The Hubby has removed The Cat Hotel, The Stairway to Heaven, and The Feeding Station.
I am thankful that he did this while I was unaware; I would have cried.
He's tucked it all away, ready to be used again should a new stray cat come to stay.
I sat on the deck, alone, and remembered.
Below are the first photos that I have of all of our backyard cats:
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Hobo, in February 2009. |
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Sweetie at the top of the stairs, with her guardian Hobo, in Summer, 2009. |
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Sammy, April 2010. |
The PO'M's photo was shown on PO'Monday's post this week.
Hobo was the trailblazer, and I am thankful for the day he wandered past our open back door.
Once we noticed his behavior, we set out food.
And so it began.
Yes, I am thankful, as these outdoor cats taught me how to love at a distance.
Then, when Paddy O'Malley showed up, we were bowled over by his friendliness!
Let's Hop!
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