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PikaBlue

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11. My cat supervises.

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #7)

Sat May 31, 2025, 06:03 PM

May 31

When he "helps" me move heavy containers, he walks ahead of me. I can't tell whether he is showing me where they are to be placed or if he is trying to send me to my death and inherit my rather minimal estate. He's in my Will, but only tangentially. I'm afraid to tell him that my daughter inherits everything, including him. He may take it upon himself to "help" her. He's a loving and loyal fellow but he also harbors ambition.

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Shadow "helping" Mommy move crates. [View all] George McGovern May 31 OP

Oooh projects! MuseRider May 31 #1

A "wonderful helper" I guess might depend on your idea of wonderful. Nah, Shadow George McGovern May 31 #4

What a good girl. Shadow is the best helper. Diamond_Dog May 31 #2

You betcha' DD! Likely nearly as good a helper as Sophie! George McGovern May 31 #5

I think that's actually supervising. PikaBlue May 31 #3

Yup, she's real good at that PikaBlue! Thank You! George McGovern May 31 #7

My cat supervises. PikaBlue May 31 #11

LOL PikaBlue! He sounds like a clever cat! Could post a photo of him? George McGovern May 31 #12

I will, come July. PikaBlue May 31 #13

Wow. Long-winded notwithstanding, I appreciate your circumstances. George McGovern May 31 #14

I've been teaching at a university medical school. PikaBlue May 31 #15

From my limited experience with budget cuts, forced retirement, the proverbial bottom line is money. Period. George McGovern Jun 1 #16

They are closing our entire dept. PikaBlue Jun 1 #21

And welcome you gladly. George McGovern Jun 1 #22

I certainly hope you are correct! PikaBlue Jun 1 #23

Sweet Shadow will need a hearty meal & long nap after such hard work SheltieLover May 31 #6

Heck SL, she never knows when to stop! TY! George McGovern May 31 #8

"Helping" by lying on the ground, I see! 🤣 ShazzieB May 31 #9

Ha HAH Ha! Our pets are so useful! Thanks! George McGovern May 31 #10

Shadow is making sure Mom is doing it right. LoisB Jun 1 #17

She surely is Lois, Shadow's a heck of a supervisor. Her motto is something George McGovern Jun 1 #18

Ya' gotta love her. Something tells me she would not tolerate anything less than LoisB Jun 1 #19

That's right Lois. Shadow has come to expect precisely that. Thanks! George McGovern Jun 1 #20