Lovable Vagrant

We have been worried about Elsie in the recent snow. I think that worry was unfounded. I saw her last night as the snow was really starting to accumulate, and she seemed to be having quite a time, moving from hiding place (large pine tree) to hiding place (junk pile) to hiding place (another large pine tree). The fun part about all of this was the little puppy tracks she left in the snow. It became very clear that she had spent the afternoon on a prolonged scamper. I also saw her this morning. Now that the sun is out and she snow has stopped, I think she is in even finer spirits.

I was also able to check the camera for information on her feeding times. It appears she shows up to eat mere minutes after I put her food down and leave in most cases. She also checks back throughout the day. Here’s one of our rare daylight surveilance photos. I was delayed by traffic and she was at the bowl wondering where the heck her dinner was, probably. 

"This new system of doing whatever I want and getting better food sure is working out great for me! Wheeeee!"

She really has made herself at home in this neighborhood. One neighbor remarked last night that he had just seen her and she looked “so happy.” She also came out last night to watch another neighbor shovel her driveway. As much fun as she is having, it’s time to come home and away from the traffic. Looks like the trap goes up tomorrow afternoon. We’re worried she won’t go in since it’s the same one we used last time. Also, since she’s hanging around so much, she’ll probably sit across the street and watch us set it up. I hope this works.

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