Above, Kim finds a way to reach the bushes and bring them back. They come off quickly; we just put a foot on one end.

Barn cats often have challenging lives, but Zip never got the message. He sometimes naps on the heated pad, which is located in a portable cat house for outdoor cats. It’s in the bar, and the large house is not electrified for safety reasons. The pad with a fireproof plug gets warm when the cat comes in.

Robin and Kim are at the gate.

Zip after breakfast

Bud and Fate head right for the wood stove when they come in from the cold. They love it there.