The other day I noticed Cat-Daddy was doing something funny with (gasp) THE SUITCASE!!! Oh No! No good can ever come of this. Like any good cat I did what must be done to prevent it from leaving: I sat on it. Alas, my efforts were in vain. Soft, soft food appeared in the bowl some time later and demanded my immediate attention. When that was done both suitcase and Cat-Daddy had gone.

But Cat-Mammy was still home. What a break! I sat on Cat-Mommy as much as I could to make sure she stayed but the next day she too started playing with a suitcase. We had a nice, long morning together but before I knew it, she too had left. I was alone with Pounce de Leon! We both got very hungry and wondered what would become of us.

The next day we had an unexpected treat: vacation-feeders! I heard the front door from all the way upstairs and wondered if it could be them, and indeed it was our dear friend Shirley. Shirley had cleverly heard us meeping and beeping for our parents and decided to stop by for a pat and a treat. She’s so clever, she seems to know every time the suitcases come out! Sometimes she brings the other feeder, Ken, who distracts the Hound while I have my food and petting in peace.

Thank you, Shirley and Ken! We love you (burp) very much.