And now, from the "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" files and Yahoo! News...

(Sudiegirl's disclaimer...and have you noticed I've been using these on a constant basis? I don't want to offend, but it's so much fun writing this stuff...anyway, apologies to all kitties that know where their litterbox is, and snickers to all cat-owners who are not so fortunate. The usual smart-ass comments...)

Cats use fax as toilet, spark house fire
Fri Jun 10,10:04 AM ET
TOKYO (Reuters) - Two kittens picked the wrong place to relieve themselves when they urinated on a fax machine, sparking a fire that extensively damaged their Japanese owner's house.
(Note to self...don't buy a fax and put it next to the litterbox.)

Investigators in the western city of Kobe have concluded that the fire in January was caused by a spark generated when the urine soaked the machine's electrical printing mechanism.
(And no doubt hacking at the stink of the kitty urine...not a pleasant smell.)

The fire damaged the kitchen and living room before it was put out by the house's owner, who was treated for mild smoke inhalation, said Masahito Oyabu, a fireman at the Nagata fire station in central Kobe.
(Question...how much you wanna bet the firefighters were laughing their asses off when it was over? "Hey, man...you're not gonna believe THIS!")

The kittens quickly ran to safety, he added. (Awww...)

"If you have a cat, or a dog for that matter, be careful where they urinate," Oyabu said. "Especially keep them away from electrical appliances and wires."
(Somehow, I don't think this public service announcement will have Smokey the Bear running for the nearest fire exit...he'd be laughing his ranger hat off. Oh, and what would you give to be in the same room when this pet-owner is trying to explain this to his insurance agent? I'd buy a ticket...)

Anyway, I think Office Depot needs to take a hard look at their strategies for selling faxes..."guaranteed to withstand wear, tear, and Fluffy."

So to the strains of "What's New, Pussycat?", I remain...
Sudiegirl (meow)