MEL DISCOVERS THE WORLD

Once Mel had grown used to the place...he decided he wanted to leave. So he called his travel agent.

He tried TWA (Tabby Whisk Away), and he even checked out ocean liner trips for male cats (TOMCAT CRUISE) but eventually we agreed with him, that the best way to go was the good ol' United States P.O. (Pussycat OUT) and so we helped him pack.

Figuring he was descended from alley cats, Mel decided to go to Paris and visit the intricate alleys and sewers.

...but he got lost and found himself washed into the river! It drove him in Seine!

So Mel checked the cable listings, found the English Channel, and dialed himself to London. He found lots of cats just like him, especially the Beefeaters, but committed a faux pas when he was introduced to Prince Charles, and thought that the Prince's fingers... ... resemble Cheez Doodles.

Prince Charles decided to send Mel out to South America, which proved to be a crushing experience.

Mel had his cell phone with him, so he was able to call home for some advice on how to get out from under a capybara. I gave Mel one word of advice: "CLAWS."

He hired a lawyer who sent the capybara a cease and desist order. (He'd thought I'd said "Clause.") Either way, he was able to continue his journey, and if you want to see four more pix....

Here's Mel at the beach, in Italy, and in Florida...

And here, Mel is literally on a roll... with plans for movies and books!