Dear Latte,
My parents like to play kissy-face. I don't like to be left out of whatever they are doing. What can I do to get them to include me?
~On my own
Dear On my own,
Have you ever watched them? This tends to make humans nervous, and they lose interest in kissy-face-type activities. If simply watching isn't sufficient, jump on one of their backs and peer over the person's shoulder. Kissy-face over.
Latte
Dear Latte,
My humans constantly complain about my fishy breath. I'm worried they'll stop feeding me fish!
~ Fish-lover
Dear Fish-lover,
Stop breathing on your humans. Only lick them in places far enough away from their noses that they can't smell your breath. It's actually fairly entertaining to watch your fursib nip at the human where you licked them with your fishy breath. But my sisfur is an idiot, so results may vary.
I've noticed that humans are especially disgusted when the barf they step in is fishy-based. No matter how many times my Mom washes her foot, she walks around with her nose screwed up for the rest of the day. Enough about entertainment ... our humans can't help it that they don't have our mental capacity.
Just be careful! My Mom is on a toothbrush kick. If that's not hell, I don't know what is. Let's just say a human shouldn't put a hand in a cat's mouth unless we put it there.
~ Latte
Dear Latte,
Have you heard the humans deride that goofy, doofy kid who always licked the spout of the water fountain in school? Well, my sisfur LICKS the spout of our water fountain. It makes me so mad I only use the other water bowl.
~ Grossed out
Dear Grossed out,
No one likes a tattletale. Get a life.
~ Latte
How are you so fortunate to only have one sisfur? We think you might make a good advice columnist, and we wish you luck in your new career.
XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, angel Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
Dear Kitties Blue,
~ Latte
Dear Kitties Blue,
No cats were flushed in our house at any time. We apologize for the bad advice (please don't sue us). We assure you that Latte is grounded.
~ Kat
Dear Blog Readers,
In my defense, I didn't get paid for screening letters for Latte. I was promised time on my favorite scratcher, and MY SISFUR didn't live up to the deal. Thus, I slid in the letter about Latte licking the fountain. Payback is a ditch. BITE ME, Latte!
ps - HIIIIII, Woodrow!
pps - I didn't mean that LITERALLY, Latte!
~ Ellie Mae
Latte will be back at work as soon as she's no longer grounded (or she wins her lawsuit alleging Kat infringes on her freedom of speech).
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AMARULA: I feel you sister! My human is also on a toothbrush kick! It is hell. I am thinking of throwing her own toothbrush in the toilet until she gets the message! My bad breath is one of my best features! It's the only way I can get Frodo to stay away!!!!
ReplyDeleteBear used to knock my Mom's toothbrush in the toilet! She wasn't amused. ~Latte
DeleteDear Latte I 100% think you have a very bright future being an advisor and to all.
ReplyDeleteI loved your answers.
Hugs and Happy holidays to you all
Cecilia
Thank you! ~Latte
DeleteDear Latte, Yep, Mom says flushing kitties is a bad practice, as plumbers are very expensive and cat fur plugs up the drains even when the actual cat is not attached. Kizmet has been washing mom’s face with her cat food breath. The only way Mom got her to stop was to get out Kizmet’s iPad with the Mouse for Cats game. Of course, after two minutes she lost interest and left. At least that leaves Mom’s fingers free to send out note to you. Keep up the good work. It’s always refreshing when a cat actually decides to work! XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, angel Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
ReplyDeleteKittens have a lot to do. Even "kittens" that are over a year old ... ~Latte
DeleteHahahahaha!
ReplyDeleteIt's never boring at our house!
DeleteGreat work ~ sweet kitty ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
She's sweet, sassy, and fully tortie! ~Kat
DeleteDear Latte, I'm purrsuing a career as a joocy gossip reporter, but yoo clearly are the Dear Abby of the blogging wurld. Great advice! Love, Dori
ReplyDeleteWe know your fusibs give you plenty of material to gossip about! Especially the ass ... I mean, Rabbit. ~Latte
DeleteMOL you two girls are a riot!
ReplyDeleteLife is never boring with a tortie! ~Latte
DeleteYou two are wise beyond your years!
ReplyDeleteI do concede that Latte is smart for being one. ~Ellie Mae
DeleteThat really was a lot of mostly wise advice sweet Latte, your future as a columnist is secure!
ReplyDeleteNext stop ... getting paid for my advice! ~Latte
DeleteCute post and great answers. My Rosie has a question- how can I get my mom to stop trying to put me in a sweater for the holiday card photo?
ReplyDeleteDestroy the sweater. ~Latte
DeleteWow, you're BOTH good at this advice thnings, Latte and Ellie! :)
ReplyDeleteSOME of us could do better ... but I don't have any stones to cast, yet. ~Ellie Mae
Delete{giggle} Can't wait for the next mailbag with questions, Latte!
ReplyDeleteOr at least until she's ungrounded ...
DeleteYou have good advice Latte, but maybe flushing the kittens is a bit extreme!
ReplyDeleteWell, if you don't want to share ... ~Latte
DeleteSeem like good answers, except for flushing the cat. Not good for the kitty! Linda
ReplyDeleteNo, not good for the kitty.
DeleteYou totally made the entire rest of my YEAR!!!! Loved every word!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love to hear that!
DeleteMy Amiga licks my face, and she's got horrible breath. She's the most stinky cat I ever had, but that's all right with me.
ReplyDeleteCats don't like to be left out. They get jealous. When I sit with my other cat, Hazelnut, curled up against my leg, Amiga whines and complain until Hazelnut chases her away.
Hazelnut sounds like Latte!
DeleteI don't know, Ellie Mae, someone might need a little more supervision with these responses. But good job sliding a letter in there. Hopefully next time you'll get paid.
ReplyDeleteWell, technically, I'm laid off until Latte wins her lawsuit ... ~Ellie Mae
DeleteWell, you sure have your paws full giving out so much advice. We don't actually eat fish in our house, never the less, our breath sometimes smells a bit fishy too. So, you could always say that's just what a kitty's breath smells like. Big hugs
ReplyDeleteLuvs ya'
RaenaBelle and Zebby
We certainly don't understand our Mom's obsession with cleaning our teeth. We prefer she didn't. ~Latte
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