Zip loves to crawl under the tarpaulin and ambush Zinnia. Zinnia loves jumping on the tarp with Zip. The two of them have a blast; they are close friends. Zip is a serious hunter, but he loves to have fun. I love watching him move underneath the tarp while Zinnia tries to pinpoint him with her noise. This is their favorite thing. Zip is a joyous rascal, and I love him for it. It snowed early in the morning and melted an hour later.

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Zip is about to crawl underneath the tarp, and Zinnia is ready to pounce.