Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. (Raena looks around. Seeing something flutter by the door she runs to the small perch to look out while meowing) Well sissy, we’ve furinally joined this century and got our very own smarty pants fone. Mommy said since it was gonna cost the same as what she pays fur a dumb fone we might as well get a smart one.
Was there any ketches Raena? You know humans luv to trick ya’ with things that sound too good to be true.
You’re right ‘bout that sissy. Seems there was one ketch, she had to pay some kind’a activation fee. The fone was furee and the service is the same as always, but they did want money to turn the thing on. Now ifin mommy can only learn to use it.
(Something flutters by the front door catching Dezi and Raena’s attention) What was that? Did you see that Raena? Mommy, there’s somethin’ on that silly alarm outside. (Dezi and Raena chatter wildly until mommy A gets up and looks outside. Seeing a bird’s nest on the alarm box on the wall outside the front door, mommy tells the girls that they were seeing the mommy bird taking care of her babies.) Really mommy? Do ya’ reckon it’s the same birdy from last year?
I don’t know sweety, maybe.
I’s wanna see the baby birds mommy. Will you hold me up there so I’s can see ‘em?
No Raena, I don’t think the momma bird would be too happy about that. You don’t want to scare her off so she leaves her babies alone, do you?
No, I’s guess not mommy. Ya’ know, our furiends might be wonderin’ just what kind of alarm box we’ve got out there. Since these ‘pawrtments are fur the disabled and elderly, they put a red light and a really noisy alarm on the wall right by the door. It’s s’posed to be fur emergencies. There’s a string in the bathroom and one in the bedroom that cause the alarm to go off when they’re pulled. The alarm isn’t actually connected to any kind’a emergency help, so all it does is go off, give everypawdy a migraine and start the busy bodies to gossipin’.
Yep Raena, one of the furst Service Cat lessons we learn is not to play with the strings. Mommy says she doesn’t want all the nosy neighbors comin’ in our house. It’s not like any of them could actually help mommy. Befur you were born peeps alarms used to go off all the time. They’d be cleanin’ their pawrtments and pull the chain by accident. Mommy says that’s why they’re not attached to any emergency system. Ifin they were, the pawlice, fire depawrtment and ambulance would be here all the time fur false alarms.
Really sissy? I’s can only ‘member hearin’ one of those alarms since I’s been here. It fur sure was loud and annoyin’. I’s bet it would really scare that poor birdy up there.
You’re purrobably right Raena. Let’s not find out, okay? Who knows, there might be lots more birdies with nests full of babies that we haven’t seen. We used to have a neighbor who put bird houses all over her patio. Once she moved, those birdies had nowhere to go anymore. Me bets they chose our purrch fur their nests cuz they knew we’re nice and won’t try to hurt ‘em or shoo ‘em off. Me can’t wait till the baby birdies start learnin’ to fly. Me ‘members those birdies from last year made quite a raucous when they left the nest.
You’re right ‘bout that, sissy. Fur such tiny creatures, they sure can make a lot of noise.
And they’re messy too Raena. They don’t seem to care where they poop. Ya’ gotta be careful or they just might poop on you. Dirty little critters. It’s no wonder the Trout Towne Tabbies don’t like birdies.
MOL That’s a good one sissy. All I’s can meow is that no birdy better poop on me. Ifin they try, we’ll be havin’ ‘em fur dinner.
Hmmmpht Now that’s a good one Raena. Like you could actually ketch a birdy. MOL Me ‘members what you did the furst time you saw a rabbit. Our natural prey and you wanted to play with it.
Oh sissy, he was so cute. Unfurtunately, he wasn’t the least bit innerested in playin’ with me. I’s never could figure out why? Anyways, we better wrap it up; we’ve got one of those inspections tomorrow, so mommy’s gotta do some cleanin’. Let’s go finish brekky and see how we can help.
Till the next time………………………………………..Be Blest!!!
Raena: Navy Blue
Dezi: Vibrant Blue
Mommy A: Black
Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses
Our dad moved the suet cake right next to the window so the squirrels would quit stealing the food. As long as we don’t pounce at the window, we get to watch them eat. It’s the best cat TV we have. Purrs, Snoops and Kommando Kitty
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It will be a lot of fun and interesting entertainment for you gals to watch the birdies learn to fly…eventually. We once had a Blue Jay nest under our eaves…but some naughty coon came by and raided it:(
There was no doggy here back then…
We have had robin nests in the shrubs and nearby trees…a wren nested in a pail inside the shed, and a cardinal had a nest in a wild rose bush once, too. The birdie mom and dad dive bombed petcretary and dog guy when they came too close!
Good thing you know not to tug that string…
Petcretary still has her what she calls a hello/goodbye phone.It does text, but she hates that…most of the texts are from her work asking for her to com in and help out when they are short staffed, MOL!
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Hmm… that momma bird doesn’t realize she didn’t pick the best place for the nest, ’cause she and her babies will be freaked out if the alarm goes off! And she might fly off and leave them. Maybe her nest should be moved to a nearby tree?
PS (Pussycat sidenote) I sure want to play with a real bunny, too, Raena! Luvs & hugs.
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Actually Valentine, she picked the purrfect alarm. Mommy makes sure ours never goes off unlike most of the peeps out here. MOL Anyways, it’s much safer to leave the nest alone than to try and move it. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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the bunnies never believe amarula either when she says she wants to play! i hear you are going to Blogpaws sorry i will miss you!
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We can’t believe we won’t be able to meet you. We’re still kind’a on the fence. Ifin we do get to go, it’ll just be fur one day. We’ve got our paws crossed it works out. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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I’d love to catch a bird – or a rabbit! Unfortunately, all I has gotten to hunt are lizards dat get inside.
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Uh could ya’ send one of those our way Travis? Mommy says they’re great fur bug ketchin’. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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The only thing more complex, temperamental, and confusing than cats … a smart-phone! 😉
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MOL You got that right awnty Kat. Which reminds us, mommy said she needed to send you an email ’bout chattin’ with ya’ on a fone befur blogpaws. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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