My cat is Kato
My cat is called Kato. He is Burmese - anyone familiar with this breed will know that they think they are humans and also tend to exhibit strange, almost human antics. I have always been a fan of the Pink Panther films, and thought that Kato would be an amusing name for him. The strange thing was he actually became like Kato over a period of 3 years. I taught him how to jump up onto my shoulder with a gesture, but to him it meant that it was ok to do that to anyone, any time...
My next door neighbour was showering one morning, naked, eyes probably full of shampoo, when suddenly Kato (who had got in through her window) leapt up from behind onto her shoulder. Now, imagine the fright. I can't even begin to.
Recently I have taught him to retrieve like a dog. He will bring his toy back and leave it at my feet so that I can throw it for him again.
Kato, what are you doing, Kato? Not now Kato, you fiend. Help!
(Don Baba, Thu 26 Feb 2004, 12:45, Reply)