Fast paws and sharp claws
can slice you in a second
the cat said, purring
Yallerfloof
Yallerfloof(floofinition) – 1. Foof slang for yellow animal.
In use: “Many people call Papi a ginger cat but Michael always thought of him as a yallerfloof.”
2. Archaic expression for an animal who likes talking or singing about everything.
In use: “The little puppy began life under hard conditions, becoming a yallerfloof early on, a state he never left as he was adopted and found a home, singing about birds and animals in ‘his’ yard, happily barking when his people appeared, and joyfully yipping when he was about to be fed.”
Floofalogue
Floofalogue (floofinition) – 1. A conversation between one or more people with one or more animals.
In use: “The question about who is hungry always began a floofalogue with the cat, but the dogs — a little more reticent, in her opinion, more polite, really — always did join in.”
2. An enumeration of items arranged by an animal.
In use: “The cat had developed a habit of stealing from neighbors and lining up his treasures as a sort of floofalogue of his exploits.”
Xerifloof
Xerifloof (floofinition) – Pet who requires or desires attention.
In use: “Miss Izzy (Isabella Grace) was an underfloof and a xerifloof, coming out to play and eat, but otherwise satisfied with being alone to wash and eat.”
Wayfloof
Wayfloof (floofinition) – Animal who is difficult to control or predict because of unusual or unexpected behavior.
In use: “The little wayfloof, a friendly blend of several breeds, seemed to delight in waiting until she turned her back before bolting down the hall and out the door, or rushing over to steal food somewhere.”
Velfloofteen
Velfloofteen (floofinition) – Short fur that feels amazingly soft and comforting.
In use: “Many people delight in resting a cheek against a floof’s velfloofteen body. One can almost feel the stress and anxiety melt away.”
Underfloof
Underfloof – (floofinition) 1. Animal who lives below houses and other structures.
In use: “Many homeowners have discovered that underfloof often include raccoons and skunks seeking places to shelter and raise their babies.”
2. Pet who is reliably beneath their people’s chair when they’re sitting, below the blankets when the people go to sleep, or beneath their feet when they’re walking around.
In use: “Underfloofs like Boo, the bedroom panther, are often tripping hazards as they silently hurry foot to foot as Keri walked, forcing her to veer left and right for fear of kicking the feline or stepping on him.”
Silent Floof
Silent floof
at my feet
waiting to see
if he’ll get a treat
if not that
maybe a scratch on the head
if not that
he’ll just go back to bed
Día Del Floof
Día Del Floof (floofinition) – Often called Floof Day by some, “Day of the Floof” is an annual floofiday to remember and celebrate animals who previously graced people’s lives. It was created in homage to the many great animals who served humans or were their friends.
In use: “Día Del Floof, observed on March 29th in many countries, usually includes a minute of silence to remember animals no longer alive followed by giving gifts and special treats and toys to animals. Some use the day to give generously to animal shelters and animal causes.”
Theocfloofcy
Theocfloofcy (floofinition) – Households in which animals are treated as divine rulers.
In use: “Many people are unwilling to admit it, but once they accept an animal into their household, they begin living under a virtual theocfloofcy, where the pets’ and their desires gain preferential status.”
Michael Seidel, writer 