I don't forget the animals at Christmas. They may not know what's going on, but they know it involves food.
If I left them out of the festivities, the dog would gaze at me sadly, wondering how she'd failed me. What she'd done wrong.
The cat would stomp over and bite my ankles. 
So they both got finely chopped chicken served to them in a lordly dish with much crooning and praise.
Up there's the cat in her accustomed cat-coma, sleeping off Christmas dinner, cat version.
I didn't buy her any toys. She turns her nose up at toys.
And to the right here is the dog, slightly more alert than the feline. Note the new squeaky toy. It's blue. It has eyes. And spots. And three (count 'em three!!) air bladders inside, each squeaking at a different note. The dog has a high old time playing tunes on it.
Outside is the accustomed tribute for the birds. Sunflower seeds. Only the best for my feathered friends.
The dog is grateful.
The cat, as usual, accepts my tribute.
Who knows what birds feel?
Great laugh at the birds comments. And you DO know how cats and dogs think. Thanks for this fun post
Great laugh at the birds comments. And you DO know how cats and dogs think. Thanks for this fun post
Great laugh at the birds comments. And you DO know how cats and dogs think. Thanks for this fun post
Great laugh at the birds comments. And you DO know how cats and dogs think. Thanks for this fun post
Great laugh at the birds comments. And you DO know how cats and dogs think. Thanks for this fun post
I used to buy those mixed bird seeds for the birds. Then I noticed that No Bird Ever Ate the Millet.
I think it’s like putting out whole-wheat & carob muffins for a pack of kids.
So now I just get sunflower seeds.Maybe I’ll add thistles new year as I am perfectly certain there are goldfinches out there somewhere.
I used to buy those mixed bird seeds for the birds. Then I noticed that No Bird Ever Ate the Millet.
I think it’s like putting out whole-wheat & carob muffins for a pack of kids.
So now I just get sunflower seeds.Maybe I’ll add thistles new year as I am perfectly certain there are goldfinches out there somewhere.
I used to buy those mixed bird seeds for the birds. Then I noticed that No Bird Ever Ate the Millet.
I think it’s like putting out whole-wheat & carob muffins for a pack of kids.
So now I just get sunflower seeds.Maybe I’ll add thistles new year as I am perfectly certain there are goldfinches out there somewhere.
I used to buy those mixed bird seeds for the birds. Then I noticed that No Bird Ever Ate the Millet.
I think it’s like putting out whole-wheat & carob muffins for a pack of kids.
So now I just get sunflower seeds.Maybe I’ll add thistles new year as I am perfectly certain there are goldfinches out there somewhere.
I used to buy those mixed bird seeds for the birds. Then I noticed that No Bird Ever Ate the Millet.
I think it’s like putting out whole-wheat & carob muffins for a pack of kids.
So now I just get sunflower seeds.Maybe I’ll add thistles new year as I am perfectly certain there are goldfinches out there somewhere.
Jo–
I think the birds are mostly grateful that they aren’t the cat’s special holiday meal. *G* And yes, no birds EVER eat the millet in the mix!
Jo–
I think the birds are mostly grateful that they aren’t the cat’s special holiday meal. *G* And yes, no birds EVER eat the millet in the mix!
Jo–
I think the birds are mostly grateful that they aren’t the cat’s special holiday meal. *G* And yes, no birds EVER eat the millet in the mix!
Jo–
I think the birds are mostly grateful that they aren’t the cat’s special holiday meal. *G* And yes, no birds EVER eat the millet in the mix!
Jo–
I think the birds are mostly grateful that they aren’t the cat’s special holiday meal. *G* And yes, no birds EVER eat the millet in the mix!
Dogs with squeaky toys always make me laugh — there is such joy in the manic squeaking. And cats, yes, bland graciousness. I’m feeding magpies at the moment and soon my plum tree will be feeding rainbow lorikeets and rosellas.
Dogs with squeaky toys always make me laugh — there is such joy in the manic squeaking. And cats, yes, bland graciousness. I’m feeding magpies at the moment and soon my plum tree will be feeding rainbow lorikeets and rosellas.
Dogs with squeaky toys always make me laugh — there is such joy in the manic squeaking. And cats, yes, bland graciousness. I’m feeding magpies at the moment and soon my plum tree will be feeding rainbow lorikeets and rosellas.
Dogs with squeaky toys always make me laugh — there is such joy in the manic squeaking. And cats, yes, bland graciousness. I’m feeding magpies at the moment and soon my plum tree will be feeding rainbow lorikeets and rosellas.
Dogs with squeaky toys always make me laugh — there is such joy in the manic squeaking. And cats, yes, bland graciousness. I’m feeding magpies at the moment and soon my plum tree will be feeding rainbow lorikeets and rosellas.
I want lorikeets. I want trees full of lorikeets brilliant in the sunset. There’s no reason we shouldn’t have them in Virginia.
I want lorikeets. I want trees full of lorikeets brilliant in the sunset. There’s no reason we shouldn’t have them in Virginia.
I want lorikeets. I want trees full of lorikeets brilliant in the sunset. There’s no reason we shouldn’t have them in Virginia.
I want lorikeets. I want trees full of lorikeets brilliant in the sunset. There’s no reason we shouldn’t have them in Virginia.
I want lorikeets. I want trees full of lorikeets brilliant in the sunset. There’s no reason we shouldn’t have them in Virginia.
I am told
(By a nice lady in the grocery store. The nice ladies in the grocery store always KNOW.)
that caged birds eat millet.
But then, they don’t have a choice, do they?
I am told
(By a nice lady in the grocery store. The nice ladies in the grocery store always KNOW.)
that caged birds eat millet.
But then, they don’t have a choice, do they?
I am told
(By a nice lady in the grocery store. The nice ladies in the grocery store always KNOW.)
that caged birds eat millet.
But then, they don’t have a choice, do they?
I am told
(By a nice lady in the grocery store. The nice ladies in the grocery store always KNOW.)
that caged birds eat millet.
But then, they don’t have a choice, do they?
I am told
(By a nice lady in the grocery store. The nice ladies in the grocery store always KNOW.)
that caged birds eat millet.
But then, they don’t have a choice, do they?
Actually the sparrows (chipping, song, white-throated and field) and the morning doves will eat the millet seed at my feeders. Their beaks can’t handle whole sunflower seeds.
Oh and I know that indigo buntings like the millet. I used to tie sprays of millet seeds to branches when they came through in the spring.
But definitely nothing eats the milo (the round red seeds in mixed seeds) at my house.
Actually the sparrows (chipping, song, white-throated and field) and the morning doves will eat the millet seed at my feeders. Their beaks can’t handle whole sunflower seeds.
Oh and I know that indigo buntings like the millet. I used to tie sprays of millet seeds to branches when they came through in the spring.
But definitely nothing eats the milo (the round red seeds in mixed seeds) at my house.
Actually the sparrows (chipping, song, white-throated and field) and the morning doves will eat the millet seed at my feeders. Their beaks can’t handle whole sunflower seeds.
Oh and I know that indigo buntings like the millet. I used to tie sprays of millet seeds to branches when they came through in the spring.
But definitely nothing eats the milo (the round red seeds in mixed seeds) at my house.
Actually the sparrows (chipping, song, white-throated and field) and the morning doves will eat the millet seed at my feeders. Their beaks can’t handle whole sunflower seeds.
Oh and I know that indigo buntings like the millet. I used to tie sprays of millet seeds to branches when they came through in the spring.
But definitely nothing eats the milo (the round red seeds in mixed seeds) at my house.
Actually the sparrows (chipping, song, white-throated and field) and the morning doves will eat the millet seed at my feeders. Their beaks can’t handle whole sunflower seeds.
Oh and I know that indigo buntings like the millet. I used to tie sprays of millet seeds to branches when they came through in the spring.
But definitely nothing eats the milo (the round red seeds in mixed seeds) at my house.
My equally imperious Birmans – Cadenza and Delilah – fully sympathise with your cat. They too have high requirements, which they accept as their due. Arrogance is their middle name. And I wouldn’t change them, as even their mischief is interesting. Though I do sometimes have to warn them they could make a very pretty pair of slippers if they forget themselves too far!
My equally imperious Birmans – Cadenza and Delilah – fully sympathise with your cat. They too have high requirements, which they accept as their due. Arrogance is their middle name. And I wouldn’t change them, as even their mischief is interesting. Though I do sometimes have to warn them they could make a very pretty pair of slippers if they forget themselves too far!
My equally imperious Birmans – Cadenza and Delilah – fully sympathise with your cat. They too have high requirements, which they accept as their due. Arrogance is their middle name. And I wouldn’t change them, as even their mischief is interesting. Though I do sometimes have to warn them they could make a very pretty pair of slippers if they forget themselves too far!
My equally imperious Birmans – Cadenza and Delilah – fully sympathise with your cat. They too have high requirements, which they accept as their due. Arrogance is their middle name. And I wouldn’t change them, as even their mischief is interesting. Though I do sometimes have to warn them they could make a very pretty pair of slippers if they forget themselves too far!
My equally imperious Birmans – Cadenza and Delilah – fully sympathise with your cat. They too have high requirements, which they accept as their due. Arrogance is their middle name. And I wouldn’t change them, as even their mischief is interesting. Though I do sometimes have to warn them they could make a very pretty pair of slippers if they forget themselves too far!
The cat likes it fine, but cats are like little furry guys; they don’t like to let you know they’re appreciative. Any show of emotion can be viewed as wussy. I think my brothers learned to say thank you only because my mom kicked them under the table.
The cat likes it fine, but cats are like little furry guys; they don’t like to let you know they’re appreciative. Any show of emotion can be viewed as wussy. I think my brothers learned to say thank you only because my mom kicked them under the table.
The cat likes it fine, but cats are like little furry guys; they don’t like to let you know they’re appreciative. Any show of emotion can be viewed as wussy. I think my brothers learned to say thank you only because my mom kicked them under the table.
The cat likes it fine, but cats are like little furry guys; they don’t like to let you know they’re appreciative. Any show of emotion can be viewed as wussy. I think my brothers learned to say thank you only because my mom kicked them under the table.
The cat likes it fine, but cats are like little furry guys; they don’t like to let you know they’re appreciative. Any show of emotion can be viewed as wussy. I think my brothers learned to say thank you only because my mom kicked them under the table.
Hi Janice —
It’s this ‘solitary animal’ versus ‘pack animal’ thingum, I think.
Domestic cats have fewer inbuilt relationships. They can do mother, daughter, and ‘friend in the family hierarchy’ but they lack the infinite shades of pack interaction dogs carry around with them.
So my dog is worrying about keeping in good with the alpha and the cat is thinking, “Mommy owes me a mouse and a groom.”
Hi Janice —
It’s this ‘solitary animal’ versus ‘pack animal’ thingum, I think.
Domestic cats have fewer inbuilt relationships. They can do mother, daughter, and ‘friend in the family hierarchy’ but they lack the infinite shades of pack interaction dogs carry around with them.
So my dog is worrying about keeping in good with the alpha and the cat is thinking, “Mommy owes me a mouse and a groom.”
Hi Janice —
It’s this ‘solitary animal’ versus ‘pack animal’ thingum, I think.
Domestic cats have fewer inbuilt relationships. They can do mother, daughter, and ‘friend in the family hierarchy’ but they lack the infinite shades of pack interaction dogs carry around with them.
So my dog is worrying about keeping in good with the alpha and the cat is thinking, “Mommy owes me a mouse and a groom.”
Hi Janice —
It’s this ‘solitary animal’ versus ‘pack animal’ thingum, I think.
Domestic cats have fewer inbuilt relationships. They can do mother, daughter, and ‘friend in the family hierarchy’ but they lack the infinite shades of pack interaction dogs carry around with them.
So my dog is worrying about keeping in good with the alpha and the cat is thinking, “Mommy owes me a mouse and a groom.”
Hi Janice —
It’s this ‘solitary animal’ versus ‘pack animal’ thingum, I think.
Domestic cats have fewer inbuilt relationships. They can do mother, daughter, and ‘friend in the family hierarchy’ but they lack the infinite shades of pack interaction dogs carry around with them.
So my dog is worrying about keeping in good with the alpha and the cat is thinking, “Mommy owes me a mouse and a groom.”
Oh. Birmans. I haven’t kept them but I have friends who do.
They are a law unto themselves. I don’t know whether they are ‘extreme cat’ or the ‘cats who think they are dogs’.
Oh. Birmans. I haven’t kept them but I have friends who do.
They are a law unto themselves. I don’t know whether they are ‘extreme cat’ or the ‘cats who think they are dogs’.
Oh. Birmans. I haven’t kept them but I have friends who do.
They are a law unto themselves. I don’t know whether they are ‘extreme cat’ or the ‘cats who think they are dogs’.
Oh. Birmans. I haven’t kept them but I have friends who do.
They are a law unto themselves. I don’t know whether they are ‘extreme cat’ or the ‘cats who think they are dogs’.
Oh. Birmans. I haven’t kept them but I have friends who do.
They are a law unto themselves. I don’t know whether they are ‘extreme cat’ or the ‘cats who think they are dogs’.
I’d like to get indigo buntings. I’ll try one of those millet sprays — good suggestion — when I find one in the store. We’ll see who shows up.
What I mostly want are the goldfinches. I know they’re out there. I have thistle and I’ve tried tipping a bit in with the sunflower seed. Word does not get out.
I’d like to get indigo buntings. I’ll try one of those millet sprays — good suggestion — when I find one in the store. We’ll see who shows up.
What I mostly want are the goldfinches. I know they’re out there. I have thistle and I’ve tried tipping a bit in with the sunflower seed. Word does not get out.
I’d like to get indigo buntings. I’ll try one of those millet sprays — good suggestion — when I find one in the store. We’ll see who shows up.
What I mostly want are the goldfinches. I know they’re out there. I have thistle and I’ve tried tipping a bit in with the sunflower seed. Word does not get out.
I’d like to get indigo buntings. I’ll try one of those millet sprays — good suggestion — when I find one in the store. We’ll see who shows up.
What I mostly want are the goldfinches. I know they’re out there. I have thistle and I’ve tried tipping a bit in with the sunflower seed. Word does not get out.
I’d like to get indigo buntings. I’ll try one of those millet sprays — good suggestion — when I find one in the store. We’ll see who shows up.
What I mostly want are the goldfinches. I know they’re out there. I have thistle and I’ve tried tipping a bit in with the sunflower seed. Word does not get out.
Very true; both men and dogs are pack animals, always most worried about their standing in the hierarchy of power. Both prefer to hunt in groups. Cats, as you say, will form relationships, but they don’t need them in the same way dogs do.
Very true; both men and dogs are pack animals, always most worried about their standing in the hierarchy of power. Both prefer to hunt in groups. Cats, as you say, will form relationships, but they don’t need them in the same way dogs do.
Very true; both men and dogs are pack animals, always most worried about their standing in the hierarchy of power. Both prefer to hunt in groups. Cats, as you say, will form relationships, but they don’t need them in the same way dogs do.
Very true; both men and dogs are pack animals, always most worried about their standing in the hierarchy of power. Both prefer to hunt in groups. Cats, as you say, will form relationships, but they don’t need them in the same way dogs do.
Very true; both men and dogs are pack animals, always most worried about their standing in the hierarchy of power. Both prefer to hunt in groups. Cats, as you say, will form relationships, but they don’t need them in the same way dogs do.