Many missing

... the past few nights have seen many animals missing, though there are various reasons for this. November is the time for vixens finding dens for their offspring - a laborious task as at least two locations have to be found - if one is disturbed, the young can immediately be removed to safety.
Foxes and badgers also dislike any changes and there have been some in the valley of late. Two nights ago, I was so unwell, I left Mr Cruisedog at home for the Night Patrol as I wouldn't have had the strength to dry him off after. Still very weak but we both managed to get round okay last night.