Johnson County, KY - Feline Authorities rejoice after the apprehension and indictment of Socky Mouse on charges of smuggling catnip in her body cavity. The gray and black knit mouse was part of a world-wide catnip smuggling ring that has been operating unlawfully in the United States under various names for over 30 years.
Officials have none other to thank than Reeses, a chocolate tabby from Paintsville. Socky Mouse entered Reeses’ home upon invitation of a mutual human friend. According to Reeses, the mouse had a stench of catnip “like you wouldn’t believe.” After confirming the odor of pure catnip emanating from the mouse’s pores, Reeses decided to make his move. The brave tabby struggled with the mouse for approximately 3-and-a-half hours until he was finally able to pierce the mouse’s belly, revealing its stash to onlookers.
Reeses has been commended with the Plastic Rattling Ball award for his swift and heroic dealings with Socky Mouse. Other cats are urged to approach sock mice with caution, as the catnip smuggling ring may be stepping up its “security” and be more difficult to penetrate.