Under The Paw: May 2013

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Guest Reader's Cat Of The Week: Charlie

Name?

Charlie

Nicknames?

Charlie Girl, Sweet Pea, Podge, Favourite No. 2 Puss

Theme Tune?

Downtown by Petula Clark. (I feel the lyrics would be meaningful for the Bear too.)

Age?

13 years young

Owner?

Claire

Brief biography?

I was born in the Garden of England. My owner spotted me being advertised modelling on a poster in her local cattery whilst picking up Favourite No. 1 Puss from her holiday. I was chosen from amongst my siblings because of my lively character and my irresistible belly – spotty and stripy.

Catchphrase?

‘I’m a girl!’ (Even my vet gets this wrong.)

Favourite Habits?

Using a litter tray the very second after it has been freshly cleaned.

What constitutes a perfect evening for you?

Eating a large bowl of prawns followed by a short nap then watching TV (Springwatch is a particular favourite). Next, I would pester my owner for pre bedtime treats (more prawns). After this, since I become lively late in the evening, I would like to be entertained by my owner with one of my favourite toys (currently monkey) preferably just as she is going to bed. Finally, falling asleep on my owner whilst she is in bed so she cannot move into a comfortable position. Yes, that should do it.

Favourite food?

Prawns (see above).

Defining moment of your life?

The time I was hospitalised and put on a drip for dehydration following an infection. I had been a little off colour and a trip to the vet resulted in being kept in hospital for 3 or 4 days. My owner was allowed to visit me in hospital but quite frankly was a rubbish visitor being self conscious and too embarrassed to talk to me properly in the ward and not bringing any treats.

Any enemies?

Gizmo, the scary ginger Tom from next door, who tried to take up residence in my home for a while. He’s since been extradited.

If you could do one thing to make the world a better place for felines what would it be?

Longer holidays.

If you could meet a celebrity who would it be and why?

The birds that star in Springwatch, for obvious reasons.

Which one of the cats in Under The Paw and Talk To The Tail would you most like to be stuck in a lift with?

The Bear. My unrequited love for him is making me miserable. I think we would be a good match.

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Thursday, 9 May 2013

Guest Reader's Cats Of The Week: Colbie and Charlie

Names?
Colbie and Charlie

Nicknames?
Colbie: I was once referred to as ‘Princess Colbie,’ which I found quite fitting. I tried to enforce it at home but the only time it is used these days is when I’ve done something bad. I’m also referred to as Colbatron (my transformer name), Colb, Big C, and – due to an unfortunate incident that involved a microchip and an illiterate vet – Colbik.

Charlie: Prince Charles, Little C and Crazy Dave (my DJ name)

Theme Tune?
Colbie: I don’t like music.

Charlie: Ho Hey by the Lumineers. I like to purr along when Charlotte sings it to me

Age?
Colbie: 3 and a half

Charlie: 2 and a half

Owners?
Charlotte and Luke

Brief biography?
Colbie: I was born in Derby and was the last of my brothers and sisters to go – no-one really wanted me. One day Charlotte came by with her mum, and when she saw me said “she’s perfect” to which I thought “finally, someone see’s me for who I really am.” We were great together.. and then she introduced Luke into the mix, followed by another cat and a rabbit, and life has been a grumpy haze ever since.

Charlie: Charlotte decided it was time to expand the family and started hunting for cats to buy. Luke said no because ‘one was enough’ but as soon as he saw me he changed his mind and I was home within a day. I’ve lived in the same house since and love making friends and eating treats. Everyone knows me around these parts, everyone loves me.

Catchphrase?
Colbie: “Don’t touch me”

Charlie: “Is this seat taken?”

Favourite Habits?
Colbie: Sleeping under the trees in the garden

Charlie: Getting comfortable on peoples laps

What constitutes a perfect evening for you?
Colbie: Eating my dinner, stealing Charlotte’s dinner, going to bed alone, being left alone, crawling into bed with them and my cat teddy when they look like they might be asleep, purring like a madman because secretly I love them but don’t want them to know.

Charlie: Eating my dinner, stealing Luke’s dinner, playing with my catnip mouse, sitting in a hundred different seats, getting comfortable on the sofa and watching TV.

Favourite food?
Colbie: Tuna - we don’t really have it in the house very often anymore though because Charlie is allergic. I’ve added it to my list of grievances.

Charlie: Everything

Defining moment of your life?
Colbie: The time a dog ran at me as Charlotte and Luke were standing nearby. Luke stood there with his mouth open, Charlotte threw herself in the way of the dog and starting shouting at his human companions (one of the few things I thank her for) and I completely embarrassed myself by running at full speed into the fence and cutting my face open.

Charlie: Trying to be human and throwing myself into a very hot bath. I had to be shaved and kept hearing Charlotte and Luke muttering something about ‘that bloody £400 vet bill’ but I survived and now I can take on the world.

Any enemies?
Colbie: A black and white kitten that looks exactly like me and tricks everyone into thinking it’s me by hanging out in my garden.

Charlie: Poppy the house rabbit

If you could do one thing to make the world a better place for felines what would it be?
Colbie: Cat flaps and cheesey biscuits for everyone

Charlie: No house rabbits

If you could meet a celebrity who would it be and why?
Colbie: The Bear. I think we’d have a lot to talk about.

Charlie: Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He is seriously cool

Which one of the cats in Under The Paw and Talk To The Tail would you like to be stuck in a lift with?
Colbie: The Bear. See above.

Charlie: Pablo