For the first time in my life, I have purposely not gotten a cat “fixed”. We have so much trouble keeping cats that I want to generate a few back-up kitties. Besides, it costs so much and then some coyote just comes along, and poof, gone, bye-bye cat and bye-bye dollars.
So, our little Scout has become a boy-scoutin’ kitty. She has a couple of boyfriends who are yowling at one another down by the road. We are a little worried that Scout will go scouting too far away, but even if she was “fixed” there would be no guarantee of safety.
Meanwhile, I haven’t been working much and went scouting around (for scenery and exercise, not like Scout!!) with a couple of friends. It is early spring in Three Rivers, up on the BLM land along Salt Creek.
We saw a total of 4 young ‘uns! I told you it is spring around here.
First bush lupine of the year in bloom – more evidence of spring.
This waterfall along Salt Creek doesn’t photograph well for me, but I always try.
Whoa. This is so beautiful. Sometimes I can’t believe I get to live here.
Does this look like January to you? It was January 30 when I was here, honest! See? Tulare County isn’t all about unemployment, obesity and smog. (But don’t tell anyone else, okay?)
This map is where we were. Salt Creek BLM land. Some people call it Case Mountain, but it is one very long walk to Case Mountain, involving a tremendous amount of trespassing. Since it follows the Salt Creek drainage, that is the name I prefer.
Please reconsider. Trust me, there is NO shortage of cats (and dogs) desperately wanting “fur-ever homes” in shelters, most of whom will be killed for lack of adoptions. Go to the nearest shelter. Pick up as many cats as you wish. Make shelter workers happy that they have more space for unwanted pets. Please!
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Please reconsider. Trust me, there is NO shortage of cats (and dogs) desperately wanting “fur-ever homes” in shelters, most of whom will be killed for lack of adoptions. Go to the nearest shelter. Pick up as many cats as you wish. Make shelter workers happy that they have more space for unwanted pets. Please!
Thank you for your plea, Sharon. There are lots of kittens available, and there will always be.
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