Burton’s got a new BFF

On October 9, 2021September 28, 2021 By wanderingcatyarns

It’s only natural to think that Burton’s BFF might be Relic, or even Rupert. But while he gets along with them, I can tell you, they aren’t besties.

Burton’s bestie is a lot smaller, and less furry.

I kid you not. It’s Mr. Toad.

Don’t believe me?

Now this not the the same toad from under the recycling bin. (I compared warts between my pics), but he’s close in size.

At first, I was worried that Burton had hurt Mr. Toad, and that’s why he wasn’t hopping away. But I checked him all over, and moved him away from Burton. He could hop just fine, and in fact, hopped right back to Burton under the mulberry bush (which is where I took these pictures.)

Mr. Toad was just hanging with our little Lord Burton, gobbling up every bug that crossed his path (and there were a lot of bug – potato bugs seem to be a favourite). I sat there for about half and hour, just watching the two of them.

I hope I get more chances to watch their friendship grow.

13 thoughts on “Burton’s got a new BFF”

Cleo

Well if that isn’t a unique friendship I don’t know what is! How sweet.

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October 9, 2021 at 4:36 am Reply
Vera

How sweet is that? You captured some great shots!

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October 9, 2021 at 7:08 am Reply
Patty Andrews

Incredible! Who would ever thought a cat and toad would be friends! It’s amazing Burton doesn’t even whap at him. My cats would not have been so nice. Burton is a true nature lover!

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October 9, 2021 at 8:44 am Reply
Eastside Cats

“less furry”…..HAHAHAHAHA!

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October 9, 2021 at 9:23 am Reply
DelightedHands

Now this is really cool! I’m glad they met under the Mulberry bush and no Popping of the Weasel!

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October 9, 2021 at 10:08 am Reply
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  October 9, 2021 at 11:25 am Reply
  1. Dee
    
    That is adorable!
    
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    October 9, 2021 at 10:11 pm
betsythesimplelifeofaqueen

That is so cool! I love how they both seem so content in each others company. You’ll have to keep us posted on this unique friendship of theirs.
Blessings,
Betsy

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October 9, 2021 at 10:30 am Reply
Shirley Elliott

That is just so sweet! You have some great photos (as usual).

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October 9, 2021 at 12:54 pm Reply
compassionknit

There. Is.a.little story with a.little lessons. In those two characters. ITS.WAITING to play out. Maybe.a quilt story?

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October 9, 2021 at 2:04 pm Reply
Araignee

That’s amazing. My outdoor kitties have a turtle friend that shares their food but a toad…it would be food.

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October 9, 2021 at 2:58 pm Reply
Far Side

Burton must like him, or he wouldn’t be around!

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October 9, 2021 at 6:44 pm Reply
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