CAT CONVERSION

When Big Bore moved into Casa de la Flaming Bore five years ago, he suffered from Feline Intolerance. That was before he had bypass surgery, eighty-some stitches in his right leg, and was propped up in a recliner for six months recuperating under the care of Dr. Little Bit. Bits had previously never taken too kindly to any human other than myself, but suddenly he became Lord and Protector of the ol' fella in the chair, wrapping himself around the "good leg" and making sure Big Bore had someone to pet and talk to all day long. He was hooked.

A few years later, BB conducted his own Kitty Rescue and adopted Critter, who now shares lap time with Little Bit. Last night I caught Critter and her daddy checking out recipes on the computer, a frequent pasttime. I don't know if Critter likes pineapple upside-down cake, but she sure is sweet on the idea of cuddling up with him. Proof positive that you can teach an old dog new tricks--if you're a cat.