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The last month or so, we’ve been letting the cats roam in the back yard off-leash. They LOVE to go outside. I mean, really, REALLY love going outside. I get a kick out of watching Jackson get all frisky and frolicsome, chasing after bugs, rolling around in the dirt, napping under the lemon tree… I swear he’s part dog. Bem is a handful (natch) and one must remain ever vigilant for escapes to the neighbors’ yards when she’s on the prowl. She is not only curious, she is a Cat Without Fear. And she is quickly learning that squirrels can be fun. Since he’s no longer tethered, Jackson has become more agressive in his assaults on furry backyard invaders…* *For you squirrelophiles out there, rest assured that the cats have bells on their collars and the squirrels can both see and hear the cats coming and have ample time to flee (trust me: this cat sat and waited for a good 5-7 minutes before making his move).