As you may remember we’re trying to reduce the number of cats in the backyard. We have an appointment later this week to, hopefully, trap a female who is in heat and have the SPCA take care of her lady bits. She’ll be released back in our custody, but at least she won’t be making a bunch of babies.
I have no idea what suitors she has when she’s not in the backyard, but Simon thinks she’s the most beautiful cat he’s ever seen. Simon was neutered in a similar catch and release program before we ever met him. He’s one of the few feline males who hasn’t lost that lovin’ feeling even though he lost the parts to close the deal.
Today I saw him wooing the female and he looked like he was trying to start a motorcycle. Perhaps he hoped that back foot would pump up that which is missing. I really have no idea, but he’s been dying to go back outside. Yeah, buddy, you are staying in for the next few days. All the more reason for Lucy to keep her appointment at the vet next week. I could not handle those shenanigans in the house.
If the weather would just be cold, as in IT IS WINTERTIME FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, the cat wouldn’t be confused about it being spring (along with nearly every spring blooming bulb in the yard) and stay out of heat until March. But no. It’s 65 degrees today.
Updated 1/25: We caught a female in the humane trap. Not the one we were hoping for who was busy having a go-around with the freaky one-eyed cat, but a female! We’re actually keeping an appointment at the SPCA for spaying. Outstanding. Now, we have to catch another one next week.
Yes, a one-eyed cat. It is like a freaking cat soap opera around here.