Garp
American Shorthair/Breed Unknown

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Photo of Garp, a male American Shorthair/Breed Unknown
Home:Lawrence, KS  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 14 Years   Sex: Male   Weight: 11 lbs.

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Is that present for me?
"Is that present for me?"

And another thing....
"And another thing...."

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Catster stats for Garp
Corralled:9 times  Friends:203  Views: 1366

Paws: by 14 voters  
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Nicknames:
Toobey; Little Bear

Quick Bio:
-mixed breed

Likes:
running water out of the sink; getting brushed by H.; scratching carpet that he's not supposed to scratch; kisses on the forehead; plastic bags from the grocery store

Pet-Peeves:
getting nipped on the hind legs by his "brother" (Elvin) or "sister" (Miep); when his requests for running water are ignored; when his "sister" (Hilda) lays down on him to make him get out of the cat bed that she wants to use; sudden noises or movements

Favorite Toy:
anything with catnip inside of it--he likes to roll on his back and cradle the catnip on his stomach

Favorite Nap Spot:
in his cat bed or on the chair in the study; in a sunny spot; in A.'s closet

Favorite Food:
wet cat food; olives & olive oil; dried salmon treats

Skills:
ability to open almost any (bathroom) cabinet door

Dwells:
indoors

Arrival Story:
I saw an ad in the newspaper for free kittens. By the time I got to the house to see the kittens, Garp was one of the last two kittens available. He ran into the other room and hid under the couch. The other person looking for a kitten had arrived first and selected the kitten that didn't run away. Although Garp is very frightened around strangers, he is very affectionate with us.

Lives Remaining:
8 of 9

Forums Motto:
Portrait of the Mastermind

The Groups I'm In:
Hey! You Look Like Me!

Favorite Catster Diaries:
Sir Higson Nick, Phoenix, and Rocky Ann

I've Been On Catster Since:
January 20th 2005 More than 3 years!

Rosettes Given In The Past Month:


Special Gifts Given In The Past Month:
Micah ♥ An Angel Now
Angel Picasso 7/30/06~12/8/08
Mercedes (Mercy)


Rosette, Star and Special Gift History

Catster Id:
109546

for 1086 days

Meet my family

Hilda
Elvin

Hetty Miep
Wainthropp

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The Chronicles of Garp, Vol. 1


Intervention


August 14th 2006 6:53 pm   [link to this entry]

Things are getting very ugly around here. It is becoming apparent that Hetty Miep has addiction issues that are going to have to be addressed.

First she chewed off Elvin and Hilda’s right eyebrow whiskers (I was never foolish enough to get close enough for her to do this to me!).

Now, it’s the catnip.

I received my catspa prize from Catster today. Although I was very eager to try it out, I’ve learned that it’s best to be a gentleman where my siblings are concerned. They have no manners, as was proven when they rudely pushed me out of the way and all rushed over to try out my spa. Hilda was also quickly elbowed out of the way by Elvin and Hetty Miep.

Hetty Miep let Elvin do the dirty work (ie, dig the crushed catnip out of the top of the spa), and then turned on him. She repeatedly batted at his head like it was a basketball (amazing how long it took for him to back off). Then she sprawled all over my spa. Whenever my siblings or I tried to approach it, should would reach out and smack us. Eventually, her attention was diverted to food.

Still, it is obvious that an intervention will need to be staged.


Little Sister


July 10th 2006 5:42 pm   [link to this entry]

I’m so relieved that my little sister Hilda is okay. I was really worried about her this weekend, and I could tell her mouth was hurting her. I would have been very sad to lose Hilda; she is the only one who doesn’t try to nip me on my hind legs. She also cleans my forehead for me. I really like that in a little sister. Every cat should be lucky enough to have a sister like Hilda.


Scapegoat


July 31st 2005 5:38 pm   [link to this entry]

H.'s investigation into Hilda's new scar isn't going well. She is obviously getting desperate: today, she blamed me for Hilda's scar!

After Hilda cleaned my forehead, I lightly smacked her on the cheek to let her know that I'd had enough. I didn't even use my claws. H's eyes bulged out of her face and she yelled, "Garp! Are you the one that maimed poor Hilda?!"

Please.

We all know that Elvin is the only one around here who does that kind of thing.

I'm innocent.


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