Today was the last day that Fred needed care so I gave him a kiss on the head and told him I hope to see him again soon.
What a pleasure he was to get to know. Thirteen days providing care for this fabulous feline. This is not work....nosireee. I already miss him.
Fred is a magnificent cat weighing in at 18 lbs or so. His owners are not sure of his breed but expect he has some Asian in him by his coat colour and size. His undercoat is a beautiful grey that makes him rather unique-looking. They found him in a shelter with little information on him. :(
You can read about this breed here.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_cat.
We are sweltering here in Ontario, Canada. Record high temperatures are keeping us indoors when possible with curtains and blinds shut. Just keeping the house cool is a challenge even with our air-conditioner.
You have to feel bad for the wildlife on days like we've had all week. I have been keeping the bird baths full of cold water and leaving seed out in shady places.
This afternoon, during the hottest time of the day, I saw a shadow of something walking along the side of the mouse-house. It was the turkey family, all thirteen and one extra adult (we'll call him Uncle Joe) making their way to the front lawn. I watched as they pecked the ground, moving almost in slow-motion and then lay down on the grass in the shade. I felt sorry for them in this heat and was happy to provide some shelter from the sun. I brought out a big pail of cold water and left it by the fence. I then walked back to where our little bush is and left some seed for them there. I've seen them back there often so they'll find it. That is actually where I'd like to have them visit instead of at our doorstep but it's not easy to convince a turkey.
Annie was quite entertained by these big birds.
"I think they are hideous. Hideous, I tell ya."
Well, Audrey, you do have them beat in the looks department, that's for sure. ;-)
Hope you are enjoying the last of the summer. I still have tomatoes to pick and gladiolus to enjoy.The sun-flowers are all but gone and the herbs didn't amount to much this year but the begonia blooms are lovely. I miss the Lemon Symphony plants that were absolutely beautiful around the old well. The blooms are gone but I'm hopeful for a few late ones.
hugs, Deb
What a pleasure he was to get to know. Thirteen days providing care for this fabulous feline. This is not work....nosireee. I already miss him.
Fred is a magnificent cat weighing in at 18 lbs or so. His owners are not sure of his breed but expect he has some Asian in him by his coat colour and size. His undercoat is a beautiful grey that makes him rather unique-looking. They found him in a shelter with little information on him. :(
You can read about this breed here.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_cat.
We are sweltering here in Ontario, Canada. Record high temperatures are keeping us indoors when possible with curtains and blinds shut. Just keeping the house cool is a challenge even with our air-conditioner.
You have to feel bad for the wildlife on days like we've had all week. I have been keeping the bird baths full of cold water and leaving seed out in shady places.
This afternoon, during the hottest time of the day, I saw a shadow of something walking along the side of the mouse-house. It was the turkey family, all thirteen and one extra adult (we'll call him Uncle Joe) making their way to the front lawn. I watched as they pecked the ground, moving almost in slow-motion and then lay down on the grass in the shade. I felt sorry for them in this heat and was happy to provide some shelter from the sun. I brought out a big pail of cold water and left it by the fence. I then walked back to where our little bush is and left some seed for them there. I've seen them back there often so they'll find it. That is actually where I'd like to have them visit instead of at our doorstep but it's not easy to convince a turkey.
"I think they are hideous. Hideous, I tell ya."
Hope you are enjoying the last of the summer. I still have tomatoes to pick and gladiolus to enjoy.The sun-flowers are all but gone and the herbs didn't amount to much this year but the begonia blooms are lovely. I miss the Lemon Symphony plants that were absolutely beautiful around the old well. The blooms are gone but I'm hopeful for a few late ones.
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I find I'm already looking forward to Fall with it's cool breeze, fresh air, brilliant-coloured trees and golden sun-light.
And sweaters. :)
I doubt I'm the only one.hugs, Deb