We didn’t see Cat very often this winter, but she has begun coming out to walk with us again. This is the lovely animal whose owner said, “She belongs to my daughter, who named her Blake. I just call her CAT. My wife and daughter persuaded me to let the dog in the house, but this cat is never coming further than the garage.”
I tried to get a good picture of her this morning, but most of the ones I took were blurred because she was moving. She came running up her driveway and straight to me to be petted. After a good rub, I started walking, and she ran ahead. When she stopped, she looked around to make sure I would rub her again. This went on, in our usual fashion, until we were out of sight of her home. She got sidetracked by some interesting sight and rejoined me when I came back from the stop sign.
Cat has a bad habit of running in front of cars. Most of the people who live here know to watch out for her, and they creep past her. I don’t usually pick her up, because she hates it. This morning I had my hand on her, so I picked her up. It was awkward to hold her as she struggled, but I managed to wave at the driver. On the way home, I grabbed her again and waved. I know about six of the neighbors’ cars, and I didn’t recognize this one. It pulled slowly forward and paused as the window came down. A voice inside said, “You cheated.”
I laughed when I found myself looking at my son. He had heard stories of Cat, but this was the first time he saw me with her. Wouldn’t you know he’d catch me trying to protect her??
Mehrling Muse 
Lucky Cat! Cute that your son caught you.
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I enjoy the cat. We don’t plan to own any animals, so I love those that come in my sphere.
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Awww, you are a kind person. She looks like a sweet cat who manages well outdoors.
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The cat seems happy. I’m happy to pet her.
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Good story this morning! Our latest addition, Johnny Winter gets in front of me and stops constantly…sigh.
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Cat has only tripped me up once, but I didn’t fall.
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Cat sounds a lot like Peanut. He loves/ demands attention from anyone who is willing and when we walk with the dogs around the field he often goes with us. He’s just one of the boys. Funny the car you didn’t recognize was your son. LOL!
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I usually see John $’s car in the driveway, not on the road.
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Cats are so interesting. We have a neighborhood cat named Barbara. that comes around when and if she pleases, and she has spent winters in my cat shelter. She is not a friendly cat, and will not approach anyone. She lost one of her front paws a long time ago. When she is here for the winter she eats and drinks water here, it is interesting to see the other outdoor neighborhood cats defer to her. She always get dibs on any special treat foods.
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Barbara is an interesting cat.
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Yes, she is. Once she sneaked into the house with the outside riff-raff cats, she was the last to go out. When I said “ok, Barbara, you too…” she walked toward the door, but stopped for a drink of water at the inside cat dish. She gave me a haughty look and sash-shayed out the door. I was making a lot of noise chasing the rabble out, but she is no longer afraid of me apparently.
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That’s a good tale of a sassy cat.
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Sister had a similar comment this morning after being locked in the garage all night. She is one of the in-out cats.
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I can see that you fully understand cat language. Good going!
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Cool when they come to “tell” me that someone (usually Pearl) threw up… Alice especially reports such events.
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Wow! That’s amazing!
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Cats are very intuitive.
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your blog is very beautiful … Bravo
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Thank you. I appreciate your reading it.
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Welcome dear Anne 🌹
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That’s why we keep our cats indoors. We’re about three blocks from a very busy street.
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I’m glad your cats are safe. Everyone looks out for CAT, but she doesn’t help by wandering in the road.
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You are such a kind soul, Anne. This cat obviously enjoys walking with you and the occasional pat, but is wary of too much close affection. Like the kangaroos in our area, it lacks road sense. I do hope it stays safe. What a surprise that it was your son in that car!
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I wasn’t expecting to see my son on the road, since he was home when I went out to walk. It was a funny feeling to expect a stranger and find him instead.
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No doubt.
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Awwww, Cat is cute and gorgeous Anne. Your protective instincts towards her occasioned a lovely moment with your son 🙂
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I’ve enjoyed Cat for several years. She’s a sweet one.
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Very sweet cat. It’s a lucky cat.
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The cat is lucky so far.
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Aw, that is very sweet of you. She should probably be indoors. But at least she has you taking care of her. I will keep her safety in my prayers. Salem wants to send her a wink!
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I’ll tell Cat of your kind concern for her and Salem’s wink. I’ve seen her with only one other animal — a dog named Albert. Former neighbor Marla held his leash firmly, and they touched noses. Would you do that?
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Um, no, dogs aren’t my faves. But if they were known to be very nice I might.
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Oh! Thanks for the prayers.
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Anne, your son knows you all too well! 😀 Hope Cat/Blake keeps on being safe and good all the drivers are so careful!
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Cat is adorable. She deserves all the help she can get. Stay safe, Cat.
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You are my ally, Miss Bean. Thank you. Cat
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Cat is really cute! It sounds like she needs a little extra help near the road.
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Cat doesn’t think she needs help. She assumes no car is going to hit her. I hope she is right and lives to a ripe old age.
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CAT may think she has nine lives, so good thing CAT has a guardian angel.
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I guess I’m the “an” in angel.
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Yes you are!
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She is so cute. And lucky, for having you!
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You were her angel. I love cats. My cat, and myself, are in a funk today. We went through the trauma of getting him in the carrier to go get feline vaccinations. After we waited awhile we were told the vet called out for the day and no one was available to see us. Oh my…the pain of it all. He is still hiding from me under the bed to let me know I have deeply offended him. The worst…I will have to get him in that carrier again on April 13th.
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Oh! The dreaded vet visit!! We didn’t have to take our cats often, but it was traumatic when we did.
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I think he has forgiven me, he just came up beside me and waited for me to pet him.
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CAT is lucky to have you for her guardian angel. Bill and I have recently been meeting a man on the bike path below our house who walks his cat on a leash!
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I’ve heard of people walking a cat, but I’ve never seen it.
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Gee I hope Cat appreciates your protection – I’ll bet she does!
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Cat doesn’t struggle as much as she used to when I pick her up. I attribute that to age, not acceptance.
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Aww! 😜
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Aww is right, could be acceptance, cats are funny that way. =^..^=
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Thanks for keeping this CAT safe. It’s good that most people know to be careful when driving because of that fluffball!
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CAT is rather notorious for running in front of cars.
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