Summer of the visiting creatures

As you may or may not be aware this year has been notable for the various critters who have chosen to temporarily or permanently share their lives wit us here at Ant Hill.

First we, along with our near neighbors, were adopted by Max the Orange Cat, an ancient and virtually toothless friend who seems to like our company almost as much as he likes our food, and who (we were told by a neighbor) was driven off his “home” street by a vicious Siamese.

Then there was Angel the husky/shepherd mix who decided to couch surf one afternoon until we were able to find her owner and get her safely home.  She was as sweet and kind as could be but very large and active and a bit overpowering for a long term guest.  We enjoyed her visit but were happy to see her returned to her proper place.

Then about two nights ago we received a visit from a single baby raccoon (I’d guess three to four months old but I’m not a raccoon expert).  I was concerned because it is very rare to see such a young one away from it’s family.  It ate entire heaping bowl of cat food and was clearly very hungry.  I was concerned that it was sick or hurt or had gotten separated from it’s family before it could really look after itself.  Well the next night (last night) I went out at about the same time and lo and behold there were THREE baby raccoons out there eating dinner.  (HOW do they tell each other that they’ve found the mother load -animal communications fascinates me).  Still no sign of mom but I am somewhat relieved that there is still a family unit.  Waiting to see who turns up tonight.  If you want to see them I recommend turning up quietly sometime between 10:30 and 11.

Just thought some of you would enjoy seeing the pics and sharing our friends.

Kat