Thursday, June 16, 2011

A Weeks Worth Of Interesting Cats: #1 Savannah Cats


The Savannah cat is one of the largest domesticated cats. These big, beautiful cats can reach up to about 3.5  feet tall, and weigh as much as 32 lbs. An ordinary domestic cat can only weigh up to 16 lbs.

Usually, you can recognize a Savannah by it's tan coat with black or brown spots, marble patterns, and many varieties of pattern combinations.

It's been said that Savannah cats have dog like attitudes, and behave more like a pooch than a kitty. In fact, Savannahs get along famously with dogs, and make better housemates to dogs rather than other cats.

These cats are beautiful, expensive, and they fascinate me. Although they may look intimidating, they are actually known to be extremely affectionate, gentle, and loyal companions. Also, they are great with small children.

If anyone who visits this site happens to be the owner of a Savannah cat, please by all means, email a photo, and story of your experience living with this sexy, wild looking creature to mustlovecats7@gmail.com 

By for now,
Lisa

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Cats Looking Very Dapper.....

Tuxedo cats, also known as Jellicle cats, are a bi-colored (black & white only) that have very unique personalities, and most of then look very "formal". While the term Tuxedo (which refers to the color of their coats), is of no special breed; they are usually domestic short hairs - and they essentially get their name because of their black and white pattern. Also, they typically have a white bib.

Not all Tuxedo's look alike and their patterns are seldom exactly the same. Probably the two most famous tuxedo cats are: "Sylvester" and "Felix the Cat".

One fun fact about Tuxedo kitties:  is that they're actually 200% more intelligent then any other domestic cat - FACT! 

I once knew a Tuxedo cat that would actually fetch a tiny rubber ball and bring it back to it's owner - something I thought a dog could only be trained to do.

 It's also known that Beethoven, William Shakespeare, and Sir Issac Newton were all once the owners of a Tuxedo cat.

The largest inheritance ever left to a feline is an astonishing 6.3 million dollars, which went to a Tuxedo cat named Sparky in 1998.

  

Friday, June 10, 2011

Lonely Zoey

Zoey is a lonely little, beige and white tabby that somebody abandoned near the pool in my community. I've been providing her with food and water, and visiting her twice a day.  I brought her to the vet to be tested, and she was recently diagnosed with feline leukemia. 

I was told by a vet that she doesn't necessarily need to be put down and she can live quite a few good years, or even longer, as long as she is kept comfortable and safe.

I would love to adopt her, but I already have three healthy cats, and since this disease is highly contagious among cats, it's not the right decision for me, and would put my cats at risk. It would be too hard to keep the cats separated and constantly supervised so that they don't scratch or bite one another. 

 Luckily, a lady that lives near by has expressed an interest in adopting her and has no other cats at the moment. Hopefully, it all works out for Zoey since she is such a sweet and loving kitty.