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Oh my, have I really let this go today? Tsk, tsk, old boy, slacking on the job. I think I had one too many fishbowls last night, and that last one definitely needed the water changed. Wurgh.

If I can steady my poor abused eyesight long enough to tell whether I'm looking at a grocery list or the letters for the day, I will try my paw at answering...

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Dear Wawa,

Ah, well. I can't be right all the time...

(But I can pretend to be!)

Yours,
Lucifer

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Dear Patchescat,

I have a few methods you can try.

First, you can attempt to find the most disgusting thing possible, and then, when you do, roll in it. And not just roll in it, but make sure every possible square millimeter of you is covered in stench. I promise you that nobody will want to be around you... except perhaps the dog, who may then attempt to roll on you.

If your house is kept spic-and-span and you simply aren't allowed outdoors, then play up the sympathy routine and call desperately for Mother or Father and have them take your sister with them to another room for cuddles while you explore. Don't always expect this to work, though.

Should both of these tactics fail, try to embarrass her with your behavior whenever you're seen in public with her. Pass horrible gas and blame it on her. Act like you're high on The Nip. Meow at inanimate objects. No younger sibling likes to be associated with that kind of thing.

If all of the above do not work, you have two remaining options that I know of:

a) Ask Mother or Father to buy you some sort of human device to let you have your alone time; some sort of hallway-blocking fence perhaps.
b) Just sigh and get used to it like all older children eventually do, haha.

(Should none of this work, I'm afraid you'll have to ask the fine humans in the Behavior section to help you out. As an only child, my knowledge only goes so far.)

Yours,
Lucifer

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My thanks go to Shenandoah and Humble for their compliments and sweetness, and if I could ask the males to remember to check out Pixel as a potential ladyfriend, that would do fine. And, as will be custom in this column for Thursdays, please remember all those good cats and kits who have gone to the Bridge this week.

I'm headed for a catnap, now. Keep those letters coming!
 

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Dear Lucifer

Yu reel smart an handsum cat, but yu should know that Shenandoah an Humble are our sweethearts. We decided that last Valentine's Day. They even gave us rings as you can read in their Catnap Tales thread.

Now my meowmy has a kwetshun for yu:

Dear Lucifer

I am the foster meowmy for certain cats and kittens. The last one was Princess. A very nice lady came to my apartment and wanted to adopt Princess. It was a very pleasant visit and I made the mistake of not getting the $65 adoption fee or contract before she left with Princess. Now the lady that I work with is upset because I (1) didn't do a home visit (2) didn't get a signed contract and (3) didn't collect the adoption fee.

What can I do so the adoption lady will continue to help me with the stray cats I find in the garden? There are two there now.
 

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Dear Lucifer:

I would very much like to ask Miss Pixel to be my ladyfriend, but I am really afraid she'll reject me. Could you give me some pointers and maybe put in a good word for me? I'm afraid she will think I'm too young and immature, but I can assure you I am much older and wiser than my six months would indicate. Here are a couple of pictures of me; I am sure Pixel could have any gentleman friend she wanted and would prefer to see a picture first!




Argh, my sister Henry is reading this over my shoulder and now she says SHE wants a gentleman friend too! *I* am definitely not going to help her find one, but here she is if anyone's interested. Which, as her brother, I can't imagine they would be...




Thanks,

Jack
 

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Hi, Mr. Lucifer, I love your handsome pointy ears! My name is Scooter, and I want to know how to get my beautiful sister, Pearl, to like me. I try to play with her, I show her my tummy and look cute, and even give her my catnip mousies, but she hisses and smacks me on my head. Meowmy says I am naughty for chasing her, and I make Pearl scared. Meowmy says someone was mean to her before she came to live with her, so she is scared of everything. I don't think anyone has ever been mean to me, I am not sure what "mean" is. Is Pearl hissing and bopping my head mean? My adopted kittymommy and I love Pearl, but she doesn't like us. What can we do?
 

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Mah deer lewseefur,
I jest wan to say I am sew innspired as tew take to de keebored fur de first tieme sense we joined dis forum. Yew dew awl us curlly eared kitties prwoud...well done!

Alix P. Curl (the P is for Princess)
 
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My apologies, readers, for our extended absence. Mother is vaguely ill at the moment and I have been preoccupied with sitting on her feet to keep them warmed. I will answer one or two letters for now and keep the rest to add to next time--do forgive me.

*Strokes his whiskers.*

Let me see...

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Dear Meowmy with the Adoption Problem,

Before I can dispense any advice on the situation, I would like to ask for one or two things to be cleared up first. Can you reach the lady who went home with Princess? And if so, is it possible to reach her and explain things? It is of course a little late for the home visit, but perhaps she will work with you on paying the fee and creating the contract if you explain the situation. Most people are reasonable regarding incidents like this.

If not, then the only thing I can think of is to sit and talk with the lady who helps you with the adoptions, and explain that you realize you made a mistake, and ask if there is a way to rectify it so that she will continue to assist you. Also explain that you will not forget to do such things in the future.

I'm sorry I can't be of more help than this--your next steps are by default dictated by the actions of the adopter and the woman who assists you and that is something hard to predict. I will however be more than happy to better tailor my advice to the situation if you let me know what happens after talking to each person.

I hope this turns out well for you.

Yours,
Lucifer

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Keeping that situation in mind and an eye out for future replies from the Meowmy, I continue.
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Dear Jack,

Of course I will recommend you to her, if she hasn't already taken it upon herself to think about being your ladyfriend during my absence. (Are you reading, Miss Pixel?) You do look quite the gentleman and, let me assure you, age is nothing to the wise feline. I have met kittens who are more refined and regal than some fifteen-year-old Persians. And you do seem quite the honest fellow as well. Yes, you have my good word hereby printed for you.

If she hasn't considered you yet, I suggest that you look into perhaps bringing her a bouquet of Catgrass and Nip. Females usually enjoy thoughtful gifts and it never hurts to be playful about it too. Also, tell her how beautiful her fur looks, and how well-groomed she keeps it. Compliment her markings and further suggest that the rings around her eyes bring out their color. Things like that. If she's interested in you, she'll melt like ice in a cozy, nap-quality sunbeam.

And Henry, good luck on finding a gentleman friend--much like the lovely Miss Pixel, I'm sure some wise male cat here will be happy to lavish many kinds of adorations and sweet purrs on you. You have my recommendations as well, my dear. Don't forget to compliment the interested ones on their hunting prowess and fine whiskers when they come a-calling. We males do so enjoy that.

Yours,
Lucifer

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Alas, my Mother is calling for me again. I will have to leave the Machine for now. But never fear, faithful readers. I will return tomorrow or the day after--whichever is the day her cold finally ends--and answer all remaining letters. For now, remember: tissues with aloe vera keeps the nose leather nice and unchapped.
 

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My meowmy thanks yu for the kind advice, Lucifer. She has made email contact with the lady who adopted Princess, but she is being a little snotty about the whole thing. Meowmy explained how she had Princess tested for contigious illnesses, spayed, vaccinated and of course fed her and kept a kitty litter box for her. She explained how important the contract is. We're all hoping she does the right thing now.
 

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oh, sweetharts! we pray so, too.
we luv you furrever.
Originally Posted by katie=^..^=

My meowmy thanks yu for the kind advice, Lucifer. She has made email contact with the lady who adopted Princess, but she is being a little snotty about the whole thing. Meowmy explained how she had Princess tested for contigious illnesses, spayed, vaccinated and of course fed her and kept a kitty litter box for her. She explained how important the contract is. We're all hoping she does the right thing now.
 

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Dear Lucifer,

I am very much in love with my best buddy, Flibbo. The problem is I am twice his age! He is 4 and I am 8. Am I wrong to love him?

Purrs,
Poodle the Kitty
 

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Originally Posted by Tabaqui

Dear Jack,

Of course I will recommend you to her, if she hasn't already taken it upon herself to think about being your ladyfriend during my absence. (Are you reading, Miss Pixel?) You do look quite the gentleman and, let me assure you, age is nothing to the wise feline. I have met kittens who are more refined and regal than some fifteen-year-old Persians. And you do seem quite the honest fellow as well. Yes, you have my good word hereby printed for you.

If she hasn't considered you yet, I suggest that you look into perhaps bringing her a bouquet of Catgrass and Nip. Females usually enjoy thoughtful gifts and it never hurts to be playful about it too. Also, tell her how beautiful her fur looks, and how well-groomed she keeps it. Compliment her markings and further suggest that the rings around her eyes bring out their color. Things like that. If she's interested in you, she'll melt like ice in a cozy, nap-quality sunbeam.

Yours,
Lucifer

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I did read this, & I'm not opposed to younger men, per se... however, I have younger sisters, & they are WAY too active for me! Always running around, never pausing to sleep near the roses... if you are not an overly excitable youth, I might be interested. If you are, you might look at my youthful friend, Mika... she belongs to Yosemite, & I believe she is also looking for a gentleman friend.
Pixel
 
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(Sorry for the further delay. I'm still sick, and I've had to spend the last couple days working every hour I'm awake just so I can finish my costume in time. I promise Lucifer and I will resume this as soon as possible.

--Tabs)
 

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we jus love reeding wut lucifer tinks about stuff.

Originally Posted by Tabaqui

(Sorry for the further delay. I'm still sick, and I've had to spend the last couple days working every hour I'm awake just so I can finish my costume in time. I promise Lucifer and I will resume this as soon as possible.

--Tabs)
 
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Ahh, my dear readers. Life has been somewhat strange lately, but then what feline hates excitement? Besides those Ragdolls, that is. In any case, Mother is finally getting over what was either a flu or an extended cold. Her Mother, my Grandmeow, had a surgery recently, so much of our time before then was spent preparing for things and cleaning house--I was very helpful, I assure you. I hopped in all the empty boxes to make sure they were free of pests before they were filled with things, and chased the broom as it swept to make it work faster. Mother and I will be taking care of Grandmeow while she spends the month recuperating, so we will have quite a lot of time at home near the computer.

Now, onwards to the (belated) replies. I apologize for the length of time it has required for me to get back to you all.

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Dear Alix,

Thank you! I am pleased to see another curly-ears here, and even more so to find that you have taken to learning to type (a tough but noble endeavor, indeed, considering that paws are simply not designed to match human keyboards). I do look forward to seeing you around more often.

Yours,
Lucifer

P.S.: Mother says she learned how to clean my ears from your Mother. Please do me a favor and stick your tail in her nose at the most inopportune moment to cause her some allergies. I've already done so to mine. Thank you.

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I see in this next letter that those funny European humans have started awarding pieces as prizes for something. Pieces of what, though, I wonder?
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Dear Shenandoah and Humble,

If these prize pieces you talk about have anything to do with catnip or salmon, I will gratefully take my award, should I win. As for the possibility of acceptance speeches--we'll see.

Yours,
Lucifer

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What's this, then? More love advice? My, my. I realize I am a ladies' cat, but certainly I never expected to answer this many questions on the finest passtime in the world. Well, far be it from me to turn away a reader in need of help.
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Dear Poodle,

As I have said before, age is nothing when it comes to--

Wait a minute!

Poodle?

Now, see here! I am well aware that my advice column is somewhat popular, and that there are more creatures besides felines that require help, but I wasn't told I was going to have to talk to dogs in disguise. Well, as long as you don't run me up a tree, I suppose...

Age doesn't matter. You may go ahead and catch this "Flibbo" and lick them on the ear with no guilt.

(But I must say I disapprove of interspecies relationships! What would Mother Nature have to say about a cat that chases the mailman? Heavens.)

Yours,
Lucifer

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I believe there's time for one more. This is quite fortunate, as I only have one left!
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Dear Scooter,

They are marvelous ears, aren't they?

I'm afraid that some humans are not kind people. They may withhold food, hit cats with hands or objects, not provide healthcare when needed, simply been neglectful, or many other horrible things. This is what "mean" is. Pearl has, according to your Mother, had the misfortune to have previously run afoul of that kind of terrible person.

Sadly, it is hard for anyone or anything having lived through such a situation to adjust when placed elsewhere. She likely does not know that bopping your head confuses or hurts you, and is reacting in fear due to her history. The only thing I can recommend off the top of my headfur is to have patience, and let Pearl try to learn trust on her own schedule. If it really becomes important to teach her that all will be well, there are little tricks involving scents and things, but my Mother has only had more than one cat at once during one time in her life, and both felines got along swimmingly, so I am afraid that even after consulting her on the matter I could not be much help.

I do hope some of the other felines and their Mothers or Fathers on this site have been able to help while I was gone.

My apologies, little one.

Yours,
Lucifer

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My lovelies, I believe this is all that was in the mailbag when I arrived this morning. Please resume sending in your letters and I will thoughtfully paw you out a reply on the Machine as fast as I can.
 

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Mr. Lucifer,

We feel lots good that you are bak. We no you are a sorce of joy to your meowmy and grandmeowmy.
Mr. Lucifer, it jes brakes our herts to red about some of the mean things peeple do. Meowmy gets all upiset an she crys an frows up.

she jes can't take it.
is dere anything we can do to help her to not get so upset?

Your frens and fans
humble
shenandoah
 

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Hey Lucifer,
I need some advice from another cat dude. I'm the only guy living with a bunch of women - meowmy and three kitty girls. The older girls don't seem to like me so much even though I'm way cool and a really nice guy. I just want to play and hang out, but they mostly hiss and run away. Claire, who's my sis, is cool, but she's still scared to be living with us and mostly hides in the closet. Mom's nice and always tells me I'm her sweet, handsome boy. Sometime's she talks to me in a deep voice and I really like it. Makes me think there's another guy around here. Anyway, just wondering how I maintain my meowsculinity with all these girls around.
Later dude!
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Originally Posted by Tabaqui



Poodle?

Now, see here! I am well aware that my advice column is somewhat popular, and that there are more creatures besides felines that require help, but I wasn't told I was going to have to talk to dogs in disguise. Well, as long as you don't run me up a tree, I suppose...

Age doesn't matter. You may go ahead and catch this "Flibbo" and lick them on the ear with no guilt.

(But I must say I disapprove of interspecies relationships! What would Mother Nature have to say about a cat that chases the mailman? Heavens.)

Yours,
Lucifer

b]

Oh nonono! I'm a kitty! Poodle is my nickname! You can see me in my owner's signature.
 
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