[nanci2539]

This reminds me of a story about Ben, my Maine Coon. Ben wasn't always 25lbs. At one time, when he was a kitten, he was 3 lbs, then 5lbs, then - well you get the picture. There was a large hawk in our area with a huge wing spread. One day, Ben was out with me in the garden. As I was busy planting, I lost track and when I turned around, Ben was gone. I searched high and low. My neighbors searched high and low.

I was convinced this big bad hawk took my Ben. Some hours later, Ben came limping home. I took him to the vet who examined Ben thoroughly. I told the vet about the hawk. The vet said there would be definite claw marks or bites, especially on the sides if a hawk came down and tried to lift Ben. There were no attack wounds of any kind. The vet also mentioned that he doubted very much if a hawk would go after a cat; they would be more interested in field mice or small baby bunnies.

So, that being said, I will make sure I supervise any courtyard excursions!