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Mary B's avatar

Friend or foe, to help or to hinder - who and what are behind the headlights bearing down on all of the critters?! Good one, Heidi! Also, your critters are so well organized and productive, I must say, even under duress. Loved the catio mention, too. P.S. “KP Duty"!!! I loved KP duty at summer camp.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mary! And what will happen next?! That's so wonderful to know you enjoyed KP duty at summer camp. You must have been a highly valued happy camper! The Critters might make a hot mess, but they always clean up.:)

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

Fancy stealing the battery. How rude! I’m hoping and hoping the Critters get out of there and soon! ✨

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Trudi! And yes, really, how rude was that to take the battery! How are they gonna get out of there now? I tend to suspect that Jojo has a clue.:)

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I don’t doubt Jojo’s abilities in solving this dilemma! 🐾

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Jojo very much appreciates your confidence in his expertise, Trudi. Thank you very much.:)

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

😘🐾

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James Freitas's avatar

This had me on the edge of my seat! And wonderful haiku to wrap it up. Great chapter, Heidi.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, James. We don't want to get too too comfortable with the Critter Detectives, now do we! Thank you so much for reading and being here with us. Jump.:)

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Cats in the headlights, and a mysteriously missing battery -- oh, the suspense! I look forward to learning more next week.

Thanks for this exciting adventure, Heidi and critters.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Diana! I was reading your latest thoughtful article as your comment came in here, a synchronicity fur sure. Much awaits the Critters in the Great Outdoors and we thank you so much for staying tuned.:)

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

I look forward to it, Heidi. Thanks for reading my post.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

You're welcome, my friend.:)

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Neil Barker's avatar

An interesting twist at the end of this chapoter, Heidi. I like the final line of thr haiku. :)

This made me smile as well: “They have never experienced the efficiency of an automatic feeder much less the basic rights of regular snacks and meals.” Haha, a univeral feline right!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil! Universal feline right indeed! Perhaps too much too soon has gone so well for our Detectives. The Great Outdoors awaits in the midst of the action.:)

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Neil Barker's avatar

Looking forward to reading the next chapter!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Much appreciated, Neil! They. Will. Be. Back.

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