Thursday, June 21, 2012

THURSDAY IN THE GARDEN WITH DANTE: GUARDIAN OF THE GARDEN


It's Thursday again and where do we find Dante, but in the cat garden relaxing.

At this point, he really has nothing to do but enjoy the fruit (or flowers) of his labour.
There is one new addition to the cat collection, however.


"Dis is a noo bird feedah", says Dante.  " 'Cept we're usin' it ta feed skwirrels!" 



The kitty is pushing a leaf (almost like a wheelbarrow) and there is a little mousie nibbling at the edge.  I thought it was too small to use as a bird feeder, though I tried it out at first.   And, of course, the squirrels dumped most of the birdseed onto the bricks.

We have tried many different kinds of bird feeders, but the squirrels always get into them and dump the seed on the ground.  We have even bought squirrel-resistant bird seed but they still can't resist!


This year we have a family of robins nesting in our tree.

They hop around looking for food.

 So, Dante and Dada decided just to sprinkle the birdseed on a bare patch of ground under the tree where they live.



Daddy asked Dante to promise that he wouldn't eat the birdies.
"Doan worreh Dada, dese birdies are part of mai garden so I mus' proteck dem", says he.



So Dante takes up his post to watch out for any threats to his feathered-friends.
He is a SCENTinel, so to speak.



And on this day, there is a beautiful breeze blowing, and ruffling Dante's furs.


"Dere's nuttin like guardin' mai garden on a loFURly summah's day", says Dante.  "See yoo all next week!"


8 comments:

Fuzzy Tales said...

Your new bird/squirrel feeder is just darling! Dante, ask your mom where she finds these wonderful garden additions! (Of course you're the best garden "addition" of all!)

Cat said...

Every time I see your cat birdbath I marvel at how beautiful it is!!! Dante so good to know that you are on the job protecting the robins :-)

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

Dante, are you trying to fatten up that squirrel that teases you so you can nom him? Smart plan bud!

Hannah and Lucy said...

We love that you have a feeder especially for the squirrels - does this stop them stealing the birdies food?
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Unknown said...

Oh Wow! Dante yous is the most handsome Bird guarder! Now if only wes could convince Kozmo to guard them instead of trying to catch them...
Kisses
Nellie
PS me loves your new squirrel feeder and your garden is wonderuos!

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

The squirrels who live in your garden get the good stuff! Loved the video of the wind blowing your gorgeous furs!

8GR8LOLCATS said...

Guardian of the Garden... That is a very fine job to have. I'm glad to hear Dante doesn't hurt any of the birdies or the squirrelies. Things are looking lovely up there.

Anonymous said...

So nice to see him enjoying the garden.