Recalling Tater, the Coolest Cat

Let me tell you about Tater, the coolest, chillest cat I have ever known. When full-grown, Tater weighed more than 16 pounds. His belly nearly dragged the floor. He was orange and white, a Texas Longhorn cat who loved to talk. He didn’t simply meow but chirped at his human companions. Tater would lie on an ottoman or chair, enjoying the morning sun. When someone walked by, he would raise his head slightly and go: Row, Row, Row! (rhyming with wow, not mow). It is a bit hard to duplicate in words, so that is the best I can do. Nothing fazed Tater. He took the arrivals and departures of other...

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