Thursday, October 29, 2009

Help wanted ad - Doorman position available

Muddy Boot Dreams is pleased to announce a new position opening up in the company as personal doorman to Bootsie. Resident "when he feels like it" cat, and chief executive officer. The suitable applicant will be patient, intuitive, and be willing to work from dawn to late evenings. The applicant must have eyes in the back of their head, and the ability to read cat's minds. Compensation will not be based on a monetary currency, instead payment will be made through brushing against the legs, as a thank you. Or a soft meow, which will indicate immediate need for more food. This full time position, requires the ability to juggle your own life, and the demands of a cat who doesn't know what he wants. The suitable applicant should be able to undo locks on patio doors in mere seconds. And be willing to repeat the gesture many, many, times per day. This position is only open to those who are able to withstand a cold, wet, cat, swirling around their bare legs, early in the morning without screaming, or dancing up and down. Forward resumes to mousecatcher@gmail.com attention Bootsie.

22 comments:

  1. These are such beautiful pictures of Bootsie. What pretty whiskers! I love the part about unlocking the door in mere seconds - they are impatient, aren't they???

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  2. Jen..
    my three furbabies are indoors cats..
    they DO NOT like being outdoors..
    they earn their keep by guarding:
    beds, chairs,rugs, sofas..
    provide unlimited pleasure to their humans by:
    loving, cuddling, purring, begging,and sleeping next to mama whenever she goes to bed..
    sorry, my services have already been claimed!

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  3. Currently, I hold an identical "position" working for a similarly demanding, yet affectionate, boss. The hours are exhausting, the pay non-existent, but the fringe benefits make it all worthwhile.

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  4. Bootsie sounds like my daughter's cat. Another thing he doesn't know is whether he wants a person's attention or not. He'll come meow for attention, then after a minute, will be angry and hiss.

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  5. What a wonderful post...I'm not even a cat person and I'm gonna apply!!! Kim

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  6. Okay Jen, you know someone is actually going to email that darn cat now. And no it will not be me...cause that email address doesn't exist. Right? Does it?

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  7. Lori is right, the email address does not exist. But I should make Bootsie one. Maybe he wants a "Ask Bootsie" blog.

    Jen

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  8. I think Bootsie needs a credit card first.

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  9. Hi Jen~~ Cute! The only thing I would add about my boss--who is uncannily similar to Bootsie--is the adroit unlocking of said glass door not only during daylight but three or four times during the night too, unless it's raining. Bootsie is a beauty! The white strokes on either side of her nose look like a backwards mustache.

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  10. He looks a bit like my Oscar. So pretty and sweet.
    Debbie

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  11. What an adorable cat! Cute post!

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  12. Reminds me of the Ogden Nash quote: A dog is always on the wrong side of a door.

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  13. I adore this and if my dear mother were still alive she would giggle after reading this. Love that putty cat.

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  14. Gorgeous shots of Bootsie, Jen! And I love love the post! :)

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  15. Jen, girl how could anyone NOT want to be the door-human to this handsome creature ? He is totally too cute and adorable no matter what he does (unless he eats fudge that belongs to some one else .. there I draw the line !). I just know my girls would love him to bits ! After they check him out .. 28 days later ? LOL
    Wonderful pictures .. purrfect puss !
    Joy : )

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  16. I am in love with Bootsie and would love to apply for this job. However, circumstances at Casa Fairegarden require me to continue at my current position, doorperson to our grey male Kitty. I assure you I am quite skilled at this job, doing it ten million times a day. What Kitty would really like is for the door to remain open at all times so he can come and go as he wishes, which is often. :-)
    Frances

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  17. I, too, am already employed by two cats here at our house...otherwise I am tempted to apply...

    Speaking of the cat having his own email...did you know there's a facebook site for cats? My daughter's Bella has her own Catbook page!

    Happy Halloween ~Natalie

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  18. So funny! And such lovely photos of Bootsie...

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  19. You know you are a slave to Bootsie and all his whims.. I know you wait on him paw and foot..you are doing a great job.. Love his photos ..he is very expressive:)

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