Hi, Everybody!
Mom said it was likely that the raccoon mama showin' up on our porch to eat cat food every night was probably hungry and needed food to be able to nurse her babies. Mom said nobody better hurt this evenin' visitor, either.
Turns out Mom was right. Last night I started my usual "somebody's on the porch who's not supposed to be on the porch" growlin' and when Mom went outside to check, boy was she surprised! Not only did Mama Raccoon stand up and look at her, but she had a youngster in tow, too.
Mama Raccoon got of the porch toot sweet, but Mom didn't know Dad was lettin' Bella out for her nightly "squirt" from the other door. Mama Raccoon ran off the porch and Bella chased her. Mom freaked out 'cuz, in her haste, Mama Raccoon left her baby raccoon behind. Mom informed Dad of the visitors, and he called Bella off the trail of the Mama, and put her back in the house. However, the temporary damage had been done. Mama and Baby were separated.
This little guy was feisty, too! When Mom tried to walk around the chair it was hidin' on, it growled a big raccoon growl! Mom stepped back and just made sure the baby was safe before goin' back in the house.
Before lights out, Mom just went outside one more time to check on the cats and to see whether or not the baby had left. As of "bed check", the girls were settled for the night, and the baby raccoon was still on the back of one of our porch chairs...waitin' for it's mama. The cats were watchful, but kept their distance from the raccoons. Usually they only growl at unauthorized visitors.
Mama eventually came
back and got her baby after all the house lights were turned off. The cats' water dish was a sloppy mess, and all their food was gone. Dad has informed all residents that the cats will henceforth be fed in the barn. It's one thing for the uninvited to show up in the barn to steal food, but there will be no more wildies on the porch. Of course, the cats will continue to sleep on the porch as they've been doin', but they're gonna have to head to the barn when they're hungry from now on. The line will start at the barn door.
I'll see you again in seven. 'til then...
"Be A Good Dog."
PS: Mom remembered that she hasn't been back to reply to all the nice comments last week. She'll do that later today. Thanks to everyone who left a note for her...and who care about me. We both appreciate it.
- Tag
Raccoons are too cute, but can be aggressive, be careful.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Mama & Baby were reunited & that there were no incidents.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteSame here. Evening cat feeding has moved to the barn. No more porch raccoons! No worries about being careful either. That little bugger growled and I backed off! whoooo!
xoxo
Donna
So cute, but probably best if they don't get too close to humans.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi:
DeleteI couldn't agree more! Not taking any chances. Moved the cat's evening meal to the barn, and the leftovers will stay there overnight so the raccoons stay off my porch! Better all the way around.
xoxo
Donna
Oh goodness, there's never a dull moment is there Tag!
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteBoy, that's the truth! I'm gettin' too old for drama. Will make sure there's no food on the porch overnight from now on.
xoxo
Donna
Mama only brings one baby at a time, there will be more and then the whole family (4 to 6) will be there, and how do I know that, hummm.
ReplyDeleteSome times they will show up during the day, their hungry tummies override their brains so to speak.
Enjoy another adventure filled week Tag.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteThat's for that wisdom. I thought she might only have one left, (insert sad face)but I sure don't want the whole crew hanging out on our porch. Moved evening cat feedings to the barn and praying that takes care of the problem. Saw the mama once in the late afternoon on the porch, so I shooed her off. Hoping that's not repeated! Will keep your words in mind, though.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: Tag you certainly do have the most interesting adventures with visitors. Raccoons are very cute however they can be very aggressive, especially when hungry. Good to stay clear of them. Crystal and Claudette will adjust to eating in the barn once again. They are so grateful to be living with you and Mom. Smooches my Little Corgi Cutie XO
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Sherry:
DeleteMom finally let me back on the computer today - after SHE answered everybody else's comments. What a poser! Mom likes that I bark every time I hear a dang 'coon on the porch, so she knows there around. That way she can be extra careful goin' out to check on her stoopid cats. She makes sure none of her precious canines are at risk, 'cuz Dad told her raccoons can really tear up a dog. Somehow, there's a healthy respect between the raccoons and the cats. Lucky for both of them. Claudette and Crystal together are a force to be reckoned with! As for eatin' in the barn, if there hungry at night, they know where the food is. She gives them a little in the mornin' on the porch, but will be pickin' that up by noon from now on.
Smooches back!
xoxo
Tag