Waffles

Princess Wafflet of the sacred rings of Bastet

Hi Sass it's Waffles again...

Well, that's the human name. One's true name is Princess Wafflet of the sacred rings of Bastet, divine hunter of rodent life, destroyer of all mice. But, formalities aside...

The humans have "rescued" a kitten. Good grief, whilst I sympathise with their intentions, man, this whippersnapper is a DISGRACE to the feline nation. I do believe he has already put paw to keyboard and written about his problem. At least he can admit to having one. (See Francis in Purraholics - Sass)

Not only was he crawling with fleas, nasty, horrible biting things, BUT, get this, he had ear mites - YUK, such poor personal hygiene - at least the humans took him to the vet to be "sorted" before bringing him home. His purr is far too loud and he just doen't care where or when he breaks into this pathetic form of vocalising. It is sooo degrading to our species to see him crawling all over the humans in the house, eyes glazed over and purring so loudly.

He has no pride!

Worst of all, his meow, that proud call of our kind, is nothing more than a pathetic whimper from him! Ha! I always knew males were inferior, but this has proved it!

I, of course, have to periodically remind him exactly who is Queen of this particular neighbourhood - Moi! He keeps himself in line most of the time when I have reminded him by a swift claw to the nose or fang in the foot. The appropriate line being grovelling on the floor in front of his Queen.

Still, I can forgive him, just a little, when he grovels on the floor toward me and I occasionally reward him with a good clean licking! One has to keep these youngsters in hand!

Seriously fine meows to you, Sass.

Waffles

Hi Princess Wafflet

Well it sounds like you've got him well in paw! You certainly have to keep these kittens in line. A quick scratch or bite never did anybody any harm, although our humans seem to think it's all a bit aggressive. But then look at the mess they make of things. If only they'd settle their differences quickly with good bite or scratch perhaps they'd argue less and get on better with each other.

It is a shame that one so young should have fallen prey to the dreaded purraholoics syndrome! Is there no hope for him? Perhaps it's a passing phase caused by his undoubted gratitude to your humans who certainly have given him a much better home and helped him to get rid of those terrible parasites. Given a little time I'm sure normal feline habits will resurface.

I suspect you can train him to meow properly but increasing the ferocity of your chastisement! Just hit him a bit harder when he displeases you and he'll get the message. Although I do get the feeling you're getting motherly instincts towards the little one? Just don't let the humans catch you washing him or you'll loose the moral high ground.

May the purrs be with you

Sass

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