New kid on the block

There's a new cat in our neighbourhood, one who hangs around the back of our fence all the time.

Just a young one, from the looks of him, and you can see his collar and tags. I don't know who he belongs with, but he's out roaming all night. (He's by my fence in the evenings and often is there at 4 AM-ish too, when I get up and let the boys out.)

He doesn't run too far anymore when I go out to talk to him, but he doesn't come close, either.

Finn, below, who used to hang out with Carla (white cat that Nicki hates), is obsessed with the new guy. He follows him everywhere and will go right up to him, slowly, not fighting but not backing away, either. I don't know what Finn finds so fascinating about him! The little one seems unperturbed. Watchful, but mostly unconcerned by Finn's presence.

Meanwhile, Carla, who also roams freely at all hours, does her own thing. She's not afraid of me (I don't think Carla is afraid of anything), but she's not friendly, either, and never has been. Shortly after snapping the pics of the new cat and Finn, above, Carla came up the stairs.

She came up and Finn turned and went the other way!

I've not seen Carla and the new one interact, but I hope the younger one has some common sense and steers clear of her. If not, he'll quickly learn who rules our complex!

As for Finn's fixation with the new "kid" on the block, no doubt that will continue!

Peace.