Catnip Party

 Recently, Mama Cat has been getting out! We aren't sure how, but she manages to escape every few days. I think she stays in the garden, but there are so many wild creatures here that it could be dangerous. My biggest worry is the wild hogs and snakes. Even some of the insects are rather large and venomous.

One of the most frustrating things is that she comes back to the window and just meows. We open the window, but she doesn't get in! This was the situation last night.

She came to the big sliding window in the dining area. David opened the window, but she just sat, out of reach, meowing. The other cats could hear her and headed for the window. This could have gone downhill fast, 5 cats trying to get out, Mama cat mewoing, David, trying to stop the other cats and reach for Mama, at the same time. Finally, David closed the window, but the cats were crowded around it. There was no way to open it again with them charging out! We tried moving the cats, but it was a case of moving one and two took it's place! 

I came up with the brilliant idea to get some treats and catnip. The treats to entice Mama Cat, the catnip to distract the other cats!

This was the result!

Yes, they are on the table!

But it worked, the cats were so busy with the catnip they didn't notice David opening the window and grabbing Mama Cat!

We think Mama Cat is racing out when the door is opened, especially at night when Mikey goes to work. The past couple of nights, I've put her in the kitchen/dining room and closed the door. She can't open it, but some of the other cats can! Need to find a better solution!

I'm still not feeling great from Sunday. I guess it's part of getting old, not recovering quickly! Hannah called this morning at 5:30, just to say good morning!  A bit early, but I got to see this lovely sunrise!

Sunrise

I get to see the sunset a lot, but not the sunrise. It's starting to cool down a bit, so maybe it's time for some walks in the morning or evening!