Invasion

As we have described before, we live in a rural area, but one that is also a vacation area.  Most of the homes that are near us are vacation homes, so we have much of the year to ourselves.  Last year, however, the man who built our house built his own house and moved his family in.  They are great neighbors (he sees that our road is plowed after every snow – that alone is a great neighbor) and their dogs are great.  However, we have also recently discovered that he has a new resident.  A resident who is becoming increasingly brave.

We should be clear.  We live in the land of coyotes. Black bears. Bobcats. Nothing scares us.  Except for this beast.  It is so strong. So powerful. So awe inspiring.  And, frankly, as strange as it may sound to the rest of you, we have never actually been able to see one of these creatures in real life.  Until now.

Intimidating, isn't it?

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35 Responses to Invasion
  1. siku marie
    June 2, 2010 | 1:15 am

    Khyra and I would be happy to give you an education about these creatures!

  2. Teddy Bear
    June 2, 2010 | 3:40 am

    Oh those cats! They are cute but it’s not fair that they have the freedom to roam around.

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

  3. Teddy Bear
    June 2, 2010 | 3:41 am

    Oh those cats! I hope you all get to meet him soon.

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

  4. Khumbu
    June 2, 2010 | 4:41 am

    You Herd be careful of these things, they get you into a lot of trouble!

  5. Mr Koda MD
    June 2, 2010 | 5:43 am

    Hide!

    Watch those swipes, they are lethal…

  6. Wild Dingo
    June 2, 2010 | 6:08 am

    One of the handful of times that I actually ever heard Juno bark was at a cage full of those baby beasts at the vets office. Nearly knocked me off my feat with that unsuspecting yelp!

  7. Life With Dogs
    June 2, 2010 | 8:06 am

    Sounds to me like you’ve been living a pretty good life! :)

  8. Priscilla
    June 2, 2010 | 8:08 am

    Wow. Scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. Beckett
    June 2, 2010 | 8:11 am

    DANGER! DANGER!

    One of those invaded my house and now I have to share the big bed with it. TREAD CAREFULLY!

  10. Houndstooth
    June 2, 2010 | 8:21 am

    Oh, we had one of those beasties here once upon a time! Poor Hawk lived in total terror of it. In his defense, the cat attacked him over everything that happened in our house. Keep your distance Herd! They can be unpredictable!

  11. Shawnee
    June 2, 2010 | 9:05 am

    Be skeered, be very skeered. I has the utmost respekt for the kitteh kreatures. They has these daggers wot can rip your nose new nostrils. Iz very owie.

  12. Khyra & Khousin Merdie
    June 2, 2010 | 9:11 am

    There SO goes the neighbourhood!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra & Khousin Merdie

  13. Priscilla
    June 2, 2010 | 9:16 am

    We’ve so many here as our neighbours are big supporters of them, sigh!!!

  14. Deborah
    June 2, 2010 | 9:33 am

    That is so funny, I don’t think I would let my kitty out of the house with all the other creatures around!
    Have fun!
    xxoo
    Deborah

  15. jack & moo
    June 2, 2010 | 10:14 am

    …. and does its human owner understand Siberian “prey drive?” Perhaps it should be constrained to keep its distance…. I’m just sayin’.

    jack a-roo & miss moo

  16. KB
    June 2, 2010 | 10:20 am

    You better watch out – those felines can be predatory and aggressive :)

    I can’t believe that the kitty is becoming brave about visiting SO many Sibes! Maybe she’s a little daft?

  17. Stella
    June 2, 2010 | 10:54 am

    Intimidating? To Six Strong Siberians? Ummmm, I don’t think so! All they have to remember is she is smarter and faster than they are. And they will be fine.

    Kisses,
    Stella

  18. Mack and Mia
    June 2, 2010 | 11:00 am

    CIRCLE WIDE Dear furends! REALLY REALLY WIDE!

    We have two of those rascals in our houses and they bop you on the head when woo aren’t looking!

    Wags and woofs,
    Mack and Mia

  19. Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo & Molly
    June 2, 2010 | 11:06 am

    Don’t worry. Some of them are deeemessticated!! We have 8 living is our house. We are not sure about the wild ones, though.

    Woofs and Kisses!
    The Fiesty Three

  20. Holly & Khady
    June 2, 2010 | 12:00 pm

    I think we should start taking bets as to how long it is around if left to wonder outside!

    Holly

  21. Martha and Bailey
    June 2, 2010 | 12:28 pm

    You better believe it guys. We had one of those in our house before us!
    In 22 years she licked every dog into shape!
    Be careful……….
    xx

  22. Mochi
    June 2, 2010 | 1:42 pm

    What a brave kitty! There’s a kitty that likes to use my aunty’s garden as a litterbox! He hasn’t been brave enough to come into my yard yet!

    Mochi

  23. The OP Pack
    June 2, 2010 | 4:31 pm

    Hmmmm, wonder how long that snow plowing will still be an amenity for the TH:) We have one of those silly critters on our street – he even walks behind his Dad when he is out walking the two pugs. He is one very brave (or stupid) cat because he walks right up to us until the Momster screams at the owner to get him back. He needs to be on a leash too.

    Woos – Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

  24. Paco,Milo & Maya
    June 2, 2010 | 5:15 pm

    DANGER!!!!!!!!!!!
    Hey Herd…you must be very very very careful…..those creature seems soooooooooooooooo frightening!!!!
    We have one of those bad critters in our neighborhoods….and we hate them…..so please herd…pay attention!!!!!!!!

    And…pleaseeeeeeeee……forgive us for our absence….we hope to be back….so we could visit you often again!!!!!

    Be carefull!!!!
    WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!
    Sweet kisses and licks to all of your pack!!!!

  25. tula
    June 2, 2010 | 6:25 pm

    the chupacabra of WV!!bet its eyes glow too!!

    tula

  26. Sagira
    June 2, 2010 | 6:45 pm

    Wow…I live with 4 of those beasts! :)

  27. Kari
    June 2, 2010 | 7:19 pm

    what a scary new neighbor…hee hee

  28. BloggingDante
    June 2, 2010 | 7:42 pm

    We have 6 of them here. You’d be surprised how “intimidating” they can be when they want to. Heaven save us all the day they figure out the advantages of forming an alliance with each other! lol

  29. Scout and Freyja
    June 2, 2010 | 8:20 pm

    We live with FOUR of those – piece of cake☺

  30. Lorenza
    June 2, 2010 | 8:36 pm

    Oh-oh!
    Looks like he is not afraid of you!
    Be careful!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

  31. Steve and Kat
    June 2, 2010 | 10:40 pm

    Beware! We live with one of those creatures and they are dangerous!

    Steve

  32. JackDaddy
    June 2, 2010 | 11:38 pm

    I think I’ve seen one of those before. I thought they were extinct :)

  33. Dennis the Vizsla
    June 3, 2010 | 11:07 am

    Just wait until she starts driving around in a motorized cat cup …

  34. Huffle Mawson
    June 4, 2010 | 10:24 pm

    It would only be scarier if she was all black!

  35. Bobo and Meja
    June 5, 2010 | 7:37 am

    Yikes! What the heck IS that???

    Bobo and Meja

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