Our Crazy Cat Sitter

"So, mom sits for other people's cats.  It's awful nice of her.  But what happens when she needs to travel?  Who watches my brothers and me?  Well, we have a couple good sitters.  Our neighbor Deb watches us sometimes and she is very sweet with us.  She used to have cats, so she knows what to do, and she doesn't mind getting on the floor to play with us.  But the topic of this blog is our other cat sitter: Crazy Carlos!  We love Carlos!  He's a lot of fun.  He has his own cat Binks, but he loves us too.  He plays with us and absolutely spoils us!  I had a chance to interview Uncle Carlos and wanted to share that with you, dear readers.  If you ever have a friend and pet-sitter as fabulous as him, don't take them for granted."

Curry: Hey Uncle Carlos, I'm becoming known for my interviewing skills. Thanks for helping me to hone them.  Let's start with your cat.  You have a cat named Binks. I think Willie even met him briefly when he ran into your apartment (that silly Willie!). What is Binks like?

Carlos: Binks is a very sweet and independent cat. He really loves sticking to himself and can be quite vain since he knows he is very handsome.

Curry: Mom told me that you like dogs too. What are your favorite things about both dogs and cats?

Carlos: Why I like cats? They are sweet and loving - and their curiosity cracks me up.  Why I love dogs? Cause they require me to go outside for fresh air and because they love to cuddle more than cats do with me.

Curry: Well, the cuddling part really depends on the cat.  I'm not a cuddler, but my brothers are.  Mom wants me to ask you if we cats behave ourselves when you're sitting for us, so do we? (Be careful, you're watching us again soon and I've been sharpening my claws!)

Carlos: Of course you cats behave yourselves when mom is gone. ;)  For the most part everyone is on their best behavior.  But there is one particular orange fella who shall remain nameless that loves to go nuts and take reign of the house. Willie has been known to rearrange furniture, defrost freezers, as well as clean out the cupboards.

Curry: I don't think he remains nameless anymore.  Speaking of names, what inspired you to give us cats nicknames? Please share those names with my readers.

Carlos: I tend to give everyone nicknames, from humans to animals. You are "C Money" because you are just very lady like and precious like money.  Willie is "Chill Will" because he acts as crazy as he can be one minute, then the very next second he is just chilling like he did nothing.  Grayson is "Lil G" - self explanatory - Grayson is the youngest of the bunch.  I also had a nickname for my best buddy Zorro, which is "E-Z" - sort of a joke since Zorro was far from easy when taking his allergy shots.  I miss Zorro.

Zorro "E-Z" and Carlos

Curry: Uncle Carlos, don't you know it.  We all miss Zorro like crazy.  I'm posting a nice photo of the two of you.  Zorro was my favorite brother.  Right now I'm adjusting to living with my two crazy younger brothers, who run around the apartment like they're sprinters.  Of course, we cats all love sport. What are your favorite sports to watch and to play?

Carlos: Baseball is my favorite sport to watch, followed closely by football.  My favorite sport to play is basketball when I have a chance.

Curry: Well, we cats are more into soccer, especially Grayson who chases balls around on the wood floors.  Lately, I've taken to joining him in a game of soccer.  What are your favorite cat sports/games to play with us?

Carlos: Nothing beats watching Willie play with plastic bags. But my favorite is watching you guys go nuts with the laser pointer. Grayson's gymnastic routine with the dangler toy is fairly amusing as well.



Curry: Everything Grayson does is amusing, unless it's annoying.  Sometimes it's both.  In the video above Grayson didn't want to perform, but Willie and I enjoyed playing with you.  Well, our time today is coming to an end.  Do you have any final thoughts about cats and dogs and pet-sitting?

Carlos: I love spending time with my animal friends - they return all the love that I give, and love me unconditionally.

Curry: Aww, we love you too!  We will see you soon, I know.  Have a great holiday season, Uncle Carlos.  I'm going to go check up on my brothers now to make sure they haven't destroyed our Christmas Tree!