The last time they did that was when an alley cat got in and ate up one of my nice Rice finches.

5 seconds sound clip from the Cat People (1942) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:12:19.429 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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(PET NOISES AT THE PET STORE)

- I'd like to exchange this kitten for a canary.

- You'll have to talk louder.

- What did you say?

- I can't understand a word you say.

(PET NOISES AT THE PET STORE) (2)

- I can't imagine what... Oh, landie-dearie me. I can't imagine what got into them. All that caterwauling.

- The last time they did that was when an alley cat got in and ate up one of my nice Rice finches.

- I wanted to exchange this kitten for a bird.

- Why, of course. I have some lovely canaries. One little lemon-colored fellow with top notes like Caruso.

- As peaceful as my dream of heaven.

- Shall we go back now and select just which little birdie?

[...]