To all puppies in the world: I am Stella, Queen of the Olde English Bulldogges. Hello!
Today I am here to warn you in case your mothers and your negligent humans have failed to do so.
Me: Negligent humans?
Stella: You know what I am talking about. Humans and their little secrets. Secrets like cat’s paws!
Me: What? What secret? Cats have paws. Surprise! Surprise!
Stella: And what do those paws have, Lady Human? Tell the puppies of the world what those paws hide! CLAWS! Real, live CLAWS!
Me: Well, yeah. I guess that’s true, but…
Stella: But nothing! Understand this, puppies! That soft padded little paw that is quietly walking your way looks like a furry cotton ball, all sweetness, but BOING! Out pop the claws. You never see them until it is too late.
Me: Now, Stella, when has it ever been too late for you…oh, I forgot.
Stella: You forgot, but I? Never!
Me: You met those exposed claws because you were chasing Moon the Cat. You could have left well enough alone.
Stella: NEVER FORGET!
Me: The Bible tells us that there are things to remember and things to forget. I think it is time that you forget when Moon defended herself with her nails. And she could have done a whole lot worse to you than a few pinpricks on the muzzle. She showed you mercy.
Stella: Still my warning goes out to the world of puppies! Beware the paws with hidden claws!
Me: What about your paws – your big, heavy, slapping paws?
Stella: My nails aren’t hidden. They are out in the open for all to see. Besides, my paw taps are love pats. You love me, don’t you?
Me: Yes.
Stella: Love me, love my paws.
Me: And the cat?
Stella: NEVER FORGET!
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