Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for August 19, 2017

too bad you don’t have your chart, pucky! tell them you have to go home and get it.

Volunteering Enterprising Torturer?

velvet elvis tribute?

vicious elephant trainer?

Very Expensive Technician ☺

nice scroll Burt :) Ever the gentleman Puck, how unfortunate that your chart is at home. I’m sure many cats would agree with the first definition of v-e-t though.

Well. If the vet is treating a case of fleas or parasites, he or she could be called a vermin elimination technician. Or if administering preventatives against future infestations, change “elimination” to “exclusion.”

Vituperative egotistical torturer?

…sorry Adiraiju I didn’t see your comment – I’ll say ‘vituperative egotistical tormentor’…

I want to see the chart!

Bless Pucky. I love that he has a chart.

The charts in this comic are such originals

Maybe when the boys get home we can see the chart?

How about Vile Enemy Target?

Don’t worry, Pucky; the Vet has a chart for you.

Poor Pucky! Always the professional reporter, he hates being unprepared for a story.

And Elvis speaks for all cats, everywhere. Betrayal is a cold thermometer at one end and a sharp pointy needle at the other.

Someone should figure out what other evil instrument of torture starts with “V” coincidence? I do not think so!

Hmm. I can’t help but wonder if Lupin is currently on the vet’s table.

Aftermath of visit to V.E.T.: Very Edible Treats.

First time I took Sebastian to the, I’m sitting on the seat in the corner, holding him. He crawls up my shoulder and slips behind me. When the Vet came in, I told her that he’s hiding. She starts looking around and I said, he’s hiding behind me. I know my current vet like Sebastian way better than Vlad. They use to send birthday cards, but not anymore, must have changed managements. The last two times I was there, I only saw the tech, not the vet. I don’t like that.

Georgia, I love Elvis and Puck’s expressions!

I hope we can see the chart tomorrow.

Ok, have to ask-is the eagle tamer scroll a reference to how Pucky lost a leg ? Or am I reading too much into it? That was my first reaction when I saw it associated with Puck-who is, we all know, a mighty warrior on three paws.

HEY!!!! We took our to the vet today as well. Everybody’s doing just fine. Doggies go next week.

My dog has a chronic condition and sees the vet a LOT – should be every 3 months, but we have it to every 6 with updates via the interwebs. Those cats are lucky they are healthy and only see a vet (Vocal Energetic Tackler) once a year. The cats should be in and out of there (with treats) pretty quick!

I love Pucky’s face in the last panel! He’s so cute… AAAND I want to see that chart, too. When you guys are back home, roll it up and tell us all about V.E.T.s!!!

Good vet story- a former coworkers daughter has a cat who is getting on in years. Also received some head trauma as a kitten (prior to the daughter adopting the cat). Some time ago she developed a massive urinery tract infection. Daughter is a waitress and money is tight. The vet bills were becoming overwhelming. A very expensive surgery MIGHT help. Because of the cat’s age and her income she made the decision to have her put down. Broke her heart, but she simply was unable to provide the care needed. Understand, this is a small town and there are no alternatives for intense car. The shelter here just kills them. Any way, the vet kept the cat. She will do the surgery herself and take her home. One of the many reasons i love my vet!

Had to find a vet outside my small city because none would do off-hours emergencies. James Herriott & Dr. Pol vets getting scarce. One of my kitties suffered a painful death because I was expected to drive her over 25 miles on a weekend night to a place I’d never been. Did not make it in time. I looked for a compassionate vet before I adopted another kitty! Still seething and always will!

Volvo Eating Truck?

Vehemently excessive toucher?

Our vet really is a Voracious Eagle Tamer, or at least an eagle rescuer. Besides her vet clinic she runs a wildlife rescue. There’s no telling who you might meet when you go to her clinic: hawk, cougar cub & baby squirrels are some of the critters I’ve met there, besides the usual pups and cats.