Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Stand Off


I've just realized that when I'm home during the daytime, when I let Trey-You out of the house, Stella-Dog almost always follows right behind him, both out the door and then wherever Trey decides he's going (usually he's desperately trying to escape from Stella). I now understand this is a very good thing for my bird friends. Above, Stella has parked herself right underneath the bird feeder and is having a stare-off with Trey-You who has tried to hide himself under the bush. Mind you, though Trey was initially there to ambush an unsuspecting bird, he is now hiding from Stella and all thoughts of catching a bird have left his cat brain. He's now concentrating on the evasive tactics he needs to employ to avoid Stella's mouth. Do you know how hard it is getting from under the bushes and to the side door without being totally slimed by one big-mouthed Stella-dog?

(BTW? Above stand-off lasted a good 20 minutes. I was timing it.)

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xoabb

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16 comments:

  1. But the question remains: were there any birds there during the standoff???

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  2. The birds were safely on the limbs surrounding the stand-off! They chirped loudly when they knew victory was in Stella-dog's...er...paws! And back at the feeder as soon as they watched Trey-You's tail disappear in the house. (Well...makes a good story at least.)

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  3. For whatever reason I can't stop thinking about how cold Stella's various regions were while steeped in the snow, but in any case I hope everyone walked away OK.

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  4. I don't want Trey-You to kill the birds, but really now, what male wants to be stalked every where he goes by a large female of any kind?

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  5. Love it... slimed cat... it's whats for dinner.

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  6. Stella is a credit to womanhood ... she is both patient and beautiful .. and loving even if Trey doesnt appreciate it .. LOVE the melting ice streaks on the window .. superb photo

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  7. 20 minutes. That makes me laugh. Great picture, too.

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  8. Ooooh! I always love the Stella stories. She really looks like she's standing guard & quite alert.

    When Lulu was still alive it was a game she played with the cat. I think the cat misses the dog more than we do, if that's possible.

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  9. Now, Stella, you don't wanna hurt Trey, do you?! Beautiful Stella dog!

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  10. Stella is a very patient dog ~ 20 minutes is a long time in dog time. Glad she is protecting the birds!

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  11. I have those same two pets at my home, except they go by different names!!! I LOVE to watch them play!! Never thought to time them...;)

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  12. What an awesome photo of an absolutely gorgeous dog! Very patient too!

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  13. Great photo, but the story behind it is even better.

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