Woke Up To A Chilly House, Howling Damp Winds, And Cold Hungry Cats At My Door…

Rattled the doorknob and the howling began. The beautiful half-grown tiger cat was wanting his breakfast. I grabbed a tea kettle of water, a jug of dry food and two cans of wet food for him and He invited all his friends. Thank goodness there are two neighbors who also pitch in to feed these cats.

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PatKirby · M

Two neighborhood rascal cats wait for me to get home late at night to feed them food and treats. One eats then runs (he must have an appt or something) while the other stays for awhile and guards the house 'til morning. Both greedily demand their grub so I call them Commando and Demando.

Last nite the wind howled loudly while moving the bushes where they hide around and around. So they waited on the porch under my bench scared big time and ready to come inside where it was warm and quiet with food & water. You could hear it in their groaning to come inside that even though they act rough & tough, you don't fool around with mother nature and know who's really the boss, hahaha!

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@PatKirby the wind scares the ferals because they can’t hear anything that might be sneaking up behind them. Figured that out with Rhubarb. Last time I got scratched (lightly) was when it was really windy and he was skittish. I know he didn’t mean to, he seemed to be sorry after he realized what he did, I bent down to put his food on a plate and he swiped at me.

PatKirby · M

@cherokeepatti

This is exactly what feral Commando does. Swipes at me right after I put the bowl down, or don't pet him fast enough. Odd behavior but I think it may be attention or jealousy related.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@PatKirby What I did with Rhubarb one day was grab the food back and told him he hurt me. His behavior immediately changed, he started going in circles around me rubbing on my legs to show that he was sorry. I know he didn’t mean to hurt me that last time, it was mostly just reflex due to being scared.