Oh nooooooo – those eyes! Oh no! Poor baby! At least she’s inside and hopefully drying off, and hopefully she’s seen that the Man is nice to cats. He’s carrying Puck, after all, and Puck seems happy to be carried.
Oh, that poor girl! I know she’s going to be OK, but what a moment to catch in snapshot. There’s something – someone – very important to see in the basement, Puck!
Ha! The Monster Orange Cat is just pretending to be frightened. As soon as they are off their guard s/he will pounce and they will be … hmmn … what would be an appropriate word for “likely to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome; ill-fated”?
At least the other cat is out of the rain. And in a box, to boot!
Saw Andrea last night. She’s in fairly good spirits. She also thinks her doctor gave her what, in my world, is called a “get off my phone” answer.
Here’s how the “get off my phone” answer works: I do billing and collections for health-insurance claims. I call an insurance company: “This claim denied. It looks like it might have denied for XYZ reason, is that correct?”
Insurance company rep (who is evaluated on how quickly he/she can get me off the phone): “Uhh … sure, yes. Go ahead and appeal if you need to. Thank you for calling.”
In other words, the doctor may not know, or may not want to delve into, more complicated answers, so he’s just sticking with the basic one.
Off Topic, but the kitten I thought had been adopted out a few weeks ago is back. Just like Shelter Stories, his new housemates were tormenting him so he rejoined my madhouse in the middle of our relocation. I’m glad to have him out of a bad situation and the two little brother cats I’ve been fostering accepted him right away and they’re all tumbling around and sitting on each other’s heads.
dmah Premium Member over 5 years ago
Nooooooo! She’s right there!!!!!!
Sue Ellen over 5 years ago
Is that a lift or a Lyft?
DennisinSeattle over 5 years ago
Poor Goldie, she is wet and hungry. I hope she can steal some food, somewhere.
The Man looks just like The Man IRL, based on the video of yesterday’s lecture by Georgia!
McColl34 Premium Member over 5 years ago
A lift, no doubt preceded with a, “Puck! How did you get down here?”
ctlum over 5 years ago
Oh, my heart is breaking for Goldie!
tweety6677 over 5 years ago
The big orang cat looks so scared and lonely.
catmom1360 over 5 years ago
I like seeing little Pucky’s rain gear falling below his feet. Cute.
sugordon over 5 years ago
Are her eyes open or closed? I can’t tell. Are they closed and she’s wearing green eyeshadow? Or are they open and a lovely green? Poor thing.
over 5 years ago
Goldie deserves all the love and support she can get.
Olive O'Sudden over 5 years ago
Puck being carried is always the cutest thing.♥
Le'letha Premium Member over 5 years ago
Oh nooooooo – those eyes! Oh no! Poor baby! At least she’s inside and hopefully drying off, and hopefully she’s seen that the Man is nice to cats. He’s carrying Puck, after all, and Puck seems happy to be carried.
Oh, that poor girl! I know she’s going to be OK, but what a moment to catch in snapshot. There’s something – someone – very important to see in the basement, Puck!
Stay warm, golden girl. Things will get better.
Gent over 5 years ago
What’s Tabitha doing in that box? Or is that Burt? Waaaaitaminute…..
WelshRat Premium Member over 5 years ago
Awww, c’mon, Box kitty. Be brave!
Robin Harwood over 5 years ago
Ha! The Monster Orange Cat is just pretending to be frightened. As soon as they are off their guard s/he will pounce and they will be … hmmn … what would be an appropriate word for “likely to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome; ill-fated”?
Ruth Brown over 5 years ago
Puck is a brave little soul.I hope Elvis finds Goldie and becomes her first friend.
PammWhittaker over 5 years ago
Oh my, please find her, Woman! My heart is breaking for that scared little thing as well :(
enigmamz over 5 years ago
Well, if the lines are down, playing with the breaker box isn’t going to solve anything…
andycat Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’m guessing, from the notched ear, that she was a trap-spay-release kitty?
rs0204 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Lupin won’t leave this story alone, I am sure. He will be in the basement and begin a thorough investigation.
cat19632001 over 5 years ago
OT – love the Boys surfing, fishing and swimming in the packing peanuts this month on the BCN calendar.
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 5 years ago
So glad Puck got a lift in the official, Man Powered, BCN carrier! And don’t leave that poor kitty down there!!!
skipper1992 over 5 years ago
At least the other cat is out of the rain. And in a box, to boot!
Saw Andrea last night. She’s in fairly good spirits. She also thinks her doctor gave her what, in my world, is called a “get off my phone” answer.
Here’s how the “get off my phone” answer works: I do billing and collections for health-insurance claims. I call an insurance company: “This claim denied. It looks like it might have denied for XYZ reason, is that correct?”
Insurance company rep (who is evaluated on how quickly he/she can get me off the phone): “Uhh … sure, yes. Go ahead and appeal if you need to. Thank you for calling.”
In other words, the doctor may not know, or may not want to delve into, more complicated answers, so he’s just sticking with the basic one.
ladykat over 5 years ago
Good morning, everyone. Just waiting for in-laws so we can head off to the cabin. Will probably be back on Tuesday.
Kitty Katz over 5 years ago
From Kitty Katz
Lost and alone in a box that’s way too big
Tired and sad but help is on the way.
Just wait until the storm clouds pass
And you will be just fine,
The clouds all have a silver lining,
And one is lined with gold.
…….
The dark will only last ’till dawn
And joy comes in the morning
Soon that joy will come your way
Without the least of warning
There may be rain still to come
But you will be just fine
The clouds all have a silver lining,
And one is lined with gold.
whybother over 5 years ago
OT: I am now officially retired!!!!!!
lpayne.1632 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Tonight’s big story: “What’s inside this box?” Followed by, “What’s outside this box?”
christineracine77 over 5 years ago
Looks like the storm’s picking up again, or another one is rolling through. That last panel is just heartbreaking!
diskus Premium Member over 5 years ago
Definitely not a preferred method of carry
elhorr over 5 years ago
Ooooh! I can hardly wait to meet the newcomer! (No, I haven’t even attempted to visit the backlands. I like to savor the surprise!)
Code the Enforcer over 5 years ago
“As the storm subsides … There is no lasagna to be seen … Orange cats are mortified!!”
iwsoens over 5 years ago
Am I getting a Desperately Seeking Susan vibe? Has someone noticed that before, lol?
kirble1232 over 5 years ago
For the record, puck, there is still most definitely something to see in the basement (also known as another cat!)
scyphi26 over 5 years ago
You say that NOW…
Kitty Katz over 5 years ago
Man: Time to go to bed, Pucky. Don’t forget to hang up your raincoat.
Miss Mina over 5 years ago
Can anyone help me out? I’d really like a copy of this coming Sunday’s strip, but none of my local papers carry it.
Gloria Fleming over 5 years ago
I don’t know why Pucky isn’t sensing that another cat is pretty darn close to him. i thought he’d be all poofy by now.
willie_mctell over 5 years ago
Sad orange tabby.
anne o over 5 years ago
Off Topic, but the kitten I thought had been adopted out a few weeks ago is back. Just like Shelter Stories, his new housemates were tormenting him so he rejoined my madhouse in the middle of our relocation. I’m glad to have him out of a bad situation and the two little brother cats I’ve been fostering accepted him right away and they’re all tumbling around and sitting on each other’s heads.
Venetus Alpha over 5 years ago
Oh, look! Tabitha got into the Peroxide!
Venetus Alpha over 5 years ago
Did I miss any mews in the Mega-Orb?
Lifeflame over 5 years ago
Oh I hope someone brings kibble food to the poor cat in the basement. The suspense is killing me!!!
Patsypalm over 5 years ago
Are you all in RI? I am sorry I missed your book signing. Are you having another?
anomalous4 over 5 years ago
I’m waiting for the Large Orange Cat to discover a large extra bag of kibble on a shelf in the basement.
Gent over 5 years ago
I taught I taw a putty tat!
miscreant over 5 years ago
Just one more thing to see in the basement.
knight1192a over 5 years ago
Is that a tear I see in the last panel?
KL over 5 years ago
Two things I adore about this trip: Reporter Puck catching a lift home; and how happy and loved Goldie will be before long.
shaunnmunn over 5 years ago
I’m late coming aboard, but oh what sad, frightened eyes! Georgia, you sure know how to wrench our hearts! ♥♥♥
So glad we know there will be a happy ending, even if a few more tears & fears are in store! ♥♥♥
Always love our Fearless Orb Leader! ♥♥♥
Love, >^.,.^<
kittylover.truitt over 5 years ago
Kitty!!!!!!
Totally Not a Killer Dolphin almost 2 years ago
AGGH PUCK IS SO CUTE IN HIS LITTLE RAINCOAT