So I’ve got this cat here. Polly the cat. I’m putting her up while Ruth & Nicholas are in Germany. Seems their other cats don’t tolerate her, but she’s been a model citizen here. We had cats when I was a kid, and I had my own, Kitty, for 17 years. She died four years ago, and I’ve been petless since. It’s good to have a cat around. This one is really sweet, with an even temperament. She does all those cat things: chases a toy; rolls on her back; sits in my lap purring. And sleeps a lot. It’s reassuring to see that cats are the same as ever. I’m not planning on getting one myself just now, (too little time, too little space, too much hair,) but somewhere down the road I see myself with another cat. Not Polly, though. She’s moving to Montana soon. Can’t integrate here, so she’s heading west to the RenHillWalls’. Probably a good deal for her.
My only problem is with her name. Everyone knows Polly is a bird’s name; this must be an embarrassment for a cat. So I’ve taken to calling her Poly, as in “many”. After all, the cat is a many-lived creature. Having been rescued from the street, she’s got to be on her second life, and heading for a third, so she’s a Polycat for sure. The names sound the same, so she’s not confused, and I hope this distinction will be observed in Montana. I’m sure you guys will love her out there.
Did I mention she sheds and claws the furniture?
's ok if she claws the furniture, the Renhillwalls have no furniture.But they do have three dogs. Should be interesting.
Well, Poly is gone, and now I miss her. I keep anticipating her movements, thinking I see her out of the corner of my eye, habits ingrained from years of feline occupation. It's surprising how fast these reassert themselves; I thought I'd gotten over it. Maybe I do need a cat after all, or else a girlfriend…
I did get a bottle of Papal wine out of the deal. Thanks, guys.
Poly, I'll see you in MT.
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My only problem is with her name. Everyone knows Polly is a bird’s name; this must be an embarrassment for a cat. So I’ve taken to calling her Poly, as in “many”. After all, the cat is a many-lived creature. Having been rescued from the street, she’s got to be on her second life, and heading for a third, so she’s a Polycat for sure. The names sound the same, so she’s not confused, and I hope this distinction will be observed in Montana. I’m sure you guys will love her out there.
Did I mention she sheds and claws the furniture?
- alex 5-22-2002 6:58 am
's ok if she claws the furniture, the Renhillwalls have no furniture.But they do have three dogs. Should be interesting.
- Tom G 5-23-2002 5:04 am [add a comment]
Make that 8 dogs & Riley, the unspeakable furless pet.
- frank 5-29-2002 12:13 am [add a comment]
Congradulations! How many are you keeping? I miss you guys so much. Can hardly wait to see you again. I'm very excited about Ren coming here to live\work with me.
- sarah 5-29-2002 2:42 am [add a comment]
wish i could have one:>):>)
- Skinny 5-29-2002 12:36 am [add a comment]
dog? or cat? ; )
- big jimmy 5-30-2002 6:34 am [add a comment]
Dog. We're holding out for Polly in the Cat Department. She'll love the view out her own high living room window with live action predator/prey diorama always in effect.
- frank 5-30-2002 7:08 am [add a comment]
dog but i dont think we can, the cat we have a resued one that acts like a mini tiger....
- Skinny 5-30-2002 3:13 pm [add a comment]
Well, Poly is gone, and now I miss her. I keep anticipating her movements, thinking I see her out of the corner of my eye, habits ingrained from years of feline occupation. It's surprising how fast these reassert themselves; I thought I'd gotten over it. Maybe I do need a cat after all, or else a girlfriend…
I did get a bottle of Papal wine out of the deal. Thanks, guys.
Poly, I'll see you in MT.
- alex 5-30-2002 5:46 pm [add a comment]