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Sabre Tiger
Abandoned… Alone!
Sabre Tiger the children named him. The apartment manager said, No!”
Dad said, “Ask Grandma,” Grandma said, “Ask Grandpa.” Grandpa was reluctant. The children loved him, the boy said, “Take him home,” the girl said, “Please!” Grandpa relented.
The vet said, “He’s healthy, but overweight at 13 pounds,” Sabre swished his tail severely, “Might not get along with your cat.”
At home, Sabre was content; on his back, trusting, paws in the air, asleep.
Now, at 19 pounds plus, he’s Sabre Tiger; struts, ruler of the household. Grandpa reminds him daily. “You’re a cat, remember, you're a CAT!
From Guest Contributor Ted Duke
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