Animal Diaries

by Phil Gladwin on February 10, 2009

(For all you cat lovers out there. Personally I’m with Uncle Monty in Withnail…)

Excerpts from a Dog’s Diary:

8:00am – Dog food! My favourite thing!

9:30am – A car ride! My favourite thing!

9:40am – A walk in the park! My favourite thing!

10:30am – Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing!

12:00pm – Lunch! My favourite thing!

1:00pm – Played in the yard! My favourite thing!

3:00pm – Wagged my tail! My favourite thing!

5:00pm – Milk bones! My favourite thing!

7:00pm – Got to play ball! My favourite thing!

8:00pm – Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favourite thing!

11:00pm – Sleeping on the bed! My favourite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat’s Diary:

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a ‘good little hunter’ I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of ‘allergies.’ I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow — but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released – and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously not too bright.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now…

{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Elizabeth Andersen March 5, 2009 at 7:27 pm

Awesome diary! I want more! more! more!!

Katherine March 5, 2009 at 7:29 pm

Thank you for the diary. Very funny! Made my day :)
Do you have more of those?
Please…

Phil Gladwin March 6, 2009 at 8:15 pm

Oh, I’m sorry – I don’t. I normally delete stuff like that, but as I’m constantly engaged in a war of nerves with the cat who lives in my house I thought it was very apt!

bob June 18, 2009 at 11:00 am

wow i was amazed !!! more more more !!BABY !!!!

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