A cat’s paw is an elusive phenomenon even though it is clearly attached to the animal in question. If you don’t believe me, when you have some time to kill, just try and follow the path of the paw in the course of any given day. A shovel for unsuspecting toys, litter and other objects infecting territory, a shield for the eyes from too much sunlight, the paw is a cat’s most ubiquitous tool. But when did it become known as an unpleasant or distasteful task or to be used for the advantage of another as the usage of the … Continue reading →