Outside I love to play Frisbee, but my Frisbee isn’t allowed inside the house. I don’t know why. My person says it might break something, but how much damage can a piece of plastic make?
At least my person lets me have some toys in the house. I have some soft balls and sometimes when I bring them to someone they’ll toss them so I can catch them. Usually I bring them to whoever is closest. Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn’t.
Well, the other day Scratchy was closest so I brought him my ball and dropped it at his feet. He just looked at it. He didn’t toss it for me. He didn’t even bat it back to me. He could have at least done that.
Come on, Scratchy. Pick that ball up in your little paws and throw it to me. I know you can do it.
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marina kanavaki
January 13, 2012 at 10:44 am
Oh, Bongo, I think you need to find another friend to play with. Scratchy doesn’t look quite up to it!
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Marina, Scratchy is usually an old stick in the mud when it comes to playing.
Fluffy Tufts
January 13, 2012 at 10:46 am
I can’t believe Scratchy wouldn’t toss the ball for you 😦
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Fluffy Tufts, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I can’t believe Scratchy wouldn’t toss that ball back either. It’s not like he wanted it for himself or anything.
jaxart4animals
January 13, 2012 at 10:52 am
That’s hilarious Bongo! You dogs sure are funny.. My dog does the same thing with my cat Mr. Lola. Then he barks at him when the cat doesn’t throw the ball. ~
Wow, Scatchy sure looks mad at you Bongo. Did you disturb his cat nap or something??
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Jaxart4animals, it seems like every time I try to get Scratchy to play he gets mad at me. I don’t get it.
2browndawgs
January 13, 2012 at 11:09 am
Those kitties never want to cooperate! Our kitty brings her toys over to us, as if we are going to throw them for her!
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Brown Dawgs, I guess we need to get our kitties together and they can play with each other. They sure don’t know how to play with us.
Chancy, Mumsy and Crew
January 13, 2012 at 11:36 am
Oh, Scratchy come on and play ball with Bongo you will be surprised how much fun you will have battin’ that ball back to him. You all have a great weekend sweet friends. Hugs and nose kisses
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Chancy and Mumsy, those balls Bongo brings me are full of slobber and I don’t want anything to do with them. Yuck! -Scratchy
philosophermouseofthehedge
January 13, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Good try Bongo. Cats are just so lazy (and self centered). But just try to “borrow” their mousie….Hope you found someone to play.
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Karen, at least my person will play with me sometimes. Scratchy is just a party poop.
barb19
January 13, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Scratchy doesn’t look too happy with you Bongo!
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Barb, it seems like no matter what I do I can’t make Scratchy happy.
Wayside Artist
January 13, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Madam Lasagna says, “Cats are tiresome. Try dropping the ball downstairs, then chase after it. Your person will probably become annoyed after awhile, but you’ll get a little fun time in.”
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Madam Lasagana, no stairs here, so I usually drop the ball in my person’s lap. Sometimes she even tosses it back for me to catch. If not, I just find another ball until her lap has a collection.
Twinkle & the feisty4poo-mix dogs
January 13, 2012 at 4:52 pm
hi Bongo, i’ve olways wonder of Scratchy’s name…now i get it looking at the last picture… – Vanilla Bean
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Vanilla Bean, Scratchy can live up to his name. He was actually named by my younger person who was six when Scratchy came to live here. I bet you can figure out why my younger person named him that.
lillythecat
January 13, 2012 at 5:53 pm
LoL. Yea, good luck getting a cat to do anything let alone play fetch / toss with you! At least you’re trying to include Scratchy in your activities. Maybe one day he’ll come around. Seems like you caught him mid-nap…?
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Lilly, it seems like Scratchy is always mid-nap – unless he’s busy bugging my person when she’s on the computer.
henrythebrave
January 13, 2012 at 6:58 pm
The feline breed doesn’t like to play in the same way we do, old chap. So, hang in there and maybe someone else will toss you the ball. 😉
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Henry, I guess I’ll have to hang in there. I’m sure not getting that ball back from Scratchy. He took it and he’s not giving it back.
whatimeant2say
January 13, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Try stuffing a little catnip in it, and he’ll sing a different tune!
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Wonderbutt’s person, Scratchy’d never give me the ball if there was catnip in it. Maybe he’d leave me alone though.
rumpydog
January 13, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Cats are so lazy! *sigh*
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Rumpy, no kidding cats are lazy. Got any ideas what we can do about it?
dogdaz
January 13, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Glad to see Scratchy in the blog – Muffy
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Muffy, we’ve really got to do something about these dogs. I’ve got to get my claws out in order to get on Bongo’s blog. -Scratchy
tylersat99
January 13, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Looks like he could a least help, but apparently he does not want to be disturbed. So too bad for your game 😦
Bongo
January 13, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Tylers, I guess that ball goes back to my person from now on – even though she only tosses it back part of the time.
angelswhisper2011
January 14, 2012 at 2:05 am
Scratchy is certainly not amused, but I am LOL 😀
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 10:47 am
Angelswhisper, I don’t think Scratchy has a sense of humor. I’m glad you do.
colliesofthemeadow
January 14, 2012 at 5:16 am
Hi Bongo!
This is Tigger the cat who has to put up with all these collies. What you have to do Bongo is negotiate with Scratchy. You see she has the ball and figures she has the power now. So, if you want the ball give her something for it, like a treat! 🙂 Then she will eat her treat and you can have your ball…. Cats are always looking for a way to get a price for what they have. 🙂 You know us cats, what is yours is ours, what is ours is ours…. its a cat thing. Someday, when we rule the world you’ll understand… MEOW!!!!
God Bless You!
Tigger, sigh.. and yes those collies and that old guy…. 🙂
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 10:51 am
Tigger, this is Scratchy. You gave Bongo some good advice but it will never work for him. You see, if Bongo gets hold of a treat to give to me it will never get near me. Bongo can’t control himself and he’ll eat it the first chance he gets. No self control. That’s why cats are going to rule the world.
Bassas Blog
January 14, 2012 at 5:21 am
I think that was overly optimistic Bongo! have you ever known a cat do anything for a dog! 🙂
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 10:53 am
Bassa, I can dream can’t I?
eripanwkevin
January 14, 2012 at 6:04 am
Oh poor Bongo…Scratchy obviously looks annoyed with the ball. Maybe, the ball is too big for Scratchy to toss for you? I wish I could play with you, Bongo! 🙂
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 10:54 am
Kevin, I’d love to play with you too. Scratchy just isn’t any fun.
Bassetmomma
January 14, 2012 at 7:14 am
Woa! I sure wouldn’t be taking my ball to Scratchy anymore! What a spoiled sport!
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 10:55 am
Bassetmomma, you’re right. That’s the last ball Scratchy is getting from me.
Dianda
January 14, 2012 at 8:13 am
Maybe Scratchy doesn’t know how to toss it? 😦
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 10:58 am
Dianda, you know a lot about cats. Do you think you could give Scratchy some lessons in how to toss a ball?
For the Love of My Dogs
January 14, 2012 at 9:15 am
HAHAHA, the last picture is awesome! Don’t worry, Bongo, Roory isn’t very good at throwing the ball for our pups either 🙂
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 10:59 am
Deanna, I think they need to have ball tossing lessons for cats who live with dogs. Scratchy and Roory could be the first students.
goldenwoofs:SUGAR
January 14, 2012 at 9:18 am
Woof! Woof! Oh I’ll play with you … Happy BLOG HOP Weekend. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 11:00 am
Sugar, I would love to play with you. Thanks for hopping by. I’ll hop over to your site too.
literarychicks78
January 14, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Hi, Bongo! My name is Kitsten. I am a cat that plays fetch with my humans. I can throw a ball (as long as it is little and fits in my mouth.) I also like to play hide and seek with my toys. My favorite hiding places are in the toes of my owner’s shoes. (I did it with a dead mouse once. My owners didnt’ like that!) Perhaps Scratchy would rather play hide and seek with the ball.
Bongo
January 14, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Kitsten, I think I’d like to play ball with you. Maybe you can teach Scratchy how it’s done. I think he would just hide the balls under the furniture where I can’t reach them.
minniemoo101
January 15, 2012 at 12:24 am
Bongo, coming from a Cat like myself, I think the best way to get the ball away from Scratchy, if this situation comes up again, would be to let your owner take the ball back for you. Cats are difficult when it comes to sharing…As I would know from my sisters.
Bongo
January 15, 2012 at 7:49 am
Minniemoo, I think you’re right. Scratchy seems to be much more cooperative with my person than he is with me. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Heather Whitley Gibson
January 15, 2012 at 5:02 am
Great post!
Bongo
January 15, 2012 at 7:55 am
Thanks Heather.
Kicked Bitten and Scratched Blog
January 15, 2012 at 12:05 pm
that is so like my cat cyrus- he hates pretty much everyone. my other cat hemi, however, was raised by a dog from the age of 2 weeks, so he rough houses with them, sleeps with them, and plays ball! I wish all cats were that laid back!
Bongo
January 15, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Kicked Bitten and Scratched, my person said she used to have a dog and cat that would wrestle with each other, but not Scratchy. He doesn’t want to play with anyone.
Misty Shores Chesapeakes
January 15, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Well maybe Scratchy was not up to playing right then 😉
Bongo
January 15, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Misty Shores, I don’t think Scratchy is ever up to playing. At least not with me.
Sunshine
January 17, 2012 at 1:36 am
Life sure can be tough sometimes eh, Bongo…maybe one day your Frisbee will see the outdoors. Pray real hard. 🙂
Bongo
January 17, 2012 at 11:48 am
Sunshine, I don’t think Scratchy would toss my Frisbee for me either. At least my person will do that sometimes.