Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for May 29, 2023

Way to “make it a virtue” – the reruns become part of the story!

Now, on to the new adventures of BCN.

Burt is the glue that holds the entire network together! But this is art imitating life. Elvis the healer! So glad you’re back and have healthy paws!

Ah, I love this one. It first aired here: https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2023/05/29

That injured paw makes it hard to jump off the counter.

Great way to explain the reruns to the newsprint readers.

Way to go Burt!

Yay, we are finally back live after 4 weeks of reruns! Hopefully this new arc will be a banger!

Bit of a fumble there, Burt. You’re supposed to go straight over, without bringing up the test pattern.

And what unimaginable doom will result from that injured hand?

That’s our Elvis! The woman’s paw is healing and she is able to draw some strips, but let’s not push her!

I was wondering if there was going to be a Woman Injured Her Paw report. Elvis is behaving exactly as expected for a Dedicated Velcro Cat, too.

…Now I’m wondering if the Reporters are going to wonder where the Woman’s cone is…(so much EASIER when we could just say the Boys!)

Art imitates life.

Elvis in his protector role: when you deserve the very best.

What a fantastic way to introduce going back to new strips.

From Georgia’s Twitter feed: Today we begin four weeks of classic BCN on Sundays, just in time for brand new daily strips to begin again on Monday!!

…I did not plan it this way, but I kinda love how it worked out?

“Ma’am?? Is that bacon—“

That is quintessential Siamese.

And we’re back on air. The long national nightmare is over. I can’t tell you how worried I was when Georgia first got hurt that once again, a great comic strip would end due to illness. Thankfully she recovered and honestly with the stress of getting ready to move soon, it’s great having my comfort strip back. Granted Sundays will now probably be gone, but it’s a fine tradeoff. I cannot tell you how much this strip has meant to me, getting me through this move and my own cats passing a few months ago.

I wasn’t expecting Georgia to cover her hand injury here, but i’m glad for it both to see best son elvis, and because a lot of the best strips come from real life. While the strips sprawling stories and great characters are mostly on her, a lot of good stuff comes just from taking the real cats actions and running with them. What had to be a real life litterbox kerfuffle becomes Iggy adorably playing in the sandbox and Lupin having an oh so cathaartic meltdown about his age. So how the cats reacted to her hand injury will be intresting. Elvis is both naturally first and naturally hovering around her. He’s not telling other cats she’ll never love them yet, but it’s implied.

Elvis takes such good care of his Woman. Her paw will heal up in no time!

Meezer purr therapy is supposed to be The Best, so I am advised.

Burt Toe Beans!

O.T.

Yay! New cartoon! I would like to thank the woman for bravely drawing, this cartoon, with her injured paw!

Good boy, Elvis (best boy) <3

Thank you to the U.S. military personnel who died in service to this country.

But she can still do comics, right? RIGHT??

First of all, Elvis, you need to keep the woman from licking the wound too much. Tell her if she doesn’t stop, she will be put in the cone of shame. They are available at the clinic at Chicago Med. Second, I suggest checking on her at least 25-30 times an hour. Jump on her to ensure her reflexes are good, and splay across her chest and face to ensure she’s breathing well. If she tells you to stop, don’t; that’s just wound talking.

I have checked Grey’s Anatomy and she should make a full recovery. However, if she tries to come back too fast, she could wind up in the ER at General Hospital. However, if she stays quiet and rests in the HOUSE, we can avoid returning to St. Elsewhere.

Remember, you know what’s best for her. I have consulted two specialists, Dr. Marcus Welby and Dr. Kildare, and they have confirmed your treatment as sound and pointed out the patient is doomed if she doesn’t follow your treatment regime. If you need her, Nurse Jackie is available for questions, as well as Doc Martin (although he’s a bit cranky).

Well, good luck to you. Just remember, patients can be Royal Pains in the rear.

For Memorial Day.

About four months before General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, President Lincoln wrote to a mother who lost all her sons in the Civil War. The letter was delivered to Lydia Bixby on November 25, 1864. By the end of 1865, it is estimated that 620,000 soldiers had given the last full measure of devotion to their cause. Although, the true number of those killed will never be truly known.

Executive Mansion,

Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.

Dear Madam,

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln.

Mrs. Bixby.

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile

Puckmosis: I’m going over to the hospital pyramid to visit the patients. Want to come, Bea?

Beatrixia: Just let me collect a few scrolls to take over and I’ll be ready.

Elvis-Anum: You’re going to the hospital pyramid? I, too will go to the pyramid.

At the Salubrious Hospital Pyramid

Elvis: Lupinium! What brings you to the Salubrious Pyramid?

Lupinium: I do this every week. I hold my special tumbling therapy class, it’s a favorite Physical Therapy.

Puckmosis: So that’s why you disappear sometimes, even when there isn’t a white background anywhere.

Lupinium: That’s right. And Ora Z sometimes comes with me. She’s with the Kittens right now.

At the Kitten Ward

Ora Z: Hi, everyone! I’d like to show you my new Xyzlaphone! You can play music by hitting these pieces of wood. Like this!

Kitten: That looks like fun! Can I try?

Ora Z: Sure. Just take these mallets and go like this. What’s your name?

Kitten: I’m Abby, and these are my friends Mau-Net and Purr-Cilla.

Ora Z: Why don’t we make up a song to go with the X-phone? (Yes, I’m getting lazy typing this—KK).

We just made a Xyzlaphone now we made a song!

We just made a Xyzlaphone now we made a song!

We just made a Xyzlaphone now we made a song!

And we’re gonna sing and play the whole day long!

Puckmosis: Time to go back, everyone.

Abby: Can you come back?

Ora Z: I think so. And I’ll bring my friend Iggy.

Welcome back Georgia! Enjoyed the reruns but ready for new stories!

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile Again

Queen Catshepsut the Golden: We are honored to have Captain Courageous and his ship the Godspeed here with us.

Captain Courageous: Thank you, Your Majesty. It’s always been. an honor and a privilege to transport those who have so bravely served across the river to their Home.

The Queen: And now I would like to invite you all to partake of a barbecue prepared by Thomios and his crew. This is a time of remembrance and a celebration of those who have gone before.

Sometime Later

Captain Courageous: And now I will take my leave of you and sail west towards the sunset.

All: Safe Travels!

New BCN is back, with Burt the A/V cat and Elvis the best guard cat. Hurrah and rejoice!

Oh, why you look so sad?

Here’s your best-est boy

Elvis has come to you now

Feel the love, enjoy

Let him see you through

‘Cause we’ve seen the dark side, too

When hurtin’ falls on you

You don’t know what to do

You will feel so blessed

When he relieves your stress

He’ll stand by you

He’ll stand by you

Won’t let nothin’ hurt you

He’ll stand by you

- Billy Steinberg / Christine Hynde / Thomas Kelly – I’ll Stand by You – The Pretenders

Georgia, it’s wonderful to have you back!

…Is THAT why they were doing reruns?! Because the Woman injured her paw and couldn’t write or draw???

Aww….

At least she didn’t hurt her ma.

Elvis – I will never leave her side. I will follow her into the kitchen. I will follow her into the bedroom. I will sit by her on the red couch. I will follow her into the bathroom. I will follow her …."

Man – Elvis, is following you everywhere.

Woman – And staring at me the whole time.

Welcome back Georgia!

Good job, Elvis. We hoomans need all the help we can get when we injure our paws (or have trigger finger surgery).

Did anyone else play the “beeeeeep” sound in their head for Panel 2?

Keep the bitter apple spray handy in case she starts chewing her paw, Elvis.

Bacon War injury?

It’s nice to have supportive cats by your side for comfort.

Welcome back, Georgia!!

Life writes the script!

<3 <3 <3 <3

To those who served and died, eternal honored remembrance.

To those who served and lived, eternal gratitude and honor.

To those still serving, we are honored by your service, and will never forget it, or you.

Georgia, we see that thanks to Elvis’ constant, devoted (and dignified) care you have recovered completely. Please let him know how grateful we are for his efforts, without which … well, let’s not think about that! Welcome back!

Of course Elvis will never leave her side. Cat cuddles are necessary for injured paws to heal

Hope you hand is feeling better.

Nice — “water color bars”

Injured her paw? Does… does this mean she can’t work the can opener? Panic!

D’awwwwwwwwww!!!!! ♥❤️❤️ This melts my heart.

Elvis loves the Woman. He knows about the therapeutic properties of Kitten Rays, which are emitted by cats of all ages.

I feel like the color pattern is practically a recurring character:

https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2015/10/26

and

https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2016/03/03

In other cat comic news…

New Snow Sez today. As right now, only four [Like]s. Head over there and give Snow some love!

Good boy, Elvis.❤️