Leonard Bowling Ball – Ragdoll of the Week

My name is Leonard Bowling Ball. They say I got my name because I sound like a bowling ball return when I walk down the hall (these people say I clomp, but I’m just walking). I can’t help it if I’m big. I was born a kitten, like I guess practically all cats are. My mother and father lived in a private house and had occasional litters. I was in one. I left that home when I was 8 weeks old and went home with some people. Aren’t I absolutely adorable? The lady here said she’s always wanted one of me and she finally talked the man into me. Smart man. I think they were very lucky to pick me. As I got a little older, things got more complicated. I had a thing about sinks. I preferred peeing in a sink to peeing in my many litter boxes. It just seemed cleaner. The lady seemed not to agree with me, so I finally gave up. If she didn’t care about cleanliness, I guess I won’t I’ve always liked eating. I figure my figure is perfect and I need to eat a LOT so I will stay that way. If constant food is not forthcoming, I am justified to seek other sources. The dogs here get a little upset when I try to eat their food, but I know I’m most important and they need to learn that. The dogs here are okay. I did have to convince them at first not to sniff me so much, but they learn quickly. One they say is a Golden Retriever named Ralph, and the other one is a brown Labrador named Woodrow. I have grown quite close to them and their food. Ralph has a wonderful tail that I love to attack, and I have convinced him that my fun is more important than the sanctity of his tail. Among my many talents is sleeping. I am really really good at it. I prefer sleeping on my back, but I can do it in any position. That’s how talented I am! I am now 18 months old and of course I’m absolutely gorgeous. I am not fond of sitting on laps (so degrading), but I do like these people and I follow them around all the time. I meet them at the door when they come home just like the dogs. The people are interesting and do strange things like turn on this loud and scary machine and push it around the floor. It totally ruins my fur patterns on the floor, but I have learned there is no accounting for taste. I enjoy my catnip mice, and once I caught a real mouse! It was my shining moment! However, it was an inferior meal compared to my usual food. I also like the dogs’ toys. Oh, and bugs! I love bugs! I am currently only 16 pounds, but I’m working on getting bigger, and I will succeed! There is more food out there and I will find it. Love, Leonard Bowling Ball   Do you have a Ragdoll Kitten or Cat?  Consider submitting your kitty!  Ragdoll of the Week submission guidelines Read more Ragdoll of the Week submissions.  

Thank you for reading! Submissions like these – the “Cat of the Week” and “Kitten of the Month”- are provided by their owners and reflect their individual experiences and practices. The information these submissions share does not necessarily reflect Floppycats’ recommendation or endorsement regarding cat nutrition or care. Always consult a qualified feline nutritionist or veterinarian for personalized advice on your cat’s dietary and health needs. If you want to learn more about species-appropriate nutrition, please visit our cat food page.