Reflections 'f a naughty cat
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
United States
October 7, 2020 1:21pm CST
I know, 'tis jest doin' what cats do, feral 'r not - they chase, capture'n kill schtuff. Sure don't make me any happier with 'em goin' 'fter the birds nor the fish'n the pond.
The latter 'f which's proven futile 's the ferals dislike that dip 'nto cold, deep waters.
This's Mr. Boots. He's been soppin' wet more'n dry the past few days. The ferals 've ganged'p, scattered 'round the ponds edges. Hidin' 'mong the vines'n the ground, 's well 's those'n the arbor. Camouflaged quite well from lil 'nsuspectin' birds seekin' a drink 'n a bath.
've seen this particular feral leap from the rocks, twistin' mid-air, snaggin' the bird feeder 'n come crashin' down 'nto these chilly waters. Quite comical 's he clambers to the sides 'f slippery rocks tryin' to 'scape such. The kittens watch with great 'nterest.
This morn 'twas no diff'rent 's he lay'n wait, his entourage well placed. Whilst the pic looks 's though he 'twas watchin' one 'f my fish swim by, I believe he 'twas 'ctually watchin' the flurry 'f birds 'bove, teasin' from the reflection.
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@wolfgirl569 (135944)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Oct 20
Very pretty cat. You would think he would learn to stop that jump
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@wolfgirl569 (135944)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx I would have laughed as long as he was ok. I think that is how poor Squeak broke her back. She was always climbing the tree trying to catch birds. Have a feelin she bounced off a branch coming down after missing one.
You are feeding a lot more than I am. 40 pounds lasts me about 2 weeks.
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@wolfgirl569 (135944)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx I do wish we were a little closer at least. I would have lived at your place until I had him caught when he was a kitten
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
10 Oct 20
@wolfgirl569 yes ma'am, those miles'll get'cha. he's now semi-gentle :)
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
7 Oct 20
The cat looks so cute! He's quite hungry so he wishes to catch that bird or fish from the pond.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
8 Oct 20
he looks hungry? if'n all feral cats got treated so well, lol. he aint hungry, none'd be. they're free-fed, can eat when/what they wish 24/7. we've a couple 'f big feeders fer such. 'twas watchin' those birds'n the trees via their reflection'n the waters. the fish jest happened by's i snapped the pic :)
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@stringer321 (5682)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
10 Oct 20
the cat's reflection has a red mark, maybe it means something. The cat thinks to hunt a fish or something that involves blood :-)
There is a youtube video of photos taken with unexplained figures that appear on them. They claim those are ghosts. Who knows :-)
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@stringer321 (5682)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
17 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx thanks, did the cat try to hunt some ?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
17 Oct 20
@stringer321 yepperz, they all hunt quite oft. 's said'n the discussion, mr. boots's been tryin' to stay dry 'f late 'fter havin' takin' many crashes 'nto the pond with 'ttempts to snag lil birds from the branches 'bove 's well 's those 't the waterfall.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
17 Oct 20
my 'pologies fer my late response, seemed to've missed this somehow? the red mark'd 'ctually be one 'f my fish'n the pond. 'tis not red, but a purty 'ntense orange that with the shade kinda turns to fiery.
no ghosts here :) i'd been watchin' mr. boots 's he followed the movement 'f the birds 'bove via the reflection'n the pond. the fish jest happened to swim by's i snapped the shutter.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Oct 20
yes ma'am, handsome fella, helps mr. bo babysit the herd 'f kittens. 'nly find feathers here, which 'lways breaks my heart.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
10 Oct 20
'tis so true, they're a hoot. thanks :) yepperz, but he'd his eyes peeled to the lil birds 'bove, their reflections showin', too. i've yet to get a decent pic 'f the latter, but aint from a lack 'f tryin', lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
11 Oct 20
@just4him 'tis a must to seek such out sometimes. i confess i'd be easily 'mused. e'en the way a leaf blows'n the winds 'n dances 'cross the grasses brings me great joy to witness.
yer e'er too kind, hon. brings me happiness to share such with others.
yer e'er too kind, hon. brings me happiness to share such with others.1 person likes this
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx I'm so glad you find laughter in your day. Your pics are good, even the ones you don't think are good.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Oct 20
got several pics 'f such, 's well 's a few kittens with their reflections'n the pond. love 't when the lightin' cooperates fer such. oh, they're all so naughty! they're free fed, so such aint out'ta hunger, jest 'nstinct. i try not to get cranky with 'em.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx This was a perfect shot.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Oct 20
@CarolDM aw, thanks :) i figured since i couldn't get the birds coz 'f the cats, i'd jest hang out with the cats this morn.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
9 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx oh wow that is so sad I can see why you no longer so that then 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 20
the water 'tis 3' deep 'n they wish not to get wet. i don't feed the fish, so they're leery 'f any shadows - fer their safety. years 'go i hand fed 'em. they'd swim 'nto any hand put'n the pond seekin' food. 'twas their detriment 's an egret came by 'n easily picked 'em off one by one. i 'twas heartbroken.
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Oct 20
Oh how sweet and perfect Mr. Boots is . . . but he is feral? I mean, he doesn't look like a typical feral cat anyway. It seems like a peaceful moment, but surely Mr. Boots has all these thoughts swimming around that pretty head . . . beit the fish or the reflection of birds!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
15 Oct 20
yes ma'am, he's feral. they're all well fed's we've a free-feedin' gizmo out fer 'em. they jest hunt anythin' that moves, 's 'tis their nature. all the feral's 're quite plump, with gorgeous coats 'n great health.
i love catchin' 'em like this. seemin' to be'n deep thought, a dual reflection :)
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
8 Oct 20
does he look starved? these ferals 're free fed 24/7, go through 'bout 75lbs 'f cat food a week.... 'twas a cute pic though.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
10 Oct 20
aw thanks, ms. @jaboUK :) i've a host 'f other ferals with their reflections'n the pond. most drink from such, fergoin' their water bins.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 20
yes ma'am, he's a handsome fella. he seems to be a tad clumsy 't such, though no doubt 'tis successful. i think i read somewhere that they get what they'd be 'fter with the odds 'f 1'n 10?
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@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx I haven't heard about the odds but it sounds reasonable.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
11 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx
My cat likes to jump up and down on things and chase flies inside, but, on the porch she was on a table and it was hard for her to jump down from it.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
11 Oct 20
perhaps she's not used to the height 'f such 'n feared 'njury?
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
12 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx
Something must have happened that I do not know about. It could have been before I got her. She was outside one time and when I discovered she was not inside with me and saw her on the roof of this house in front of our building I tried to get her to come down and she would not. She was frightened of something. I told her to go to the porch of those below me thinking I could get her back from the porch and not have to ask them to open their door so can get her, but, she would not come to me. Inside she jumps up and down all the time. So, I believe something is frightening or traumatized her so I told her not to worry and if she does not want to jump down from a table on the porch that is ok. She will just come back on me and jump down from there. I do not want to traumatize her anymore. I want to try and give her a better life than what she had.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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9 Oct 20
Cats are such curious creatures and like their relatives the tiger, have excellent hunting extinct. Which reminds me of my friends house cats who had a wild streak and were terrific at catching prey. The poor squirrels, chipmunks, mice and birds never had a chance
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Oct 20
that they'd be. any movement catches their 'ttention quickly, e'en if'n they've a full belly the hunt 'tis'n. that'd be the troubles here, when 'twas jest 5 'twas not that bad. but now their numbers're 'bout 20 'r so.
i join ya'n yer sadness o'er such.
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