Carolyn Holm

Dear Puffin,
Good news! The vet says your blood work results came in and they show you are extremely healthy!
Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,
C’est horrifying. Blood work? C’est morbid.
Regards, M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,
It’s just a medical expression, sweetie. They take a little bit of your blood to test for all kinds of things. The vet was pleased with your results, especially for a thirteen-year-old cat. She says you are the picture of health. With just a bit of arthritis. But that’s not unusual for your age.
Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,
She is saying I am old?
Regards, M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,
There’s no getting around it, sweetie, you are a senior cat. The mystery is your weight. I assured her that we measure your food carefully every day, and we just give you the bare minimum. Not much at all! Still, you remain overweight. Round like a basketball with feet. She says with your gorgeous pelt you are like a big round bunny. We’re going to try a different food. We’ll see how that works.
Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,
A bunny? Mon dieu, that woman she calls me a bunny? Ouf. I am what you call a Handsome Dude. You call me your Handsome Dude all the time. I seduce you with mon regard. 
Regards, M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,
You seduce me? With your look? Seriously?
Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,
With mon pouvoir.
Regards, M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,
You seduce me with your power? Sweetie, the only thing you’ve been seducing is the food bowl.
Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,
Toujours le sarcasm.
Regards, M. le Poufin

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