That’s the only fact of which I’m sure. She’s got a bloody little wound at the base of her tail, consistent with the entry of a tooth.
I have attempted to interview the likely suspects, both of whom respectfully (Okay, Click wasn’t very respectful) declined to respond. I am constitutionally restrained from proceeding with more vigorous investigation, particularly in light of Zoe’s having failed to press charges. The apparent victim does not seem seriously injured.
Speculation around the coffeepot this morning is that she pushed somebody a little too far for her own health. The general hope – which is not the general expectation – is that she will have learned a lesson thereby.
I do hope this little anecdote does not raise a firestorm of demands for common-sense tooth control.
We cannot allow any animal to willy-nilly bite another. We must have immediate dental work done on all three. We must take impressions, install an identifying mark so every bite can be traced back to the registered owner, and, of course, a rigorous background check and psychological review.
It’s for the kitten!
Those animals all have permits for those teeth….right?
joel, prepare for zoe to get an abscess, and the need for a drain and possibly antibiotics.
Yeah, I already thought of that. I’ll keep an eye on it.