I know what it's like to be stalked by a grumpy, treat-demanding 20+ pound cat, but this is somewhat disturbing...
A big cat dubbed the Moorland Beast has been unmasked as an overweight pet. Residents in East Ogwell, near Newton Abbot, have reported several recent sightings of a panther-like creature prowling the streets. One resident reported seeing "a black feline at least 2ft 6in tall" stalking fields on the edge of the village.However, retired teacher Mike Healy, 66, believes the monster is his 28lb pet cat, Sebastian. He was alerted when his neighbour told him of the beast prowling fields 200 yards from his home.
"It had to be Sebastian," he said. "The thing is, he is larger than a domestic cat, and he does move differently. He slinks around like John Wayne playing a gunslinger. But as for being a dangerous animal, that's absurd. The only time he's a danger is when he lies on you."
I'm sure my wife would agree with that:
Edloe still thought she was a lapcat, even to the end of her days. And my wife had a bruise or two from Edloe-induced circulation issues.
Comments (6)
Edloe looks more like a throw blanket than a lap cat. Either way, she's beautiful. We miss ya, Grumpus!
Posted by Mariann | August 1, 2005 9:51 PM
Posted on August 1, 2005 21:51
she was beautiful and very much missed
Posted by hokulea | August 1, 2005 10:41 PM
Posted on August 1, 2005 22:41
Damn, where do you find these stories?
J.
Posted by Jay Tea | August 2, 2005 4:07 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 04:07
your wife smokes???
Posted by bob | August 2, 2005 9:46 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 09:46
Edloe would have been great to have around during a cold Chicago winter.
Posted by Margaret | August 2, 2005 10:02 AM
Posted on August 2, 2005 10:02
Yes, she smokes.
I steal them from other sites.
Edloe enjoyed her one and only snowfall. I don't know how she would have tolerated a true blizzard.
Posted by Laurence Simon | August 2, 2005 3:18 PM
Posted on August 2, 2005 15:18