Sir Allen Mc Awesome proves chivalry isn’t dead
The English Bombay believes in safety first and charms women with his affection
Most adoring pet owners would do anything for their cherished companions, but could they speak for their furry or feathered or finned friends and tell us what they are thinking? To find out, we’re putting pet owners to the test with the personality questionnaire made famous by French novelist Marcel Proust. Meet Matt Kasprzycki and Allen. It’s often said that cats choose their owner, and in Kasprzycki’s case that’s exactly what happened. While visiting his closest friend — and Allen’s original owner — in Vancouver earlier this year, the handsome five-yearold English Bombay took to Kasprzycki immediately, and never left his side the entire trip. When it came time to leave, Allen inserted himself in Kasprzycki’s suitcase and insisted on going with him.
During the day, while Kasprzycki is the one who gets paid to manage a tire and auto body shop, it is Allen who supervises the staff of eight. He has his own time card, and responds favourably when addressed as Sir Allen McAwesome.
Like his adopted owner, Allen loves sailing aboard Kasprzycki’s nine-metre Northern. He believes in safety first and wears his bright orange lifejacket while up on deck. In the cabin below, however, Allen removes his gear himself, and indulges in his favourite Temptations treats. What is Allen’s idea of perfect happiness?
Basking in the sun whether it’s on the porch or on the boat, he just loves to lay out and catch some rays. If Allen could change one thing about himself, what would it be?
He would like to have the ability to open Ziploc bags. Who is Allen’s hero of fiction?
Batman. He identifies with stealthlike prowling around at night — but in a cool way. What does Allen most value in his friends?
Respect. He commands it. He’s so calm that he’s difficult to read, and when customers come in to the shop and see him on the counter they get a little nervous because they don’t know what he’s going to do. What is Allen’s current state of mind?
Supervisory. Which talent would Allen most like to have?
It’s a toss-up between surfing or manning the lines on a sailboat. Which historical figure does Allen most identify with?
Casanova. He’s a real ladies’ man. When women are around he showers them with affection and I get snubbed. What does Allen consider his greatest achievement?
Adapting to being on a boat. He loves travelling by boat or plane. Where would Allen most like to live?
He loves being at the marina. I haven’t had him that long but when I’ve seen him the brightest he’s on the docks. He’ll even go on boats of people we know to visit and hang out with them. What does Allen regard as the lowest depth of misery?
A world without catnip. What is Allen’s favourite occupation?
Exterminator. Who are Allen’s heroes in real life?
Buster (a cow patch pit bull) and Joey (a Chihuahua), the two dogs he lived with before he came to live with me. What is Allen’s motto?
No matter what you’ve done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it. If you think you know what your animal companion is thinking, email petpsyche@gmail.com and tell us why they should be profiled.