The momma cat of the kittens we tried to save and the two she took with her. (Thanks to Zippy for her name!)

Although none of us have actually seen her I believe she is still around. How far could she go with two tiny kittens? Also...there are lots of feathers in the bushes under the bird feeder and my niece saw a "partial bird" in the bushes.

So we have been putting out a dish of kibbles every evening. The debate was where to put to the dish to increase the chances of Elizabeth eating it instead of Coonie. So we decided on the top of the grill. Although Coonie can climb I don't believe raccoons can jump and the metal is smooth and difficult to climb. Coonie is also very wide of girth. I'm assuming squirrels a) sleep at night, and b) don't like meat (???)

The first night the dish was only partially eaten. The next nights it has been emptied (and tossed on the ground in the bushes )

I am also not filling the bird feeder as I really prefer Elizabeth eat kibbles rather than my feathered friends -- or at least I prefer not to tempt them into an uncertain fate.

What thoughts do others have? Are we just saving Coonie a dive in the garbage can? Any way to know if it is Elizabeth?