Watch Dogs
@GardenGerty (169585)
United States
May 22, 2020 10:06am CST
So, my dining table is right up against a front window in my home. We see and hear anything going on in the street.
Today for breakfasts we were having homemade biscuits and sausage patties. We thought we heard a thump.
Next thing you know, Tinker is standing on his hind legs, looking out the front. Looking both ways. I could tell that down the hill a white vehicle was parked. There is a tree row that actually blocks the view.
Pretty soon the city truck pulls up, and Bob and I understand. It is the day to read the water meter.
Both Tinker and Mickey suddenly were behind me, on the buffet, and looking agitated. I could hear a chorus of low throated growls. Some yowling. There was a person in their yard, touching their "thing".
So we are well protected by our watch dogs. The cats.
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
They do not seem to notice the rabbits, or the squirrels. They stalk the birds, run hide from the horses. They act disturbed by large vehicles. This surprised me. It was the tone of voice they use for visiting strays.
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
@rebelann We had a Siamese when I was very young that would jump on people's backs at the door.
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@rebelann (117272)
• El Paso, Texas
23 May 20
I remember a friends cat years ago (siamese) who'd do that gowly thing if someone approached their door, it's a scary sound @GardenGerty
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
Daisy is now "in charge" of protecting the house.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 May 20
@GardenGerty Yes, she is! I think with Bella, she knew Bella was in charge and she trusted her. Now it's her job.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 May 20
well no one will ever get in your yard without them knowing!
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
I do not know if they would really protect us, but they sure thought it was wrong of him to open that meter.
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
Yeah, me too. It was funny to see and hear.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
24 May 20
Isn't it funny how cats act sometimes lol
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
24 May 20
These guys are really entertaining at times. They go up and down the tree I can see from the computer. Tinker is a big boy, but still acts like a kitten.
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
They would both run hide, I am sure. I like to think they would guard me.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
22 May 20
yes there are watch cats I know. We have had a few ourselves 
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
I have had cats that would jump on people, but only have ever had them growl at other cats, or dogs.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54736)
• United States
22 May 20
Our cat just runs and hides when someone comes.
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
They hide from most things and that is why this surprised me.
@wolfgirl569 (136006)
• Marion, Ohio
22 May 20
Some cats can be very good attack dogs.
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
I bet if they were outside they would have hidden, after giving him their warning.
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@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
They are both "domestic shorthair" and their markings are "tuxedo". Tinker is white with grey and Mickey is white with black.
@GardenGerty (169585)
• United States
23 May 20
Yes, when you watch them, you know that something is up.
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