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Bug in a Ball

Our previous experience with treat dispensing toy didn’t go so well. Newton was able to break it open and help himself to all of the contents. We got a new treat ball to try and see if it would withstand Newton any better.

Ashton: Newton, what’s that?

Newton: Shh, do you hear the ball rattling? Something’s inside.

Ashton: Are you sure?

Newton: Oh, I’m sure there’s something in there. I think it’s a bug.

orange tabby and brown tabby with toy

Ashton: Whooooa…. are you eating the bug from inside the ball?

Newton: * MUMBLE MUMBLE *

Ashton: It’s not polite to talk with your mouth full.

Newton: Then don’t ask me questions while I’m eating!

orange tabby and brown tabby with toyAshton: Do it again! Do it again!

Newton: I’m working on it. Hold your stripes. This can take a minute. It’s a very special skill.

orange tabby and brown tabby with toy

Ashton: Hey, those aren’t bugs! Those are TREATS! You’re going to share, right?

Newton: If I want to call them bugs, then they’re bugs.

orange tabby and brown tabby with toy

Ashton: You didn’t answer my question about sharing!

orange tabby and brown tabby with toy

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July 31, 2015 Filed Under: Cats Tagged With: Ashton, Newton 26 Comments

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  1. Summer says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:17 am

    Newton is possibly worse than Binga!

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  2. Hannah and Lucy says

    July 31, 2015 at 6:27 am

    Ashton we suggest you smack Newton on the nose and help yourself to the treats while he’s wondering what hit him!
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  3. The Island Cats says

    July 31, 2015 at 7:10 am

    How long did it take for Newton to break into that one? Wally is the one around here that can crack any treat dispenser.

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  4. Melissa & Angel Truffles says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:09 am

    Hold your stripes…MOL! Looks like that toy was a success!

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  5. Fur Everywhere says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:17 am

    MOL! We think you’re going to have to just steal some of those treats, Ashton, or you likely won’t get any!

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  6. The Florida Furkids says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:36 am

    Ut oh….we think you’re going to have to help yourself or Newton will eat all the treats!

    The Florida Furkids

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  7. Glogirly says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:47 am

    “Hold your stripes.” MOL!!!!!!!!

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  8. William says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Ashton, I sure hope Newton shared after all!

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  9. The Swiss Cats says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Ashton, if you want to taste those treats, you’ve better help yourself ! Purrs

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  10. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:24 am

    You guys are so funny! Looks like a success!

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  11. Connie says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:30 am

    bugs are treats.. so whats the difference? 🙂

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  12. Caren Gittleman says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:33 am

    super cute!!! Have you checked out Bat-A-Rat that I had told you about a while back? It wobbles and cats LOVE it!

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  13. Brian Frum says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:55 am

    That is a fun what to roll into the weekend!

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  14. Colehaus Cats says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Newton breaking into the treat toy to get all the treats seems somehow appropriate, given his name. We expect he’ll figure this one out somehow too. Paws up to you, Newton!

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  15. Annabelle says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Newton you are one smart mancat, but we hope you shared with Miss Ashton.
    Mr Jinx sends his winks Ashton!

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  16. Emma and Buster says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I think you gave mommeh an idea. She likes this very much.

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  17. Flynn says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Let Newton do the work getting those treats out Ashton, then you can swipe them from under his nose.

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  18. da tabbies o trout towne says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    guys…due ewe think bugs WILL go in ther…that wood be awesum two, just az much az treetz…

    tho we iz thinkin a spiderz knot such a good choice, or like stuff with wings coz de wings could block de door way….bugs with a hard shell mite be hard ta squeeze in frum de get go….

    oh kay then..bak ta treetz !

    heerz two a central mudminnow kinda week oh end ~ ♥♥♥

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  19. Madi and Mom says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    A toy with fooooooooood that is my kinda toy!
    Mom is so stingy with my food I have to get it where I can
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  20. Cathy Keisha says

    July 31, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Way to go, Ashton. Have the buys do your dirty work and take the spoils, er bugs, er treats.

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  21. Mark's Mews says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    We have a ball like that with treats inside, only its egg-shaped. We LOVE it!

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  22. Deb Barnes - Zee and Zoey says

    August 1, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Those two are just the cutest!!

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  23. Katnip Lounge says

    August 1, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    soooooo…looks like Newton figured this one out pretty quick!

    Also, “Hold your stripes”!!!!!!! MOL MOL MOL

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  24. Noodle says

    August 2, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    That is a cool toy!
    Have a super duper Sunday!

    Noodle and crew

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  25. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    August 2, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    GO FOR IT, Ashton!!

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  26. Kitties Blue says

    August 5, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    So Newton, did you or didn’t you share with Ashton? XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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