A stray cat checks out the house I built for the raccoons, but seems to find it similarly inadequate. The cat then approaches the garage, but is sent away by Pippen (our resident stray cat.) The cat checks out the tires and large shed. The cat pokes its head under the smaller shed, but mat… Continue reading 2023-02-11 Stray Cat
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Tailey Chasing Black Cat
A black cat wanders close to the den, unaware of the baby raccoons inside. The cat pauses, looking between the sheds, the runs off. The blur chasing after it is Tailey, the mother raccoon.
Stray Cat in Garage
A stray cat wandered into our garage. Ironically, it has white and black bands on its tail, just like a raccoon. Rosie and Pippen appear to be out of the garage. There is no food or water in the cat dish, so the only real reason to stay is to rest and get warm. After… Continue reading Stray Cat in Garage
Cat Jumping onto Fence
I’ve seen cats jumping off the top of the fence, but this is the first showing both in and off.
Under and Over
This black and white cat went under the fence into our yard . . . . . . and, two minutes later, over the fence from our neighbor’s yard back into the field.
Indecisive Cal
Cal climbs the tree from the field, then hesitates at the top of the fence. Like the raccoons, he probably wanted to use the tires leaning against the fence to help on the way down. Snow covering everything apparently made him re-think his destination. After surveying his options, Cal returns to the field.
Cal, the Calico Cat, on the Fence
For the last couple nights, the first action recorded was Widey coming over the fence from the field. Tonight it was a male calico cat we’ll name Cal. Instead of climbing, he jumps, but still follows the same path the raccoons use. He even pauses at the top to try licking his hands. In black… Continue reading Cal, the Calico Cat, on the Fence