Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for April 17, 2019

Tail poof!!!

And suddenly the entire room – even the laundry machines – fell silent.

Gasp! Oh no, she didn’t!

That is easily one of Elvis’ best expressions.

Elvis’s horrified expression is priceless! And my Cat, Beatrix has one epic poof going!

Tabitha will not take this lying down. Though she may be lying down now. The young whippersnapper will be taken down! Just you wait.

OHMYCAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elvis has said he does not know fear. From this point on that is a lie…

Off topic: Update on Midnite. The pathology report came back: Malignant, but not an aggressive cancer. Clean margins, but a little too narrow for comfort. So it’s wait and see over time. Hopefully it won’t recur. On another front, she is tolerating the cut down cone and next Monday it can come off when they take stitches out. Boops and hugs to you all!! Thanks for caring.

OMC, a polydactyl slap! I hope the red on Tabitha’s cheek is not what it looks like! Beatrix, you had better mind your manners with your elders!

Even Lupin looks stunned. Love it.

dramatic gasp

Elvis is speechless! What an image! I need that as an emoji, or a paste-in image for comments and texts. (Actually, if BCN emojis existed, I’d use a lot more of them. Not sure if that would be a good thing.) I’ve been waiting for this sequence and am delighted to find that it’s just as good as I remember.

I believe Panel 3 is the very definition of “gobsmacked”.

Lol, been waiting sooooo long for this one! Elvis’ expression in the last panel is priceless. Only Beatrix can get away with slapping Tabitha. Ha!

Boys! Emergency defense stations – Now! The three of you combined might be able to contain the outraged Tabitha and save Beatrix! You’ll probably pay a heavy price, but she’s worth it! Now, move!

She’s

Damn, B!!! I see we still need to work on controlling those “life on the streets” instincts!!!

Beatrix: eep SLAPTabitha: eepElvis: EEEEP

Well, well, who would have thought the little cuddle puff had it in her? (Answer: everybody here)

Elvis, dear, close your mouth. You’ll catch flies.

The slap heard ’round the world…

Latest on list of dangerous weapons: Polydactyl paws.

There are certain images that Georgia has drawn though out BCN that are benchmarks for me. Panels that incite wonderful emotion; be it joy, laughter or sadness.

Elvis in the cold saying the food bowl in his tummy is empty…

Elvis in his robe and glasses, sitting up with a sick kitten….

Pucky looking up at Man and saying “Who?”, when asked where his friends are…

Pucky hugging his reporter notebook and reading a message from Tilly…

Lupin grabbing his fedora before the laundry shoot closes…And many, many more.

The image of Elvis, in utter shock and dismay in panel 3, is probably my favorite Elvis expression to date. When I found BCN and started looking at various strips, it was this image of Elvis that got me hooked. I had to know more.

It is a testament to the Artist, Georgia, that her work can convey such feelings in her readers. Going forward, I look to add more “Favorites”. But right now, I just want to savor Elvis’s expression and wonder what is going to happen next…

♪ These paws are made for climbin’

and that’s what they usually do

but today’s the day these paws are gonna swat all over you ♫

Battle stations! Battle stations! Sound the alarms!

When a Siamese is left speechless, you know it’s bad.

Oh, the HORROR!

Or as Puck says “Oh, whiskers …”

Attention All Paws: Alpha female cat battle has ensued. Cat your stations and remain calm. Be on the lookout for polydactyl attack and excessive cuteness!

Oh!!! The Felinity!!!

Fabulous female felines fight ferociously. Film follows.

Ha! Let her have it, Beatrix!

The slap of the year, folks!

Lupin’s expression—‘WHAT did she just do?? Yikes!’

I’m late, and feel sheepish doing this, but….

SPOILER ZONE (seems people REALLY wanna talk about – and I can’t blame them!)

I owe a BIG THANKS to the community! I asked for info on Inflamed Bowel in kitties, and recieved beautiful, wonderful, and USEFUL help! I assure you, it did NOT go unnoticed or unappreciated!!

I am sorry. I need to get in the habit of at LEAST a quick “THANKS! I’ll post more when I can!” because that’s what I’m actually thinking, and PLAN to post SOON. As life implodes. Or explodes. Or I just plain CRASH. AGAIN. Annnnnd then its weeks and I’m still trying to backtrack and thank individually and all that. . . PHOOIE! ( or however th heck it’s spelled!)

So, here I am. THANK YOU!!! Really and truly!!

I have WONDERFUL web pages saved to get back to, already have more educated questions for the Dr, and raw food is pending an appearance (I’m trying to alter some puzzle feeders to work with freeze dried treats. They are homemade, so I SOULD be able to….?)

The Orb is really amazing!!-KOKO

And as total panic hits Elvis……

I just went to "Twitter? Instagram? That thing) and caught up on Puck AND ELVIS!!?! I get SO out of touch – I didn’t even know about Elvis. Gah!

Both are home safe, with Pucky doing better but not ALL better, Yet! ;-)

So glad to catch up! SososoSOOO GLAD to have good news in the end. Gonna try and read the posts as daily as I can, to keep up.Wow.

Stranger Danger!!!

Oh, it’s on now.

Dun Dun DUNNNNNNN!

Thank you, everyone, who helped me out with your wonderful suggestions on cat boxes for Miss Hazel.

I received so many good ideas!

I will be headed to the store with mtape measure for some large storage containers!

…gasp…

( ! )

..and I hear Bugs Bunny saying, “Of course you realize…this means war.”

Hmmm. Seems to me like the sort of boldness and taking no guff that Tabitha might respect. Especially in another female.

Elvis …. Elvis! Dead air. Say something!

GoComics put together a list of 10 comics about stress and BCN is on it, bet you can’t guess which cat is featured. :)https://www.gocomics.com/comics/lists/1722778/10-comics-for-the-stressed

Silence from Elvis? Oh the shock.

It seems that even the Robber Mice are speechless.

God bless them every one!!! On a lighter note, I just got my ma’am t-shirt of BCN!!! Happy as a clam or whateve’s

I hope your Midnite is well & happy soon. I lost my little girl to feline leukemia some years ago so I know how you are feeling. I hope all the hugs & purrs for your sweetie!

Well that knocked the nasty look tight off Tabitha’s face didn’t it?

I just love the sound of island-sized-paws in the morning!

Beatrix! Pot ’er!

I am kitten hear me roar,

With toes too many to ignore

And what I’ve been through few will ever know.

I’ve pulled myself up once before

And I’ve been down there on the floor.

No one’s ever going to keep me down again!

(Sound of Morse code in the background)…Hello Spirit Cats and all the Ships at Sea. This is RCO-Radio Cat Oracle, Your Ghost Cat News Network…

News Flash Basement: A battle for the ages may be unfolding where a lionhearted kitten is nose to nose with an fearless Alpha-female.

The courageous kitten has landed the first blow, but has she bitten off more than she can chew?

Will the Alpha Female pummel the pint-size pussycat?

What will Elvis and Lupin Cat-Of-Adventure do?

Will Tillie have to step in again and help the world of the living?

This is RCO, Ghost Cat Network, we will stay with this developing story all day and through naps if we have too….(Fade out Morse code sound in background)

Is it just me or do I smell trouble brewing for our little spitfire?

Speaking of which … After eight years of (relatively) peaceful coexistence, one of my guys has turned suddenly, inexplicably aggressive toward the other. Even the animal behaviorist was noticeably shaken when he attacked again, without warning, while she was performing an in-home assessment last week.

There’s no overt physical cause for the change, but both had their annual wellness exams today and the vet said the results of the blood analysis should be ready by Friday, but I don’t expect she’ll discover anything abnormal, or certainly nothing that’s unequivocal and treatable.

I fear I may have no choice but to find my beloved family member a new home.

Proof that Bee is an alpha female even as young as she is!

Lupin: “There’s a new sheriff in town, by golly!”

Oh yeah, I’ve been wondering: what exactly does the “Orb” and “Mega Orb” stuff mean? I think I have an idea, but I’d still appreciate if someone would clarify. =)

I’ve been waiting for what seems like a lifetime to see this one. :-) The dreaded polydactyl whack of a powerful kitten.

OMC Elvis’s face in the last panel (^-^)

Hi there, I am SKYKEY’s sister in law, Sandy. I think everyone knows of SKYKEY’s passing in December from my sister’s post (which was delayed but eventually sent – it’s posted on 12/28/18 if you want to see it). Anyway, logging in for the first time this past weekend and reading all your wonderful posts, I wanted to let you know that Mrs. SKYKEY, my sister Jeanne, has now joined her husband in eternity. They were together since she was 17 and these last few years, he was taking care of her with her various medical conditions. He died suddenly and it stunned and saddened everyone. Jeanne told me these last few weeks that she missed him so much, she was dying of a broken heart. As much as I tried to persuade her to continue to live and cherish her life, her struggles were too much and she and joined Gil on March 30th, less than 4 months later.

They never had kids, but Tre C, Megan and various neighborhood feral cats they have helped over the years had been there babies. Tre C and Megan now reside and are loved by my other sister (Sue) and her Calico, (Cofefe). I am trying to gather the stories that SKYKEY was posting since July by cutting and pasting them. I believe one of you has done this work already to send to your daughter. If so, would you mind emailing a copy of that to me (sandys2k@hotmail.com). I have never been part of an on-line community, but I am so impressed with the kind words, encouragement, and camaraderie that is evident throughout your postings.

I knew Gil had been posting a story online, but until this weekend I hadn’t logged in to read it, it’s so much fun. He was lucky to have this creative outlet and all of you as his friends. As I see in many of your comments and agree with completely, we all need to live our life, laugh when we can, extend compassion to our community, and be grateful every day. Thank you to all of you!

The SWAT heard ‘round the world! The only saving grace is that kitten claws are so short they seldom penetrate an adult cat’s luxurious pelt. Penetrating human skin or clothing … that’s a whole ‘nother dish of kibble! Been climbed by many a kitten: in blue jeans it’s tolerable; in light slacks it can leave some minor scratches; on bare skin (shorts or swim suit) it is like a tiny little chain-saw running up your leg!

“Thats my purse!! I DONT KNOW YOU!”

Off-topic Conan Update.

Thanks for all the prayers, hugs, purrs, bumps, and boops from the Mega Orb; between those and some additional meds to calm the tummy and spark the appetite, he seems to be feeling a lot better today. He was actually perky when he and Papa came in this afternoon, and he was really happy to see his bowl filled with dinner … and the two treats that came afterwards! I’m praying that this continues at least for the next two weeks until the next chemo session. Of course, I’m really hoping that the next session won’t knock him back as much as this one did – he was feeling bad going into this one. With luck, he’ll be in good shape before the next one and it won’t hit so hard.

Thanks again for all your good wishes and positive energy – they do help!

A lost storyboard segment from “There Will Be Blood”?

Imagine getting slapped by a paw of that size!