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Buster Brown - You weren't behaving and needed to shape up but you were not necessarily in trouble yet (reddit)

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Just like kids, kitty’s and bunnies, can be spoiled by a constant onslaught of attention. Ooh, kiss kiss, rub rub, hand feed and lots of toys. Oh boy! But leave those buster browns alone for too long, with pom-pom or twisty tails between legs, where their only encounter with two legs are the strangers, that feel like intruders and thieves. No wonder they hide. Whiskers frown, almost teardrops hit the ground, and fear feeds the sweet beasts. You return to mayhem, anger, cold shoulders. Your pets, now need, a shrink, a ghostbuster, the police! You thought they would survive while you lived it up at the beach. Furparents, you should have trusted friends and family with them from time to time. Now the furbabies are sheepish, gun-shy. Each creek of the door, like fingernails. Now, you may never leave because you feel ashamed, lame, not the same. Oh yes, those cottontail eyes will tell you lies, and the suspicious cat will squint.

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Date: 7/27/2025 2:02:00 PM
I am sitting on the floor with my laptop and my furbaby kitty, he is not happy because I am not giving him all my attention :) My hubby and I went away for my 66th birthday to drive Route 66, my dream come true. My cat missed me, but my daughter stayed with him and spoiled him more than he already was. He was happy to see me home but is demanding I stay with him where he can keep a good eye on me I'm guessing. No more trips for Grammy if he can help it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/28/2025 6:29:00 AM
Love this comment! Too funny! They are ok with visitors but they definately know who their people are! I had to dog sit for my daughter and son-i-l, since he went into the hospital a couple hours away from them. Usually my husband would. Their dog is hyper and needs ultra-attention. So I was outside my comfort zone but rose to the occasion. (the least I could do) Hugs
Date: 7/25/2025 11:17:00 PM
Greatly enjoyed your beautiful poem on Pets, dear Kim. As with kids, too much of attention will spoil them. But too little of attention and disregard will make them shy and afraid. What's needed is a golden mean!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/26/2025 6:14:00 AM
So true! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 7/24/2025 1:15:00 PM
Hate to say this Kim your right. Little Oreo is so much trouble, up and down the curtains and so on. One thing If i leave him its only for a while. Spoiled little kitten he is. Well written Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/24/2025 4:36:00 PM
LOL! Thank you, Tahira!
Date: 7/24/2025 12:56:00 AM
this is quite interesting, pets can be trouble, the better you do, troubles are still alive, enjoyed always your poetry
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/24/2025 4:36:00 PM
Thank you, my friend, as do i, your poetry!
Date: 7/23/2025 9:38:00 PM
You seem to be telling a "moral of the story" - enjoyed, and learned what Buster Brown is, lol.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2025 9:46:00 PM
LOL! Yes, in a humorous way.

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