Our Snow Princess

Princess in the snow

We have several barn cats that we have come to consider as part of the family. Like most animals and people, they all have their own unique personalities. I have a fondness for all of them, but Princess happens to be one of the cats who have taken hold of my heart. She is one of the only barn cats who follows me everywhere. She even escorts me home, unless the snows too deep or she's hunting.

Of course, on cold days I think she is just trying to find a way to get into the warm house.

She is such an affectionate cat that I sometimes wish she could be an inside cat, but I know she would not be happy cooped up in the house. Plus, I do not see our house cat being happy about sharing her home, as she likes to hiss at Princess when Princess is outside the window.

I sometimes think that she was supposed to be a dog as she is my faithful companion when I am outside. She even follows me from the barn to the ram shack when I go to check on their water and hay supply. Of course, I think part of her reason for going with me is because she likes to see the rams. They love to chase her around their pasture, and she seems to enjoy darting around, especially when she can slip through the fence before they get to her.

I often wonder what the neighbors think when my husband and I are outside because his dog is always at his side, and now I have Princess at my side. She is eleven months old, and I am hoping that she remains as sweet and affectionate as she is now.

Princess at four months old

It amazes me how affectionate she is considering when I first found her, she hissed at me when I picked her up. She used to hide from us when she was small. Then one day, she stopped hiding, and wanted to be right by my side. Ever since that day, she has been my faithful companion.