Nature Friday - Our Cats

Thanks to Rosy for hosting this hop!

If you don't follow KB Bear's blog, I highly recommend it for the dogs of course, but for her amazing wildlife pictures. It was this blog that inspired me to get our trail cam. KB has shared some amazing cat pictures and videos, Bob Cats and Mountain Lions (which are one of my very favourite animals in the world). 

Not to be left out, we are going to share the cats our trail cam captured recently. 

Our cats are not nearly as amazing, but they have been very helpful. When we first moved here, there were not many outdoor cats around, but in the last year, the numbers have grown. We think someone from a few streets over may have 'dumped' some here and the neighbour up the road keeps her garage door partly open for all of them. The byproduct of this for us has been a significant decrease in mice in the house.  So far we have not had a mouse since October (we had 4 then - our record is 32 known mice removed from the house). 

Thankful Thursday - Thanks Aunt K!

Today I am thankful for our dear friend Aunt K, who is one of the most thoughtful gift givers I know. This year she gave me some cool new dog related things.

First up is the daily calendar.  I am going to get a dog lesson every day! 

Next is this lovely book. I have started reading it and it has some very inspirational stories.

Thank you Aunt K for the wonderful dog themed gifts! 

Wordless Wednesday - Winter Disc

 

This and That Tuesday - Your Questions Answered

 Last week we shared this picture on the trail cam:

People asked what that 'sword of light' was. That is snow falling in front of a flash!

We were also asked about the most interesting animal we have caught on the camera. So far we have pictures of us, birds, cats and deer. We have not captured any other wildlife around here. We could see fox, porcupines, raccoons, skunks, ground hogs, coyotes and wolves (although we rarely see their tracks so close to the house). There have also been bear and moose spotted around us, but we haven't seen signs of either. Talking ti the neighbour on New Year's Day, he confirmed seeing a wolf not far from our house. We will have to be caredul on our walks. 

The camera is currently sitting in the house. Lady is going to take it out with her when she goes snowshoeing soon, so she can see the deer tracks and set it up accordingly.  Who knows what we may capture next!

Now here is a new picture of Phod - taken after the second big snowfall of the year and the first in winter (all the snow melted with all the rain and warm temperatures on Christmas). 

Mischief Monday - Tummy Troubles - by Lee

 

Dear pals,

I have a slightly embarrassing story to tell. On New Year's Day, the peeps stepped out without me for a bit. While they were out, I got really sick. I will spare you the details but imagine a lot of sick looking poop. Phod was sure we were going to be in trouble and tried to hide. When Lady and Man returned they assured us that no one was in trouble and Lady dutifully cleaned the floors.

For about the next 24 hours my tummy was not ok. I had a lot of poop (if you can call it that).  At first, and through the night I had to go every 2-3 hours, but as daylight came I got up to every 4 or 5.

It is a good thing I will pretty much eat anything because all I got to eat was rice.

We have no idea what caused this. I had my tick meds in the morning but they have never done that. Was I too stressed being alone? Did I get into something? It is a mystery. I would like to assure you all that other than being a little tired because my nap kept getting interrupted, I was totally myself. There was nothing different about my behaviour. I quite enjoyed how quickly my requests to go out, at all hours, were answered.

My tummy seems to be getting better. Fingers crossed.

It was an exciting way to start the new year! 

Lee

Happy New Year!

 

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, vaccine filled, may things be more normal, 2021.

2020 Recap and Resolutions - by Lee

What can I say. I had my best year ever. Yes, I did pee on the floor out of spite several times, and I didn't always listen, but there was no destruction. In fact, I didn't need daily meds. I needed my Valium like 2 times. What was the difference between last year and this? Well, I am far more mature but mainly my peoples didn't leave me much. So it turns out it was their fault I was destructive.

Anyway for 2021 I plan to continue to be me. I make no promises that I won't just do what I want to. My biggest goal is to catch one of the cats or squirrels I see daily. I also resolve to sleep awkwardly on Lady's legs most nights so she knows how much I love her. I resolve to hypnotize my people daily for treats and demand more belly rubs.