I had to share this because it was a proud moment for a father...of a cat. My cat, Ash, a Siamese, turns fifteen this year and has become very chill in his old age. He's enjoying his life as the only cat in the household and although he used to be a lot more territorial he just hasn't really cared much lately about other cats coming around the yard. Lately a white cat has been hanging around and pestering the chickens, but fortunately the rooster has stepped up and is playing his protective role.
Friday morning as I was about to go to work I heard a little ruckus in the backyard. I assumed that the chickens were bothering Ash, which they have been doing occasionally now that they're as big as he is. But what I saw was the white cat being chased by Ash and then the most amazing thing happened: Ash full on tackled the other cat with both of them tumbling for a moment before the white cat escaped and took off across the yard. And then it got even better as not only Ash took off after it but so did Tasty, the rooster. The image of both Ash and Tasty running across the yard after that white cat is one to be remembered. I only wish I had gotten it all on tape.
I did start filming as soon as I could in hopes that something just as exciting would happen but Ash just ended up cornering the other cat, who was desperately afraid by this time. It was trying to jump straight up the fence but to no avail. I eventually grabbed Ash to get him out of the way so that I could rescue the other. It took off towards the other side of the yard, though, still trying to scale the fence but I eventually was able to grab it and toss him out through gate. I'll be surprised if it ever comes back after that experience.
It turned out that the video was a fairly entertaining glimpse into our urban farm with the cats, the rooster, BART passing by, and dogs barking. Just another morning in North Oakland.
