When something is amiss outside, day or night,
no matter where she is or what she's doing, Smooch is instantly aware.
I'm not sure how she does it, but I'm guessing her nose knows.
She can go from the sleep of the dead to the nearest window
in a split second, alerting me with her five-alarm bark of danger
to grab the camera and follow her. And she never lies.
Yesterday she let me know a bobcat was in the driveway.
It may be the same one who visited in November.
I've studied the pictures side by side and the markings seem the same,
but what do I know from bobcats?
I do know that everybody around here heeds Smooch's danger warnings,
and we all stay safe because of her.
The Dog Bell takes precedence in the best homes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cats, both of them.
ReplyDeleteA very "high paw five" for Smooch.
ReplyDeleteJust doing her job. She deserves bonus pay.
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh! Bobcat sighting is way cool! Let alone getting pictures? Hopefully he was paying a friendly visit and not scoping out a meal..... /o:
ReplyDeleteYou are very lucky! We live in the Colorado foothills and have seen bear, mountain lions etc. We hear there are bobcats afoot, but no one sees them! Elusive they are. Good dog you have. Aunt Jean
ReplyDeleteYour "Director" is calling - get to work!
ReplyDeleteHow great that JCC knows to batten the hatches when that guy moseys along. Thanks to the Guard Smooch! He is a beauty, though.
ReplyDeleteGood work, Smooch! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteSmooch is a great protector. :) It is most likely the same bobcat. We have them here too. Their territory is usually quite large and doesn't overlap with other bobcats unless they are looking for a mate. We have a female that likes to nap on the haystack in our barn. I always makes lots of noise when heading down there so she can slink away before I get there. The coolest thing was last year when she had two young babies with her. The horses never seem to be bothered by her.
ReplyDeleteGood to know. Thanks!
DeleteWhat do you think the herd would do if they spotted the Bobcat? Chase it away?
ReplyDeleteThe November cat exited right past Lucy, George and Alan. They stood and watched, not making any moves to go after it.
DeleteThought bubble above Bobcat's head: MMMMM, I smell chicken! It's good to have a friend in the house who has ninja like powers.
ReplyDeleteThe smell of the enemy! She cracks me up. The only thing my dog smells is the dryer sheets.
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful bobcat! They do eat chickens so thank goodness for Smooch and I hope as she ages she doesn't lose any of her senses. Betsy
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering about that. Smooch will soon be 10 years old - if anything, I think she's getting better at sensing things. Hope it lasts!
DeleteI think you are right, same one...good job Smooch!
ReplyDeleteBob must smell the chickens and just trying to figure out where they are and how to get to them...Mrs Huges would probably make a meal of him, too
She is one tough broad
And now the cat has a name. Leave it to you.
DeleteIt amazes me how other animals are warned by a bark of a possible intruder. They are immediately on the alert.
ReplyDeleteI hope Bob doesn't come around to the chicken side of the house. He'd be over the fence and out with a chicken in his mouth before just about anyone but Smooch knew it.
ReplyDeleteMe again. Same kitty. He/She has a nick in the upper left ear. So beautiful!
ReplyDeletemaybe it is the chickens that you need to bring inside your house !
ReplyDeleteYay, Smoochie-poo!!
ReplyDeleteHead of Ranch Security!! =)