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Hunting Lesson

Newton: Now this is what I call how to get a party started.

black and white tuxedo cat and orange tabby cat look at wand toy

Cupcake: What was that, Mr. Newton?

Newton: Watch and I’ll show you, kid.

black and white tuxedo cat and orange tabby cat look at each other

Newton: First you approach your prey very carefully.

orange tabby cat plays with wand toy

Newton: When it flies past, be ready to swat it out of the air.

orange tabby cat plays with wand toy

Newton: Get your paw on it. When you feel it in your pads, hold on tight!

orange tabby cat plays with wand toy

Newton: Then you go in for the kill, like this.

Cupcake Wow, Mr. Newton. You killed it. 

orange tabby cat plays with wand toy while black and white tuxedo cat looks onNewton: Do you think you can do it, too?

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May 2, 2018 Filed Under: Cats Tagged With: Cupcake, Newton 14 Comments

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  1. Summer says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:20 am

    I’m sure that with a little practice, Cupcake will be killing that toy almost as good as you, Newton!

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  2. The Island Cat says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:38 am

    Newton, you went in for the kill!

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  3. Brian Frum says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:48 am

    That’s some most excellent hunting skills!

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  4. Random Felines says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:00 am

    good job Newton, showing the kid how it’s done

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  5. da tabbies o trout towne says

    May 2, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    cupcake……uh……..we just saw ewe in….. Kansas ….knot like mor N… 2 minitz ago ~~~~~~~

    🙂 ♥♥

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  6. Cecilia Upchurch says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Newton has years and years of expertise but I bet he’ll gladly teach you Cupcake
    Hugs madi and mom

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  7. Eastside Cats says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    Cupcake, did you take notes?

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  8. Seville at Nerissa's Life says

    May 2, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    You think I could teleport on over and give it a go, too? purrs

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  9. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    May 2, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    You are a good teacher, Newton.

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  10. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 2, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    You’re such a good teacher, Newt! And your student couldn’t be any cuter 🙂

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  11. Raven says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    Newton, you’re an excellent teacher.
    Cupcake, you’re getting big!

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  12. Patzy says

    May 2, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    Cupcake, you are very lucky to have a big brother like Newton. He is teaching you everything you need to know and then some. Stay on hus good side as he seems to be your best friend. Luvz, Patzy

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  13. Dash Kitten Crew says

    May 3, 2018 at 2:47 am

    Wow I am so impressed. What technique, what style! I just know Cupcake will learn heaps.

    Reply
  14. Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens says

    May 22, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    why would Cupcake kill a deaded toy?

    Reply

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