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The Open Door

Do you believe it? My younger person was taking stuff from the house and putting it in his car tonight. Stuff he needed for that college place. And they locked me in the bedroom.

My people said they had to leave the door open and they didn’t want me running outside.

So what did they do? Well, they didn’t lock Scratchy in the bedroom with me. They let him have free reign of the house with that open door right there.

And the sad thing is that with all that wide open outside waiting to be explored, Scratchy stayed right at that open door and sniffed the door frame.

I suppose there might have been some good smells there, but there’s so many more smells further out. I’m so disappointed in Scratchy for not taking advantage of his situation. I would have been out that door in a shot. What’s wrong with Scratchy?

And when my people started heading back into the house…

Scratchy ran back in as fast as his little feet could take him. He does not know how to take advantage of a good situation.

I’ve got to convince my people that it’s Scratchy that needs to be locked in the bedroom and me that should be allowed by that open door.

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Posted by Bongo on August 27, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, Door, open door, Pets, Scratchy

I Pick the Pets

24 Aug

Okay person, whatever you do, you’re not bringing home a new pet without my permission. I don’t care what size it is, or how fuzzy it is, I’ve got to check that pet out before you’re allowed to bring it home.

If you find a puppy, it’s got to be the right puppy. That puppy would have to play with me when I want it to, and let me take my naps when I’m ready for one.

And if you get a kitten it better be a cuddly one. Either that or one that will keep Scratchy occupied so he doesn’t bother me.

You’d better not get any birds though, because Scratchy would give the birds what for. And he might do that with any cute little animals you decide to bring home.

Maybe you could get a rabbit – but it has to be a big one so it can hold its own with Scratchy. On second thought, maybe not. I’ve heard those rabbits leave little pellets all over the place. I wonder if they taste good – I mean, maybe you could teach the rabbit to use Scratchy’s litter box.

Do you think a snake or a lizard would be good? They could stick out their tongues and give Scratchy what for if he tried to harass them.

What kind of pet are you thinking of person?

You’d better not get one of those. Scratchy might bop it across the room.

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Posted by Bongo on August 24, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Pets, Scratchy, tarantula

They’re Here!

25 Jul

This is Scratchy here. While Bongo is in the hallway trying to hide from all the thunder we’re having today I thought I’d sneak onto the computer and steal his blog. Actually our person said I could. She even told me to.

That’s because I have some news. Awhile back Bongo’s friends Geraldine and Mr. Cheddar had a contest at their blog My Real Life Reviews. Bongo wanted to enter it but the contest was only for cats and their people, so Bongo entered me. And guess what. I won!

I got three different prizes and the last one just showed up so I thought I’d share them with you – well, at least the pictures of them.

The first one was a bag with cats all over it. My person said she had a use for it so I thought I’d be generous and give it to her. Actually, I couldn’t figure out what I was going to do with that bag anyway.

Then a package came with a book in it. The book is called Crafting with Cat Hair. I was afraid Bongo would to steal all my hair and try to do something with it so I guarded that package carefully.

But the best package just showed up. It’s full of cat treats and a little catnip. It even came with a letter from Mr. Cheddar and now he’s my friend too.

My person put the treats back in the box, but even the box is good.

What, person? I didn’t understand you. I’m in this treat euphoria here.

What!? What do you mean I have to get Bongo something? Just because he entered me in the contest and I won?

Okay, fine. Here you go Bongo. I think some deer lost his antler so you can have it.

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Posted by Bongo on July 25, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, contest, Mr. Cheddar, Pets, Scratchy, Treats

Somebody Won!

03 Jul

I won, I won! What? No, wait a minute. Scratchy won.

Hey!

I was reading a blog post from my friend Mr. Cheddar. Don’t tell anyone I said this, but I think Mr. Cheddar is one of the best looking cats I know. Oh dog, did I say that? I’m not even supposed to like cats. If anyone knows it will ruin my reputation.

Mr. Cheddar had a contest and I wanted to enter it, but only cats were allowed to enter.

So I entered Scratchy.

I didn’t think anything would come of it. Scratchy’s never won anything so I didn’t figure he’d win this either.

But he did. He won. And now he’s holding it over me.

Scratchy’s getting special treats in the mail and he’s not sharing.

My person says that even if Scratchy did want to share she wouldn’t let him. I’m not supposed to eat cat treats.

No fair!

Scratchy, you’d better enter me into every dog contest you find.

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Posted by Bongo on July 3, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, Cheddar, Pets, Scratchy

Dog Proof No More

02 Jul

My people are going to be so proud of me. I learned a new trick.

I used to only be able to empty the garbage can for them when the lid didn’t go down all the way.

I waited until my people left the house so if I pulled out the wrong thing and they got mad at me I could always blame it on Scratchy. Scratchy’s a cat and cats are always up to no good.

I would pull everything I could out of the garbage can until the lid went flat again. Who wants a garbage lid to be sticking up letting all those good smells get loose? I figure my people are saving those smells for something special.

I kind of like having those special aromas around the house though, and I finally figured out how to do it.

It’s kind of tricky. If I step on this thing near the floor the lid on the garbage can pops up.

But here comes the hard part. I have to keep stepping on that little thing at the same time I’m reaching in to grab the garbage. If I’m not careful the lid comes plop down right on my head.

But it’s all worth it because I usually manage to get some good garbage out, just waiting for me to chew it up and waft in those wonderful aromas. (Did I say that?)

And when my people get home – and they look at me with that stern look – I only have one thing to say.

Scratchy did it!

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This Blog Hop is brought to you by Alfie’s Blog, Snoopy’s Dog Blog, My Brown Newfies and Luna, A Dog’s Life.

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Posted by Bongo on July 2, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, garbage, Pets, Scratchy

Scratchy’s Blog

18 Jun

This is Scratchy here. Don’t tell Bongo, but I found the computer on with nobody around. It’s been a long time since I’ve stolen been on Bongo’s blog and I think it’s my turn to get a little attention. After all, why should he have friends all over the world and not me? I want some blogging friends too.

So I’m going to type a little about my adventures. Oh, wait a minute. I don’t have any adventures. What can I tell you about?

Hey, why is this screen black? How do you turn this thing on?

Hey Bongo…

Oops, I can’t ask Bongo how to turn it on. Then he’ll know I was trying to mess with his blog.

No Bongo. I wasn’t using your computer. Why would I want to get on your blog anyway? It’s mostly just read by a bunch of dogs. I was just checking out this stool. It’s pretty comfy.

Bongo, I am getting down now. You can stop jumping.

You can have your old blog. I’m going to take a nap.

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This Blog Hop is brought to you by Alfie’s Blog, Snoopy’s Dog Blog, My Brown Newfies and Luna, A Dog’s Life.

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Posted by Bongo on June 18, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, computer, Pets, Scratchy

Bongo Cat

09 Jun

Scratchy

I’m really upset about this – and maybe a little humiliated. Whose blog is this anyway? This is supposed to be a dog blog. Where did all the cats come from?

My person says I need to explain myself. She likes to look at all the searches that find my blog. The ones that keep coming up all the time are the searches that find that dead mouse that my person drew.

I don’t mind that so much. At least the mouse is dead. But there was a new search that found my blog and I’m not happy about it at all. I don’t even want to admit it.

Okay person, I’ll tell them. The search was “bongo cat.” Do they think I’m a cat, or what? This blog is about dogs – there shouldn’t be any cats on it. I know Scratchy steals my blog sometimes. Maybe I should erase his posts so I’m not associated with cats in any way. Look at all these pictures that came up.

At least these pictures show me giving Scratchy what for.

But then I found these other cats. These are my cousin cats that I didn’t even get to harass meet. My person visited them and put their pictures on my blog.

Scratchy, we’ve got a cousin black cat.

What’s in the Fridge?

And – do you believe it? The only picture from my blog that came up on that search that doesn’t have a cat in it has a picture of a pesky squirrel.

The Squirrel that Got Away

I give up.

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Posted by Bongo on June 9, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, Pets, Scratchy

Time to Move

30 May

There I was, lying peacefully at my person’s feet. She could have let me sit next to her on the couch, but she makes me lie on the floor. Talk about being a second class citizen.

Anyway, I was lying there peacefully when suddenly I smelled something. It couldn’t have been me I smelled – it must have been my person. But just to make sure I thought I’d better move.

I got up and left the spot by my person’s feet and plopped myself down in the hallway.

Nope, I don’t smell anything here. It wasn’t me, it had to be my person. Or maybe Scratchy. Was he over in that area?

No sooner than I had gotten comfortable in the hallway my person said something about the smell. And you know what? She blamed me!

Hey person, it can’t be me. I’m not even near that area. It must be you, or Scratchy.

What’s a dog to do? I get blamed for everything.

The next time that happens I’m going to stay next to my person and make sure I really stink up the place.

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Posted by Bongo on May 30, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Pets, Scratchy

Home Alone

23 May

My people left the house this morning and said they would be gone all day.

This is not good. I’d better not drink my water or I’ll be squeezing my legs together before they get home.

At least I can get Scratchy’s food off the counter. Oh, no! They remembered to put it on top of the fridge where I can’t reach it.

Hey Scratchy, can you jump up on top of the fridge and knock your food down?

What? I ate it the last time you did that? I won’t eat it. I promise.

Well, I’ll leave a little bit for you.

Are you done in the litter box Scratchy?

My turn to check it out now.

Now I’m really thirsty. Just a little bit of water. Nope, I’d better not. I’m squeezing my legs together already. I hope my people come home soon.

Oh, thank goodness. Here comes my friend to let me out. I can’t figure how she knows just the right time to come over. She must be psychic or something. She picks up my thoughts that I really need to go out and comes over when I need it the most. I bet she could make a fortune telling dog’s fortunes, the way she reads my mind like that.

What, you’re leaving already!?

I take that back about my friend. If she was so good at reading my mind she would have fed me too – and put Scratchy’s food back on the counter where I can reach it.

Come on back friend. I’ve got to give you some more lessons in reading my mind.

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Posted by Bongo on May 23, 2012 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cats and Dogs, Drinking water, Food, Pets, Scratchy

Yucca Yellow Flowers

10 May

Nothing exciting happened today. I don’t know what I’m going to write about. All I saw was this darn yucca plant with yellow flowers in it.

My friend Rumpy is having a poetry day on Friday and I’ve been trying to think what I should write – so maybe I’ll get some poetry practice in now. I’ve got to fill up the space with something. So here goes.

Yucca Yellow Flowers

Last year I yearned for adventure

Much more than I found in my yard

Scratchy offered me yarn and a yo-yo

and I yelped when I bit it too hard

My younger person served me some yogurt

and yummy it turned out to be

but I let out a yap when he didn’t

say yes to my need to be free

Yesterday I ran for my trails

Off yonder I started to cower

And I yelled when I felt the sharp poke of