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April Whalley's avatar

Wonderful chapter Heidi. Self cleaning litter boxes, now that is something I'd love to see! Perhaps it's time for Jojo to move out of the test kitchen and into the laboratory for invention ha ha

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Toebean on trigger

Playing fur paw much too soon

Place her under guard!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, April! Luvluvluv this Haiku and added to the Collection! There are "Robot" Litterboxes, super expensive. But Lord Archibald is old school with the accommodations at the Manor House and it's looking like Tamsin Mixon-Bixon is almost but not quite out of luck! https://www.litter-robot.com. Furthermore, Jojo definitely likes litterboxes and may invent something new.:)

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Kristin Swan's avatar

WHOA what a chapter Heidi..the tension, the underlying emotion. All the critters are so heroic, but I have to say I'm proud of Jasper. Well done.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Kristin! Jasper Kitten is "stoked" by your comment. Thank you very much. He is furiously at work on what happens next.:)

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Kristin Swan's avatar

Oh I bet he is. Lol

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Have a great weekend! I saw that there is a wildfire in the Pine Barrens!

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Kristin Swan's avatar

Yes such a shame!

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Negar Kamali's avatar

Great chapter, Heidi! Can't. Wait. For. The. Next. Chapter!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you so much, Musings! Thank you very much for being here with us and please! Stay. Tuned.:)

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Negar Kamali's avatar

I. Will. Stay. Tuned for the next Chapter.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

It’s all becoming clear now… or is it? The critters have got their work cut out for them with this mystery!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Trudi! Correct! We're down the homestretch, but what will happen next? Please. Proceed.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I’m all ears. 🌟

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Excellent cuz the Critters are about to hear something...

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Lois Thomson Bowersock's avatar

JoJo, you are so brave! I admire your courage. Be safe. Your friend, Emily

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Emily and the Bowersock Critters! Courage. Courage. We hope all is well in Hound Hollow.:)

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Mary B's avatar

"Pound per pound Chihuahua strength" = Samson in Chihuahua form! 😊

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mary! Yes indeed!!

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James Freitas's avatar

Great chapter Heidi! You’ve painted such vivid critter characters. Thank you for writing these!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, James! Thank you very much for reading! What do you think will happen next? Please. Stay. Tuned.:)

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Neil Barker's avatar

Great chapter, Heidi. I like how you include all of the mannerisms with an animal description, makes for fun reading. Like when Tamsin "...glared at Jasper Kitten, her ears still flattened." Looking forward to Chapter 17!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil! The body language and behavior is fun to write and it means a lot to us that you find it fun to read. Much appreciated! How. To. Read. A. Cat. And thank you for staying tuned for Chap 17!

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Oh, the intrigue...

Thanks for posting, Heidi and critters.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Diana! The Critters are cracking the case! Hope you are having a good week and thank you as always for reading.:)

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