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1 A Pup Named Tippy Cats are dumb animals. The tame ones are, anyway. Most of the cats around our farm are wild, but my sisters dress up the few that aren’t in little doll clothes, put them in wicker baskets, and take them for walks like they are babies. The cats put up with this, and that’s why I know they are dumb animals. You wouldn’t find a dog putting up with that. Dogs are much smarter than cats. I wanted a dog for as long as I can remember, which must be close to an eternity. I don’t know how long an eternity is, but I figure it must be about six years, since that is how old I am. Okay, so I’m not six yet, but I will be come summer. That’s old enough to have a dog. I begged and pleaded with my Dad for a dog. “Why don’t you go play with the cats?” he asked. That’s when I had to tell him that I think cats are dumb animals. Besides, have you ever heard of a cat coming when you whistle or running with you to chase