Les has feline who like to attach themselves to him, while Gun(ther’s) little kitty seems mild. Could the ones clawing Les be kind of match for him. Will this turn into a labor or love? Or???
It sounds like the kittens are being fostered, while they’ve adopted Moe. (I could be wrong of course). Perhaps the person who will be most upset when the kittens move on will be Les?
Irma, you do know the boys are adults and have lives, right? How about asking for their help instead of shoving a list of cat chores in there faces. What’s next? “Hi, boys! Al and I have bought a new house and car! Here’s a list of chores for you!”
Ah, you see? I told you the lads were gonna get “volunteered” to look after a kitten.
And LOOK! A little kitty has taken a “liking” to Les, poor kitty. And turned the lad into a scratching post! Enjoy your 6 AM feeding, “Daddy!”
Frankly I dunno WHY Leslie is so “upset.” Like Schrodinger’s Dog pointed out the other day, Les has just been handed what he’s been DEMANDING for some time now! ;)
Now I gonna have My first cup of COFFE and enjoy the weekend. And observe how “folks” will continue to IGNORE Les’ SULLEN and Angry Mood. ;)
Thank you Greg and Karen! This is the Funniest Strip Yet!
PS: If “Leslie” were “smart” he’d use his kitten to his advantage. I’m fairly certain some young woman would note Les revealing his “tender side,” while taking care of a kitten. And take an interest him. “Les” that is. Maybe if Leslie asks real nice, Gunther would upload a pic of him cuddling that cat to “Date Pic.” Or Instagram. Just (SNORT) sayin’……, ;)
What happened to the orange kitten? There were five kittens originally—now only four—and I don’t think there was enough time for someone else to get the orange kitten. I guess the Evans’ thought Moe was orange enough for everyone—but I do wonder about the kitten.
Why get so many needy cats if you have to rely on others to help out? I love cats but I know with my work schedule having one so dependent would not be good.
Forcing these two people who don’t even like each other to live together is bad enough, but now they’re expected to take on extra responsibility as well?
It’s odd for a shelter to foster out kittens requiring regular food and medicine. What’s wrong with them?
I’ve never heard of a required 6am feeding for a kitten, unless they were two young to be away from their mom. But if that was the case, why would they foster them out instead of waiting a few weeks? If you’re still bottle feeding those kittens, they shouldn’t be out of the shelter at all.
Maybe Al and Irma see it as a bonding experience for Les and Gunther. Maybe somebody said this already, I didn’t read all the replies, my dogs are waiting to go out and are clearly indicating I have taken long enough.
If you take the responsibility of a pet, it’s yours. As others have pointed out, any kitten requiring feeding this way is too young to be adopted. I understand it’s a comic; however, I am with Les on this. You want a pet that requires around the clock care? Your provide around the clock care.
I know Mr. Grey and Irma are providing them a home, but it does seem a little pushy to insist they help with pets the boys didn’t even get a say in choosing.
Not cool. You should never obligate others to care for animals without talking to them first. They may live in the house out back, but they are also building their own lives and schedules. Should have checked first. Not cool for the kittens, either.
White cat for Gunther, Grey cat for Les. It might have been the black cat except you would never see it against Les’ black clothes. Or are GnK trying to tell us Les isn’t all bad?
This has already been said multiple times, but I must join in: “We’d like you to help?” Excuse me? Your choice – Your cats – Your problem. (How RUDE can you get?) Mr. and Mrs. Boring also did this to Gunther when they built their little house and booted him out of his childhood and into the cage with Les without asking either one of them for their input. Time for Gunth to tell his mom to have a nice life and get the h*** out of there. Peru’s looking a little better.
Do NOT get animals to give to people whom you did not ask would want one!
My opinion of Irma sinks considerably today, considering that her first thought at having adopted too many cats, is to give (some of) them to Gunther and Les – neither of whom has expressed any interest – nor should have any interest – in adopting pets at this time.
As someone else said yesterday, their first priority ought to be, figuring out how to get out of their Den of Despair!
This is truly not fair to Les and Gunther. It was Al and Irma who wanted to adopt a cat, not the boys. To bring home 4 kittens and a full grown cat and expect the guys to help take care of them is not right.
There is no entitlement program for our ranch cats. They all started off as strays that were probably dumped in the nearby woods but some idiot. Then they found their way to to our barn or the chicken house where they earned valuable catpoints for catching mice. When they’ve saved up enough of those points, they get to come into the house, eat premium cat food and sleep all day upstairs on the bed. And, yes, they get free medical and birth control because they’ve earned it.
This is sooooo not right. Sure, taking on Moe and the kittens were Irma’s “pet” project. But assigning feeding and meds schedules to Gunther and Les without their consent is just wrong. The time to have that conversation was back at the SPCA, like Irma should have called them and they all should’ve talked it over about who’s accepting responsibility for what before she arrives home and before she starts drawing up schedules.
Both Gunther and Les are now adults. Gunter could very well have weekend plans with Bets… like taking a bus to go to LA for a weekend convention or something. So Irma’s gonna turn on the waterworks, and then Gunther would resentfully cancel his plans? Rolls eyes. And Les… you can see him angry and seething. Does Irma REALLY want to entrust her new precious and vulnerable darlings to Les, who might very well hurt them, or at the least, ignore their needs?
So not cool. You shouldn’t dump animals on people that aren’t asking to help out. It’s not good for the animals nor for the people. Just flat out wrong
Congratulations to Greg. He’s come up with two winners. I like Bets and I like Moe, but then I also like Felicity Huffman much to the chagrin of my “hanging judge” wife.
Well, my respect for Irma just took a serious nosedive. You don’t take on a new responsibility just to pass the buck onto someone else, especially without getting their blessing in advance. Unfortunately since nobody in this strip ever seems to stand up for themselves, we won’t get to see Les tell her to go pound sand.
The kitten in Gunther’s arms is purring likely because he is rubbing him (her) on the forehead. Hopefully Gunther will take care of both; I wouldn’t trust Les to care for an animal.
butterfly_qvrs over 5 years ago
I am for once with Les on an issue.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
Oh, Leslie is sure going to enjoy taking care of cats.
capricorn9th over 5 years ago
If the kittens gonna be part of the family, GnK need to draw them with more character like Moe. I love Moe.
howtheduck over 5 years ago
Time for Les to find a new place to live OR it would be an excellent time to develop an allergy to cats.
AnyFace over 5 years ago
The Electrician over 5 years ago
See!! The kitty Les is holding is already getting ’attached ’to him.
Prescott_Philosopher over 5 years ago
I’m surprised – no one has made a comment about the cats being a good judge of character.
Apokalis over 5 years ago
So… they adopt a bunch of cats and they need help… taking care of them? A bit irresponsible to me.
kaffekup over 5 years ago
I knew going in that Les would not be a cat person.
gnmnrbl over 5 years ago
So it’s true, animals CAN sense evil. hahaha. I’m kidding, Les is good when he wants to be.
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
I was right it’s Irma.
Airman over 5 years ago
Maybe Les should name the gray kitten Claude.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
Guys like Les like to have a choice. The cat or a wild rhinoceros. Your choice, Les…
luann1212 over 5 years ago
Les has feline who like to attach themselves to him, while Gun(ther’s) little kitty seems mild. Could the ones clawing Les be kind of match for him. Will this turn into a labor or love? Or???
SJhapamama over 5 years ago
First lesson for Les: Learn how to trim cat claws!
Aussie65 over 5 years ago
It sounds like the kittens are being fostered, while they’ve adopted Moe. (I could be wrong of course). Perhaps the person who will be most upset when the kittens move on will be Les?
kenhense over 5 years ago
Please no sappy arc where Les is transformed by a little kitty.
JCB over 5 years ago
Oh, heck no! If you want a pet, you take care of it. None of this making a schedule baloney.
rrsltx over 5 years ago
One cat, acceptable. Two cats, house smells like cat pee. More than that? Crazy old cat lady.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member over 5 years ago
Irma ’s version of “us” is interesting.
And Your Point Would Be over 5 years ago
Just say “No.”
diannell over 5 years ago
I’m still wondering why there are only 4 cats. Weren’t there 5 in the box? Someone mentioned about an orange one being missed?
Don Draper over 5 years ago
Irma, you do know the boys are adults and have lives, right? How about asking for their help instead of shoving a list of cat chores in there faces. What’s next? “Hi, boys! Al and I have bought a new house and car! Here’s a list of chores for you!”
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ah, you see? I told you the lads were gonna get “volunteered” to look after a kitten.
And LOOK! A little kitty has taken a “liking” to Les, poor kitty. And turned the lad into a scratching post! Enjoy your 6 AM feeding, “Daddy!”
Frankly I dunno WHY Leslie is so “upset.” Like Schrodinger’s Dog pointed out the other day, Les has just been handed what he’s been DEMANDING for some time now! ;)
Now I gonna have My first cup of COFFE and enjoy the weekend. And observe how “folks” will continue to IGNORE Les’ SULLEN and Angry Mood. ;)
Thank you Greg and Karen! This is the Funniest Strip Yet!
PS: If “Leslie” were “smart” he’d use his kitten to his advantage. I’m fairly certain some young woman would note Les revealing his “tender side,” while taking care of a kitten. And take an interest him. “Les” that is. Maybe if Leslie asks real nice, Gunther would upload a pic of him cuddling that cat to “Date Pic.” Or Instagram. Just (SNORT) sayin’……, ;)
sallymargaret over 5 years ago
What happened to the orange kitten? There were five kittens originally—now only four—and I don’t think there was enough time for someone else to get the orange kitten. I guess the Evans’ thought Moe was orange enough for everyone—but I do wonder about the kitten.
wirepunchr over 5 years ago
As was stated before don’t get a pet and expect someone else to help without asking first.
sactiger over 5 years ago
Okay – Irma and Al decide to take on the responsibility of caring for cats… yet, they’re gonna force Gunth and Les to help? Not cool at all…
Philly1115 over 5 years ago
Why get so many needy cats if you have to rely on others to help out? I love cats but I know with my work schedule having one so dependent would not be good.
JudyHendrickson over 5 years ago
this is whyIike dogs better!!dogs dont claw!!
BradFilippone over 5 years ago
Forcing these two people who don’t even like each other to live together is bad enough, but now they’re expected to take on extra responsibility as well?
drewpamon over 5 years ago
Kittens that require meds every couple hours?
ekw555 over 5 years ago
the grey fur will look very nice on that black shirt.
shwhite369 over 5 years ago
I think the grey one likes Les. Maybe this new experience will help bring out Les’ nurturing side… LOL
BillHensler over 5 years ago
Pity none of these characters join the military.
Bernedoodle over 5 years ago
What causes cat allergies? I’m highly allergic to them.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 5 years ago
They’re just giving you little warning Les…claws for alarm. LOL. I’m having more fun today than the national daily requirement!
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Awwwww… The gray one already loves Les♡ The gray>Mr. Gray…. I see and like very much the subtle implication.
Ignatz Premium Member over 5 years ago
It’s odd for a shelter to foster out kittens requiring regular food and medicine. What’s wrong with them?
I’ve never heard of a required 6am feeding for a kitten, unless they were two young to be away from their mom. But if that was the case, why would they foster them out instead of waiting a few weeks? If you’re still bottle feeding those kittens, they shouldn’t be out of the shelter at all.
gmu328 over 5 years ago
i bet les and the kitty bond …
jimmeh over 5 years ago
This is what happens when you live in your mothers house.
Pet over 5 years ago
It seems that Gun has his mothers touch when it comes to animals And I love how Moe looks just like Mr. Gray :))
Fontessa over 5 years ago
I have faith in Les. He’ll turn feeding the kittens into a chick magnet.
nisedc over 5 years ago
Maybe Al and Irma see it as a bonding experience for Les and Gunther. Maybe somebody said this already, I didn’t read all the replies, my dogs are waiting to go out and are clearly indicating I have taken long enough.
Buspopcod over 5 years ago
Les will quickly develop an ear worm of Ted Nugent and Cat Scratch Fever!
jrankin1959 over 5 years ago
They do that, Les – get used to it…
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
I agree with Mordoc on this one. They should not be FORCED to help. But I hope they will anyway.
Ellis97 over 5 years ago
I don’t think they’ll get used to that.
Rocknaww over 5 years ago
If you take the responsibility of a pet, it’s yours. As others have pointed out, any kitten requiring feeding this way is too young to be adopted. I understand it’s a comic; however, I am with Les on this. You want a pet that requires around the clock care? Your provide around the clock care.
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
6 am feedings? They’ll let them sleep in?
Shani Jean over 5 years ago
Needed meds every few hours?
Cincoflex over 5 years ago
I know Mr. Grey and Irma are providing them a home, but it does seem a little pushy to insist they help with pets the boys didn’t even get a say in choosing.
DadToFivePlus over 5 years ago
Not cool. You should never obligate others to care for animals without talking to them first. They may live in the house out back, but they are also building their own lives and schedules. Should have checked first. Not cool for the kittens, either.
jadoo823 over 5 years ago
…I’m rather liking Moe here…
bonbon over 5 years ago
I think they should of asked the guys. They are older and have a life. They should have respected that and asked. They are no longer in high school.
Tyge over 5 years ago
White cat for Gunther, Grey cat for Les. It might have been the black cat except you would never see it against Les’ black clothes. Or are GnK trying to tell us Les isn’t all bad?
lflynn6730 over 5 years ago
hi I’m Mr Meeseeks
MichaelHelwig over 5 years ago
You guys need to keep Les away from those cats. Her looks like an animal abuser to me.
Tyge over 5 years ago
Wise up Les! Babies, pups and kittens are chick magnets!
Tyge over 5 years ago
For those concerned about the orange kitten: He’s fine. He was adopted by Jon just to spite Garfield.
dv1093 over 5 years ago
This has already been said multiple times, but I must join in: “We’d like you to help?” Excuse me? Your choice – Your cats – Your problem. (How RUDE can you get?) Mr. and Mrs. Boring also did this to Gunther when they built their little house and booted him out of his childhood and into the cage with Les without asking either one of them for their input. Time for Gunth to tell his mom to have a nice life and get the h*** out of there. Peru’s looking a little better.
WestofthePecan Premium Member over 5 years ago
Is anyone else thinking Irma overstepped, saying ’we’d LIKE your help’, then handing them a schedule of when they WILL help?
Moon57Shine over 5 years ago
You can tell Les really has a way with animals, especially cats. He’s the cat’s ME-OW.
JPuzzleWhiz over 5 years ago
“Claws For Alarm”
“Just What’s Kneaded”
“The Moe, The Merrier”
“Les Is Moe?”
“I’ll Show You OW!”
“PRRRRR-fection”
I was FRAMED!!!!!! over 5 years ago
Cats would be cause for no more visits to the parent’s house.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
Leslie is a deep secret cat lover.
locake over 5 years ago
NO NO NO! You do NOT get an animal and expect others to take care of it. I hope they both adamantly refuse to help in any way.
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
Whoever said it the other day, SPOT ON:
Do NOT get animals to give to people whom you did not ask would want one!
My opinion of Irma sinks considerably today, considering that her first thought at having adopted too many cats, is to give (some of) them to Gunther and Les – neither of whom has expressed any interest – nor should have any interest – in adopting pets at this time.
As someone else said yesterday, their first priority ought to be, figuring out how to get out of their Den of Despair!
jr1234 over 5 years ago
Waiting for orange kitten to appear
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
Calling all cat haters! Calling all cat haters!
And I know there are plenty who are reading this comic strip!
Have you seen that new Allstate commercial featuring Mr. Mayhem – as your family cat?
Schrodinger's Dog over 5 years ago
tomorrow: Puddles senses a shift in the air.
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
Last, and certainly least: Looks like the orange kitty is gone forever.
Eric S over 5 years ago
take care of your OWN darn cats!!
Eric S over 5 years ago
damn empty nest syndrome!
Code the Enforcer over 5 years ago
Well, Gunther’s white kitty seems to like him!! Les’ gray kitty … That’s another thing! :)
And I doubt, S-Dog will like this upcoming arc, given his apparent stance on cats!! :)
wingrest over 5 years ago
they took them all of them in they are the ones to take care of them
Lopdee over 5 years ago
I bet Les will become very attacked to his kitty!
tkspring over 5 years ago
This is truly not fair to Les and Gunther. It was Al and Irma who wanted to adopt a cat, not the boys. To bring home 4 kittens and a full grown cat and expect the guys to help take care of them is not right.
grizzlymarmot over 5 years ago
There is no entitlement program for our ranch cats. They all started off as strays that were probably dumped in the nearby woods but some idiot. Then they found their way to to our barn or the chicken house where they earned valuable catpoints for catching mice. When they’ve saved up enough of those points, they get to come into the house, eat premium cat food and sleep all day upstairs on the bed. And, yes, they get free medical and birth control because they’ve earned it.
ZeMastor over 5 years ago
This is sooooo not right. Sure, taking on Moe and the kittens were Irma’s “pet” project. But assigning feeding and meds schedules to Gunther and Les without their consent is just wrong. The time to have that conversation was back at the SPCA, like Irma should have called them and they all should’ve talked it over about who’s accepting responsibility for what before she arrives home and before she starts drawing up schedules.
Both Gunther and Les are now adults. Gunter could very well have weekend plans with Bets… like taking a bus to go to LA for a weekend convention or something. So Irma’s gonna turn on the waterworks, and then Gunther would resentfully cancel his plans? Rolls eyes. And Les… you can see him angry and seething. Does Irma REALLY want to entrust her new precious and vulnerable darlings to Les, who might very well hurt them, or at the least, ignore their needs?
Fedup Bear over 5 years ago
So not cool. You shouldn’t dump animals on people that aren’t asking to help out. It’s not good for the animals nor for the people. Just flat out wrong
znhoja over 5 years ago
May I remind Greg Evans This is a Luann comic so were is LUANN ?!?!? ??
eujeste over 5 years ago
That cat doesn’t like Les… I wonder why. :)
Airman over 5 years ago
Congratulations to Greg. He’s come up with two winners. I like Bets and I like Moe, but then I also like Felicity Huffman much to the chagrin of my “hanging judge” wife.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 5 years ago
Les needed kneading and clawing.
BJShipley1 over 5 years ago
Well, my respect for Irma just took a serious nosedive. You don’t take on a new responsibility just to pass the buck onto someone else, especially without getting their blessing in advance. Unfortunately since nobody in this strip ever seems to stand up for themselves, we won’t get to see Les tell her to go pound sand.
cabalonrye over 5 years ago
How does that saying goes? Like attract like?
The Pro from Dover over 5 years ago
RSH over 5 years ago
The kitten in Gunther’s arms is purring likely because he is rubbing him (her) on the forehead. Hopefully Gunther will take care of both; I wouldn’t trust Les to care for an animal.
bakana over 5 years ago
Funny how Les is the only one getting Clawed …
Sweetlorrain over 5 years ago
Les is going to sleep and he will get used to the sound of purring. Which is what I miss, after my J.J. died. :( Miss my Baby J. !
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Just Say No!
These cats are the property of Irma and Al. Let Irma and Al take care of them.
If they do not, report them for animal abuse, but do not be bullied into doing their job for them!
neatslob Premium Member over 5 years ago
Feed them every few hours and they’re going to expect that for the rest of their lives.
Tyge over 5 years ago
Prediction" Jack will be in next week’s episode! :o)
fix-n-fly over 5 years ago
First it is feed the cat, then clean the litter box. Time to look for a new abode!
NursinGenius over 5 years ago
Les should have the black one
parkperson over 5 years ago
Grumpy kitty is alive and well.
Tom Eisenmenger over 5 years ago
Moe is awesome. Maybe he’ll eat Les as he sleeps.