Groundhog Day: Unfair to Cats?

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Groundhog Day: Unfair to Cats?

By Jo Singer | February 2, 2010 10:17 AM

Since we moved to Central Florida in 2001, I don't really worry that much about those extended cold winters anymore as I always did previously when we lived in New York State. But I still fully remember that I would start counting the days and minutes, until spring would arrive.

I would begin to feel my renewal energy return on December 22, the very next day after that shortest day; the Winter Solstice, on December 21. In fact, with the daily addition of two minutes of longer daylight beginning, I always felt exalted and reassured anticipating the return of spring.

So you see Ground Hog Day no longer holds any meaning to me at all. At one time, I would eagerly look forward to that beloved Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil's prediction, crossing my fingers that he wouldn't see his shadow. But when he did, my heart would always sink more than a little bit. My husband used to chuckle at me when I gave him the bad news, immediately after I watched the morning television news featuring the chubby little rodent's seasonal forecast. Oh dear, another six weeks of nasty winter weather lay ahead. I personally did not find any humor in it at all.

But the other night, for some unknown reason, when we sat down to dinner, the subject of Ground Hog day mysteriously began to take on a life of its own. It might have been due to the extraordinarily unusual freezing weather we were experiencing!

My husband and I began reminiscing about that delightful movie, released in 1993, "Ground Hog' Day", starring Bill Murray, and began an animated discussion about the day that we went to see it. It was a late afternoon showing, and when we left the theater, the huge blizzard that had been predicted had already started. We even remembered how we immediately went grocery shopping to stock up on necessary supplies. But I digress.

Our Oriental Shorthair cat, Hush Puppy, is a regular guest at our dinner table. He sits on the corner at the end of the table, allowed there since he demonstrates such suburb manners. He doesn't beg. He seems to enjoy being included in our conversations and gets deeply involved. He is such an incredible thinker . . . that one!

And as he listened his ears perked forward and I swear I felt his upset growing stronger. He turned to me and clearly communicated his animated upset about his feelings that cats were being discriminated against. After all why would a furry fat rodent be selected to perform such a vitally important prophesy? Cats are far more intelligent and we all know that they have greater talents in the area of prognostication. I can't begin to describe how indignant he became. It was scary! And shortly thereafter, I overheard him informing his brother, Hubble, that he is now launching his campaign to dethrone the Groundhog and replace him with a furry tabby cat!

Therefore, I ask all you cat lovers out there: will you join his cause? He is looking for support here. Please do leave a comment and let him know that you are on his side.

Punxsutawney Phil will just have to find another occupation. I am sure there is a great position for him somewhere in this country of great opportunity.

RELATED TOPICS: Cats (122) , Fun (22) , Holidays (18)

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Candy February 2, 2010 9:50 AM

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Hmmm, food for thought! Having difficulty picturing a cat taking on this job ... can see the cat peering out only with eyes, then curling up for a longer nap no matter what the weather! If Hush Puppy thinks she can handle it though, I think she should have a chance.

Vicki February 2, 2010 10:41 AM

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Trust me Puppy, you don't want this job. Crawling into wet, deep dark holes on the off season is just not for you. Stay whwere you are and let the groundhog do his job, you won't be sorry.

Margie February 2, 2010 11:47 AM

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My Border/Britt dog heard me talking about Groundhog day and became very excited. After I explained to her that I had NOT said Ground DOG day she immediately came up with several reasons as to why this should be rectified.
1. Punxsutawney Phil is shoved out of his hole by humans so this is completely bogus.
2. Phil would much rather be sleeping (as would cats).
3. Ground Cat Day just doesn't roll off the tongue well.

jmuhj February 2, 2010 12:53 PM

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MOL! Funny story, and funny comments above! We're not quite sure one way or the other, but I know The Nine would be just as happy with more weeks of winter so they don't have to make any excuses for snuggling up on the warm blankets of the bed, in cat cups or on cat beds! ;)

Rani February 2, 2010 5:11 PM

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I know HushPuppy and I think he'd be happier NOT being a Ground-cat! He'd rather be riding around at lap, table, counter, or shoulder-level or sleeping on the bed or perched on the cat-tree.

Iniki February 2, 2010 1:55 PM

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No problem. I can see one of our fur kids taking the spotlight.. A-Hummm....ladies and gentlemen. I now introduce to you our very own Fizz. She is the furriest and fluffiest cat we know and she will now ruffle her fur and make the prediction for spring. Fizzy stands, batts her lovely long eyelashes, does the kitty stretch and shakes herself. A cloud of lovely gray hair floats aloft as we watch. "Ladies and Gentlemen....the Fizz has spoken. With all that hair in the air she pronounces that we will have an early spring.!!!!

annie February 2, 2010 7:09 PM

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toooo funny.

i LOVE the movie 'groundhog day.' we may even own it -- since i bought a few bill murray movies a couple of years ago.

stick with ground hog day. hush puppy needs to find a better occupation to choose -- like sleeping all day long on mommy and daddy's bed so that when it is THEIR turn to go to bed, the bed is already warm for them [that's what our cats do each day].

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