Herbie in enclosure

It was finally warm enough the other day to open the cat house window to let the adventuresome ones wander out into their enclosure.  It was the first time in months they'd had a chance to go outside.  Blind Herbie, as usual, heard the window open and zoomed right out.

But then, almost immediately, he realized the enclosure was still packed with snow.  Lots of it.  So he sat on the outdoor cat trees and pondered the situation.  And pondered some more.  He went from one cat tree to the other, sitting on each in turn, trying to decide whether he really wanted to wade out into all that mushy white stuff. 

You can see in the photo how the weight of the snow sliding off the roof has pushed the fencing down that seals off the top of the enclosure.  Fortunately that back section of fencing overlaps with the front section by a few feet — it's hard to tell from this angle — so Herbie the climber can't take advantage of the gap to get through it, but it's one of those maintenance jobs we'll have to do once it stops snowing.

After taking this photo, Herbie realized I wasn't going to dig my way into the enclosure and then shovel out all the snow for him, so he zipped back through the open window and called it quits for the day.

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8 responses to “Hey, Who Let All The Snow In Here?”

  1. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    You gave it the ol’ college try, Herbie. That counts.

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  2. Helen R Avatar
    Helen R

    Be patient, Herbie. Spring will come!

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  3. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Okay…truth be told…I’m a cat person. Or perhaps the cat species has claimed me? In either case, the photo (and the look in Herbie’s face) is priceless. Thanks for posting it.

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  4. Craig from Great Falls Avatar
    Craig from Great Falls

    He’s thinking….just one more snowfall…please…before they notice. What a guy. You go Herbie.

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  5. Boundforglory Avatar
    Boundforglory

    How adorable!
    It appears that the snow coverage is changing daily so darling Herbie can try again tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow. : )

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  6. Moon Rani Avatar
    Moon Rani

    I simply love adventuresome Herbie! It’s as if her were the reincarnation of my intrepid blind cat, Willy, from his looks to his nature. I’d love to make Herbie my own little guy. He’s great!

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  7. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    I love Herbie & the look on his face is priceless. He looks so much like my Erin. I love cats too. And, I love how they will ponder an issue & try to will it to be what they want. I know Herbie was very excited to finally get outside & what a disappointment he couldn’t do his thing. Hang in there Herbie, I promise it will soon be time for you to play & climb outside.

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  8. ginger & Tobias (the greythound) Avatar
    ginger & Tobias (the greythound)

    I can just hear the wheels whirling in his head….if I do that, then I could go there & leap over there & once I do that then I’m outta here! I think Herbie is part fox!
    Warm hugs to all,
    ginger, Tobias & Tlingit

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