Yup – cats get real bent out of shape when they see the bags coming out. (That’s why we hide the luggage ‘til the last possible moment.) Of course, we’d probably get someone to come feed the cat and clean the pan.
When I had a cat (before I married a dog person), I used a feeder and waterer that held enough for a week. Between them and the cat door, all was good. Now that we have a dog, it’s like having a child to deal with.
It’s the look on the cat’s face that is so telling. Our Patches can tell something is up when I pull out my grip. She jumps in and doesn’t want to get out. SO I do it a couple dauys early to confuse her.
I do this with my cats too, extra bowls of food and water, extra pans of litter and I do it a few days ahead because they really are aware of whats about to happen, my friends think I’m crazy but they aren’t cat people, so they’re kinda clueless of cat awareness
Nephew stays at my apartment with cat while I travel. Cat bosses nephew like a kid: tells him it’s bed-time, time to get up, time to feed the kitty, etc. She doesn’t dread the sight of suitcases anymore. She loves her willing slave. -— Whatever Arlo’s holding looks like a chainsaw to me.
cydscats, I agree. I’ve been reading this strip since almost the beginning. It’s always been that way. It’s like Johnson can read peoples minds. Half the time, I find my self saying, Man, I was thinking that just the other day. And they always ring true. It really is quite amazing.
kathryn, I can only imagine how much fun it would be for an experienced cat to have somebody that doesn’t know cats walk in, trying to please them. What fun!! All the old cat tricks work, the situation is ripe for manipulation. Hey, I get played by a cat I’ve known for 15 years. What chance does a newby have? I have a lot of respect for your cat….
@catlord47 – we wonder what’s going into the bag because it’s unclear what the final punch-line is. It’s the final panel of only 4 panels, 3 of which are pretty obvious.
I thought he was peeling a potato with a microplane grater. (http://us.microplane.com/microplanekitchentools.aspx). Silly me for not recognizing whatever the heck the clothes, or other going-away things are supposedly represented here. Not the best choice of artistry. Jimmy can do better!
mabrndt Premium Member over 13 years ago
What’s Arlo putting in the bag?
elysummers over 13 years ago
That’s his overnight bag. They are leaving for a few. Hence kitty gets big bowl of food water and extra litter. (I have a cat)
Poncede over 13 years ago
Try doing that with a dog!
Gabbystar1 over 13 years ago
Oooh I get it! He is going away, that’s why there is so much food, water and kitty litter.
Tom_Tildrum over 13 years ago
I was wondering about Arlo’s packing too. A turkey baster? A sword?
psychlady over 13 years ago
And off they go!
listmom over 13 years ago
Yup – cats get real bent out of shape when they see the bags coming out. (That’s why we hide the luggage ‘til the last possible moment.) Of course, we’d probably get someone to come feed the cat and clean the pan.
Boise Ed Premium Member over 13 years ago
When I had a cat (before I married a dog person), I used a feeder and waterer that held enough for a week. Between them and the cat door, all was good. Now that we have a dog, it’s like having a child to deal with.
geocan over 13 years ago
It’s the look on the cat’s face that is so telling. Our Patches can tell something is up when I pull out my grip. She jumps in and doesn’t want to get out. SO I do it a couple dauys early to confuse her.
catlord47 over 13 years ago
Why are people wondering what he’s putting in his overnight bag? is it that important for them to know?
catlord47 over 13 years ago
I do this with my cats too, extra bowls of food and water, extra pans of litter and I do it a few days ahead because they really are aware of whats about to happen, my friends think I’m crazy but they aren’t cat people, so they’re kinda clueless of cat awareness
kathrynismerry over 13 years ago
Nephew stays at my apartment with cat while I travel. Cat bosses nephew like a kid: tells him it’s bed-time, time to get up, time to feed the kitty, etc. She doesn’t dread the sight of suitcases anymore. She loves her willing slave. -— Whatever Arlo’s holding looks like a chainsaw to me.
cydscats over 13 years ago
That is like both of my cats! And all of the cats I have ever been owned by! A lot of things Arlo does reminds me of what goes on in my house.
Varnes over 13 years ago
cydscats, I agree. I’ve been reading this strip since almost the beginning. It’s always been that way. It’s like Johnson can read peoples minds. Half the time, I find my self saying, Man, I was thinking that just the other day. And they always ring true. It really is quite amazing.
Varnes over 13 years ago
kathryn, I can only imagine how much fun it would be for an experienced cat to have somebody that doesn’t know cats walk in, trying to please them. What fun!! All the old cat tricks work, the situation is ripe for manipulation. Hey, I get played by a cat I’ve known for 15 years. What chance does a newby have? I have a lot of respect for your cat….
longone1946 over 13 years ago
Is Jimmy Johnson’s cat actually named “Ludwig”? Jimmy MUST be a cat owner! Our cat, Prince behaves exactly the same way when we leave for a weekend.
herlihym Premium Member over 13 years ago
@catlord47 – we wonder what’s going into the bag because it’s unclear what the final punch-line is. It’s the final panel of only 4 panels, 3 of which are pretty obvious.
I thought he was peeling a potato with a microplane grater. (http://us.microplane.com/microplanekitchentools.aspx). Silly me for not recognizing whatever the heck the clothes, or other going-away things are supposedly represented here. Not the best choice of artistry. Jimmy can do better!
donwestonmysteries over 5 years ago
Arlo will pay for it when he gets back. First a scolding and a love, then shunning.