I have written about the many feral cats that move about our neighborhood before. Today has been designated as National Feral Cat Day. We’ve seen many cats come and go. They usually go to areas where people will feed them, otherwise they’re on their own. One cat, in particular seemed to be our constant companion. She must’ve been a very beautiful cat at one time. She’s apparently the mother of all the cats roaming around here. We named each one that passed through our yard. This one we called Crabby. because she seemed to be very unhappy with her life of freedom. Crabby has been through the mill. She was a mainstay in our backyard for the ten years we’ve lived here. That is until this year. I’d like to think someone adopted her, but chances are slim. I haven’t seen her since early spring.

Most of the cats around here look well-fed and cared for. We enjoy watching their antics as well as those of the other wildlife outside our window. When the birds come to feed at our feeder, the cats wait, skillfully crafting a way to attack from under the CATarondack chairs. We renamed some of the lawn furniture to coincide with each new cat that stopped by. We thought about designing a CATalogue to post online. For those who want a CAT Scan, we would build a long bench out of wood slats for the kitties to stand and wave as you go by.  CATamaran chairs would be comfortable at the beach.  If you want to set up a play area for the cats, you could install a CAT obstacle course, including a CATapult instead of a zipline.  I’m sure there would be a number of ways to set things up for a CAT Amusement Center – such as a solar light beam, they could chase around the yard. Or how about a hammock for them to take a CAT nap?  Although if more than one decided to get into the hammock it could lead to a CATastrophe.   For those cats that find themselves depressed or anxious there might be a night club called the CATatonic or for those who prefer lots of people, maybe a CATalyst.

I’m continually impressed with their survival skills. They seem to be very fit.  Either everyone is leaving snacks out for them, or they’re developing outstanding hunting skills. They’ve kept the mouse population in check and I know there are some good CAT Samaritans out there who make sure they have something to nibble on. So today we salute you, feral cats. You make life interesting and fun for us to behold. Thank you, God for providing for these creatures and for us as well.

THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR YOUR CREATION!