Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for June 22, 2023

Awwwwww, you guys spilled Bea’s cake! She worked hard on that!

Oh no paddington mole has our heroes cornered.. er centered. Point is someone needs to get over there yesterday.

Yarrrr!Pirate broadcasters!

I’ve heard of flying squirrels, but flying moles? Not to mention, they owe Beatrix an apology! You just don’t crush a kitty’s cake like that!

Surrounded! Other than that fairly sizeable gap to the right.

Okay Elvis, calm down. Tommy is quizzical and Bea is startled, but neither is particularly concerned. I’m sure they’re quite safe, in any case. (Not that he would, but Tommy could easily take them all down by himself, and Bea has had hunting lessons: https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2016/05/09 )

O.T. from Georgia on facebook: “I’m delighted to announce I have an agent now! I’m officially represented by Shena Wolf at KO Media Management! Long time readers may recognize Shena as ‘Breaking Cat News’ original editor, who originally reached out to sign me to syndication and has been there for many of the BCN stories over the years. Some of you will remember our video interview from the 2020 Reuben Awards, where we discussed the start of BCN and the comic. I’ve never had an agent before; when I found out they were taking this next step, I knew they were who I trusted the most to represent my work! There’s too many exclamation points in my announcement, but I’m very excited to be working with Shena again, and looking forward to it!”

Thankfully it’s (virtually) impossible for any creature to not grow to love Tommy. Same goes for a tiny kitten.

It may soon be time for the boys to venture outside… (And Goldie.)

I hope they can call in Trevor, just in case. Nobody messes with his kitten.

This is like Starship Enterprise. We reach out to you in peace.

Gosh, I don’t think our field reporters realized what a dangerous assignment this would turn out to be.

Pirates it is. That pirate head scarf! And Bea’s tiny poofed tail!

Hey, it is the hole herd!

OT— Samantha (pictured) crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. She was having trouble walking so I called the vet and they let me bring her right in. He said she had had a stroke and was probably in kidney failure so it was time to let her go. Her buddy Smokey only made it to age 12 so he’s been waiting for her a long time. This was not unexpected and she had a good life so I’m trying not to feel bad, but here I am at 2:00 am. RIP Sammy (2004-2023).

Is it time to play “Whac-A-Mole” ? (j/k, I know Tommy and Beatrix would never do that. Lupin on the other paw might…)

I love how Tommy’s got his arm thrown accross Bea’s body. Like how Parents protect children from crashes.

Surrounded by moles? That means they are very slightly doomed.

This is where Tommy calmly explains that they don’t have any mole-licious intent.

It looks like we have an underground village. With annoyed villagers.

Okay, so those who suggested pirate were right. It appears they have already burgled some of Bea’s cake, who knows what else they may take?

I wonder if (one/some of) the Robber Mice will save the day.

OT, support needed today.

RELEASE THE ORA ZELLA!!!

Surrounded by piratey cuteness!!

I didn’t know that the Big Pink House on the Hill was in Russia. Another captured journalist storyline I see.

So sorry.

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile

At the Library at Afar

Violet-Ifa: So Trevor-Hotep is growing some extra special summer vegetables, and we need help from the Procurers’ Guilds to carry them to Thomios’ kitchen.

Beaver Lee Cleary: I’ll see if I can rally some help from the Beaver’s Guild.

Vi: That would be much appreciated. Talpi and his mole’s guild is contacting the Groundhog’s Guild as well.

Bev: I think that would help. Maybe we could arrange some friendly competition.

Vi: Do you have any ideas?

Bev: Let me think about a bit.

Sometime Later

Bev: I think I have it. What do you think of this papyrus flyer?

Beavers versus Groundhogs. Come join us for a competition to see who can transport the most veggies. Winner gets a gold trophy courtesy of the Artesans and a special dinner prepared by Thomios and his crew.

Vi: Just the thing. I think Iron Glove will be glad to create a trophy, and nothing pleases Thomios more than preparing a special meal.

A privateer is a private person or ship that engages in maritime warfare under a commission of war. Because of the high level of piracy and impressment, merchant ships where armed. A sovereign or delegated authority issued commissions, also referred to as a letter of marque, during wartime.

Privateers… that’s Pirates that are conscribed or contracted to a country.

Edward Teach (Blackbeard) was contracted by England to Pirate on French and Spanish traders.

Jean Lafitte was a French pirate and privateer who operated in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century.

Sir Francis Drake was the most famous privateer and one of the most notable sailors in the history of the world. Captain Drake played the most significant role in creating a role-model for pirates in the Golden Age of Pirates.

Avast ye mateys…no telling what these Mole Bucanners hold true, but I don’t believe the mouse team would have lead you to your doom….so I think they are just taking stock of you now. Hold your ground, and any ill-will from your tongues and you’re sure to see the light of morning.

Avast, cats, heave to and prepare to be boarded! I’m sure this won’t last long; Tommy can make friends with anybody.

So sorry for your lose.

Little ground pirates!

Reporters are embeded in a dangerous part of the yard hoping for a report from the hostiles

The mole made an impressive leap, but it doesn’t hold a candle to Ora Zella. And I don’t think Elvis will take very kindly to any moles messing with Beatrix.

Oh! Adorable little lawn pirates! Ora Zella should get in on this story.

Who knew that moles were pirates?

I’m sp sorry for your loss. It’s hard to let them go.

Love and comfort to you from me and my ancient black cat. You did the right thing for your kitty.

OT (at least slightly)

Eh what be these, pirate moles? Arrrrr…

They mean you no harm, Mr. Mole. Please go easy on them.

Fun facts about moles:

Male moles are called “boars”, females are called “sows”. A group of moles is called a “labour” or “labor”, although they are rarely seen in groups as they are very solitary animals, generally coming together only for their mating season. Baby moles are pups. New born moles are hairless. A mole nest is called a fortress. Moles can dig tunnels at a rate of up to 15 feet per hour. Although moles may resemble mice and rats, they are not rodents. Instead they are insectivores – more closely related to bats.

Sympathies from me and my kitty Willie

I’m so sorry to hear about this. God Bless.

Uh-oh!

Something is threatening both Thomas and Beatrix? Elvis would be on the warpath – no one threatens his best outside friend or his “little girl”!

(I assume Baba Mouse will end up settling all of this.)

But all moles are landlubbers …

Tommy protecting Beatrice and her poofed tail.

What’s the collective noun for a group of moles? Slightly OT: My first name IRL is Joel. I heard a lot about moles when I was a kid. Never give a child a name that rhymes with anything.

Surrounded by cute pirate moles!! This calls for a squee even though I’m sorry Beatrix got scared.

Twitter @GeorgiaDunBCN Mar 11

Me: ”I really need to name these other five little raccoon characters…”

Goes upstairs, opens the garbage, contemplates the contents…

Twitter @GeorgiaDunBCN Mar 12

I’m getting a lot of good feedback on Spork, so please consider Spork named! Get excited to meet Spork! And a friend pointed out on FB—The spork is originally a Rhode Island invention! A lovely nod to home.

Twitter @GeorgiaDunBCN Jun20

Several months later, I did a sketch of the six raccoon kits! You can spot them throughout previous BCN Wildlands artwork, but this is the first time I drew them specifically.[They are] Teapot, Takeout (twins), Drumstick, Princess Magazine, Spork, Fishbone

Some days you whack the mole, some days the mole whacks you!

OT- Breaking News. I don’t own a cat. Wished I could, but now I have a bird, whom I love. I like cats, but they would hurt my boy. (I just LOVE these comics however.)

The Wind In The Willows.

Stand and deliver! Your money or your life!

What the heck are moles going to do to cats? A cat would eat a mole in two bites.

Aw, Tommy protecting Bea!

So, sorry. That’s the saddest part of being a pet owner. But, we must not be selfish and not let them suffer. Our hearts need a while to recover. Hope yours recovers soon. Hugs.

Im sorry for your loss

Sorry I’m late. My naptop hosed, so I’m on Dad’s Chromebook until mine is fixed. The tech guru was here 3 hrs before he took it home to do more.

OMC the moles are adorable!