Carolyn's Critters

One Dog, Three Cats and
Grand Ideas
InterSpecies Memos

Month: July, 2026

The Athlete

Mom,It’s time for The Game.Charlie Dear Charlie,I know, sweetie. Give me a minute, I’m in the middle of something.Love, Carolyn Mom,I saw you put your coffee cup in the sink. That means you are ready for The Game.Charlie Dear Charlie,As usual you’re on the mark. Give me a minute.Love, Carolyn MOM,IT’S TIME FOR THE GAME!!!!!!!!!Charlie […]

Anxiety

Mom,Did you mean it today when you said you were going to get rid of all your cats?????Winston Dear Winston,Oh dear, I’m sorry honey, I should be careful about what I say. I was just exasperated about the beans.Love, Carolyn Mom,The beans????Winston Dear WinstonI picked some green beans in my garden, and left them on […]

Prey!

Dear Mum,Who is Mukluk?Love, Elsa Dear Elsa,That’s a term of endearment, sweetie. I call all of you my Mukluks.Love, Carolyn Dear Mum,You have a lot of names for us.Love, Elsa, Dear Elsa,I do. I find it entertaining. I hope you don’t mind.Love, Carolyn Dear Mum,I don’t mind. It’s just one of the ways humans are […]

Team Girls

Mom,You were yelling at the TV again.XOXO Poppy Dear Poppy,I’m sorry. That probably makes you wonder what’s going on. Love, Carolyn Mom,Yes!!! What was it all about?XOXO Poppy Dear Poppy,I was just reacting to the news.Love, Carolyn Mom,You said some bad words too. XOXO Poppy Dear Poppy,Well, it doesn’t have anything to do with you, so you […]

Wet Mousie

Dear Charlie,What on earth is going on with your Miss Mousie toy in the water bowl?Love, Carolyn Hey Mom,Going on?Charlie Dear Charlie,A couple of days ago you walked from one end of the house to the other with a very determined look, carrying Miss Mousie by the tail. You were clearly a Cat with a […]