Carolyn's Critters

One Dog, Three Cats and
Grand Ideas
InterSpecies Memos

Month: May, 2026

The Crush

Dear Winston,I think you have a crush on Elsa.love, Carolyn Mom,She’s so fun to chase!!!! Winston Dear Winston,I can see that. But sweetie, it’s gotten to the point where it’s more like stalking. Sometimes I think that girl needs a restraining order.Love, Carolyn Mom,I don’t know what you mean.Winston Dear Winston,You are obsessed with her. You come in […]

Feral

Dear Elsa,You look so elegant. Who would have guessed your background is feral!Love, Carolyn Dear Mum,Feral doesn’t sound very nice. Love, Elsa Dear Elsa,It just refers to your mother’s lifestyle. Love, Carolyn Dear Mum,She had a lifestyle?Love, Elsa Dear Elsa,Your foster mom told me the rescue group trapped you kids with your mom in a feral colony. Love, […]

Boundaries

Hey Poppy,Last night I heard you leave the room and move to your living room bed. I thought that was odd, so that’s why I got up to check on you.Love, Carolyn Mom,Charlie was in my bed.XOXO Poppy Dear Poppy,I saw that! You looked so relieved when I moved him and called you back.Love, Carolyn […]

Squirrel!!!

Hey Charlie,You’ve been very busy working the windows. I could hardly get your attention. Love, Carolyn Mom,Were you talking to me?Charlie Dear Charlie,Sometimes you act like you don’t know who I am. That’s annoying.Love, Carolyn Mom,I know who you are. Usually. But sometimes I’m busy.Charlie Dear Charlie,And that’s when you pretend you don’t know your name.Love, […]

Sorting Papers

Dear Winston,You’ve actually been playing recently. Just like a real cat!Love, Carolyn Mom,Is this what Puffin used to call le sarcasm?Winston Dear Winston,Very clever of you sweetie. I like that. Well, sort of. But also I was serous. You’ve really started playing more. I think Charlie has been very good for you!Love, Carolyn Mom,What was I […]