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| The Game of Cat Thrones |
Warning: You
should watch all 7 Seasons, before participating in the voting of the 2017 Cat
of the Year. Winter is here.
Our House has been in upheaval since Alex the stoic
leader (Ned Stark) died in 2016. He was never drawn to the leadership role; it
was simply his responsibility. So, he performed it nobly and steadfastly until
his death.
You know what else happened this year? We tragically lost one of our chickens,
leaving us with only two dragons. Our reptile
children.
We still have our fierce dire wolf, Miles (Ghost), who
remains loyal to Winston. Miles still
isn’t eligible for the Game. Still not a
cat.
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| We lost one of our beloved chickens north of the wall. These two will have to do. |
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| Winston and his loyal Dire Wolf, Miles |
Let’s recap the contestants.
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| Winston |
1. Winston, aka The Bastard (or is he?) Jon Snow.
This remarkable son of fire and ice came back from the dead after a horrible
eye infection nearly took him from us. The
Lord of Light isn't done with him yet. Was it magic that brought him back? Or
was it the visit to the Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinic in Spokane, where he
got eyedrops made of his own plasma? Actually, that sounds like Blood Magic
and we hope it doesn’t turn out to be a huge mistake like it was for Daenerys Targaryen. It was a long, slow recovery but he is back from
the dead to fulfill his true purpose. He took over the leadership role in the
house, modeling himself after Alex who was always like a father (but really
more like an uncle) to him.
Accomplishments: Just keeps getting stronger and more
confident
Cons: Bossy about going outside and also about having
running water in the bath tub. Also demanding about being lifted and settled
into his special sleeping position each night (between our heads). Actually, we
love that.
Eating habits: Winston eats everything; dry kibble, wet
cat food, people food, dog food, old dried dog food that is on the floor that
our dog has rejected. He hardly has any
teeth, and just swallows things whole. He
knows nothing, and doesn’t give a fuck.
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| Chester |
2. Chester, aka Tormund Giantsbane. If you recall
his history, Chester came to us as a stray, a kind of Free Folk if you
will. Looks gruffer and more judgmental
than he is. We think. But seriously, why is he so angry?
His feet are the largest of all the cats, made for winter
and life in the North.
Chester is a fair and formidable warrior and has garnered
respect and admiration of Winston and fear from Miles. Since joining House Marler-Schmetterling, he
is now Winston’s most trusted lieutentent.
He is loyal and brave.
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| Once enemies, they are now loyal companions |
Pros: Stopped humping the other cats as much. Still looks
good in a lion cut.
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| A lion cut suits him, perhaps angers him, too. |
He has rock solid, but seldom celebrated, litter box
habits. Uses the catio but doesn't
demand it like a spoiled brat.
Cons/Food: Very picky about his wet food. He will grudgingly eat dry kibble, but prefers
wet food, adjusted for the right moisture content and freshness. The flavors
need to be varied daily. Seriously, how
did he develop such a sensitive palate during his days as a wildling on the
streets on Missoula?
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| Gary |
3.
Gary, aka Samwell Tarly, joined our family. Gary
is large, jovial and inquisitive. A highborn, growing up in a castle in the
south (Idaho), he was ultimately banished from his home and forced to find a
new family here in the North (Montana), and renounce all of his allegiances and
brithrights. He is loyal and sweet and
just didn’t fit his first family’s expectations. We love him dearly, but we
just don't understand his character arc yet.
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| Crows |
Pros: Part of his exile stemmed from his lack of litterbox
use. However, since being banished to
the North his litterbox use has been exemplary.
He has befriended Winston, and we think he is learning from him. An unlikely duo, they even share
litterboxes. Gary has had only one accident,
and that involved the mountain lion rug.
We can’t really fault him- we know how he and Alex feel about the
Lannisters.
He absolutely loves the catio. In a house full of men, this gives him an
opportunity to see women, the neighbors’ cats like Bonnie (aka, Gilly). Plus, by oath, he is a watcher on the wall.
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| A watcher on the wall, by oath. He said the words |
Gary is still adjusting to life in the North, and now he
spends a lot of time in the morning next to the heat register. Despite his large size, he gets cold. Southerners.
He used to sleep in the living room, then he joined us on
the family bed, which we initially thought was delightful, but he is a big and
prosperous cat, and takes up a lot of room.
We need a bigger bed.
Accomplishments: Improved litterbox habits! Our vet proclaimed that he has good teeth- something
previously unknown to us about any Persian cat.
It must be the result of growing up in a highborn family with good
nutrition. Loves to get his belly scratched, and apparently did not come with a
murder button installed on his stomach
He’s very good at developing water dragon beard.
Food: Only eats dry kibble, which is surprising given his
privileged upbringing. To look at him, you’d think he ate everything. He is large.
Cons: He snores to wake the dead. Also, he stands annoyingly close to Winston. He just really respects Winston but he is
very socially awkward.
Please vote your choice for the Cat of The Year 2017 and
help determine who will sit on the Iron Throne.
Because, the night is dark and full of terrors, and winter has come.
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n, “We had some friends
over the other night and when they saw Alex, they asked if we had a
new cat.