Topic: Embarrassment
As the owner of two cats, we are keenly aware of the amount of mischief they can get into. Which is also why we have our dog act as security in our apartment, making sure that our crazy felines don't break more lamps. But a New York neighborhood is in turmoil as Willy the cat strikes again and again, stealing from his neighbors whenever he gets the chance.
Does Willy steal socks? Perhaps toys? No. Willy is really into gardening gloves.
"This all started about the time people began working in their gardens, I guess March or April," owner Jennifer Pifer said. "Willy would just show up with a glove, or we'd see them on the front steps. I guess it's better than if he was bringing home dead birds."
Now the Pifers keep their cat's prizes on a rope outside of their own garden, with a sign hanging over them which says simply enough "Our cat is a glove snatcher. Please take these if yours."
Will Willy be rehabilitated? Quite the opposite, in fact. The neighborhood are big fans of the crafty kitty, who also has a history of stalking (the mailman - ed.) and assault (he hides in trees and punches people in the head as they walk below). If you live in the town of Pelham, keep your eyes out for Willy, both high, low and behind you. He seems to be a born hairy criminal.
