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Cats Showing Off

Cats like and crave attention. I had a Red Tabby cat that would play with a circle game toy, and he would make sure that everyone in the room was watching him. He had mastered that game to perfection, and he wanted to make sure everyone knew that.

I had a black house cat that would walk across the curtain rod with the grace of a tightrope walker. He never once lost his balance while he performed his fast rope walk. We had a black outdoor cat that would balance up high on the feed door and then jump down on the shoulder of whoever was by the feed door. She could scare you at 5 in the morning when she landed on your shoulder.

I had a calico cat that would bring dead snakes homes and put them on my doorstep. I guess she wanted to show me what a brave huntress she was. I also had a gray and white female cat take on a skunk, and she won the match except for a bite on her face which healed up quickly. Her rabies shots were up to date, so I did not have to worry about that.

Cats love to do something naughty while you are talking on the phone. I guess they figure even negative attention is attention. They tend to jump on things they know are off-limits while you are chatting away on the phone. I think they also figure that you will not interrupt your conversation to correct their bad behavior at that moment.

I had one cat climb to the top of the barn roof, and she stayed up there for about two whole days before coming down alone. When she was down, she asked me if you worried about her. She knew the answer to that question, as I had been concerned that she might fall to her death.

My house cat Conrad can get treats out of any treat dispenser ASAP. He has mastered all of the ones I have very quickly. He loves to play with circle ball toys and is proficient with either paw he uses. He will sit in the middle of the circle game and bat the ball one way and then the other, using a different foot every time.

Cats crave attention and love showing off whenever and however they can. Cats are great entertainers. We would be lost without our cats and their performances.

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My Maine Coon Cats Over The Years

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 10, 2020
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My first Maine Coon cat was given to me by one of my cousins. She was a purebred Maine Coon cat. She arrived at my house in a large wooden chicken crate. My Father told me to look in the box, and I was delighted to have a new car. She had an excellent disposition and got along fine with my other cats. They are not lap cats. They get along very well with children. I would carry her around the farm, and she would wait for the school bus to come and take me to school in the morning.

She had long hair that needed to be brushed out. Once, she got in a burdock patch; it took quite a while to get all of those out of her hair. One time Fresca lost her entire coat of fur. It more or less just all came off one day. She grew back a beautiful new skin of hair. Some cats will have this happen to them. They can get a fungus or groom themselves too much. Take your cat to your vet if she loses her coat; he can help her. I named her Fresca after the Fresca soda pop. She was a wonderful and kind cat. She lived to be 12 years old.

Years later, I had Leonardo, and he would sit under an old weeping birch tree with me while I did my Algebra. Leonardo lived to be ten years old, and he was a red tabby color. Years later, I had Fluffy, and she had several short hair kittens. Fluffy’s Father looked identical to her, with long red tabby color hair. Fluffy’s Mother was a gray tabby cat. Fluffy had several cream-colored male kittens and a female calico kitten. Her calico kitten had a black and white male kitten and another calico kitten.

I adopted Snowflake from a woman whose Mother died, and she had to find a home for her Mother’s cat. Snowflake was very friendly and loving. She liked all of my other cats immediately. She wanted to be patted and brushed. She died at about age fifteen.

About 30 years after I had Fresca, a male kitten named Cool Cat was born on my farm, and he looked identical to Fresca after 30 years had passed. I gave him to one of my cousins, and he is a house cat and a cherished pet.

I now have Peter, a beautiful bi-color black and white Maine Coon cat. He was born on my farm. His Father was a black cat named Onyx that was part Siamese, Persian, Himalayan, domestic short hair, and Maine Coon cat. His Mother was a gray tabby. Peter loves to watch me when I feed him and clean out the litter boxes in the morning.

I adopted Nola. She was part of Maine Coon cat and Himalayan. She had Sophia, Lorenzo, and Maxwell. Lorenzo is still alive and well. The rest of the cat family died very young. Sophia lived to be six years old. Nola died at age four. Maxwell was only one year old when he died. The average life span for Maine Coon cats is 10 to 13 years. A few have made it to 15 years.

I hope you may have the pleasure of owning a Maine Coon cat sometime in your life. They are lovely, kind, and loving house cats.

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Transporting Your Cat Safely

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date February 3, 2020
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Transporting your cat can be a significant problem if not done correctly. Buy a cat carrier that is not easy for your cat to get out of. Cat carriers with cheap zippers are no good. If your cat squirms and pushes his head against the zipper, he can get out and maybe get under your feet while you are trying to drive.

I like cat carriers that are of solid construction or ones that have sturdy zippers. Make sure the doors of your page are latched properly once your cat is in the airline, and also make sure the screws are tight that hold the carrier together.

Never wrap your cat in a towel and think he will not escape you. Any cat in an unfamiliar area is extra nervous and will try to run your arms immediately. A vet once told me a lady had her cat in a towel, and it ran and hid by the school in that area. After looking for several hours, she finally found her cat, and her vet let her borrow one of his cages. Her cat could have run onto a busy highway in that area and gotten run over. She was lucky that her cat lived to tell his tale of momentary escape.

I do not turn on the radio while transporting one of my cats. Cats do not like loud music, which could stress them out more than they already are. The speakers in most cars are where your cat would be sitting. Therefore, the music would be extra loud with their keen sense of hearing.

Talk to your cat while traveling with him; your familiar voice will help calm him down. Put a few of his favorite toys in the cage. Place a couple of cat treats in the cell, also. If your cat is extra nervous or hyperventilating, spray some Pheromone spray for cats that helps calm them down on a piece of cloth and place it in the cage with your cat.

I hope you and your cat have safe travels and visits to your local vet for many years.

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Why We Are Drawn To Cats

Cats’ facial features mimic a human baby, so we find them very appealing. Cats keep the rodent population down and protect us from diseases the rodents spread. They sit on our laps, purring away, licking our fingers, or rubbing against us. Having a feline friend reduces your blood pressure and helps reduce your stress also. Cats look at us lovingly, blink their eyes, and roll over on their backs for belly rubs. When a cat rolls over on his back, he shows you that he trusts you 100 %.

Cats Know Their Names

Cats do know their names. Cats only choose to come to us when they feel like coming to us. Research published in a nature magazine suggests that 78 cats out of 78 cats knew their name. Cats are very independent creatures and cope better at being alone than a dog.

Cats Improve Your Sleep

Sleeping with your cats can improve your sleep. People who let their cats sleep with them at night tend to fall asleep faster. You keep your cat warm in bed, and he keeps you warm. Your cat’s breathing pattern reduces stress, and you feel at ease and relaxed.

Cats Like Us

You give your cat food and shelter; his instincts make him want to be your pal. Cats follow us because they like us and want to know where we are when they feel hungry. Are cats rubbing against our faces because they want to put their scent on us? Their scent warns other cats that we already have a feline friend and that the new cat should back off.

Cats Are Relaxing To Watch

Just watching a cat play or rest is very relaxing. Your cat is at peace, and therefore, you are at ease, also. Cats are very entertaining—some things your cat does seem almost unbelievable. I had a pool table at once, and my Siamese cat would watch the balls roll into the pockets. She seemed to know almost before I did if the ball would make it into the bag. Cats feel comfortable and safe in small spaces. I had a cat hiding in a box of Christmas decorations, and it took me a long time before I discovered her hiding spot. My Grandmother had a cat that hid in a shoe box, and the lid remained perfectly on top of the shoe box. A friend of hers discovered her cat’s hiding spot.

Living With A Cat Can Give You Nine Lives

I love holding my cats and patting them on top of their heads. I lavish them with toys, heated beds, water bowls, cat treats, and all the affection they can handle. I take them to the vet for their annual checkups and necessary shots. I want my cats to live long, happy, and healthy life. Cats ad to the spice of life. I am sure having cats in my life gives me nine lives, also. My feline friends all have different and pleasing personalities. Curl up with your cat on your lap and think how you have blessed each other with your presence in each other’s life.

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My Feral House Cat

A feral cat will never be an outgoing cat. If you rescue a wild cat, take him to your vet for all the necessary shots. Feral house cats seem to warm up to one person after a while. Feral cats love to hide when any newcomer enters your home. It takes a lot of time for a wild cat to trust you. The wild cat you rescued may have been abused by another person and has had to fend for itself for some time now.

Feral Cat Behavior

I have had several feral cats over the years. Some of the feral cats I have tried to tame would not have anything to do with me. The only time that they would let me come near them was when they wanted some canned tuna in water. Taking a feral cat to the vet is an experience you will never forget. The wild young cats have bitten and scratched and more. The only safe way to catch a feral cat is in a fish net. Grab the cat by the nape of its neck while still in the fish net and gently drop him into the cat carrier.

Never bathe a feral cat because he will think you are trying to drown him. A dry shampoo for cats might work depending on their temperament. Some feral cats jump around in a room and try climbing your curtains. Place your wild cat in a room by himself for a while so you can see what he is up to in that one room before you have broken and destroyed items throughout your home.

Trust Issues With Your Feral Cat

Be very patient with your new feral feline friend. He depends on you to take care of him and love him. If we have been mistreated, it takes us a long time to trust again, and your feral cat is no different. Do not expect too much of him all at once. He may always be somewhat of a loner. Remember, he loves you because you gave him a second chance. Eventually, you will love one another and trust each other. God bless you for saving one of God’s creatures. May you and your cat have at least nine lives together.

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The Calming Effects Of Cats

The Calming Effect Of Cats

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date September 23, 2019
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Cats are there for you when you come home from a hard work day. Your cat sits on your lap, purrs gently, and licks your hand. Your cat is relaxed, and you feel more flexible with your cat’s presence.

Cats love to play with toy mice and balls and catnip toys. Watching your cat play with his favorite toys is fun and calming. Cats are full of adventure, and their various antics make our faces smile. Cats can sleep in the oddest positions. Garfunkel was sleeping on my refrigerator with his paws over his eyes to keep out the morning light. Conrad loves to sleep in a recliner with his long feet and paws hanging over the side. Kohl sleeps in a heated cat bed and snores away. Garfunkel also sleeps in a thermal bed, and Conrad likes a Meowfia cave bed that women in Africa make.

Calming Effects Of Cats

Being around cats lowers your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety from your day. Cats show you unconditional love and companionship. Cats seem to know when you are sick and lay beside you and comfort you to the best of their ability.

Cats Are very Loving Animals.

Cats are very caring creatures. Cats will look at you lovingly and with soulful eyes. Your cat will never judge you or complain about unnecessary things. Cats are compassionate about helping out other pets also. My cats were best friends with a pet goat that I once had. My cats and the goat would sleep together in a large dog house. I once had a small dog that would share her home with one of my cats and all her kittens, and they would even go hunting together. My small dog would babysit my cat’s kittens if she wanted to leave for a little while.

You Have Better Health With A Pet In Your Life

It has been proven that people that have pets have fewer health problems and live longer because of the calming effects that pets have in our lives. A hectic day became wonderful once I came home to my beloved cat.

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What I Look For In A Cat

I am looking for a cat that is nice and clean. Their eyes should be clear and bright, fur clean, clean the hind end, and the tail should be up as these are signs of a healthy cat. The cat should be calm, not hyper, and have an easygoing personality. A cat that tries to nip and bite will probably present that same kind of behavior now and then for the rest of its life.

The cat’s fur should not be matted or dirty. Their faces should not be clawed up, as this shows they like to get in a catfight every so often. I lift a paw to see if they might tolerate having their claws trimmed. I place the cat on my lap to see if they like being held and petting. I also put a finger near their mouth to see if they want to try to bite me.

Is the cat you are thinking of adopting outgoing and exploring his surroundings? A listless cat is probably sick. Has a vet checked the cat to ensure it does not have feline leukemia or other cat diseases? Cat diseases can spread quickly to your other house cats if their shots are not current.

Different breeds of cats have different personalities. Do you want a laid-back cat or a very outgoing cat? Read up on the other cat breeds to see which species would work best for your household. I like cats with part Siamese, Persian, and domestic short hair, as this blend seems to be my best combination.

My cat Kohl is an effortless going cat. Garfunkel is an excellent lap cat. Conrad is a one-person cat, and I am lucky he choose me for his person. Russ is a very tame and friendly cat. I have fourteen cats, all of which have unique and interesting personalities.

I hope you and your new feline friend have at least nine lives together and more.

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In Memory Of Peter MY Pet Cat

In Memory Of Peter My Pet Cat

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date May 27, 2019
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My cat Peter was one of Lizzie’s three kittens. He is a gorgeous black-and-white long-haired cat, and he is part Siamese, Himalayan, Maine Coon, and domestic short hair. His Fathers name was Onyx, and he was a pure black cat. Onyx lived to be 15 years old.

Peter was born in an outdoor cat building that had a heated water bowl and heated cat beds. He would disappear when I opened the cat building door, still timid. He does watch me when I clean out the litter boxes. He will come out for certain canned cat foods and cat treats.

I adopted a cat named Addi from Wisconsin. She is part Silver Tabby. Peter found Addi irresistible, and they had five kittens together. They had adopted Mr. Gray, Sherlock, Hilford, Leo, and Cleo, and they lived the good life in their new home.

Peter helped Addi care for her kittens. He would play with them, and they would snuggle up with him. Two of my neutered Toms, Russ and Lorenzo, would babysit the kittens. Addi would not let the female cats in the house near her kittens.

Peter and Addi are still very close. Peter and Addi are both fixed; I do not want more kittens. I have 11 cats in the other house and three in my home. Mr. Gray is friendly, and Hilford and Sherlock take after their Father, Peter, as they are shy and reserved.

Peter will watch me from on top of his cat tree to see when I might be coming over with cat treats or canned food for him and his family. Sometimes I will see Peter come out of a large heated cat bed, followed by Hilford, Sherlock, Mr. Gray, and Addi or Nicole, his sister. Since she is Peter’s sister, she is accepted as part of their cat family. Conrad Peters’s brother is one of my house cats.

Peter is gorgeous and has an excellent family that deeply loves and cares for each other. Purrs to you and yours.

It is with profound sorrow that I had ot put Peter to sleep today. He had developed a horrible case of diarrhea from an underlying serious illness. He was an excellent Father cat, and he did not live that much longer after I had to put Addi to sleep. He never got over the loss of Addi, the Mother of his kittens. Peter was a beautiful cat that always enjoyed tower patrol. He liked to play with catnip cat toys. He had a close bond with his family for twelve years. It is tough to lose a Dear pet cat. he lives on through his children and in my memories. I am sure he crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, and he is with his parents, aunt, brother, and sister.

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Red's Story

Red’s Story

Red was a Red tabby cat. My vet gave Red to me after I had to put my Siamese house cat, Sugar, to sleep. My vet found Red abandoned on a golf course in the middle of December. My vet’s wife had trained Red to stay off the countertops.

Red got along fine with my other house cat Ginger that I had then. Red was brilliant. If I asked Red do you want to go outdoors, he would head right toward the door. He liked to tease me when it was time for him to return to my house. Red would take off running when I almost caught him to take him back into my home. Red would do this about three times before I could finally carry him back into my house.

Red’s favorite toy was a circle toy ball game. Red was ambidextrous and would hit the ball with either paw. Red also wanted to make sure you were watching him play his ball game. Red was very proud that he had entirely mastered the circle toy ball game. I rescued a cat that I found under a car one day at a restaurant, and I named him Philmoor. Philmoor caught on to the circle toy ball game immediately, and Red felt terrible about that. Red hardly ever played with his favorite toy after Philmoor mastered the circle toy ball game.

Red was an amiable and outgoing cat. Red loved the attention of other people, and he thrived on it. Red liked sleeping on my bed at night with my other two house cats.

At the age of 17, Red’s spine gave out. Red could no longer control his urine. My vet said some older cats develop a defect in their spine late in life. I had Red put to sleep at my vet’s office. Red was a wonderful, kind, outgoing, and loving cat.

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Different Cat Personalities

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 18, 2018
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Siamese cats are very outgoing and very talkative. A purebred Siamese has a very high-pitched meow. Sometimes they are one-person cats and do not do well with strangers. I had a purebred Siamese, and she liked to jump on strangers’ heads. Siamese cats were trained to jump on people’s heads years ago. They were kind of like a small dog guard for the family. My cat Sebastian saw a man walking down my road at night, and he let out a meow or wail that could wake the dead. I pulled my shade down and thanked Sebastian for his heroic effort.

Himalayan cats are very quiet and never seem to meow much at all. They are very loving and kind and need a lot of grooming with their long hair. A Himalayan is a cross between a Persian and a Siamese cat. Persians have a short stubby noses and tend to be on the quiet side.

Rex cats do not shed, and they have curly hair or no hair at all. Some of the hairless cats are pretty long and resemble a Siamese cat that would have no hair. Hairless cats have a short life expectancy compared to other cat breeds.

I saw two Manx cats on the Isle of Man, where they originated. They were long and had no tails. They were very friendly and outgoing. They tend to have health problems because they do not have a seat.

They are many more exciting and various breeds of cats to consider bringing into your household. Ecat seems to have a distinctive and compelling personality that differentiates it from other cats or species.

All of the cats I have now are domestic short hairs, a combination of other breeds of cats. My cats are part domestic short hair, Siamese, Persian, Himalayan, and Maine Coon. Most of my cats have a lot of Siamese and Himalayan in their genetic makeup. I had a purebred Maine Coon cat when I was six years old, and she lived until I was sixteen. About forty years later, I had a male cat born on my farm that looked identical to her.

My domestic short hair cats have lived to be eighteen years old. They are easy-going and friendly, and very loving cats. My cats are lovely and caring companions. I hope you and your cats have a lifetime of friendship and many years together.

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