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You are here: Home / Diary / In Celebration of the Outstretched Paw

In Celebration of the Outstretched Paw

May 17, 2010 By: Sparkle Cat24 Comments

I see that a number of cats around the internet are posting in celebration of the outstretched paw. Well, that outstretched paw can be a serious matter. For example, here I am using mine to approve an invoice that I received for legal services. Yes, it was addressed to me, since it involved the contract for my new book, out in August! I did not pay it myself, however — I handed it over to my human to take care of.

Well, that used up a big chunk of my advance!

I wish the other cats here took the outstretched paw more seriously. Binga just uses it to goof off, and that’s not right.

It's no wonder I'm the sole feline breadwinner in this family.

And then there’s Boodie. Boodie doesn’t even know which paw to use.

Maybe she and Binga could find work at a circus freak show.

Do you have a post in celebration of the outstretched paw? Make sure to comment, and include the link if you do!

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  1. Spunky Doodle and Manny says

    June 3, 2010 at 2:38 am

    That’s wonderful you have a book coming out! Very impressive!! We would like to read it and get your advice on things. We never heard of outstretched paw celebration but will look into it.

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  2. Rebecca says

    May 21, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Wow, I never knew! Did you see Bella’s outstretched paw pic? http://catloverssite.info/2010/05/12/wordless-wednesday-where-is-that-other-leg/
    I’m sure there’s much meaning behind it, but being a human, I’m not getting it. Need kitty help.

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  3. Teri and the cats of Furrydance says

    May 20, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    Disco likes to paw my pant legs, like a dog, in greeting. Of course, that’s hard for me to take a photo of, but I’ll try!

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  4. DK Miller says

    May 19, 2010 at 4:20 am

    All around cute! I especially liked Binga’s shot.

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  5. Lin says

    May 18, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    Boodie cracks me up. 🙂

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  6. Momo says

    May 18, 2010 at 2:21 am

    That outstretched paw spells authority, I like it!

    Thanks for visiting and backing me up. A kitty definitely needs furriends in time like this.

    Fin is also a kitty author and has a book hot off the press. Maybe you two should consider starting an elite kitty author club.

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  7. Your Daily Cute says

    May 17, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    Haaaa! Boodie’s picture cracked me up. Well done, Boodie. Well done. 😉

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  8. Fin says

    May 17, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    What lovely paws you have too! Concats on the new book!!

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  9. BeadedTail says

    May 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    We’re sorry that Boodie and Binga don’t take the outstretched paw as seriously as you do but they did make us laugh!

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  10. Zippy, Sadie and Speedy says

    May 17, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    heehee…we think Boodie’s outstretched paw is adorable.

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  11. ginger Jasper says

    May 17, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    They are lovely paw pics.. Brilliant.. HUgs GJ xx

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  12. Rosie says

    May 17, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    My humans don’t have any pics, but I love to stick one hind leg straight out the back when I am lying down. My humans say that it looks unnatural, but they’re not very flexible so I think they’re the unnatural ones.

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  13. Cassies Mom says

    May 17, 2010 at 11:15 am

    Cassie uses the outstretched paw technique superbly. I have a pic of her in a talented two-paw outstretch.

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  14. Katnip Lounge says

    May 17, 2010 at 11:01 am

    We use the outstretched paw for many things, but we think Boodie’s interpretation is great!

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  15. Marg says

    May 17, 2010 at 10:49 am

    We do not know about the out stretched paw idea. We will have to try to get a picture before we can make a post. We will work on an outstretched paw. Good idea.

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  16. Sparkle says

    May 17, 2010 at 10:33 am

    @Britt Thanks for your effort, but don’t worry, I speak English.

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  17. Toby & Leia says

    May 17, 2010 at 8:42 am

    You really do know how to rock that paw, Sparkle.

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  18. Grace says

    May 17, 2010 at 7:25 am

    My kitties use the outstretched paw to stay in touch with me – just barely touching me – I guess they want to let me know they love me.

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  19. Raymond and Busby says

    May 17, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Sometimes we do the outstretched paw and then if the nail clippers come out we retract the paw as quickly as possible.

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  20. britt says

    May 17, 2010 at 6:36 am

    Row. Mew mew meow. Row meow.

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  21. Daisy the Curly Cat says

    May 17, 2010 at 5:56 am

    Good paw action! I learned that I get treats when I do High Five, so I do it all the time now.

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  22. The Island Cats says

    May 17, 2010 at 4:13 am

    Haha! Sparkle, you’re the only one that puts your outstretched paw to good use! Congrats on the new book!

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  23. Sniffie and the Florida Furkids says

    May 17, 2010 at 4:10 am

    They are all good pictures, but Boodie is a winner!!

    Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

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  24. The Creek Cats says

    May 17, 2010 at 4:00 am

    MOL! We love your outstretched paw pics! Fabulous!

    Reply

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