are 3 aisles over, I think... ;)
No one bakes any more.
Or at least a lot fewer than there used to be... :)
mostlyBy the time he came to live with us he'd outgrown the ornery...
anyway... ;)
The stubborn of course, well....
Yup, kept enough of that to keep him going for another four years after
he came to live with us, already along in years... fourteen when he came after Gram died...
It's one of their jobs.And they are glad to do it... :)
And the lady cats cooperate.
But of course... it scratches their itch... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-10-18 17:00 <=-
are 3 aisles over, I think... ;)Or at least a lot fewer than there used to be... :)
No one bakes any more.
Birthday cakes and brownies are about the limit unless it's a holiday.
By the time he came to live with us he'd outgrown the ornery...Yup, kept enough of that to keep him going for another four years after
mostly anyway... ;)
The stubborn of course, well....
he came to live with us, already along in years... fourteen when he
came after Gram died...
I went to a friend's house this afternoon to pick something up; her
17 year-old cat decided I was OK. I scratched half a cat's worth of
shed fur off of him. His mom is undergoing chemo and can't do it
herself.
But of course... it scratches their itch... ;)It's one of their jobs.And they are glad to do it... :)
And the lady cats cooperate.
Or something else. Now if only he'd bring home the cat chow too.
holiday.are 3 aisles over, I think... ;)Or at least a lot fewer than there used to be... :)
No one bakes any more.
Birthday cakes and brownies are about the limit unless it's a
Or one needs to bring something to a potluck...?
I went to a friend's house this afternoon to pick something up; her
17 year-old cat decided I was OK. I scratched half a cat's worth of shed fur off of him. His mom is undergoing chemo and can't do it herself.
I'm sure the cat really did appreciate getting all that fur off
himself... must have felt a LOT better... to say nothing of avoiding hairball risks... (G) Hope his mom does well with the chemo...
But of course... it scratches their itch... ;)It's one of their jobs.And they are glad to do it... :)
And the lady cats cooperate.
Or something else. Now if only he'd bring home the cat chow too.
Nah... that's beyond them... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-13-18 23:47 <=-
Or one needs to bring something to a potluck...?are 3 aisles over, I think... ;)Or at least a lot fewer than there used to be... :)
No one bakes any more.
Birthday cakes and brownies are about the limit unless it's a
holiday.
And is feeding aged 50-something children. The younger ones are more adventurous as often as not.
I went to a friend's house this afternoon to pick something up; herI'm sure the cat really did appreciate getting all that fur off
17 year-old cat decided I was OK. I scratched half a cat's worth of shed fur off of him. His mom is undergoing chemo and can't do it herself.
himself... must have felt a LOT better... to say nothing of avoiding hairball risks... (G) Hope his mom does well with the chemo...
Amen. He actually needs a good scratch a few more times. Fortunately
a cat person was coming to stay for a while.
Nah... that's beyond them... ;)But of course... it scratches their itch... ;)It's one of their jobs.And they are glad to do it... :)
And the lady cats cooperate.
Or something else. Now if only he'd bring home the cat chow too.
The cat poop of course comes with the turf.
moreAnd is feeding aged 50-something children. The younger ones are
adventurous as often as not.
Chocolate anything tends to be a hit... at least with most people... :)
Fortunatelyhimself... must have felt a LOT better... to say nothing of avoiding hairball risks... (G) Hope his mom does well with the chemo...
Amen. He actually needs a good scratch a few more times.
a cat person was coming to stay for a while.
That should make the cat(s) be a bit happier with things in a turmoil otherwise.... :)
Or something else. Now if only he'd bring home the cat chow too.Nah... that's beyond them... ;)
The cat poop of course comes with the turf.
But of course... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-19-18 18:06 <=-
And is feeding aged 50-something children. The younger ones areChocolate anything tends to be a hit... at least with most people... :)
more adventurous as often as not.
When in doubt bring the brownies.
himself... must have felt a LOT better... to say nothing of avoiding hairball risks... (G) Hope his mom does well with the chemo...That should make the cat(s) be a bit happier with things in a turmoil otherwise.... :)
Amen. He actually needs a good scratch a few more times.
Fortunately a cat person was coming to stay for a while.
He's mellowed out with age; he used to hide in a closet. This time he meowed because I left the room.(LOL)
But of course... :)Or something else. Now if only he'd bring home the cat chow too.Nah... that's beyond them... ;)
The cat poop of course comes with the turf.
Not to mention barfing on the nearest rug.
When in doubt bring the brownies.
They transport well... and if they don't totally vanish, you've got chocolate for yourself... (G)
heThat should make the cat(s) be a bit happier with things in a turmoil otherwise.... :)
He's mellowed out with age; he used to hide in a closet. This time
meowed because I left the room.(LOL)
That's progress... ;)
The cat poop of course comes with the turf.But of course... :)
Not to mention barfing on the nearest rug.
But this was an outdoor cat... no rug to barf on... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-27-18 23:14 <=-
When in doubt bring the brownies.They transport well... and if they don't totally vanish, you've got chocolate for yourself... (G)
When it comes to chocolate, my church belongs to the clean plate club.
That should make the cat(s) be a bit happier with things in a turmoil otherwise.... :)That's progress... ;)
He's mellowed out with age; he used to hide in a closet. This time
he meowed because I left the room.(LOL)
Or senility.
But this was an outdoor cat... no rug to barf on... :)The cat poop of course comes with the turf.But of course... :)
Not to mention barfing on the nearest rug.
Knowing cats, he or she would find one.
club.Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-27-18 23:14 <=-
When in doubt bring the brownies.They transport well... and if they don't totally vanish, you've got chocolate for yourself... (G)
When it comes to chocolate, my church belongs to the clean plate
Ah. In that case, make a double batch and only take one and a half
batches to the church... ;)
he meowed because I left the room.(LOL)That's progress... ;)
Or senility.
How old is he, then...? :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-04-18 22:54 <=-
Ah. In that case, make a double batch and only take one and a halfWhen in doubt bring the brownies.They transport well... and if they don't totally vanish, you've got chocolate for yourself... (G)
When it comes to chocolate, my church belongs to the clean plate
club.
batches to the church... ;)
That's the general idea.
How old is he, then...? :)he meowed because I left the room.(LOL)That's progress... ;)
Or senility.
Almost old enough to vote - 17.
OTOH, much safer not to have it in the house.Ah. In that case, make a double batch and only take one and a half batches to the church... ;)
That's the general idea.
That way you make sure you have some too... ;) And everyone is
happy.... :)
Or senility.How old is he, then...? :)
Almost old enough to vote - 17.
That's getting to be a ripe old age... :) Might be senility... or
possibly simply second kittenhood... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-09-18 00:09 <=-
Ah. In that case, make a double batch and only take one and a half batches to the church... ;)That way you make sure you have some too... ;) And everyone is
That's the general idea.
happy.... :)
OTOH, much safer not to have it in the house.
That's getting to be a ripe old age... :) Might be senility... orOr senility.How old is he, then...? :)
Almost old enough to vote - 17.
possibly simply second kittenhood... ;)
His mother is still around too, but she really is senile; she can't
find the litter box.
I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.batches to the church... ;)That way you make sure you have some too... ;) And everyone is
That's the general idea.
happy.... :)
OTOH, much safer not to have it in the house.
Just have to store most of it in the freezer in individual packets... :)
That's getting to be a ripe old age... :) Might be senility... or possibly simply second kittenhood... ;)
His mother is still around too, but she really is senile; she can't find the litter box.
And how old is she...?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-10-18 23:35 <=-
Just have to store most of it in the freezer in individual packets... :)batches to the church... ;)That way you make sure you have some too... ;) And everyone is
That's the general idea.
happy.... :)
OTOH, much safer not to have it in the house.
I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.
That's getting to be a ripe old age... :) Might be senility... or possibly simply second kittenhood... ;)And how old is she...?
His mother is still around too, but she really is senile; she can't find the litter box.
A year older than him. I don't think she'll be around much longer
though.
:)OTOH, much safer not to have it in the house.Just have to store most of it in the freezer in individual packets...
Things could be worse.
I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.
Rather just have it out available and temptingly...? ;) Oh, well...
look on the bright side... it's chocolate, after all... ;)
can'tHis mother is still around too, but she really is senile; she
find the litter box.And how old is she...?
A year older than him. I don't think she'll be around much longer though.
18's pretty old for a cat... especially a female... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-14-18 00:37 <=-
Rather just have it out available and temptingly...? ;) Oh, well...OTOH, much safer not to have it in the house.Just have to store most of it in the freezer in individual
packets... :)
I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.
look on the bright side... it's chocolate, after all... ;)
Things could be worse.
18's pretty old for a cat... especially a female... :)His mother is still around too, but she really is senile; sheAnd how old is she...?
can't find the litter box.
A year older than him. I don't think she'll be around much longer though.
They've been pampered indoor cats their whole lives.
My mice might have eaten it before they were deactivated by the traps.I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.Rather just have it out available and temptingly...? ;) Oh, well... look on the bright side... it's chocolate, after all... ;)
Things could be worse.
Yup... ;)
They've been pampered indoor cats their whole lives.
When they go, is their 'Mom' planning to replace them...? I seem to remember that she's up in age herself, and not doing all that well healthwise....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-18-18 00:23 <=-
Yup... ;)I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.Rather just have it out available and temptingly...? ;) Oh, well... look on the bright side... it's chocolate, after all... ;)
Things could be worse.
My mice might have eaten it before they were deactivated by the traps.
They've been pampered indoor cats their whole lives.When they go, is their 'Mom' planning to replace them...? I seem to remember that she's up in age herself, and not doing all that well healthwise....
I doubt it, unless some come along and adopt her. I wasn't planning on Genie; she sort of decided she needed to live here.
well...Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-18-18 00:23 <=-
I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.Rather just have it out available and temptingly...? ;) Oh,
traps.look on the bright side... it's chocolate, after all... ;)Yup... ;)
Things could be worse.
My mice might have eaten it before they were deactivated by the
Only if you left it lying around... ;)I left the traps laying around too. I seem to be temporarily out of mice.
onI doubt it, unless some come along and adopt her. I wasn't planning
Genie; she sort of decided she needed to live here.
I guess you just never know when a feline will adopt you... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-22-18 00:38 <=-
Only if you left it lying around... ;)Yup... ;)I've thought of that, but ... nahhh.Rather just have it out available and temptingly...? ;) Oh,
well... look on the bright side... it's chocolate, after
all... ;)
Things could be worse.
My mice might have eaten it before they were deactivated by the
traps.
I left the traps laying around too. I seem to be temporarily out of
mice.
I doubt it, unless some come along and adopt her. I wasn't planningI guess you just never know when a feline will adopt you... ;)
on Genie; she sort of decided she needed to live here.
Cats have been known to walk up to the door and say "In. Now."
ofMy mice might have eaten it before they were deactivated by the traps.Only if you left it lying around... ;)
I left the traps laying around too. I seem to be temporarily out
mice.
That's a good thing... This time of year, they're more likely to stay outside anyway... ;)
Cats have been known to walk up to the door and say "In. Now."
Not so much here... though it did happen more than once to our neighbor
next door before she gave up the "feeding station"....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-27-18 00:26 <=-
That's a good thing... This time of year, they're more likely to stay outside anyway... ;)My mice might have eaten it before they were deactivated by the traps.Only if you left it lying around... ;)
I left the traps laying around too. I seem to be temporarily out
of mice.
More likely. Which doesn't explain the one I just nailed under my
kitchen cabinets. There's a mouse racetrack under there, and I found mouse droppings on the pull out cutting board. It's rarely used.
Three tries with different traps later...snap.
Cats have been known to walk up to the door and say "In. Now."Not so much here... though it did happen more than once to our neighbor
next door before she gave up the "feeding station"....
I never had a feeding station, just cats who wanted in.
foundMore likely. Which doesn't explain the one I just nailed under my kitchen cabinets. There's a mouse racetrack under there, and I
mouse droppings on the pull out cutting board. It's rarely used.
Three tries with different traps later...snap.
What a foolish mouse.... Up at our camp, we do get the mice and the occasional chipmunk, even in the summer months... But then, when my son
was spending a lot of time up there, he had a mouse he was actually
feeding indoors... thought it was cute, or something...
I never had a feeding station, just cats who wanted in.
That only really happened to us once, when the next-door neighbors
moved, and left their cat behind... we didn't end up adopting him, but
he tried real hard to get us to... finally another neighbor down the
street took him in...
The only cat from our neighborhood we took in was a little kitten that someone else rescued from a fence or something... the kid's family told
her to try us or our neighbor (the one with the feeding station)... he wasn't even weaned yet, so we found a wet nurse for him (a friend of
ours had a couple nursing mothers) and took him back after he was
weaned... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-01-18 18:08 <=-
More likely. Which doesn't explain the one I just nailed underWhat a foolish mouse.... Up at our camp, we do get the mice and the occasional chipmunk, even in the summer months... But then, when my
my kitchen cabinets. There's a mouse racetrack under there, and
I found mouse droppings on the pull out cutting board. It's
rarely used. Three tries with different traps later...snap.
son was spending a lot of time up there, he had a mouse he was actually feeding indoors... thought it was cute, or something...
He was keeping it out of his Rice Krispies. The mouse was happy to oblige. As for chipmunks ... kill them all!
I never had a feeding station, just cats who wanted in.That only really happened to us once, when the next-door neighbors
moved, and left their cat behind... we didn't end up adopting him, but
he tried real hard to get us to... finally another neighbor down the
street took him in...
Smart cat. Lousy humans.
The only cat from our neighborhood we took in was a little kitten that someone else rescued from a fence or something... the kid's family told
her to try us or our neighbor (the one with the feeding station)... he wasn't even weaned yet, so we found a wet nurse for him (a friend of
ours had a couple nursing mothers) and took him back after he was
weaned... ;)
Good idea. Poor little guy needed a Mommy; humans aren't cut out for bottle feeding kittens.
actuallyoccasional chipmunk, even in the summer months... But then, when my
son was spending a lot of time up there, he had a mouse he was
Squirrels don't destroy your garden or dig holes in the lawn.feeding indoors... thought it was cute, or something...
He was keeping it out of his Rice Krispies. The mouse was happy to oblige. As for chipmunks ... kill them all!
Chippys are better than squirrels, though... ;)
He may have thought he had two homes already. Probably one happy cat eventually.he tried real hard to get us to... finally another neighbor down the street took him in...
Smart cat. Lousy humans.
We had enough cats already... dunno why he got left behind, but the boy
was probably my son's best friend at the time, so Cougar probably
thought he could just switch households... I'm glad that the other
neighbor did take him in... I'm thinking maybe they only had one cat, or maybe even none at the time...
forwasn't even weaned yet, so we found a wet nurse for him (a friend of
ours had a couple nursing mothers) and took him back after he was weaned... ;)
Good idea. Poor little guy needed a Mommy; humans aren't cut out
bottle feeding kittens.
And kittens need the taming influence of a cat Mommy, they don't really
get it from humans usually...
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-07-18 23:39 <=-
occasional chipmunk, even in the summer months... But then, when myChippys are better than squirrels, though... ;)
son was spending a lot of time up there, he had a mouse he was
actually feeding indoors... thought it was cute, or something...
He was keeping it out of his Rice Krispies. The mouse was happy to oblige. As for chipmunks ... kill them all!
Squirrels don't destroy your garden or dig holes in the lawn.
he tried real hard to get us to... finally another neighbor down the street took him in...We had enough cats already... dunno why he got left behind, but the
Smart cat. Lousy humans.
boy was probably my son's best friend at the time, so Cougar probably thought he could just switch households... I'm glad that the other
neighbor did take him in... I'm thinking maybe they only had one cat,
or maybe even none at the time...
He may have thought he had two homes already. Probably one happy cat eventually.
wasn't even weaned yet, so we found a wet nurse for him (a friend ofAnd kittens need the taming influence of a cat Mommy, they don't really
ours had a couple nursing mothers) and took him back after he was weaned... ;)
Good idea. Poor little guy needed a Mommy; humans aren't cut out
for bottle feeding kittens.
get it from humans usually...
They need to be socialized to both cats and humans. Also hopefully
taught how to hunt. Poor Genie can't catch her own tail most days.
oblige. As for chipmunks ... kill them all!Chippys are better than squirrels, though... ;)
Squirrels don't destroy your garden or dig holes in the lawn.
Around here they do... One year they ate all the tulip and crocus bulbs
I planted... nothing came up in the spring... And they dig holes to bury nuts all over... Admittedly no chipmunks around here, but up at the
Pond, where they do thrive, if they get into the camp they don't make
nearly the mess that squirrels do if they get in....
catneighbor did take him in... I'm thinking maybe they only had one cat,
or maybe even none at the time...
He may have thought he had two homes already. Probably one happy
eventually.
I think he was, finally... :) After telling Cougar that we couldn't
take him in, we ended up with Richard's grandpa's cat when Gram died... First time Ming went out back (on leash, of course), Cougar came over to tell him that he was an interloper, taking what should have been his place... Ming told him that he was there rightly... and we also ended up telling Cougar that this was a special case... there was just a bit of
a tussle, which we broke up... but ever after, if Ming got loose, he'd
trot down to Cougar's new house and beat him up... ;) It may have been friendly(ish) play... ;) (that's the Siamese that came to us at age 14)
reallyAnd kittens need the taming influence of a cat Mommy, they don't
get it from humans usually...
They need to be socialized to both cats and humans. Also hopefully taught how to hunt. Poor Genie can't catch her own tail most days.
I don't think that Boy Wonder was ever taught to hunt... and I think
that maybe his days here coincided with a mouse-free house... but he
might have....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-12-18 00:27 <=-
Around here they do... One year they ate all the tulip and crocus bulbsoblige. As for chipmunks ... kill them all!Chippys are better than squirrels, though... ;)
Squirrels don't destroy your garden or dig holes in the lawn.
I planted... nothing came up in the spring... And they dig holes to bury nuts all over... Admittedly no chipmunks around here, but up at the
Pond, where they do thrive, if they get into the camp they don't make
nearly the mess that squirrels do if they get in....
I've never had a squirrel dig up a plant yet. It's the little
burrowing striped mice.
neighbor did take him in... I'm thinking maybe they only had one cat,I think he was, finally... :) After telling Cougar that we couldn't
or maybe even none at the time...
He may have thought he had two homes already. Probably one happy
cat eventually.
take him in, we ended up with Richard's grandpa's cat when Gram died... First time Ming went out back (on leash, of course), Cougar came over to tell him that he was an interloper, taking what should have been his place... Ming told him that he was there rightly... and we also ended up telling Cougar that this was a special case... there was just a bit of
a tussle, which we broke up... but ever after, if Ming got loose, he'd
trot down to Cougar's new house and beat him up... ;) It may have been friendly(ish) play... ;) (that's the Siamese that came to us at age 14)
Sounds like a territory beef. I'm surprised a teenaged cat even
bothered; most the old ones have better things to do. Like sleep.
And kittens need the taming influence of a cat Mommy, they don'tI don't think that Boy Wonder was ever taught to hunt... and I think
really get it from humans usually...
They need to be socialized to both cats and humans. Also hopefully taught how to hunt. Poor Genie can't catch her own tail most days.
that maybe his days here coincided with a mouse-free house... but he
might have....
They do chase on their own, but have to learn to kill. A lot of
indoor cats never learn.
I alas have no outdoor cat to take care of matters.nuts all over... Admittedly no chipmunks around here, but up at the Pond, where they do thrive, if they get into the camp they don't make nearly the mess that squirrels do if they get in....
I've never had a squirrel dig up a plant yet. It's the little burrowing striped mice.
Haven't seen them do it up at the Pond, either... I guess we've had different experiences with the critters....
he'da tussle, which we broke up... but ever after, if Ming got loose,
beentrot down to Cougar's new house and beat him up... ;) It may have
14)friendly(ish) play... ;) (that's the Siamese that came to us at age
Sounds like a territory beef. I'm surprised a teenaged cat even bothered; most the old ones have better things to do. Like sleep.
Ming acted like he got a new lease on life when he came to live with
us... we called him the Old Goat, since he'd come up to just about
anyone in the house and butt their leg to get their attention to give
HIM attention.... He didn't really wind down until he was closer to 18,
and the end of things... He joined the other two in their pursuit (and
kill) of mice in the house, and was just about as accurate as them....
I don't think that Boy Wonder was ever taught to hunt... and I think
that maybe his days here coincided with a mouse-free house... but he might have....
They do chase on their own, but have to learn to kill. A lot of
indoor cats never learn.
True... we've had a couple like that... hadn't a clue that the end of
the chase was the kill.... although, sometimes, one of them would
continue the chase until the mouse died of heart failure, or
something...
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-14-18 22:16 <=-
planted... nothing came up in the spring... And they dig holes toHaven't seen them do it up at the Pond, either... I guess we've had different experiences with the critters....
bury nuts all over... Admittedly no chipmunks around here, but up
at the Pond, where they do thrive, if they get into the camp they
don't make nearly the mess that squirrels do if they get in....
I've never had a squirrel dig up a plant yet. It's the little burrowing striped mice.
I alas have no outdoor cat to take care of matters.
a tussle, which we broke up... but ever after, if Ming got loose,Ming acted like he got a new lease on life when he came to live with
he'd trot down to Cougar's new house and beat him up... ;) It may
have been friendly(ish) play... ;) (that's the Siamese that came
to us at age 14)
Sounds like a territory beef. I'm surprised a teenaged cat even bothered; most the old ones have better things to do. Like sleep.
us... we called him the Old Goat, since he'd come up to just about
anyone in the house and butt their leg to get their attention to give
HIM attention.... He didn't really wind down until he was closer to 18,
and the end of things... He joined the other two in their pursuit (and
kill) of mice in the house, and was just about as accurate as them....
He'd had practice. It sounds like he was also ornery enough to want
to kill them for invading his territory.
I don't think that Boy Wonder was ever taught to hunt... and I thinkTrue... we've had a couple like that... hadn't a clue that the end of
that maybe his days here coincided with a mouse-free house... but he might have....
They do chase on their own, but have to learn to kill. A lot of
indoor cats never learn.
the chase was the kill.... although, sometimes, one of them would
continue the chase until the mouse died of heart failure, or
something...
That's how Genie killed a few - played them to death.
Or two. A nice bobcat family would do nicely.Haven't seen them do it up at the Pond, either... I guess we've had different experiences with the critters....
I alas have no outdoor cat to take care of matters.
Guess you need one...
18,anyone in the house and butt their leg to get their attention to give
HIM attention.... He didn't really wind down until he was closer to
(andand the end of things... He joined the other two in their pursuit
them....kill) of mice in the house, and was just about as accurate as
wantHe'd had practice. It sounds like he was also ornery enough to
to kill them for invading his territory.
Probably... and the orneriness was reserved by then for the mice...
didn't show much of it to anyone else... except for Cougar... ;)
the chase was the kill.... although, sometimes, one of them would continue the chase until the mouse died of heart failure, or
something...
That's how Genie killed a few - played them to death.
I'd accept that... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-18-18 17:42 <=-
Haven't seen them do it up at the Pond, either... I guess we've had different experiences with the critters....Guess you need one...
I alas have no outdoor cat to take care of matters.
Or two. A nice bobcat family would do nicely.
anyone in the house and butt their leg to get their attention to giveProbably... and the orneriness was reserved by then for the mice...
HIM attention.... He didn't really wind down until he was closer to
18, and the end of things... He joined the other two in their pursuit (and kill) of mice in the house, and was just about as accurate as them....
He'd had practice. It sounds like he was also ornery enough to
want to kill them for invading his territory.
didn't show much of it to anyone else... except for Cougar... ;)
Who was the other male in HIS territory.
the chase was the kill.... although, sometimes, one of them would continue the chase until the mouse died of heart failure, orI'd accept that... (G)
something...
That's how Genie killed a few - played them to death.
I didn't mind! Dead is dead.
If they'd eat the chipmunks, squirrels and small dogs I'd live with it.different experiences with the critters....Guess you need one...
I alas have no outdoor cat to take care of matters.
Or two. A nice bobcat family would do nicely.
There might be other drawbacks to a bobcat family, though....
He'd had practice. It sounds like he was also ornery enough toProbably... and the orneriness was reserved by then for the mice... didn't show much of it to anyone else... except for Cougar... ;)
want to kill them for invading his territory.
Who was the other male in HIS territory.
Or at least potentially in his territory... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-24-18 23:41 <=-
There might be other drawbacks to a bobcat family, though....different experiences with the critters....Guess you need one...
I alas have no outdoor cat to take care of matters.
Or two. A nice bobcat family would do nicely.
If they'd eat the chipmunks, squirrels and small dogs I'd live with
it.
Or at least potentially in his territory... :)He'd had practice. It sounds like he was also ornery enough toProbably... and the orneriness was reserved by then for the mice... didn't show much of it to anyone else... except for Cougar... ;)
want to kill them for invading his territory.
Who was the other male in HIS territory.
And he was warned off. MINE, said the cat.
Or two. A nice bobcat family would do nicely.There might be other drawbacks to a bobcat family, though....
If they'd eat the chipmunks, squirrels and small dogs I'd live with
it.
Indeed... The owners of the small dogs might not be quite so sanguine about the bobcats, though... :)
didn't show much of it to anyone else... except for Cougar... ;)Or at least potentially in his territory... :)
Who was the other male in HIS territory.
And he was warned off. MINE, said the cat.
Exactly. :)
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