A Cat and Dog Q&A
Cats and dogs are as different as night and day — or are they? We sat down with Tigger (domestic tabby, master climber) and Elvis (greyador, tennis ball aficionado) to find out what, if anything, these two pets can agree on.
Q: What’s your favorite thing to do with your humans?
Q: Do you like going to the vet?
Tigger: I like cuddling, but only when and where I feel like it. I mean, sure, I love my bipeds, but it’s not like they own me or anything.
Tigger: This one’s tough for me. No pet “likes” going to the vet, but I grew up on the streets. I’ve seen what happens to cats and dogs that don’t get the vaccinations and annual checkups they need. If it wasn’t for the bipeds — I mean, my humans ... Sorry, I’m getting emotional. Take it away, Elvis. Elvis: I mean, yeah, getting checked for heartworms isn’t my favoritest thing ever, but when we’re done, I get a treat! And pets! What a deal. I get the Canine Annual Package through your clinic so my humans can get all that stuff taken care of for me!
Elvis: Fetch! No wait — scratches behind the ears! No, walks! Did I say fetch?
Q: What’s your favorite television show?
Tigger: I’ve got better things to do than stare at a screen too thin to sit on. There are curtains to shred, naps to take, birds to glare at. I’m a busy cat, you know?
Tigger: Mine have that too! But for felines, obviously.
Elvis: “The Joy of Painting.” It’s so relaxing watching Bob Ross mix those grays with those other grays to make such lifelike pictures. He’s a good boy.
Q: We’re actually offering those packages for $15 off right now. How would you like your humans to spend that extra money?
Q: What do you do when your humans aren’t home?
Tigger: Books, shoes, dishware — anything that comes in a box I can fit inside.
Tigger: I can do a lot more climbing without the bipeds around. They’re always yelling things like “Tigger, get off the table!” or “No! That porcelain figurine is valuable!” Honestly, it’s like they forget I’m an apex predator sometimes.
Elvis: How much are tennis balls again?
Tigger: Google says three for $2.
Elvis: I would like 21 tennis balls please.
Elvis: PANIC!
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1–2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 strips bacon, diced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (14 ounces) beef broth
3–5 pickled jalapenos with seeds, chopped (optional)
2 bay leaves
2 large white onions, diced 8 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste
2 pounds ground beef (can substitute venison)
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans (VERY optional — if you add beans, you ain’t cooking Texas chili!)
Packages include a physical exam, all necessary vaccines, a parasite check, and a heartworm test for dogs.
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1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
Directions
1. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add bacon and cook until fat renders. Add diced onions and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until onions become translucent, about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add jalapenos and garlic. Heat for 2–3 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to boil. 2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until chili thickens, about 30–60 minutes. For maximum flavor, simmer for 2–3 hours. Serve hot.
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