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Puzzle 224
Lassie looked brilliant, in part because the farm family she lived
with was made up of idiots. Remember? One of them was always
getting pinned under the tractor, and Lassie was always rushing
back to the farmhouse to alert the other ones. She'd whimper and
tug at their sleeves, and they'd always waste precious minutes
saying things: "Do you think something's wrong? Do you think
she wants us to follow her? What is it, girl?", etc., as if this had
never happened before, instead of every week. What with all
the time these people spent pinned under the tractor, I don't
see how they managed to grow any crops whatsoever. They
probably got by on federal crop supports, which Lassie filed
the applications for. ~ Dave Barry
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Puzzle 225
The Cat Fanciers' Association recognizes 40 breeds of domestic cats.
Ailurophilia is the love of cats. The term comes from Herodotus, the Greek historian, who called the cats he found in Egypt ailuroi or "tail wavers."
Ailurophobia is the fear or hatred of cats.
More than 35,000 kittens are born in the U.S. each year.
~~171 Amazing Cat Facts by Barbara Goodson
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Puzzle 226
It is a matter to gain the affection of a cat. He is a philosophical animal, tenacious of his own habits, fond of order and neatness, and disinclined to extravagant sentiment. He will be your friend, if he finds you worthy of friendship, but not your slave.
~Theophile Gautier
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Here is the answer to puzzle 228:
"Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives."
~Albert Schweitzer
Luckies - could you put the completed 227 in here? That way the next puzzle poster won't duplicate! :)
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Puzzle 227
He wished the sunshine back in the sky, and he wished a wart on
his left fetlock would disappear, and it did, and he started home,
eager to amaze his father and mother with his magic pebble. He
could hardly wait to see their faces. Maybe they wouldn't even
believe him at first.
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hehe NM Cass! :) Thanks, Scott! :)
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229:
Just as a stream flows smoothly on as long as it encounters no obstruction, so the nature of man and animal is such that we never really notice or become conscious of what is agreeable to our will; if we are to notice something, our will has to have been thwarted, has to have experienced a shock of some kind.
~Arthur Schopenhauer
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230:
"How nice it is to think that feline dreams, like our own, are painted with creative brush strokes from time to time. Perhaps my cats and I even share the same dream: a world where all kittens are wanted and loved, and where every cat has a safe, warm place to sleep... and to dream."
~ Barbara L. Diamond
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Puzzle 231
In the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology, five Tailless rats were born out of 40,000 rats between 1915 and 1917. They were observed, and three were dissected so the vertebrai could be examined. The lumbar vertebrai were modified and the pelvic girdle was only attached by a small surface near the anterior end altering the angle of the hind legs , resulting in the lifted rump.
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Puzzle 232
If a dogs prayers were answered, bones would rain from the sky.
~Old Proverb
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Puzzle 233
If a cat spoke, it would say things like, “Hey, I don't see the problem here." ~ Roy Blount, Jr.
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Puzzle 234
Eagles may soar, but at least ratties don't get sucked into jet engines! ~ Unknown
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235:
I'm Only a Cat
I'm only a cat,
and I stay in my place...
Up there on your chair,
on your bed or your face!
I'm only a cat,
and I don't finick much...
I'm happy with cream
and anchovies and such!
I'm only a cat,
and we'll get along fine...
As long as you know
I'm not yours... you're all mine!
Author Unknown
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Puzzle 236
~A Rescued Cat~
I was once born to a loving mother who cuddled and rendered to my needs.Soon, I was introduced to another, who said we will now tend to your needs.Life was good, I had all I could wish for with lots of toys and special feeds.
Then one day, I was lifted up and carried away. I was sat down and left to make my own way.I looked around and found I had no place to stay. I soon felt the harshness of natures day.I walked and walked looking for the one who said I was special wanting to play.Day turned into night, I was taken with fright, what was I going to do this night?
I found an old box, crawled in and settled down to wait, hoping they would appear in sight.Night turned into day, I was still with fright, but my belly was tight. I knew it was time for my breakfast. I waited and hoped for them to come back and say it will be all right.The days turned into weeks, some days I felt so weak. I traveled and hunted looking for a treat.I tried to beg for help, but all I got was a kick as I silently cried why, I don't understand, I was once told that you are my little man, now it's all I can do to stand.some days I weep as I long for a safe place to sleep. I pray that some days I will find enough to eat.I run and fight. I dodge and creep.
Then one day I hear a voice say, come here little stray, I will help you find a place to stay. I run afraid looking for a safe place to hide. The voice calls high, don't be afraid I will help you little guy. I sit and watch, waiting for the worst, but I'm offered a tin of milk to help my thirst.The day goes by and to my surprise I find a bowl of food piled high. I eat with glee, oh gee why is she so nice to me.Could it possibly be she will love me? I soon again learn to trust, as the voice smoothes my soul and the hand grooms my coat that has become dull, where there was once a glow. I hear the words don't be afraid, I will take you in and give you a place to lay.As I relax my head and body to rest, I hear the words God Bless you little stray you now have a place to stay.
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Puzzle 237
If a dog will not come to you
after having looked
you in the face,
you should go home and
examine your conscience.
Woodrow Wilson
