The only reason I'm asking, is because it sure seems like God put a dog's soul in our orange Tabby cat's body. Hobbes is NOT an ordinary cat. Take today, for instance.
Dinner was in the oven, and Bruce and I decided we'd take a walk to the back meadow to pass the time until it was ready. As we headed out with the Shelties, we looked back to find Hobbes following us.
He was most certainly NOT going to be left behind.
Determined little soul that he is, he kept coming...
and coming. The back meadow is quite a distance... especially for a little cat.
Periodically, he'd stop and scan the area... sniffing for coyotes, eagles, etc. The only real sign of discomfort was his slightly puffed tail.
Ever watchful, he kept pace with us.
Whenever we stopped, he made sure to claim us by rubbing against our legs.
The dogs bounded ahead, delighting in their exploration.
They found all sorts of wonderful smells, and trails but they didn't chase the deer! not even once! (which might have had something to do with the treats I had in my pocket, that were brought out every time I saw a white tail :)
and through it all, Hobbes kept up.
We went deeper in the woods where we found deer, elk, and coyote tracks. Bruce may have found a young mountain lion track, but it was difficult to say for sure. AND we're pretty sure we found MOOSE tracks!!! All on our property.
The Shelties had NO respect for animal tracks, and ran through the middle of them. :( But they had so much fun, it was difficult to be upset with them.
We stopped to look at the creek.
and after taking a photo or two,
we headed back. I actually tried to pick up Hobbes, and carry him a little ways. He wouldn't have anything to do with that. He walked the entire distance with us.
but he was one tired kitty by the time we made it home.
Hobbes
our little dog-cat.
:)
He is definitely liking it better than the snow. He thinks he is more dog than cat, for sure. :)
ReplyDeleteMaizy cat always used to like following me on walks. If I walked slow to let her CATch up, she would meow and complain the whole way and get tired and lie down in the road. But you could tell she loved it. And now, more recently Phoenix cat followed us on a short dog walk the other evening too. I think its exactly because they want to take the opportunity to explore an area that they would otherwise be insecure in. And that they don't want to be left behind. And also that dog heart thing.
ReplyDeleteAhhh...hearing about your life relaxes me. I would love to take that walk and chat with you. Good job little Hobbes!
ReplyDeleteHobbes is such a sweetie! He definitely has a mind of his own (which is a CAT thing!) He is a brave, little soul that is for sure! He is as unusual as his markings. I always enjoy his adventures. Glad to see his tail is doing well...
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