Gryff has been fully of snuggles and nuzzles, this morning, but Madoc was MIA.
I figured he was sleeping, somewhere, worn out by pouncing on things seen and unseen. While I was in the kitchen doing post breakfast clean up I heard him meow, which is unusual. But, from where? He was nowhere to be seen for me to hear such a loud meow. Then I remembered that I unlocked the front doors, this morning, so my brother wouldn't have to bother ringing the doorbell, and sure enough, Madoc had slipped out onto the enclosed porch, totally unseen by me, and had been there for probably about 20 minutes. Poor baby!
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Well, that might help to curb his desire to explore outdoors!
I took my kitty out once on a warmish day & set her down in the snow (harness & leash, of course).
2 things most cats hate: wet & cold, bundled into snow. 
Cured her desire to explore the "wild," but she was 7-8 at the time.
Not sure if it would work for Madoc, of course.
At the time I'd done that with my sweet kitty, I had the distinct impression she was jealous of my little Weenie/Beagle pupper who went almost everywhere with me.
She could've too, of course, but walking on a leash doesn't work for her.
So Iet her experience a bit of the "wild" in a very safe, controlled way.
Seemed to help her ..
Of course, she continued to attack my sweet pupper, but that's just a given for her.
Even a couple of inches can block me from opening the back door so if we get what's forecast (4-8"
I'd be making a trek around the house to feed them. I'm going to put out some ice melt, tomorrow, before the snow starts and put a snow shovel outside, by the door. And I might just shift their eating station to the deck because I can shovel that clear of snow to give them a more comfortable dining space.
And, Diolch! Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi hefyd.
