Thursday, June 7, 2012

Cage Fright

“Dear Cocoa,

I have been terrified ever since my pets forced me into a cage and dragged me to see some guy in a weird coat who stuck me with pins and put cold things on my belly and back.  I was not only terrified of the guy but of the funny things he was putting on me.  I don’t want to go back there.  What can I do to prevent them from doing this horrid thing to me again?

Signed Afraid”

“Dear Afraid,

My pets have often done the same thing to me.  It seems to be some type of ritual where they are trying to teach us who is boss.  There are a few things you can do to prevent these trips:  first, you can find a really good hiding place once the cage comes out; second, you can scratch and bite your pet really hard to let them know they are doing wrong; third, you can bite and scratch the stranger that they bring you to.  These things don’t actually stop them from taking you, but I have found that they do reduce the number of times you will be brought there.

Good luck in trying to stay clear of the cage.

Signed Cocoa”