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\nI believe my cat is due a share…precisely of those parts of a meat that I really don’t think are All That. The Top Chef finale involved somebody who got kudos for…stand by…duck neck? Gimme a break. That belongs to the cat.<\/p>\n
I believe pets have a deep, deep place in human society; and part of the bargain is—they get things they like; and we get things we like and offer them things we don’t like.<\/p>\n
Occasionally our communication fails. I once, living with my parents, had a kitteh greet the family, who were coming into a formal dinner with, yes, the preacher and his wife as guests of honor. Kitteh-san was standing on the finely-decorated table, next to the fall centerpiece, licking the butter. We were never sure about the turkey.<\/p>\n
But duck neck? Pig’s feet? Chicken feet? Our ancient contract with our furry partners is negotiable: I happen to like chicken livers, properly prepared, and Jane firmly believes ALL liver is catfood. Out of deference, I do not serve liver or even cook it in the house. Steak and kidney pie? I once got so low on funds I once cooked a frozen kidney I had for the cat (who had a special diet), but after a while of cooking it, I called kitteh to come enjoy a special dinner. I know it’s a cultural thing, but that’s the state of culinary affairs in this household. Everyone otherwise opined, please enjoy my share! More for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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