Marty

I knew something was wrong when Marty started hiding behind the books. He was the more social of the two of us and now I had to start talking to customers all alone. I tried coaxing him out with treats, but he was having none of it. As the days dragged along with Marty still in hiding, I began to look for answers of why. Jackson wasn’t back. I stopped using the loud coffee maker. I took the bell off the door in case the jingling was bothering him. I never knew he could sense my ex living next door.

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11 responses to “Marty”

neilmacdon

February 16, 2022

A cat that talks to customers is a wonderful asset to any business. No expense should be spared to coax the cat out again

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Anita

February 16, 2022

Marty has ESP- extra sensory perception.

His ex must sure have been a terrible person. Poor Marty.

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Iain Kelly

February 16, 2022

A cat with a good sense of character judgement. Hope the ex stays away.

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Dale

February 16, 2022

Now that is a can one should keep!

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msjadeli

February 16, 2022

If he hides like that when Jackson is gone, I wonder who Marty is really afraid of?

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GHLearner

February 17, 2022

Poor Marty, so sensitive. That Jackson must be horrible.

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Margaret

February 18, 2022

I do believe our pets have a sixth sense about such things. I’m wondering how this will all turn out if the ex is close by and not revealing himself. Sounds ominous.

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