Lynva Stephens from Wales UK. and Mary Tyler from the USA.
send emails on behalf of their pets Tyson and Jake. Look in ever so often to see how they
are getting on.
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 2:09 AM
Subject: To my friend Tyson
Hi Tyson
Thank you for the card with the Teddy Bear hug. I enjoyed it
very much. The Bear looks much like my pal Bubba. If you
press his hand he chatters away - but of course I could care less.
lol Good for you with slimming down... and yeah!!! now maybe
you will get the treats you want. Take care and don't outrun Craig too much... he might
not like you winning the races all the time.
(Meow, meow, meow, purr!!! ---Bye my friend.....
Jake
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Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 5:54 PM
Subject: This is for Jake please
Hello Jake
My mum says, her friend has an interesting site, and mum sent her one of our
letters. So mums friend wants to put it
into her website. I don't know how to spell the place you live, so will you please spell it for me.
I suppose, you have to say how you are as well. Oh boy Jake. this is our claim to
fame, ha ha.
My diet is going ok, but my master said I am still fat. oh boy, I was hurt when he said that.
Did you have fun when you went out on your own. You mustn't do that again Jake. there are so many strange people around.
My mum went to church. and she was all in pink. I did try to tell her how nice she was, but if I did that, she would think I needed something nice, like a treat, so I said
nothing. When I see our page on the website I will send it to you. mums friend, said its the funniest thing she has seen.
How silly is that???, I like telling you about my troubles. that's what friends are for.
So hope to hear from you soon.
Take care friend. talk again soon.
Tyson
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Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 8:09 PM
Subject: Cat in Basket
Hello Tyson
How pleased am I to hear from
you!!! Please do not be discouraged because Craig thinks you
are "fat".. he only wants you to be healthy and happy and
in the best physical shape possible. After all you are a
handsome and beautiful dog and you want to look and feel well
too. Besides if you are well you will have a long and happy
and useful life.
Thank you for asking.. I am
well too. Yes, that was a big adventure when I went out on my own...
but a bit scary too. I go out each day now on my own but my
grandparents keep watch on me so that I don't go too far. And they
leave the big overhead garage door open so that if I get frightened
I run for safety there.
I would be delighted to have
your Mum's friend put us on her website!! How famous we will
be.... lol We live in the US in a southern state named
Mississippi... like the big river that runs from the upper reaches
of the states to the Gulf of Mexico.
My Nana will write to your Mum
a bit later but I wanted her to let you know that I had gotten your
letter and am happy all is well with me as I hope it is with you.
Take care my friend...
Since boy's don't hug and
smooch I'm sending you a high five...
Jake.
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Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 10:02 PM
Subject: Hello
Hi Jake
Thanks for your letter, I am so pleased about us. WOW. fancy us
on the net. My mum says I am looking slimmer now. and today she took me down the lane to walk.
I had to be careful, and watch her, as she is old now. and I have to protect her
don't I. but it was so nice to go out with her.
Mum hasn't been out with me since her accident, and I hope she will take me again.
we have fun, she talks to me and I do what I want, cause she can't run after me
hahhaha. Hope your ok my friend, I know I don't write often, but you are always in my prayers,
Hey Jake. do you like your letter??? its with your favorite food
hahhahaha. Just for you my friend, I will write again as soon as mum lets me. Woof Woof. goodnight. my dear friend.
OH I NEARLY FORGOT WHY I AM WRITING;;; my dads girlfriend, she is nice she is. her name is Jo...she has a tiny little kitten.
WOW she is so tiny, but Jo brought her up to see ME. I was so good. Kitten was a little scared of me, because I am still a little fat, but I told it I will soon be smaller,
and guess what Jake. It came right up to me, and we played for a long time.
Now that is something isn't it. come to think of it, Kitten is a little like you.
Oh well my friend. told you the news, so I will have to go, mum has called.
big WOOF.
Tyson
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Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:56 AM
Subject: Meow... meow.... For Tyson

Hi
Tyson
Boy we are famous now!!! -- As you can see I'm holding my Nana's computer mouse...
been reading from the site that your Mum sent to link to. Very, very good......
now what else can we get into??
Thank you for the "fishes"... that was neat. Until next time....
meow, meow
Jake
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Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:23 PM
Subject: Hi

Hello again Jake.
Must tell you. that accident did something to my mum. for she took me out again today,
a long walk. Then mum stopped to talk to some lady who had a little dog with her. I started to sniff at it, and that baby
dog barked so load. I run and stood behind my mum. I didn't go near it again. it kept barking all time, and my mum
just laughed. I hope mum can take me out again tomorrow, I love going out. Have you had any news Jake.
hope your keeping ok. Its cold out now, but I don't mind. I got a very good coat. Do you have one as well?. hope so.
do you like this pussy cat?/ fancy going after the bird like
that. LOL. take care my friend.
Talk again soon.
Tyson
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Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 5:24 AM
Subject: Saturday night - for Tyson from Jake
Hello Tyson
It was so good to hear from you. and I am glad that you are getting lots of exercise because your Mum is able to take you out more
now. When I don't get to go out as much as I would like I drive my Nana and Papaw crazy!! I do all sorts of silly things, paw at the windows, jump and down while holding onto the door frames.
My Papaw tells me that he is going to tie a paint brush to my tail after he makes me do the repair work and then paint it. I don't mean to be bad but I just get so hyper when I can't go outside. I keep watching for other cats who live in the
neighborhood to come by but somehow I miss them. Except there is one black one who hunts in the large vacant lot in front of our house. But Nana keeps an eye on me and won't let me cross the street. Sigh!!!
I'd better go now... my Nana just saw this page and thought it was so cute. She told me I should use this to answer your letter and send it right away.
Take care my friend....
Meow and High Five...
Jake
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Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 3:37 PM
Subject: Jake
Hi Jake
This is good Jake. thought of you when I seen it. do you ever see things like this ?
Mum and I went for a long walk today, and she let me of the lead too. I went sniffing everywhere.
I did enjoy it. I hope the veranda wont get fixed, then we can go more walks.
Mum is taking me again in a minute. I think she enjoys it. Mum is better now.
Hope your ok my friend;. I always think of you. hope your enjoying yourself.
This morning was white with frost. now its nice and sunny. OK. Mum is getting her coat ready. so I may go out again.
whoopee. have fun friend. will let you know how it goes.
Tyson
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Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 1:44 AM
Subject: For Tyson. Be it ever so humble there is no place like home
Hello Tyson
Thank you for the pretty stationery. Yes, when I look in the mirror and see myself I think it is another cat. And boy
that one was a big cat!!! How nice that your Mum is taking you for more and longer walks. That must be lots of
fun. I didn't go out yesterday but for a short while because it was quite cold and I wanted to stay inside in the
warm. But tonight I'm in trouble again. My Nana and Papaw were gone most of the day and I didn't get to go out
until it was almost dark. And I got carried away as it was getting dark and wandered off again. I had been outside
while Nana was cooking the supper meal and Papaw got busy with something and forgot to keep an eye on me.
So it was way after dark when I came back to the house and he had been all over the neighborhood looking for
me. Sigh.... I know better but I just can't help myself. So they are very put out with me right now.
Well there really isn't much to report from my world. Maybe next time there will be something interesting to
write about. We will be going to my other family's house on Thursday to eat our Thanksgiving dinner with them.
At least I will get to see the other two cats. Even if they do ignore me. Bye for now Ty... you take care and be good
so that you don't get into trouble with your Mum.
Your friend,
Jake
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Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 7:49 PM
Subject: Hello

Hi Jake
Been out again today, and we got so wet, my mum had to shower, and I had
my warm towel put over me. just like a baby.....it was good. Mum said she
isn't going again, but I bet she will. I will try to tell he I need to go...you know. then she will take me.
I heard mum say, I have a x-mas stocking. I wonder what will be in that, and my dad is buying
me one as well, Boxing day mums friend is coming, and she has got me a gift as well.
So, I must be loved mustn't I.
What are you getting Jake. bet you get a mouse..or a bird..or a fish. you will have fun with those wont you.
I am excited over x-mas. I always get funny things to play with. I hope your fine my friend. I will
write soon to tell you what I get.
Take care of your Nan. and look after yourself.
Good night my good friend.
God bless.
Tyson.
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Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 9:08 PM
Subject: Fw: For Tyson from Jake
Hello Tyson
Thank you so much for your letter. I was very glad to hear from you. I had thought that you might be quite busy at this
time of the year with the decorations and shopping. But I am so glad you found time to write.
Yes, I'll have a stocking to hang too. I'm not sure what will be in it... a handful of switches if anything my 'Nana says can
be believed. She things I'm more naughty than nice most of the time. I don't mean to be, but there are just sooooo
many things that I have to check out!! No one else seems to have time or are interested.
I was outside just now playing when a tiny, fluffy white dog was walking by with his Mister holding his leash. I just
wanted to say hello because he was no larger than me. But I didn't get to because my Papaw thought I might hiss at
him or scratch him. I just wanted to sniff him over is all. People just don't understand that I'm just wanting to get
acquainted.
After being cooped up in the house for the most of the past several days because of the cold it is so much fun being
outside as it is much warmer today. So many things to explore.
This is a look alike picture - not really me - but 'Nana says I look like this and that I am a handsome dude. So I'll have to take her word for it because I don't know such
things.
Well my friend I just wanted to say hello and thank you for the mail and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
And I hope you get things you like in your stocking. Purr, purr, meow, meow.
Your Pal,
Jake
ps I really liked the stationery your letter was on - very, very nice!!!
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Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 10:10 PM
Subject: Hi.
Hi Tyson.
Wow, my friend. so glad to hear from you... Mum took me for another walk, and we got wet again.
I don't think she will take me again. oh well... its been fun while it lasted. I
only hope, I don't wet my bed. LOL.
I liked your stationary, that was good that was.
I will write again before x-mas. Dad is going to buy me a gift tomorrow, He said today...wonder if it will be food????
I am still on this blessed diet.. don't know when they will let me go from it...ohhhh wellll.
Tomorrow, I am going to have a shower. mum says I smell, what a thing to say.
I don't honest, she is being funny. but I do like the shower, and I get a warm towel as well.
and plenty of hugs..so I cant wait. Will tell you all about it when I write next time
Tyson.
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Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 4:44 AM
Subject: To: Tyson From: Jake
Hello Tyson,
I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and got lots of goodies! I got several toys, one is a soft fabric mouse
that has a place inside of it for Catnip, and some chew toys that are supposed to help clean my teeth.
And oh, got a great Bed Buddy. It is a small square fabric thing that has a packet that can be taken out and
heated in the microwave then put back inside the cover. Then that is put into my bed to help me keep warm.
We had a good dinner and a good time at my other families. That's my Nana and Papaw's daughter and
son-in-law and their two cats. I call her Muvver.... cause I thought she was my mother when I was a tiny kitten.
Boy, are those two guys a pill... they simply ignore me and won't play with me. And just because they are so old I
guess... but I love being with them anyway. Someday they are going to be sorry that they treat me like that...
I hope. But it was good to get back home and my own things too. I wanted to be sure to get this off to wish you
a Happy New Year. So you take care and be sure to hear from each other in 2008.
Purr, Meow, Purr Meow ----
Your Pal,
Jake
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Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 6:44 PM
Subject: Hello
Hi again my friend. yes I had a great x-mas. with lots of toys, and I was given some turkey. wow that was good, but straight away
I went back on my diet.. Mum said I had lost about a stone, I feel better, and I know now, she wont give in when I give her the
eyes..oh well. I am glad you had fun. keep warm now, wow your bed sounds just great. I had a new blanket, but was caught, biting it,
so had my bum smacked, didn't hurt anyway. I like the lights on the tree, I keep looking at them and trying to see
if they would work in my mouth, but mum said no. Oh well. I have heard dad say. its new year
soon. Wonder if I will get another toy? I got all toys that make a noise.. great stuff..
I can go out on my own now, without my lead, BUT. MUM IS JUST ON MY TAIL. so
can't do anything much.
Its very cold and wet. but we may have a great summer so they say. we shall wait and see.
Thanks for the great letter friend. will write again soon.
love to all.
Tyson....
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Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:44 PM
Subject: Hello Jake
Hi Jake
Wow, today my mum took me out, the weather was nice, so
before I knew it, she was saying come on and she called me lazy boy. My
head shot up, I was so excited, because the weather has been so wet, we haven't
been far, but I had a great day. We went for a walk to the local park,
mum threw a big stick for me, but I couldn't give it back, it was to
nice,. I did have a little row, because I ran after this little white
ball, a man was hitting it with some sort of stick. I had to give it
back to him, oh never mind, mum said she will buy me one, but I don't
think she meant it. Dad, said he will take me out later, oh boy, I am
enjoying today. How are you my friend, been anywhere lately? I wish you
could come to play with me, I did play with a kitten as well today, she
was lovely. I wouldn't hurt you, just play.
Mum wants to write now, so I will say bye for now. write soon buddy.
woof woof.
Tyson...xxxxxxlick
lick.
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Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 8:36 PM
Subject: Friday
Hello Tyson
So good to hear from you. It has been very scary over here with all the terrible storms we had. When I hear
thunder I hide under my Nana's bed until the storm is over. But that night she was worried because I was there
and wouldn't come out. She felt like she should put me in my carrier for safety in the event our house was
blown away. She worried that I'd be lost or hurt if that happened. We were so glad when it was over.
Then it got cold again and I haven't been able to stay outside as much as I want. But my Papaw took me out
several times yesterday. And today it is much warmer and Nana has taken me out several times and do has
Papaw.
It sounds like you had a lot of fun in the park. I bet you can run like the wind when you want to. And especially
since you have trimmed down so. I'm afraid that I will have to do that as my Nana says I'm so big and heavy.
But I'm a big boy.
There is a man in the neighborhood who walks his big dog by here some time. He has him on a strong leash
but he wants to pull away and come into the yard when I'm out. And I'm always wondering about him too and
watch him as he walks by. The man talked to my Nana one day and he told her that his dog's name is Blue and
he was lonesome and always looking for someone to play with. Maybe this summer we can get
acquainted..I hope so. I wish I had a friend. And I'll be glad when my frog friends, and cricket friends come back when
winter is over.
I'd better close now... got to see if I can meow hard enough that somebody will let me back outside.
Take care my friend.
Meow, meow.
Jake
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