The Intruder

DebBrown · 09-19-2008, 01:13 PM

Charlie had been lounging in his backyard enjoying some sun when suddenly he rushed up on the porch barking frantically. I went out to see what the problem was and noticed he was totally focused on something in the yard. At first it was hard to see what had riled him up but then I saw it... a CAT! This black cat was sitting in Charlie's flowerbed along Charlie's fence and not the least bit concerned about trespassing.

Who knew Charlie was totally spineless! I know he is afraid of wagons and various lawn ornaments but, geez, I thought he could at least chase a CAT!

Deb

Sweet Sadie · 09-19-2008, 01:19 PM

Well.. the nerve of that CAT.... funny story

Raleighsmom · 09-19-2008, 01:26 PM

Charlie's no dummy Deb!!!!! I'm sure he knows:

#1 That it’s bad luck if a black cat crosses your path...

#2 That if it stops and turns from you - a serious misfortune is about to befall upon you...

#3 That you should take 13 steps back to reverse any resulting bad luck...

Charlie chose #3, and ran 13 steps FORWARD...because that's what Doodles do ya know?

Great story Deb!!

**MaxandMe** · 09-19-2008, 01:28 PM

OR prehaps we should put aside superstitions

CATS have very sharp claws

and maybe CHARLIE
saw what happened to Raliegh's face recently

Tink · 09-19-2008, 02:09 PM

Yep I think Charlie saw those needles on the end of the cat's paws and was smart enough to stay out of reach.

There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity and Charlie wasn't taking any chances.

blueteal · 09-19-2008, 02:12 PM

Charlie has been talking to Denver who lives with many black
cats and high tailed it outta there..........................

DebBrown · 09-19-2008, 03:30 PM

You are all so right. Cats ARE scary! Charlie is going to have to work on his macho image though.

Deb

Lucee&Rusty · 09-19-2008, 05:33 PM

Lucee and Rusty think Charlie is very smart!!
They live with three cats and know it's is best to walk (or run) away.
Cats have those nasty sharp things in their feet and in their mouth!!

Fonzarelli · 09-19-2008, 06:44 PM

Maybe Charlie is allergic to cats? I knew I avoid them at all costs, too....

Dextersmommy · 09-19-2008, 07:01 PM

I think Daisy told him about the cats she met at the vet's office today. One of them only had 3 legs, how harmful can that be? Um, that's still like 15 sharp things. Ask how she knows.

Napathedoodle · 09-19-2008, 08:50 PM

lol how does she know?

But, in addition.... Napa did this last weekend. In the middle of the night Napa barked the biggest and scariest bark I've ever heard him bark!!! Now, mind you, he destroyed the shades that cover the door window so, he could see outside onto the porch. He kept barking and growling when finally I saw a BLACK CAT.... I was thinking I was going to see foot prints--- we live on the bottom floor. But then the cat came and sat AT OUR BACK DOOR!!!!

So, Napa also says that cats are scary, and when they come onto your territory, to bark your heads off and look dumb!

cissy k · 09-19-2008, 11:24 PM

Black cats spooky as can be
Dogs can sense what we can't see

Halloween is round the bend
Dogs are known as mans best friend

Let him guide you in this realm
You'll be safe with him at helm'

Leave the black cat all alone
Give Charlie a big fat bone!

luvatfirstdood · 09-20-2008, 08:39 AM

Don't worry about your dog being afraid of a cat. Most cats are dominant over most dogs, they just give off that "I am absolutely the boss" energy and dogs can sense that! My little 8 pound black cat is definitely the boss over my huge doodle!

DebBrown · 09-20-2008, 11:40 AM

Cissy, What a cute poem! You are the creative one.

Deb

cissy k · 09-20-2008, 01:52 PM

...spooky emoticon!!

Thanks!

09-19-2008, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
DebBrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,690	The Intruder Charlie had been lounging in his backyard enjoying some sun when suddenly he rushed up on the porch barking frantically. I went out to see what the problem was and noticed he was totally focused on something in the yard. At first it was hard to see what had riled him up but then I saw it... a CAT! This black cat was sitting in Charlie's flowerbed along Charlie's fence and not the least bit concerned about trespassing. Who knew Charlie was totally spineless! I know he is afraid of wagons and various lawn ornaments but, geez, I thought he could at least chase a CAT! Deb __________________ Deb, Wayne and Charlie

09-19-2008, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sweet Sadie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 489	Well.. the nerve of that CAT.... funny story __________________ *Lynn & Sadie*

09-19-2008, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Charlie's no dummy Deb!!!!! I'm sure he knows: #1 That it’s bad luck if a black cat crosses your path... #2 That if it stops and turns from you - a serious misfortune is about to befall upon you... #3 That you should take 13 steps back to reverse any resulting bad luck... Charlie chose #3, and ran 13 steps FORWARD...because that's what Doodles do ya know? Great story Deb!! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

09-19-2008, 01:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	OR prehaps we should put aside superstitions CATS have very sharp claws and maybe CHARLIE saw what happened to Raliegh's face recently __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

09-19-2008, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tink Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West central Wisconsin Posts: 2,506	Yep I think Charlie saw those needles on the end of the cat's paws and was smart enough to stay out of reach. There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity and Charlie wasn't taking any chances. __________________ www.tinkerdoodle.net Hickory, Ava, Hana, Misty, and Chip (happy master of his Harem)

09-19-2008, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Charlie has been talking to Denver who lives with many black cats and high tailed it outta there..........................

09-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
DebBrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,690	You are all so right. Cats ARE scary! Charlie is going to have to work on his macho image though. Deb __________________ Deb, Wayne and Charlie

09-19-2008, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lucee&Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,028	Lucee and Rusty think Charlie is very smart!! They live with three cats and know it's is best to walk (or run) away. Cats have those nasty sharp things in their feet and in their mouth!! __________________ Ingrid, Lucee & Rusty A dog may look at you with its eyes, but it sees you with its heart - anon

09-19-2008, 06:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fonzarelli Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 75	Maybe Charlie is allergic to cats? I knew I avoid them at all costs, too....

09-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dextersmommy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 980	I think Daisy told him about the cats she met at the vet's office today. One of them only had 3 legs, how harmful can that be? Um, that's still like 15 sharp things. Ask how she knows. __________________ http://www.RitaDoe.etsy.com http://www.cabinfeversoapworks.net63.net A doodle a day keeps the boredom away.....

09-19-2008, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Napathedoodle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 331	lol how does she know? But, in addition.... Napa did this last weekend. In the middle of the night Napa barked the biggest and scariest bark I've ever heard him bark!!! Now, mind you, he destroyed the shades that cover the door window so, he could see outside onto the porch. He kept barking and growling when finally I saw a BLACK CAT.... I was thinking I was going to see foot prints--- we live on the bottom floor. But then the cat came and sat AT OUR BACK DOOR!!!! So, Napa also says that cats are scary, and when they come onto your territory, to bark your heads off and look dumb! __________________ Kristen and Napa-doodle, the chocolate doodle!

09-19-2008, 11:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
cissy k Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,433	Black cats spooky as can be Dogs can sense what we can't see Halloween is round the bend Dogs are known as mans best friend Let him guide you in this realm You'll be safe with him at helm' Leave the black cat all alone Give Charlie a big fat bone! __________________ Cissy and Semi

09-20-2008, 08:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
luvatfirstdood Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 63	Don't worry about your dog being afraid of a cat. Most cats are dominant over most dogs, they just give off that "I am absolutely the boss" energy and dogs can sense that! My little 8 pound black cat is definitely the boss over my huge doodle!

09-20-2008, 11:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
DebBrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,690	Cissy, What a cute poem! You are the creative one. Deb __________________ Deb, Wayne and Charlie

09-20-2008, 01:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
cissy k Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,433	...spooky emoticon!! Thanks! __________________ Cissy and Semi

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