Cats

Slipped into a common falacy with the last post - cats never gave humans ownership rights. The relationship i have with the housecat is one where she used to own the entire neighborhood. London slipped off one summer and we didn't see her for a couple of months. Then she returned. We later found that a neighbors barn had had a rat infestation and London moved in and took care of the mess.

With this cat having lived on the property since 1993, the wavelength of friendship we have achieved allows me to know when something at the barn is awry - the cat makes certain i notice. Even though she was a great mouser - she has neither gone after rabbit kits nor ducklings. Barn Cats usually have nine years - nine lives. I am glad to have this friend around as a constant companion.