Many animals live in Pasadena. I’ve encountered lots of cats, squirrels and racoons. One raccoon and one squirrel in particular seem to love the wooden fence in our area. They act as sorts of guardians. Sometimes, when I want to go to the gym at night, they stare at me. Maybe they are waiting for the “all clear” and that’s just how raccoons communicate safety knowledge (by staring contests).
Overall it is very nice having animal neighbors. They add a great deal of randomness and interactivity to what may normally be a predictable day. That’s the beauty of not living in a vacuum.
Here’s a little video showing one of the squirrels in our area.
-Tyler