Jeanne entered a barn and a dozen sKIT-tish-feral cats and kittens sCAT-tered. Amazingly, one kitten walked right up to her and
telepathically said to Jeanne, "I belong with you. Adopt me and take me home."
Always one to oblige a talking kitten, Jeanne picked up the chatty feline and took it home.
"I am so glad that she adopted the fur-baby because that kitten transformed our house into a home with her 'presents'" said Dr. Carl.
Like most talking cats, Buttercup is unique!
"This is the most fantastic,
intelligent and astute cat I have ever met," said Dr. Carl. "When she was little she must have been attacked by a small dog. Today, big dogs don't bother her, but look out if you are a small dog because this cat has an incredible memory! If she sees a small dog, it is like she detonates. She explodes and chases after the dog. Big dogs have no such worries because Buttercup loves them.
One day, a rough-looking couple walked by our home
with their massive Pit Bull. I had trepidation about the three of them but not our cat! Buttercup runs towards the dog and stops ten feet from it. They looked each other in the eyes as if communicating. I was scared thinking that my cat was about to be the dog�s breakfast. After the pets communicated, our crazy cat walked right up to the Pit, they sniffed noses and bumped heads like long lost friends! The dog happily waved his tail and then Buttercup casually strolls off for
the rest of her morning walk.
Three days a week, Dr. Carl, Jeanne and, of course, Buttercup head to work. The cat's jobs include holding the office's rug down to nap on and the official-office greeter.
"Everyone benefits with a therapy cat," shares office manager Bobbie. "She helps anxious clients relax. Children know instantly that having a cat in a doctor's office means that this is not the same kind of doctor they are used to
visiting. She also helps clients pass time by opening them up, petting her and chatting and sharing cat stories amongst themselves.
We have had no purr-oblems with anyone allergic to the cat. They just don't touch her. Actually, we have clients that won�t book appointments if they know the cat is not 'working' that day. Buttercup is part of their social life and wonderful for those who no longer have a pet. She also makes my hectic days
calmer."
At 6 p.m. the trio head home in Buttercup's Lexus. People are appalled that she has scratched the vehicle�s upholstery. "I donï't mind," confesses a proud Dr. Carl. "I love her. She is a hard-working cat and after all, it is her car."
The cat commuter knows her way home. When she sees that they are almost there, she meows and paces excitedly in recognition of their destination -- and her dinner.
Like clock
work at 10 p.m. she announces that it is time for her 1/4 tsp. mayonnaise snack and time to head to bed. Like well trained parents, they treat Buttercup to her favorite snack and head for bed--so she has someone to curl up next too.
On her days off work, Buttercup has a lengthy cat nap--until 4:45 p.c. She then springs awake up as if an alarm clock has sounded and goes outside where the squirrels are waiting for her. They are fully aware of her daily 'time to
chase the squirrels' ritual as she joyfully chases the teasing, chatting rodents up a tree. Thankfully she has never caught one, it's just a game between them. Buttercup explains, "It is how I stay healthy and get my 10,000 steps in a day after a busy work week."
