My Cat Hubble, and the Broccoli Adventure

By: Jo Singer

I am compelled to preface this little story with the expression, "actions speak louder than words." When I first viewed this video of Captain Pugwash, an adorable kitten with a passion for broccoli, who very noticeably demonstrated his opinion that it is the "cat's meow", I was totally amazed.

The video was uploaded by kimberlyjennery, the proud owner of this delightful kitten. I actually laughed till my sides were splitting!

Now I have been owned by cats for over 40 years, and have shared my heart and home with many felines who delighted in the taste of bananas, cantaloupe and mashed potatoes. But I never lived with a cat who was enamored with broccoli.

So of course, my curiosity piqued, I was compelled to perform a taste test with my two Oriental Shorthair boys. I set out two small dishes containing a broccoli floweret, offering both of them the opportunity to taste this strange appearing vegetable. Hush Puppy approached the bowl cautiously, taking a long and thorough whiff of the odd green stuff. He immediately turned up his nose and with a disappointed look on his face, made a bee-line for the dining room table where he assumed something more appropriate might hopefully be presented.

Hubble on the other paw took one look at the contents of his bowl and immediately started eating it with gusto. I immediately called the dear friend who had initially emailed me the video, to inform her that Hubble was also a broccoli freak. Of course, since my digital camera was in another room, I have no tangible proof of Hubble's newly discovered passion, but please trust my candor!

So based on Hubble's reaction to broccoli, I must agree with the words that kimberlyjennery wrote about Captain Pugwash's experience. She wrote, "We knew that Kiwi (their other cat) loves broccoli, but it was a surprise to find out that tiny Captain Pugwash not only loves it, but loves it truly, madly, and fiercely!!! Listen to the growlies and look at the paw whappies!"

I am now wondering if Hubble was looking over my shoulder while I was watching the video, and got the idea that this new food was something very special! He is quite purrceptive.

Here is that video for your entertainment and delight. I am sure you will get as much of a kick out of it as I did.

What kind of unusual "goodies" do your cats enjoy? Leave a comment and let us know. We are "all eyes."