I found extra large covered litter boxes at the store, which I have not seen before in this size, so bought one to put in the catio. It has a plastic top, and the door can be tilted back, which seems like it will keep most of the rain out. The thought of a litter box full of rain is the main reason a box hasn’t been out there before. Apparently my poor Izzy cat has been deprived for years. The inside box was immediately eschewed in favor of the new outside facilities.

The next step is to get some more rope and make the scratching post in a different location.

My neighbor has a beautiful cat that likes to wander our woods. He (?) is a striking long-haired flame point with blue eyes. He also sticks out like a sore thumb.

One of his siblings is black, and that doesn’t do much better for hiding during the day, watching chickens.

Now scroll back up to the first photo. Did you see her? There is a calico in the background. Did you miss her the first time? Don’t worry, I accidentally half cropped her out on the first go. Calicos have the best camouflage; the black base isn’t as good as a gray-based calico for this area, but it is still pretty darn good.

Today, to help fill the cuteness quota, I present our cat Sophie sleeping with a tiny stuffed alpaca.

That is all.