Cats and Kittens
“Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” – Mark Twain
Cats are extraordinary creatures and though their nature is quite different they are as satisfying a companion as any dog. Just ask any cat lover…
Abyssinian – Graceful, Loyal and Intelligent
Abyssinian Breed Origin Nowadays one of the most popular short-haired cats in the US, the origin of the Abyssinian is a bit of a mystery. The name suggests an Ethiopian root but most stories refer to the breed development being mostly Egyptian. Genetically the breed seems linked to the Indian Ocean and it is possible [...]
Crazy Attack Cat!
Have you got one of those crazy cats who is all purring and chirpy one minute and then lashes out and scratches you the next? It’s particularly worrying if you’ve got both kids and an attack cat because the pent up aggression in the cat is often accompanied by a lashing tail. Kids take that [...]
Cat Breeds – The Maine Coon
The Maine Coon got its name from an old story that claimed the breed originated from the mating of a tabby and a racoon. Of course, there is no truth to that legend but with its bushy tail and ability to survive harsh outdoor conditions it is not hard to see where the idea came [...]
Poem for a Pest – The Flea – John Donne
The Flea by John Donne Mark but this flea, and mark in this, How little that which thou deniest me is; Me it sucked first, and now sucks thee, And in this flea our two bloods mingled be; Thou know’st that this cannot be said A sin, or shame, or loss of maidenhead, Yet this [...]
A Cat is Contrary and That’s That
What is it about cats that makes them so enchanting? They are infuriatingly smug, elegantly arrogant, graceful always but often ungracious. A creature breathtaking in its physical perfection and gob-smacking in its unapologetic selfishness. Why is it that a cat can leap so effortlessly to the highest shelf, tiptoe nimbly round all the awful holiday [...]
Amazing Animal Art at Zazzle
I just discovered a great site for finding pet themed gifts and art. It is called Zazzle and it is an online gift store with a twist. While you can find the usual Disney and the Hallmark products you can also find thousands of beautiful art and photography based designs from artists and designers all [...]
A Cat Called Lucky
Okay, we all know that there are cat people and there are dog people and when it comes to their favourite four legged friend never the twain shall meet. But there are those who love both – the cog or the dat people depending on which kind of furry friend was first in their household. [...]
Twitter a Critter – Save a Life
If you are a Tweeter you can Twitter a Critter and help save a pet’s life. How cool is that? Just go to Twitter a Critter on the Adopt a Pet site, use the search tool to find a pet, choose the pet you want to help and click Tweet. What a great idea!
The Beautiful Bengal
Fancy a cat that likes water? That has a sparkling, affectionate, playful nature and yet has an exotic tinge of wild blood in its ancestry? The Bengal originated in the US in the 1960′s, the result of crossing Asian leopard cats with domestic felines. Medium to large in size, agile, graceful and strong, the Bengal [...]
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Very useful blog. Keep up the good work.