Cats

If asked on one of those silly quizzes "cat or dog" I always answer dog. I relate more to dog people. But, I do like cats. I have two cats. People that say they don't have personalities don't know cats. I don't even consider most cats aloof. They are more independent creatures for sure. Though I don't think that is always a bad thing, especially when it comes to vacations and weekends away. Both of our cats seem happy to see us when we come home. I do find it interesting that both come to kitty kitty and neither come to their name. For Wally I guessed it was because he has probably had three or four names, I have no excuse for Sparky.

People also say cats are useless. That point I will definitely argue. The reason Wally found his way to our home was because we were being overrun by mice. One week of Wally and no more mice! Both cats have their own special house jobs. Sparky is a bag and water inspector. No bag is left uninspected and occasionally tested for napability. He is the only cat I ever met that loves to play in water. Turn on a faucet, shower, or flush the toilet and here comes Sparky to check things out, and maybe splash around a bit. While it is just amusing now, if we ever spring a leak in the plumbing, he could prove to be a useful cat.

Besides job of king mouser Wally has found another important job in the house, "blanket anchor" He sleeps next to me almost every night and his 18 -19 pounds is enough to anchor my side of the covers and prevent Mark from stealing all my covers.