Owl Heart or The Adventures of a Tiny Mouse

I seem to have a thing for Owls! I love what they stand for - how many things are both cute and wise? Surely the most winsome combination, but these little guys have a bit more bite.

The mouse enjoyed his high perch on the branch surveying Loch Lomond and Balloch Castle.

 

When he heard a soft hoot from behind....

 

Before he knew it he felt the wind rushing down his back!

 

And little mouse was snatched.

 

The Owl made great haste back to his nest.

 

Where he kissed the mouse and let him go (This is exactly what happened! The mouse then went on to live on a cheese farm and was very very happy)

Balloch Castle isn't just home to one Owl, there are many of our wise and adorable friends. Including this little fellow who lives up in the tower.

He also likes to show off his impressive wing span - Owls can occasionally be a little boasty.

 

And sometimes in what is surely a unique Owl-heart trait they like to hang out sitting on top of each other. The smallest always goes on top!

 
  

In an awful twist of fate our rescue cat Betty (We have two rescue cats now - Betty and Boo - Betty is pure white and Boo is a little Tabby) has started to show her prowess as a mouser. We have had three mouse shaped presents so far. I am really not sure what to do - It's such a horrible thing to have to deal with, but I think to stop her going outside would deny her very catty nature and there is no denying she is at one with the world when hunting in her silly clumsy but ultimately efficient way.

Its a strange thing to have this great white, cat who is a force of nature, cuddle up to you for strokes while purring like a steam train - it makes you feel very special. Its not like owl wrangling though!

 

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[Eva]

I, too, had an all white cat. It was very hard to keep him indoors. Because white cats are fair skinned, he got carcinoma on his ears. We couldn't get the surgery he needed for financial reasons. By the time we were able to get his ears done, they were so badly eaten by the cancer. He came out of the vet's with no ears. He was an old cat and his last remaining months were at least painless.

It's not a bad idea to try and keep your Betty indoors as much as possible. Some white, outdoor cats get the carcinoma on their nose. When the nose is so bad, the cat needs to be put to sleep. Some get it on their lips and makes it hard for them to eat.

[Tracey O'Brien]

I came across the theory that cats bring you mice etc., because they think their humans can't hunt for themselves (they've never seen you catch a mouse with your bare paws, have they?). So they are providing for you, which is really sweet. Perhaps hiding some food in the garden and letting them see you stalk and catch it would help? Perhaps doing it inside where the neighbours can't see, would be better, though? I love your owls.

[lisbonlioness]

I love this post!!!
Yeah, your kittycat wants to provide for you, so she probably expects you to be grateful. Argh. I know it is hard when presented with a dead mouse, I would probably cry, but in her mind she is doing a really nice thing- so you have to show appreciation. Areen't cats a blessing? :)

[beritbunny]

You've done it again, Brie! I just love the idea of "stackable" owls. ;)

[LaughingWaffle]

Isn't that just the cutest owl!

[crealientje]

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[vicki]

This is so amazing!
Thanks for making me smile!
Vicki

[Jessica]

Your owls are so very lovely - I want some so I really hope you are going to publish the pattern!

We used to have a fantastic black cat who was all cuddles and purrs inside but when out and about must have been a terror to all small creatures as she would bring back some tasty treat for us at least once a week. Finding bits of mouse was never much fun, but we did manage to convince her to stop bringing them into the house for us.

[Rosie Graham]

Your owls are fab - as always. i have to tell you about kitty presents. We had three cats two black and whites and tabby. One day my husband thought he saw a dead leaf under the table that had been blown in. Except that it wasn't, it was actually a mouse's head... cold and rahter wet! Oh and when we lived in a farmhouse Freddie would bring home a takeaway - vole mouse and one day I went in the boiler room where they hung out and stepped on a meatless vole - i hate to tell you that it crunched under my foot. Not nice, really really not nice. Didn't speak to freddie for about a week after that!

Rosie x

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[Jocelyn]

Heyyy so I bought your book and I expected to see the pattern for this owl but it wasn't in the book, where can I get the pattern?? For free since I wasted $15 for nothing on your
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[Amanda]

Oooh, I didn't see this owl yet!
But I did try making your little owlet!

http://thebonnyafghan.wordpress.com/2011/02/27/cutie-hootie-wee-crocheted-gift-for-the-nursery/