Two Little Watchmen Peeked Out of the Barn Door at Sunset
Through a gap in the old barn door, two faces look out at the evening. A fluffy orange longhair on the left sits upright, her fur lit by the low sun and her pale green eyes gazing off in the distance. Beside her, a golden puppy lays his chin on the weathered board with ears hanging and his dark nose just outside the doorway. The wood is gray and splintered, the inside of the barn is shadowy and warm, and a neighbor's house and green hedge are visible in the soft light beyond. Together they look like two tiny night watchmen.
Barns have long been home to cats, who help with the mice that gather around stored grain, and the shelter of a dry loft or corner often makes them feel at ease. Orange cats are often described as friendly and outgoing, and most of them are male, thanks to the way the coat color gene works. If you keep animals around a barn, be sure to check boards for loose nails or splinters and keep hay dry and well stored. A puppy in a barn should always be supervised and kept away from tools, chemicals and large animals.
The sun is getting low, and the day's work is done. Two friends watch the yard from the best seat in the barn.
