Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Gary Bogue column: Don't shake your head; animals predict quakes.

Byline: Gary Bogue

Aug. 7--Gary is taking a vacation to play hide-and-seek with grizzly bears in Alaska. He'll meet you here for your usual morning cup of coffee together on Aug. 14. We'll print some of his columns from the past while he's gone. Today's is from Sept. 20, 1995.

Dear Gary:

I know earthquake-predicting animals are old hat to Bay Area residents, but it still amazes me that they can be so accurate, when the so-called "experts" don't seem to have a clue.

My 8-year-old calico, Grizzy, has been right on target for these last few little shakes, including the one your parrot Nikki predicted on Sept. 13. She starts meowing two or …