Beefs & Bouquets, Feb. 8

Beef to people who catch neighbours’ cats in traps. Our little rescue kitty suffered a torn claw in your trap. I’m sorry if he peed in your yard. You sure showed him.
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      Beef to people who catch neighbours’ cats in traps. Our little rescue kitty suffered a torn claw in your trap. I’m sorry if he peed in your yard. You sure showed him.

      Beefs & Bouquets, Feb. 8

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