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So you’ve found yourself mesmerized by the beauty of a Persian, the grace of a Siamese, or the wildness of a Savannah, and you’ve got your heart set on adopting one into your own family. Before you take the final step and buy a purebred, make sure he will, in fact, be the cat of your dreams.
Cats’ personalities, energy levels and preferred environments can vary tremendously. If you want a quiet “lap fungus” cat, an Abyssinian may not be the breed for you. If you live in Alaska, you may want to reconsider adopting a Sphynx, as their lack of fur makes them very vulnerable to cold climates. If you don’t have the time for daily grooming, you might not want a Persian. Fortunately, there’s a lot of information available about what you need to know before you adopt a purebred cat. If you take an honest look at how your lifestyle meshes with your potential pet’s personality and special needs, you’ll have a much better chance of having a long and wonderful relationship with your feline friend. Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people. |
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November 18th, 2009
August 10th, 2009
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Your cat called this morning. She can’t make the swim party. She hates water. All cats hate water. Except as it turn out, a booming breed of middle-eastern meowers, the Turkish Vans. Nobody knows for sure what led these kitties to water, but experts suspect it had something to do with those full-length fur coats and the Turkish summers.
With temperatures up to 100 degrees (F) in the Lake Van area where the breed originated, the kitties hatched a plan: learn to swim and stay cool. Thanks to two British women who brought the breed west in 1950s, your cat can marvel at the feline Phelps in backyard pools and ponds. Learn more about these swimming kitties here. Woof Report is a free weekday email newsletter with pup-perfect dog care tips, news, products & more! Sign up at www.woofreport.com or become a Facebook Fan. |