We went to see Minnie this morning before the surgery, she was happy to see us, affectionate as usual, she and Maria got emotional together. I have no idea what animals know or see, the idea that when I next see Minnie she will have a stump on her leg is pretty jarring. It is also the life of the barn cat, the trade-off is always the same, freedom and the life of the cat for the dangers of the animal world. People love to say that animals are pure and sweet, but they are not, they can be ruthless and murderous. Minnie is pretty pure and sweet, unless you are a mouse, and then she is Dracula. I’m going back to see her before the surgery.