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September 7, 2005

Dialogue with the cat: A brief, repeating drama

Scene: The kitchen. I am making khatte channe (chickpeas in tamarind).

I open a can of chickpeas. Even before I pierce the lid She Who Must Be Petted comes racing into the kitchen with her tail twitching.

SWMBP: Meow?

Me: It's chickpeas. Not cat food.

SWMBP: Meow!

Me: You don't like chickpeas. Besides, what's with the can opener deal? I don't even feed you canned catfood.

SWMBP: MEOW!

Me: It's chickpeas!

Repeat until fadeout.

Posted by Leigh Witchel at September 7, 2005 11:18 PM

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Have you considered trying chickpea flavored kibble? Look for it in the kosher market in the falafel flavored pet foods section.

Posted by: Steve at September 8, 2005 11:46 PM

You know what? My cat has never even had canned cat food and she comes running each and every single time we use the can opener. It's instinct.

Posted by: Stephanie at September 9, 2005 4:30 PM

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