If cats were characters in Dungeons and Dragons, Omar would definitely be a high-level rogue/thief... I have a box of some samples of Innova dry food that one of the pet stores gave me to try and Omar has several times managed to open the cupboards overnight and help himself. He's not good at covering up the evidence; however, as mangled small bags of plastic were left pitifully exposed in the laundry room...I learned to tie the cabinets shut by putting a stretchy hair elastic around the cabinet knobs.

But, just a few minutes ago I went into the laundry room to take down the sample box and open one up for a few treats for the kitty crew, when an orange flash hopped up onto the dryer, snaked his furry head into the box and made off with a small bag of Innova. Capturing prey in action! Omar took his booty underneath the kitchen table; he knew he had only one chance and he took it! He had the "heart" of the plastic bag ripped open before I could blink, much less grab it away from him. Innova cat food was strewn across the kitchen floor -- instantly 4 other kitties appear to "help" Omar out, but he growled threateningly to defend his catch. I managed to finally get the mangled bag and after treating the other kitties to some dry bits, too, put the remnants into a Ziploc bag (which was put out in the garage I might add!). Omar is now howling at the cabinet in the laundry room....

to be continued, I'm sure...

Copyright © Christine Burel
July 4, 2004