Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Friday, December 16, 2011

"Dancing With the Vet" - Mitty Auditions

I'm going where?





Suddenly I'm in a white room being clutched by my dance partner, Dr. Linda.

Right away, I know she'll be leading





She makes sure I'm light enough for a shoulder toss






Limber enough for a samba






And have the kind of paw coordination for the two-step





Whew! I'm tired!

So, what do you think? Am I ready?

--Mittens

27 comments:

Fuzzy Tales said...

Mittens, you just have the sweetest face. Are you being snipped? Or maybe you already are and we missed that. Sorry if we did, the mom's memory's never great.

Why can't you have a catnip bunny as your dance partner instead of a v-e-t? :-)

Everycat said...

Mittens, we think your audition was extraordinary and you er, will definately going through to the next round!

Bravo!

Oliver & Gerry

PS: Oliver hopes that Tom will be teaching you the Vetbitey Rumba soonest!

PPS. Sorry Dr Linda, it's a cat's duty you know ;)

ZOOLATRY said...

So cute, so sweet ...
(PS be sure Tom & Mittens check their email this morning...)

Random Felines said...

awwww - we think that was a great audition - though you looked like you might have had some stage fright in that first picture. :)

Hannah and Lucy said...

You were very professional during that dancing lesson the vet showed you Mittens. We are proud of you -now you need to learn the next step of the dance - it's called "The Vet Bitey!"
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Unknown said...

I am sensing a new reality show - Dances with cats.

Brian's Home Blog said...

You are already a star fur sure!!!

Unknown said...

That does not look too bad. Me seed no needles or things getting poked where they should not get poked.
But me thinks yous was happy to gets home
Kisses
Nellie

Katnip Lounge said...

As long as you don't have to endure the Hokey-Pokey!

Shaggy and Scout said...

The real fun is in making the v-e-t work for the examination. But your plan so far will go well...give her a sweet little kitten routine, then next time....heheheh!

Sparkle said...

I hope your partner was not rude and poked sticks in parts of you that shouldn't be stuck.

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

You dance divinely my dear, I hope you got a good report!

Mr Puddy said...

Mittens, OmC !!! What ever you do, It's just look too cute !!! Checking with the VET is always good , Keep you healthy : )
xoxo

PS : Please tell Tom and Mommy, Thanks so much to purrs and paws crossed for me

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Mittens
all we could do was
SQUEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

Definitely a contender for the finals! What a cutie pie you are!

The Island Cats said...

Mittens, you handled that like a pro!

Team Tabby said...

Mittens, you are sooooo sweet!!

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Awwwww Mittens what a Cutie Pie you are :))))))& :)
::pawz together clapping::

Flying colors little man ^..^

m.q said...

are you being snipped or vaccinate?
we hate both :p

BoBo Salem
Meow Meow Family

Whisppy said...

You did a great job! You are such a cutie! Why were you at the vet?

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Mittens was at the vet for his checkup after being adopted from the shelter.(This was from a few weeks ago). They had been treating him for a URI, so he finished his meds, has been eating like a horse and Dr. Linda said he was doing well!

Hugs,
Tom

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Hey, cutie! Good to see that you have the all clear.

Now,coming dancing with me!!

Tamago said...

Oh Mittens, you are just so adorable. You did great at the vet. I'm sure you are ready to go dancing! Can I be your partner?

Clooney said...

Did you get the part Mittens? We loved your post!

Marg said...

Good job Mittens, dancing away. I don't care how much dancing you did, it still isn't fun to go to the vets. Glad you got a good report or at least we hope you did. Have a great week. Only six more days till the big day.

Quill and Greyson said...

Have I managed to tell you enough times how cute Mittens is? I smell a sequel. Thanks so much for your kind words at my retirement party. It meant a lot to us.

Cara n Crew said...

Mittens, our mom is scrolling back and forth, squeeing all over your photos! :D

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie