Kleptokitty Ratted Out to the Fuzz!

A British couple have reported their kitty to the cops - for nicking knickers.

Oscar's been a very bad puddy-tat. The light-fingered foster cat has stolen "more than 70 items, ranging from frilly knickers to gardening and rubber gloves, socks and even a paint roller. Earlier this week he brought home, one by one, 10 pairs of children's underpants." Peter and Birgitt Weismantel from Southampton, UK have been fostering Oscar since last Christmas and say they plan to adopt the fluffy criminal. Mrs Weismantel, 56, said: "He brings them back as presents. We can't give him back now as he makes such an effort with all these gifts. He's got a lovely personality and is a very loving cat."




Does your kitty have criminal tendencies? Not to worry; experts agree that cats often nab small, soft household items like socks and gloves as an expression of prey drive, or sometimes as the result of mothering instinct - carrying these "babies" around, and often depositing them in a central spot. If your female cat meows plaintively as she drags your socks or undies around the house, she's probably calling for her other "kittens." You might try a small cat-safe plush toy or two to distract your own little cat burglar, but don't be too surprised if he or she still prefers your scanties. >^,,^<