tend to be healthier than fancy breeds.
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