Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: This is to warn everyone of a tragic incident that happened to our precious family cat, Maggie. She was so inquisitive and mischievous. When she turned up missing one day we posted signs with a reward for her return.

To make a long story short, we found her three days later drowned in a neighbor’s rain barrel. Evidently, she had jumped a fence and fell into it and, since the water was not to the top, she was unable to climb out.

Anyone with deep containers of water should put some type of cover over the top to prevent this type of accident. - Kathy Parker, Fayetteville, Ark.

My heartfelt thoughts on your loss. If one child or pet is saved from your letter, it’s a tribute to your cat. - Hugs, Heloise