By Janice Murasko

Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats, kittens and dog Rufus discussed pet hazards that come with Thanksgiving.

Harley: I just heard a great dog joke. Where’s Rufus? He will love it!

Pepper: Rufus is gone. He was adopted on Saturday!

Phil: That is such great news, for which he is probably very thankful.

Smokey: But did you hear that we have a new cat?

Carrie: I met her. She is amazing.

Her name is Lily, and she is so very, friendly.

Lily: (entering the room) I’m Lily! Are you talking about me?

Pepper: Hello Lily. Wow, you are beautiful!

Lily: Aw shucks, Pepper. I am a calico, and we tend to be very striking. I’m just 2 years old, and I absolutely adore humans.

Carrie: I can’t imagine you’ll be here very long before you are adopted.

Lily: I hope you are correct. I can just imagine the beauty of spending the holiday season in a home of my own.

Smokey: You’re not alone. We all feel that way, and I have to say that the ARF cattery is a cornucopia of beautiful, loving companions.

Don: Anyone who visits the ARF booth at the annual tree lighting event this Saturday can learn all about the cats looking for permanent homes.

Eeyore: I understand this event will be in the center of town, beginning at 2 p.m.

Harley: That’s right! Saturday afternoon will officially welcome the holiday season on our mountain.

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.

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