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AllaN01Bear

(27,702 posts)
32. the cat came back. the refrain from this song has been haunting me forever.
Mon Jul 21, 2025, 06:19 PM
Jul 2025

Old Mister Johnson had troubles of his own
He had a yellow cat that wouldn't leave its home
He tried and he tried to give the cat away
He gave it to a man goin' far, far away
But the cat came back the very next day
The cat came back, they thought he was a goner
But the cat came back, it just couldn't stay away
Away, away
Can you make a cat sound?
Meow, meow, meow
So he gave it to a woman going up in a balloon
He told him for to take it to the man up in the moon
The balloon came down about 90 miles away
And where the woman is now, well, I cannot say
But the cat came back the very next day
The cat came back, we thought he was a goner
But the cat came back, it just couldn't stay away
Away, away
Is that cat sound?
Meow, meow, meow, meow
So he gave it to a man going way out West
He told him for to take it to the one he loved the best
First the train hit the curve, then it jumped the rail
And nobody was left to tell the awful tale
But the cat came back the very next day
The cat came back, we thought he was a goner
But the cat came back, it just couldn't stay away
Away, away
The cat came back the very next day
The cat came back, we thought he was a goner
But the cat came back, it just couldn't stay away
Away, away
Meow, meow, meow
welcome back gato.

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Glad the little rascal is back! Permanut Jul 2025 #1
And the cat is probably like, "Huh? What's the big deal?" Ocelot II Jul 2025 #2
that relief/anger feeling at the same time! Skittles Jul 2025 #3
I am sooooooo pissed at her. irisblue Jul 2025 #7
that feeling when they are missing is heartbreaking Skittles Jul 2025 #8
Nice!! SWBTATTReg Jul 2025 #4
Hooray! I know the anxiety and worry an errant pet can cause. jls4561 Jul 2025 #5
Hip, hip hooray! Glorfindel Jul 2025 #6
So glad your kitty is home safe! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #9
I cured my cat of wanting to sneak out by taking her out in a snowstorm & setting her in snow SheltieLover Jul 2025 #10
That is my next step. I will say she only slips out during good weather, never the hard winter irisblue Jul 2025 #11
I felt bad doing it, but it put a stop to her dangerous pursuits. SheltieLover Jul 2025 #12
Although our Gracie loved the snow EverHopeful Jul 2025 #28
Awwwww she sounds like a sweetie! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #30
They know you're not happy. Perhaps she will think next time?? Who knows. Glad she's home! Evolve Dammit Jul 2025 #13
Cat's mission in life is to mess with their hoomans. flashman13 Jul 2025 #14
And she does a damed fine job. irisblue Jul 2025 #16
Hallelujah! Dancingdem Jul 2025 #15
Welcome to DU. We do love our pets in this forum irisblue Jul 2025 #19
Yaaaayyyy!!!! Karadeniz Jul 2025 #17
That's awesome! angrychair Jul 2025 #18
I am so glad Dixie is home, safe and sound. MIButterfly Jul 2025 #20
Great news! orangecrush Jul 2025 #21
That's great news! ZDU Jul 2025 #22
It is challenging to sing to ala purring cat on your lap irisblue Jul 2025 #23
May I offer a suggestion? Marthe48 Jul 2025 #35
This will work irisblue Jul 2025 #42
I'm so happy for you and Dixie! tonekat Jul 2025 #24
Much rejoicing here HeartsCanHope Jul 2025 #25
Glad she came home. Emile Jul 2025 #26
I'm so glad she's home. R. P. McMurphy Jul 2025 #27
I rejoice with you and also for myself. barbtries Jul 2025 #29
I am glad Chippy is back irisblue Jul 2025 #33
YAY! JMCKUSICK Jul 2025 #31
the cat came back. the refrain from this song has been haunting me forever. AllaN01Bear Jul 2025 #32
Marc Gunn, slightlv Jul 2025 #44
Glad she is home Marthe48 Jul 2025 #34
Yay!!! COL Mustard Jul 2025 #36
We had a cat once who went missing for a week. bluescribbler Jul 2025 #37
MIne disappeared for 10 days. ... aggiesal Jul 2025 #38
I'm happy for you irisblue. Buddyzbuddy Jul 2025 #39
Good news! calimary Jul 2025 #40
Oh yeah, they're all assholes! ShazzieB Jul 2025 #46
As the saying goes... lonely bird Jul 2025 #52
That's a good one! calimary Jul 2025 #55
So glad for you, and happy that the cat is safe. 58Sunliner Jul 2025 #41
I'm so happy for you Iris! slightlv Jul 2025 #43
I'm so glad she's back. area51 Jul 2025 #45
Welcome Dixie! ShazzieB Jul 2025 #47
Fantastic Duncanpup Jul 2025 #48
Great news gademocrat7 Jul 2025 #49
congrats! Octavion86 Jul 2025 #50
Welcome to DU Octavion86 irisblue Jul 2025 #56
Sweet malaise Jul 2025 #51
That's great news, Iris! What a relief she is back home and OK! Diamond_Dog Jul 2025 #53
Glad she is back home! Erda Jul 2025 #54
Woo hoo! There was a post on NextDoor about a missing cat. C Moon Jul 2025 #57
Glad your kitty is safe! LNM Jul 2025 #58
Congratulations MustLoveBeagles Jul 2025 #59
Dixie Cat Returns! /nt bucolic_frolic Jul 2025 #60
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