Is there a official definition of an insane cat?


	Is there a official definition of an insane cat?

Kelika

7-1-2009 11:15 AM

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Kelika says:

Cats think they're normal and we're the crazy ones.

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7-5-2009 12:35 AM

mcsmithblack

I've got one of those alopecia cats. Usually a bath with a following yogurt dip chills her out for a while. Kind of a pain for both of us.

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