https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP8hQSDDN0c
The bell above the shelter door chimed, a sound that usually filled Mark with a mix of dread and hope. Dread because each new visitor meant another chance fo

https://www.americanpoems.com/poets/tseliot/mr-mistoffelees/
A Cat so clever. As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! He is quiet and small, he is black. From his ears to the tip of his tail; He can creep through the tiniest crack, He can walk on the narrowest rail. He can pick any card from a pack, He is equally cunning with dice; He is always deceiving you into believing.

http://kristinhall.org/songbook/MakeEmUp/CatCameBackHSM.html
That said, here are the original published words to "The Cat Came Back". Dar was ole Mister Johnson, he had troubles ob his own --He had an ole yaller cat that couldn't leave its home. He tried eb'ry thing he knew to keep de cat away --Eben sent it to de preacher, an' he tole it for to stay. But de cat came back, he couldn't stay no long-er,

http://kristinhall.org/songbook/MakeEmUp/CatCameBackMoreVerses.html
Here are some of the many, many versions of verses I've discovered on the web. Pick & choose and make up yer own. That's the joy of song lore. Verse 1: Now old Mr. Johnson had troubles of his own. He had an old yellow cat that wouldn't leave home. Tried everything he knew to do to keep the cat away.

http://ragpiano.com/lyrics/lycatcam.htm
Caught de cat behind de ear, she thought it rather slight, When along dar comes a brick-bat an' it knocked it out ob sight. Chorus: But de cat came back, couldn't stay no longer, Yes de cat came back de very next day; De cat came back - thought she were a goner, But de cat came back for it wouldn't stay away.

https://jjc.jjay.cuny.edu/erc/act/reading/main/ex2_n3fla.php
"It has gotten worse, Rabbi," he moaned. "The goat is smashing up all the furniture and eating everything in sight!" The rabbi said, "Go home and take the cow into the house, and may God bless you." The man couldn't believe his ears, but he still went home and did as he was told. But he soon returned to see the rabbi, crying and wailing.

http://folksongcollector.com/catcame.html
Put his foot upon a wire, it tied him in a knot, But the cat came back, (etc.) They threw him in the kennel where the dog lay asleep Where the bones of cats lay ten feet deep, The kennel flew apart and the dog flew outside, With his ears chewed off and holes in his hide, But the cat came back, (etc.) Put him in a cotton sock, and give him to a girl

https://campriverbend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/The-Cat-Came-Back-1.pdf
The cat came back, we thought it was a goner But the cat came back; it just wouldn't stay away. Away, away The man around the corner swore he'd shoot that cat on sight He loaded up his shotgun with nail and dynamite He waited and he waited for the cat to come around 97 pieces of that man were all they found But the cat came back the very next

http://tolkien.cro.net/talesong/merryinn.html
and the cat began to wail; A dish and a spoon on the table danced, The cow in the garden madly pranced, and the little dog chased his tail. The Man in the Moon took another mug, and rolled beneath his chair; And there he dozed and dreamed of ale, Till in the sky the stars were pale, and dawn was in the air. Then the ostler said to his tipsy cat:

https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/rinehart/cat/cat.html
"The house is closed," he reported. "But one of the basement windows isn't shuttered and the lock is bad. I couldn't find Shields. He'd better keep an eye on it." He stopped and fished in his pockets with a grin. "This was tied to the knob of the kitchen door," he said, raising his voice for the benefit of the room, and holding aloft a piece of

https://www.bunscoilris.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Reading-Zone-Unit-26.pdf
The driver wore a heavy overcoat, a hat pulled low over his face and a woollen scarf. "Certainly," he said in a level, smooth voice. For some minutes the journey proceeded quietly. The muffled figure behind the wheel drove speedily along the straight, dark road. His new passenger regained his breath and some of his composure. A t length the

http://www.online-literature.com/kipling/163/
Cat went far and far away and hid himself in the Wet Wild Woods by his wild lone for a long time till the Woman forgot all about him. Only the Bat--the little upside-down Bat--that hung inside the Cave, knew where Cat hid; and every evening Bat would fly to Cat with news of what was happening. One evening Bat said, 'There is a Baby in the Cave.

https://www.songsforteaching.com/folk/thecatcameback.htm
Old Mr. Johnson had a ginger cat Who clawed up the chairs and his favourite hat Nothing in the house was safe from harm So he gave the cat away to a neighbouring farm Chorus But the cat came back the very next day The cat came back. They thought he was a goner But the cat came back. He just couldn't stay away He put the cat outside on a

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/extraordinary-cats-introduction/2171/
The relationship between a cat and it's person is the key to happiness. Today, she's seeing Elsie Maio and her two cats Raphaelo and Lippy. Used to country living, the cats are having trouble

https://medium.com/@samletterwood/a-man-who-carries-a-cat-by-the-tail-learns-something-he-can-learn-in-no-other-way-8317d157f0d8
The cat, in a frantic bid to regain its dignity, lashed out with its sharp claws, scratching the man's hand. The man yelped in pain and dropped the cat, which landed gracefully on its feet and

https://friendsofwords.com/2020/04/13/man-who-carries-cat-by-the-tail-learns-something-he-can-learn-in-no-other-way-mark-twain-meaning/
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. I couldn't help but draw parallels with our lives and the challenges that they entail. Challenges, problems, opportunities- whatever you might want to call them. ... I would believe it and feel proud of the imaginary centimeter that I would add to my height

https://www.read.gov/aesop/134.html
The Cat & the Old Rat. There was once a Cat who was so watchful, that a Mouse hardly dared show the tip of his whiskers for fear of being eaten alive. That Cat seemed to be everywhere at once with his claws all ready for a pounce. At last the Mice kept so closely to their dens, that the Cat saw he would have to use his wits well to catch one.

https://fullreads.com/literature/the-cat-that-walked-by-himself/
Cat, come with me.' 'Nenni!' said the Cat. 'I am the Cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to me. I will not come.' 'Then we can never be friends again,' said Wild Dog, and he trotted off to the Cave. But when he had gone a little way the Cat said to himself, 'All places are alike to me.

https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/he+couldn%27t+believe+his+ears
Definition of he couldn't believe his ears in the Idioms Dictionary. he couldn't believe his ears phrase. What does he couldn't believe his ears expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

https://katv.com/news/local/cat-leaves-cabot-animal-shelter-with-half-an-ear-vet-apologizes-for-mess-upcat-leaves-cabot-animal-shelter-with-half-an-ear-owners-want-answers
Wheeler said since 2021, Pallone and his staff have done over 11,000 low-cost surgeries for the residents of Cabot. A Cabot family brought their cat to the shelter to get neutered. When the cat

https://gladwire.com/man-takes-chance-shy-shelter-cat-not-knowing-exactly-needed/
Hobbes was an extremely shy and untrusting cat. He hid in the corner, did not believe in himself, and did not believe he would ever find a home. As people came by and read the harsh note on his cage, they continued on and decided he was not worth their time. When one man stepped into the shelter looking for a new best friend, he noticed Hobbes.

https://catwisdom101.com/poetry-shelter-cats/
The Poetry of Shelter Cats. If you love cats, sharing makes us purrrr :-) This week from my shelter volunteer notebook, I'd love your opinion about styles of Adoption PSAs. We know cats are poetry in motion, inspiring writers, poets and artists. They certainly inspire me to photograph and make adoption graphics.

https://www.lovemeow.com/couple-takes-a-chance-on-sad-shelter-cat-who-couldnt-find-home-an-hour-2093794268.html
A shelter cat with the saddest face had given up hope, sitting quietly in the cage until a couple came to rescue him. What a difference adoption can make in just an hour! Meet BenBen the cat! Courtesy: @benbencatcat. A sad little ginger stray came to the shelter with a crushed spine, several deep lacerations, and a cauliflower ear.