Cats Are Great

CATS ARE GREAT-- BUT SOMETIMES THEIR OWNERS COULD USE MORE CATNIP!


I spent last weekend in New York City, broadcasting both my Los Angeles and my National Radio Show from the Cat Fanciers Association’s major cat show at Madison Square Garden. There were hundreds of amazing cats and the majority of the people were having a great time and enjoying the cats.

When I first walked into the Garden, I was greeted by hundreds of people who watch and listen to my Pet Show and, ego aside, most of the comments were thanking me for the advice that I have given them over the years; they enjoy their relationship with their pets even better, now that they understood them.

But there are always one or two people whose whiskers are out of joint. They felt that the speaker from my radio show was bothering their cats -- the ironic part is that these very same people with their cats had appeared on the TODAY Show as well as other National television shows with me! In fact, one time I actually judged one of their cats and gave it 1st place. I was amazed how much they complained about the noise of my radio show; conversely at the television studios, which were much more chaotic with robotic cameras, they and their cats were not bothered!

I guess when the focus was not on them they felt slighted. Thank goodness, they ultimately moved, and the rest of the broadcast was great. Perhaps they should have had a little catnip before they came to the show. What were they thinking: Serenity at Madison Square Garden? And, by the way, Bono and U2 were practicing next door, but that did not seem to bother them. GREAT CATS STRANGE PEOPLE.

If you have never been to a cat show, it’s a must -- not just for the magnificent cats, but I promise after an hour you’ll never go back to reality TV.

What do you think about Dog Shows and Cat Shows -- are they really for the pet or the ego of the pet owner?

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CALLED ECCENTRIC BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU TREAT YOUR PETS?

I have always been an animal fanatic, ever since I can remember. I’ve always felt most comfortable when surrounded by my furry, feathered and finned friends. However, this type of behavior doesn’t come without some consequences. I have been called crazy by people who have never had the opportunity to really understand that special relationship that some people have with their pets. For example, during the recent disasters, we saw people refusing to leave without their pets. Some humans just don’t realize -- that to someone like myself or many of my listeners -- these are not just pets, but part of our family. So the question is: are we crazy, or are we merely more in tune with respecting and loving all of God’s creations?