It was finally warm enough the other day to open the cat house window to let the adventuresome ones wander out into their enclosure. It was the first time in months they'd had a chance to go outside. Blind Herbie, as usual, heard the window open and zoomed right out.
But then, almost immediately, he realized the enclosure was still packed with snow. Lots of it. So he sat on the outdoor cat trees and pondered the situation. And pondered some more. He went from one cat tree to the other, sitting on each in turn, trying to decide whether he really wanted to wade out into all that mushy white stuff.
You can see in the photo how the weight of the snow sliding off the roof has pushed the fencing down that seals off the top of the enclosure. Fortunately that back section of fencing overlaps with the front section by a few feet -- it's hard to tell from this angle -- so Herbie the climber can't take advantage of the gap to get through it, but it's one of those maintenance jobs we'll have to do once it stops snowing.
After taking this photo, Herbie realized I wasn't going to dig my way into the enclosure and then shovel out all the snow for him, so he zipped back through the open window and called it quits for the day.
I can just hear the wheels whirling in his head....if I do that, then I could go there & leap over there & once I do that then I'm outta here! I think Herbie is part fox!
Warm hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | March 26, 2009 at 03:59 PM
I love Herbie & the look on his face is priceless. He looks so much like my Erin. I love cats too. And, I love how they will ponder an issue & try to will it to be what they want. I know Herbie was very excited to finally get outside & what a disappointment he couldn't do his thing. Hang in there Herbie, I promise it will soon be time for you to play & climb outside.
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | March 26, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I simply love adventuresome Herbie! It's as if her were the reincarnation of my intrepid blind cat, Willy, from his looks to his nature. I'd love to make Herbie my own little guy. He's great!
Posted by: Moon Rani | March 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM
How adorable!
It appears that the snow coverage is changing daily so darling Herbie can try again tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow. : )
Posted by: Boundforglory | March 26, 2009 at 09:03 AM
He's thinking....just one more snowfall...please...before they notice. What a guy. You go Herbie.
Posted by: Craig from Great Falls | March 26, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Okay...truth be told...I'm a cat person. Or perhaps the cat species has claimed me? In either case, the photo (and the look in Herbie's face) is priceless. Thanks for posting it.
Posted by: Jamie | March 25, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Be patient, Herbie. Spring will come!
Posted by: Helen R | March 25, 2009 at 06:35 PM
You gave it the ol' college try, Herbie. That counts.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | March 25, 2009 at 05:54 PM