My friend's rescue-cat Ralphie lost an eye and broke his jaw when he tangled with a car....but don't feel sorry for him.
He's the toughest cat in town. All the other cats—and even the dogs—are terrified of him, and he'll grab the brisket off table if you turn your back for a second.
Your drawing reminded me of my old yellow tabby named Tuffy, who used to hop fences & eat from neighbors' dog bowls. He felt his job was to teach every dog a healthy respect for cats. Your post moved me to make my own sketch of Tuffy -- although working from a photograph since I'm afraid Tuffy is long gone. Thanks for the inspiration!
He looks like a pirate!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he is ok.
Love this - both story and sketch!!
ReplyDeleteNamed after Ralph Bakshi, perchance?
ReplyDeleteI had a petite little Siamese cat like that when I was a girl. She thought chasing dogs was fun. Thanks for the memory.
ReplyDelete"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods. They have not forgotten this." Terry Pratchett
Your drawing reminded me of my old yellow tabby named Tuffy, who used to hop fences & eat from neighbors' dog bowls. He felt his job was to teach every dog a healthy respect for cats. Your post moved me to make my own sketch of Tuffy -- although working from a photograph since I'm afraid Tuffy is long gone. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAn appropriate quote, Shane, because this guy seems to me like the real-life Greebo.
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