Crazy cat
Dear Patches,
I think our cat has lost her marbles and has gone totally crazy. Tinkerbell will play with her marbles on the kitchen floor, and then I’m not allowed to play with her. But when one of her marbles rolls underneath the fridge, she calls me to help her. She will then rub against me, meow softly and purr all over me. I normally get excited and start to bark. Our owners will then hurry to the kitchen and realise that Tinkerbell lost one of her marbles again and help her. Is our cat crazy? Why does she rub against me? I can’t help her.
Confused Odie
Patches: I think that Tinkerbell is everything but crazy and a very wise cat. Not only does she show you affection when it suits her by rubbing against you, but also gets you so excited that you start to bark. By barking, you alert your owners, who then help Tinkerbell. And Tinkerbell is a happy cat, because she can play with her marbles again. Isn’t that just genius? Don’t be nasty with her. Get this clever cat on your side to help you the next time you need help. It is always good to have such a wise friend on your side. Who knows when you will need her help?
Sleepy heads
Dear Patches,
Why do humans sleep so much at night? They fall asleep and then snore as if they are defending their territory from bears. I will get up, give them a face slap, jump on their chest or purr in their faces to make sure that they’re still alive. But they only push me away. And then, early in the morning, before the birds rise, my food bowl is empty, but they’re still fast asleep. I will meow to alert them that I’m hungry, play with their toes, bite their noses and even attack their hair. Don’t they get tired of all the sleeping?
Cheshire Cat
Patches: Oh dear, Cheshire Cat. You struggle with what most cats have to deal with – sleeping owners. As animals, we can’t comprehend how they can sleep through the night without waking up. But then again, they work hard during the day and don’t get to nap like we do. Don’t be too hard on them. Show them your sympathy by being patient. Find a toy that you can play with without waking them. I don’t think a ball with a bell will be a good idea, but a catnip stuffed mouse might help you forget about your hungry tummy. Ask your owners to give you a little more dinner to keep you satisfied during the night.
