R.I.P. Leo kitty

This past weekend our Leo kitty died.  It was a quiet, peaceful passing.  Leo was 14 years old, which is really old for a farm kitty.  A testament to how smart he was, avoiding coyotes, farm equipment, cars, and visiting dogs.

Leo loved sitting on the fence posts.

Fence posts offered a great vantage point from which he could scan the horizon for trouble.

Trees were also a great place to retreat!

Leo was a friendly and happy cat.  He did a good job or raising Baxter to be as much cat as dog! They were the best of friends.  Both Baxter and we will miss him tremendously.   Leo was a super predator, keeping the rodent population in check here on the farm.

Baxter and Leo!

One of their favorite games.  Leo swiping at Baxter!

Here are a few more photos in memory of our dear Leo.

Leo stretched out in the late autumn afternoon sun.

He always kept a close eye on what I was doing outside.  

Rest in Peace Leo kitty.