The Mighty Roar of Mr. Percy the Cat

Summary

Ellie Jacobson shares a personal anecdote about her morning routine with her cat, Mr. Percy, capturing a unique mid-meow photograph that reflects his impatience for treats.

Abstract

The narrative titled "The Mighty Roar of Mr. Percy the Cat" is a charming account of a Sunday morning with Ellie Jacobson's pet cat. It describes the ritual of hiding kitty treats in Mr. Percy's condo, the disruption of the usual routine due to a late start, and the subsequent capture of an unusual photo of Mr. Percy mid-meow. The story conveys the bond between pet and owner, the cat's expectation for his routine, and the owner's amusement and affection for her pet's antics. Despite the cat's apparent dissatisfaction with the delay, the moment is immortalized in a photograph that captures a side of Mr. Percy not often seen. The piece ends with a nod to other writers and a plug for Jacobson's own writing endeavors.

Opinions

Ellie Jacobson expresses a deep fondness for her cat, Mr. Percy, evident in her enjoyment of photographing him and her attention to his morning routine.
The author finds humor in Mr. Percy's reaction to the disruption of his routine, as indicated by the cat's mid-meow expression and the playful interpretation of his meow as a reprimand to the human for the delay.
There is an appreciation for the unplanned moment when Mr. Percy's less commonly seen side was captured on camera, revealing his teeth and a more assertive demeanor.
Jacobson acknowledges the influence of Mary Chang Story Writer on her work, suggesting a sense of community and mutual inspiration among writers.
The article concludes with a promotional note, showcasing Jacobson's pride in her writing and her desire to connect with other writers through her newsletter, "Sparks."

Give me my kitty treat now!

As you know, I like to take photos of Mr. Percy.

This morning he was sitting in his kitty condo where, usually, we hide some kitty treats in the morning. It’s our ritual. Then he finds a cozy spot in the house to take his 8-hour nap.

I was a little behind on my morning routine since it was a Sunday morning. We all slept in which is a rare event. Well, I should say the humans slept in.

Mr. Percy was waiting ever so patiently (so I thought). I started taking some pics of him, because he’s just too cute, and I caught him mid-meow.

Look at that face and those teeth. Oh my! I’ve never captured this side of my sweet kitty-cat.

I showed him the pic, but he just looked at me; this time with his usual sweet, charming face. Waiting. I sprinkled a few treats throughout his kitty condo.

He meowed a soft cry as he jumped down to find his napping spot for the day. I have a feeling that cry wasn’t a thank-you, more like “don’t mess with my routine, hooman!”

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Give me my kitty treat now!

Inspiration

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