6.17.2012

A Tail

Friends I have a little confession to make. I'm a tail-chaser.

Every time I turn around, there it is. I go one way and it always seems to go the other. It's mocking me and it's out of control.

::Whispers:: It's like it has a mind all its own. Any tail that pesky needs to be taught a lesson.

So I chase it. A lot. It tries to hide from me, but it's no match for my hunting skills. Mom even noticed it's even resistant to being photographed... look.

Tail? What tail?
You can try to hide in the shadows, but I see you!
I find the best tail hunting happens in the middle of the night. We're all enjoying a nice snooze when Mr Tail makes his presence known. I find a nice paw thrashing softens him up - Mom calls this Crazy Paws. Mr Tail stands out easily on the white sheets, and he's still kinda drowsy, so I go all in.

For reasons I can't understand Mom seems to side with Mr Tail. Just as I am doing a  series of full-twisting bounces over her - I am placed on the floor! Repeatedly.

She has no idea the danger a rogue tail can cause.
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31 comments:

  1. Sweet PurrfectionsJune 17, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Moms can get grumpy when they are awakened in the middle of the night by that tail.

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  2. The Florida FurkidsJune 17, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Tamir has never been able to control Mr Tail!



    The Florida Furkids and Lexi

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  3. The Island CatsJune 17, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I like to chase my tail, Quill. It's like it has a mind of its own!

    Zoey

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  4. Angel SimbaJune 17, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Quill, you are a cutie pie. So is Tail.

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  5. Seville at Nerissa's LifeJune 17, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Have you caught it yet? purrs

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  6. Katnip LoungeJune 17, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    As an experienced tail chaser, may I suggest going after that thing in a box? I find it's easier to subdue in a closed area.
    Sometimes.

    Yr Uncle Rupert

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  7. Julia WilliamsJune 17, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Pray tell, what do you do with Mr. Tail after you catch him??

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  8. SparkleJune 17, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    That tail had better watch out, Quill - I am sure you will not be happy until it is properly killed.

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  9. CoryJune 17, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Tails are so much fun! So are you.

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  10. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesJune 17, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Wow, that's what you get for trying to save your mom from that rouge tail.. next time, let it get her! MOL

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  11. CATachresisJune 18, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Quill that tail needs quelling!

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  12. Hannah and LucyJune 18, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Quill we're sorry you Mom doesn't like it when you are thrashing Mr Tail in the middle of the night. You really ought to tell her that it is getting stronger and you are saving her from a good tail thrashing by catching it before it hurts her.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  13. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats June 18, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    We used to chase our tails when we were lil squirts, too. Teri says occasionally she will see Brighton doing it but he won't admit to it! Oh, we bet you have a rogue tail, not a rouge one cuz that means red, hahameow (Teri says she knows all about that cuz she used to live on the Rogue River in Oregon and it wasn't red either but it got misspelled a lot!

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  14. TerriJune 18, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    One of the adult cats in the building I clean at the rescue growls at and chases his tail. I knew dogs did that a lot but never saw a cat do it. I bet you are adorable chasing your tail :)

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  15. Brian's Home BlogJune 18, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I am certain you can tame that tail Quill, just don't give up!

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  16. Random FelinesJune 18, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    we have that problem here sometimes too - though kittens tails seem to be worse than adult tails. And the kittens seem to have discovered that the tail belonging to a sibling is easier to chase. MOL good luck!!

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  17. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJune 18, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    a little tail can be a dangerous thing.. :)

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  18. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 18, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    my Angel Bobo used to be a HUGE "tail chaser!!"

    For some strange reason, Cody NEVER does!

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  19. The WhiskerattiJune 18, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Tails. They truly are complicated, but you'll get the hang of it in no time. Then it's on to the next lesson!

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  20. HelenJune 18, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Quill, I used to chase my tail all the time (then my kittens did so too), but as I'm now 18 years old, the only thing I'm chasing is zzzzzzzzzzzz's! Purrs, nuzzles and love to you all from me, Mischa, Kitten my house buddy and Helen my mom (Kindle subscribers from the UK)

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  21. margJune 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    The Mom puts you on the floor. How rude is that. You are just trying to control that darn thing that follows you around. Two Two sometimes catches that tail of hers and bites it and then growls like crazy because it hurts when she bites it.She had no idea it was attached to her body.

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  22. Shell's Kidz - Charlie 'n LucyJune 18, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Silly tail!

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  23. Memories of Eric and FlynnJune 18, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    How rude to put you on the floor when you were only trying to protect her from The Tail.

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  24. ANGEL ABBYGRACEJune 18, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Quill
    I guess it's a good thing I don't have a tail!
    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

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  25. Cheyenne -MillieJune 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    We did not know Fin has gone to the rainbow bridge. We are sad to hear that. My mom is so out of it... and hasn't been visiting the blogs till yesterday. Monty actually passed April 15. The human sister's birthday. It was not a happy birthday at all.

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  26. Cheyenne -MillieJune 18, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Quill! Yoou are really cute!

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  27. Cheyenne -MillieJune 18, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    We are sad Finn went to the rainbow bridge. We have been really out of it the last 2 months. Monty passed in April and I ... (mom) has been down in the dumps!

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  28. UnknownJune 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Tails does has a mind of their own! Even at my ripe old age of 14, my tail does what your tail does! Yous should try bathtubs! They is great places for chasing them
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  29. wildcatwoodsJune 19, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Awww..we miss having a kitten inthe house. It has been so long. Love to see you playing with your tail. Come back by for more Chica stories!

    Cats of wildcat woods

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  30. meowmeowmansJune 19, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Sweet Quill, your mom clearly doesn't realize that your tail is a menace to you AND her.

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  31. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJune 15, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    I still love this post

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