Chubbs and her daughter Lucy

Chubbs and Lucy live in the front of the property. We have consistency of care and attention. Every day the same thing happens at about the same time with the same participants. I went away last week and they disappeared. They were being fed at the same time daily yet it was someone else doing the feeding. Feral cats like to anticipate and stick with the predictable. They split and did not return until I had been back for a few days. I have gotten in the habit and been permitted to pet Lucy at all times- she even seemed to look forward to it. Once they returned, it took a few days before Lucy would allow me to touch her again. It's unfortunate but real life happens. They are back now and we are back on our routine. Life is good again.