And that’s why I bought a carrier with a lid on the top as well as in the front. You can reach in and pluck them out. Otherwise they brace themselves with all four feet and you can’t get them out without blood, lol.
The last time I had my 18 pounder at the vet’s, the tech took the carrier in to a room. A half a minute later, he stuck his head out of the door and said, “I need your help here”
I would NOT look directly into the carrier! And WHY would you have it tilted at an angle?? I can just see Elvis taking a swipe at her face . . (covering eyes) can’t watch!
My carrier has four thumbscrews that let you take it apart. Remove the top and lifting Josette into the open is no problem. She’s also more secure in a small carrier than in a larger one—the smaller size must feel more like a safe hiding hole to her.
Panel #2 is hysterical. I keep laughing every time I think of it. Of course I’m very happy today. My sweet kitty Cara, who ran out four and a half months ago, IS BACK! I’m beyond happy. She is loaded with fleas, but, I combed a lot out of her. It will take time to completely get rid of the fleas. I have done it before with other cats. Just takes persistence. However, thank you Georgia, for making me laugh. It was like icing on a beautiful cake today.
I once upon a time had a friend deliver to me a cat her aunt found behind her house – completely feral and in danger of being killed by construction crews. (he did respond well to socialization thankfully.) We had to take the carrier fully apart to get him out. That was a new one for me.
Cafe, also chocolate Siamese, is next to impossible to get out of the carrier, and yes, we have had to turn it upside down. I would hold the carrier and the vet reach him for him. Never thought about thymb screwing the lid off. Will try it next time. And, yes, the smaller the carrier the safer they feel.
Cafe, also chocolate Siamese, is next to impossible to get out of the carrier, and yes, we have had to turn it upside down. I would hold the carrier and the vet reach him for him. Never thought about thymb screwing the lid off. Will try it next time. And, yes, the smaller the carrier the safer they feel.
Hi Yah! Kitty Karate – The Vet pose as demonstrated by Elvis. Notice how all the claws are out and spread wide, the tail is at full puff, the fangs in full view, the eyes at full sinister look, and the ears are at a full airplane with a backward twist. This is a 10 Elvis, very nicely done, indeed!!
I feel left out— my cats were very mellow. When I (alas) had to give them away, the one I brought to a friend’s house: sat the crate down (in a strange house, mind) opened the door, and he strolled out and went straight to one of my friends to rub. Always good at the vet’s, too.
When I was a volunteer at my local shelter the only cat that ever bit me was a meeser. Hit the artery in my wrist so had to go to hospital for a stitch and a tetnus shot. Unfortunately, since they didn’t know if the cat had been vaccinated for rabies, he had to be put down so they could test him and he was negative. What a waste but there is no test for rabies on a live animal. That is why they give you the tag so if your cat goes wandering, make him/her wear it on a collar. IT COULD SAVE THE CATS LIFE!!
Back in the 70’s my sister and I took her car to the vet to be neutered. We took him out of the carrier and the vet casually picked him up. I told him that the car was very strong, and he might want to hold him more securely. He told me, “Don’t worry, I AM a vet, I know what I’m doing.” He carried the cat into the back room. We heard a lot of noise and yelling. A few minutes later the vet came out with huge scratches and claw marks on his arm. They had a dog that was allowed to roam around in the back room, and our cat did not like that. My sister and I waited til we got out to the car and then we laughed until we cried.
…this is hysterical :)…my late great Genghis had such a rep at the vet’s that one of the vet’s assistants would take the morning off if she knew he was coming in :)…it usually took two or three of us to get him out of the carrier…
Great! Made me think of my little three legged tuxedo cat, Holly. It took at least three people to de-crate her and we all had to hit the bandages afterwards.
Reminds me of a cat I had. her name was ‘Possum and she wasn’t the alpha female, she was queen. The vet tech had her carrier turned up to dump her out, and she wasn’t coming. The girl started to reach in her and inside to pull her out, and I told her that I wouldn’t put my hand in there if I were her (I wouldn’t put my hand in there if I were ME). It all ended happily, with very little bloodshed.
We had a kitty when I was younger that would be sedated before they took her fully out of the carrier. She was sweet with the family… and an absolute maniac to anyone else. She would chase full-grown large dogs out of the yard if they wandered by.
I had a collapsible carrier. When I tried to get my kitten in it, she fought so hard she popped out the wires that held it up. But I got her in and the zipper closed. By then it was just a mesh and nylon sack full o’ cat. After I dropped her at the vet to be spayed, I cleaned up all my blood and her fur from my clothes, then bought a sturdier carrier for the trip home.
Georgia reported on Facebook that when she came in from viewing the eclipse, Elvis slipped out! Here’s the story, ""Someone" decided to slip out past the Boy during the eclipse and dart angrily across the front yard. “Someone” made this Woman chase him through the mulch and tackle* him in front of all the new neighbors. (And wrestle him back inside). Now “someone” is making sure to sit beside me with his back turned and ears pressed to show me how annoyed he is with me.*By “tackle,” I mean clumsily lunge and frantically scoop."
Shay over 7 years ago
This is not going to end well!
butler2jc over 7 years ago
what will happen next? can she soothe the savage kitty?
LuvyaBebe05 over 7 years ago
Is that Tommy’s Woman?
LuvyaBebe05 over 7 years ago
Is that Tommy’s Woman?
Charliegirl Premium Member over 7 years ago
And that’s why I bought a carrier with a lid on the top as well as in the front. You can reach in and pluck them out. Otherwise they brace themselves with all four feet and you can’t get them out without blood, lol.
awgiedawgie Premium Member over 7 years ago
I imagine that’s not the first Siamese she’s had to deal with.
lopaka over 7 years ago
The last time I had my 18 pounder at the vet’s, the tech took the carrier in to a room. A half a minute later, he stuck his head out of the door and said, “I need your help here”
Ruth Brown over 7 years ago
I think this vet has it under control. Elvis has not left the carrier.
Lady Bri over 7 years ago
I would NOT look directly into the carrier! And WHY would you have it tilted at an angle?? I can just see Elvis taking a swipe at her face . . (covering eyes) can’t watch!
Tue Elung-Jensen over 7 years ago
I´m sure nothing bad will happen, Elvis isn´t an eclipse after all.
DankMemes over 7 years ago
why are they not taking care of puck and lupin
Dkram over 7 years ago
I suggest a tranquillizer.
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Bill Thompson over 7 years ago
My carrier has four thumbscrews that let you take it apart. Remove the top and lifting Josette into the open is no problem. She’s also more secure in a small carrier than in a larger one—the smaller size must feel more like a safe hiding hole to her.
catmom1360 over 7 years ago
Panel #2 is hysterical. I keep laughing every time I think of it. Of course I’m very happy today. My sweet kitty Cara, who ran out four and a half months ago, IS BACK! I’m beyond happy. She is loaded with fleas, but, I combed a lot out of her. It will take time to completely get rid of the fleas. I have done it before with other cats. Just takes persistence. However, thank you Georgia, for making me laugh. It was like icing on a beautiful cake today.
Ayshela over 7 years ago
I once upon a time had a friend deliver to me a cat her aunt found behind her house – completely feral and in danger of being killed by construction crews. (he did respond well to socialization thankfully.) We had to take the carrier fully apart to get him out. That was a new one for me.
stairsteppublishing over 7 years ago
Cafe, also chocolate Siamese, is next to impossible to get out of the carrier, and yes, we have had to turn it upside down. I would hold the carrier and the vet reach him for him. Never thought about thymb screwing the lid off. Will try it next time. And, yes, the smaller the carrier the safer they feel.
stairsteppublishing over 7 years ago
Cafe, also chocolate Siamese, is next to impossible to get out of the carrier, and yes, we have had to turn it upside down. I would hold the carrier and the vet reach him for him. Never thought about thymb screwing the lid off. Will try it next time. And, yes, the smaller the carrier the safer they feel.
Willywise52 Premium Member over 7 years ago
She’s gonna have cat mascara.
Robin Harwood over 7 years ago
And for anyone who didn’t catch it yesterday, this is a stumpy tail.
PhotoROBIN HARWOOD ABOUT 11 HOURS AGOThis.
https://australianmuseum.net.au/shingleback-lizard
I’ve never heard anyone call it a shingleback.
Gloria Fleming over 7 years ago
Hi Yah! Kitty Karate – The Vet pose as demonstrated by Elvis. Notice how all the claws are out and spread wide, the tail is at full puff, the fangs in full view, the eyes at full sinister look, and the ears are at a full airplane with a backward twist. This is a 10 Elvis, very nicely done, indeed!!
Sabrina17 over 7 years ago
Like the sun, you should not look directly at a mad messer!
Kitty Katz over 7 years ago
I think today’s comic is a nod to the eclipse.
ladykat over 7 years ago
I think Elvis looks both terrified and furious, and Georgia captured the mood exactly.
steverinoCT over 7 years ago
I feel left out— my cats were very mellow. When I (alas) had to give them away, the one I brought to a friend’s house: sat the crate down (in a strange house, mind) opened the door, and he strolled out and went straight to one of my friends to rub. Always good at the vet’s, too.
ladykat over 7 years ago
Happy belated anniversary, Georgia!
jlmjdm60 over 7 years ago
When I was a volunteer at my local shelter the only cat that ever bit me was a meeser. Hit the artery in my wrist so had to go to hospital for a stitch and a tetnus shot. Unfortunately, since they didn’t know if the cat had been vaccinated for rabies, he had to be put down so they could test him and he was negative. What a waste but there is no test for rabies on a live animal. That is why they give you the tag so if your cat goes wandering, make him/her wear it on a collar. IT COULD SAVE THE CATS LIFE!!
momma-tink over 7 years ago
I wish there was a way to like this strip more than once. Georgia, you’ve outdone yourself again.
scyphi26 over 7 years ago
Well, she is a vet…I’m sure she knows what she’s doing.
Queen of America over 7 years ago
Is this a new vet for the boys? Otherwise she’d know his name.Those top loading carriers are great for cats like Elvis.
starmom1956 over 7 years ago
Back in the 70’s my sister and I took her car to the vet to be neutered. We took him out of the carrier and the vet casually picked him up. I told him that the car was very strong, and he might want to hold him more securely. He told me, “Don’t worry, I AM a vet, I know what I’m doing.” He carried the cat into the back room. We heard a lot of noise and yelling. A few minutes later the vet came out with huge scratches and claw marks on his arm. They had a dog that was allowed to roam around in the back room, and our cat did not like that. My sister and I waited til we got out to the car and then we laughed until we cried.
starmom1956 over 7 years ago
The cat was very strong, not the car…
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 7 years ago
Less Cat Carrier, more Cat Bomb!
jadoo823 over 7 years ago
…this is hysterical :)…my late great Genghis had such a rep at the vet’s that one of the vet’s assistants would take the morning off if she knew he was coming in :)…it usually took two or three of us to get him out of the carrier…
Anne O over 7 years ago
Great! Made me think of my little three legged tuxedo cat, Holly. It took at least three people to de-crate her and we all had to hit the bandages afterwards.
BillJackson1 over 7 years ago
Reminds me of a cat I had. her name was ‘Possum and she wasn’t the alpha female, she was queen. The vet tech had her carrier turned up to dump her out, and she wasn’t coming. The girl started to reach in her and inside to pull her out, and I told her that I wouldn’t put my hand in there if I were her (I wouldn’t put my hand in there if I were ME). It all ended happily, with very little bloodshed.
Brein43 over 7 years ago
I think that is absolutely Tommy’s woman-see the locket ?
Lizard Lass Premium Member over 7 years ago
We had a kitty when I was younger that would be sedated before they took her fully out of the carrier. She was sweet with the family… and an absolute maniac to anyone else. She would chase full-grown large dogs out of the yard if they wandered by.
Malcolm Hall over 7 years ago
Absolutely fantastic strip.
TammyHarris-Dearhouse Premium Member over 7 years ago
Oh my Cat!!! Elvis in panel 2 is priceless!!! What a wonderful way to start my day! With a nice, hearty belly laugh!
Adiraiju over 7 years ago
(Cue loud bandsaw noises)
laurie.lynne over 7 years ago
All I can say is…too funny. And too true!
DentonWheeler over 7 years ago
It appears that the bite-a-lot condition Elvis had in the waiting room has advanced to Tasmanian Devil Syndrome.
Biskits over 7 years ago
So happy for car a and family. Look now, even the heavens are sending a sign.
rs0204 Premium Member over 7 years ago
That is hysterical image of Elvis. Georgia you are a treasure.
Selena Terrazas Premium Member over 7 years ago
I had a collapsible carrier. When I tried to get my kitten in it, she fought so hard she popped out the wires that held it up. But I got her in and the zipper closed. By then it was just a mesh and nylon sack full o’ cat. After I dropped her at the vet to be spayed, I cleaned up all my blood and her fur from my clothes, then bought a sturdier carrier for the trip home.
metagalaxy1970 over 7 years ago
Wow! I wonder how she captured my cat Vlad when we go to the vets!
SunflowerGirl100 over 7 years ago
Georgia reported on Facebook that when she came in from viewing the eclipse, Elvis slipped out! Here’s the story, ""Someone" decided to slip out past the Boy during the eclipse and dart angrily across the front yard. “Someone” made this Woman chase him through the mulch and tackle* him in front of all the new neighbors. (And wrestle him back inside). Now “someone” is making sure to sit beside me with his back turned and ears pressed to show me how annoyed he is with me.*By “tackle,” I mean clumsily lunge and frantically scoop."
RosieBookGrace over 7 years ago
I love the 4th panel, and the expressive posture of “the Woman”. :-D
Jody L Nye Premium Member over 7 years ago
Tommy’s Woman is wonderful with animals. She’ll win Elvis over.
Eric S over 6 years ago
@georgia dunn panel 2 should be made into a tshirt… or a coffee mug.
ERROR! almost 3 years ago
Panel 2! Make me laugh everytime!