Creature Corner

By Janice Murasko

Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about Lilac’s adoption.

Harley: Another announcement! Katnis was adopted, and she now has the perfect home.

Pepper: Woohoo! That is such good news. Maybe it portends well for the rest of us.

Phil: Oh, that is a good thought.

Don: Let’s use the kittens to draw in potential adopters.

Harley: You know, the man who adopted Katnis originally came in for a kitten, but when he met that beautiful girl, he was sold.

Rosie: I guess I don’t mind being used as a lure. You never know, the visitors could fall for me.

Phil: Or me!

Delight: Seriously, who could resist me.

Don: Now that fall is right around the corner, it would be such a good thing for a family to adopt a warm, fuzzy kitty to keep them company.

Starlight: And keep them warm, too.

Twilight: I think so many potential adopters would be pleased to know that all ARF cats are spayed or neutered.

Don: No one can possibly accuse us of adding to the cat explosion problem.

Harley: It is such a relief to know that ARF cats are safe from

Starlight: Living with an intact cat — male or female — is not an especially pleasant experience, I’ve heard. From what I know, intact cats of both sexes are serious about territory, status, and sex. Under the influence of their hormones, they roam and fight (especially males).

Twilight: Right, and thanks to their teeth and claws, they are perfectly capable of maiming or killing one another.

Don: If a cat isn’t kept indoors, it can disappear for days in search of a mate and may come home with bite abscesses and other wounds from fights.

Starlight: Wow. That is very scary!

Be sure to keep up with the animal antics of Days of our Nine Lives each week. And please stop in to say hello to the entire adoptable cast at the ARF House, 26890 Hwy 243. ARF is open Saturdays 10-3, Sundays 10-2, and during the week by appointment. Please call 951- 659-1122.

The month of September is sponsored by Charlotte Center Anthony. For those interested in sponsoring future months of Creature Corner, contact ARF at 951-659-1122 or [email protected].