Close to Home by John McPherson for May 28, 2019

Plus, there’s no way to reach them.

Why do you think I put it there?

When they said his idea was for the birds he thought it was a compliment at first.

Cat variation of mule and carrot.

Birds may not land but I’ll bet he gets a shot at a squirrel or two.

A bird sitting on it is out of reach anyway.

It wasn’t too bad until the squirrels started climbing up there.

Give him an “A” for effort and an “I” for ingenuity.

I bet that keeps the squirrels out of the feeder.

Okay, so what happens when he jumps for one?

Here’s where cats begin to plan and cooperate. He stands there and attracts squirrels and birds and his friend grabs them and shares them with him. But these are cats; Ain’t gonna happen!

Bleeb’s hiding from these cats. He knows he looks like a tasty meal for them.

Kinds like the horse trying to get the apple hanging in front, won’t get any closer no matter how they try.