My comment yesterday to Jason mentioned cat scenarios:
“JJ loves featuring Luddie but doesn’t want to make his work ‘another cat comic’ I believe were his words. He limits his forays to one or two a week and every fourth or fifth Sunday.”
Making me look like I knew something unless of course Luddie shows up big again on Saturday and makes it three.
Did Luddie touch it? If not, why is Arlo just throwing it away?
My wife told me this story of her mom and dad when she was growing up: they had a mouse in the basement, so her dad got a trap. He got some peanut butter on a knife to use as bait. Before he could dab it on, her mom said not to waste peanut butter on a mouse. He went to wipe it back into the jar, but she shouted, “don’t be disgusting – that’s mouse food, put it in the trash!”
Perhaps it’s just me, but the first time any pet I owned who claims to be a carnivore such as Ludwig, Garfield, Snoopy, Otto, or even Dino, and they turn their nose up to ribeye steak I bring home from the restaurant, that would be the very last time such a gesture would be proffered!
I never will forget the time my wife came is with a to go plate of salmon and sat it on the counter. Came back and the cat had opened the container and was eating away at the salmon.
I understand using styrofoam boxes for takeout, but be sure and check if your municipal recycling program includes it. I live in SW Michigan and have to drive to Elkhart, IN, with my styrofoam containers (food boxes, trays, medical chill chests, etc.).
alasko 11 months ago
Cat won’t take a nip.
Tyge 11 months ago
“Doggie bag.” A blast from the past.
Tyge 11 months ago
“Doggie bag.” A blast from the past. A cliche from the day.
Yakety Sax 11 months ago
Arlo, try Cat Box.
Da'Dad 11 months ago
My comment yesterday to Jason mentioned cat scenarios:
“JJ loves featuring Luddie but doesn’t want to make his work ‘another cat comic’ I believe were his words. He limits his forays to one or two a week and every fourth or fifth Sunday.”
Making me look like I knew something unless of course Luddie shows up big again on Saturday and makes it three.
Macushlalondra 11 months ago
Seems like Luddie would’ve scarfed down that food before Arlo could even begin his explanation.
seismic-2 Premium Member 11 months ago
Don’t throw those leftovers away. It’s ribeye. If the cat won’t eat it, then the cat’s owner should.
Lucy Rudy 11 months ago
I still ask for a doggie bag. I don’t have a dog and nobody has ever questioned my request.
Rhetorical_Question 11 months ago
Ludwig knows!
c001 11 months ago
I thought it was invented in the US. Or is it outdated/obsolete?
AnneFackler 11 months ago
Luddie only eats leftovers from a “kitty bag”.
uhohlol 11 months ago
Not very often I don’t finish a ribeye.
deblee77 11 months ago
He should have said a ‘kitty bag’ just for you.
cracker65 11 months ago
My cat would jump on that line a hungry lion. She begs for food when we eat. So do our dogs.
bobpeters61 11 months ago
He should have called a kitty bag. Luddie would never know.
flagmichael 11 months ago
Around here a “to-go” box is getting standard.
Carl Premium Member 11 months ago
A dog would have shown true appreciation.
ddjg 11 months ago
Ludwig, what is the matter with you??
royq27 11 months ago
I do not believe there is a cat on earth that would not eat ribeye, no matter the packaging.
poppacapsmokeblower 11 months ago
I ask for a to-go box. Do you still ask for a doggie bag?
MontanaPhil50 11 months ago
Ludwig probably has more class than to eat out of styrofoam
Thanksfortheinfo2000 11 months ago
Did Luddie touch it? If not, why is Arlo just throwing it away?
My wife told me this story of her mom and dad when she was growing up: they had a mouse in the basement, so her dad got a trap. He got some peanut butter on a knife to use as bait. Before he could dab it on, her mom said not to waste peanut butter on a mouse. He went to wipe it back into the jar, but she shouted, “don’t be disgusting – that’s mouse food, put it in the trash!”
wolfgang73 11 months ago
I’m pretty sure I’ve never had any left over ribeye.
timzsixty9 11 months ago
I have NEVER seen a cat that wouldn’t have DEVOURED ribeye, or even hamburger!!
BJDucer 11 months ago
Perhaps it’s just me, but the first time any pet I owned who claims to be a carnivore such as Ludwig, Garfield, Snoopy, Otto, or even Dino, and they turn their nose up to ribeye steak I bring home from the restaurant, that would be the very last time such a gesture would be proffered!
Searcy9320 11 months ago
I never will forget the time my wife came is with a to go plate of salmon and sat it on the counter. Came back and the cat had opened the container and was eating away at the salmon.
syzygy47 11 months ago
The GF has a cat and a dog. The cat’s fussy, most people food she won’t touch. The dog, on the other hand…I gave her the nickname “Hoover”.
crazeekatlady 11 months ago
Should have gotten a kitty bag.
Jhony-Yermo 11 months ago
Ludie really looks burned up! Thanks for more great cartooning JJ!
TaraDianeHarless 11 months ago
My cats eat fish heads when my husband has a bit of good luck at the river. They would straight up mug us for leftover steak.
trainnut1956 11 months ago
The cat will only eat leftovers if they are on your plate.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 11 months ago
Will you put the rest of my meal in the an Aunt Sally Mae bag?"
“You mean a doggy bag?”
“No way a dog gets this; it’s too good my aunt Sally Mae will love it.”
The next evening we went back and brought her with us. Everyone there knew her name.
eced52 11 months ago
Seriously, Arlo? With what ribeye costs, you don’t throw it away.
DDrazen 11 months ago
I understand using styrofoam boxes for takeout, but be sure and check if your municipal recycling program includes it. I live in SW Michigan and have to drive to Elkhart, IN, with my styrofoam containers (food boxes, trays, medical chill chests, etc.).
wildlandwaters 11 months ago
DOGGIE bag…well no wonder the cat’s offended!!
MissionLDB 11 months ago
Never should have even offered to the cat anyway.
kencrosno 11 months ago
What is this “Leftover” ribeye that you speak of?
Teto85 Premium Member 11 months ago
Our critters don’t get human food. They get good pet food.. Tonight it was cold roast chicken with duck heart toppers and a taste of salmon.
JessieRandySmithJr. 11 months ago
People don’t even pretend leftovers are for animals anymore. Just a small box please (or if you are really in the know, a “clamshell” box.