
Feline ~ of or belonging to the family Felidae, which includes domestic cats
Fanatic ~ marked by immense enthusiasm and devotion
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When your cat
is relaxed and contented, he turns his ears forward, closes
his eyes half way and purrs. THE
TAIL END-Moving his tail is another
way your cat “talks” to you.
FOLLOWING THEIR NOSE-You’ve probably
noticed your cat nuzzling up to you. He takes his face and
rubs against your hand or your face or even your foot. He may
also nuzzle up to the other things like chairs or his
scratching post. It feels like a hug, doesn’t it? What your
cat is doing is leaving his scent through a special substance
called a pheromone (fer’-a-mon). This substance is secreted
from glands on your cat’s cheek (he also has these glands on
the underside of the paws and under his tail). I LOVE YOU-Does your cat say I love you? I’ll bet he does. When he wants to let you know he loves you he might nuzzle your face and touch your nose with his. Or he might bring you a present that he has killed. Or he might just try to be with you wherever you are in the house. Your cat may do something else to say I love you. But, I’ll be it’s the easiest to understand of all! |
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"It is perfectly possible (a fact which I have proved scores of times myself) to work not only with a cat in the room, but with a cat on one's shoulder or in one's lap. In a drafty room, indeed the cat makes a superior kind of paperweight!" -Carl Van Vechten
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What is a Feral Cat ~ What is a Stray Cat
Feral cats are the 'wild'
offspring of domestic cats and are primarily the result of pet owners'
abandonment or failure to spay and neuter their animals, allowing them to
breed uncontrolled. Feral cat 'colonies' can be found behind shopping
areas or businesses, in alleys, parks, abandoned buildings, and rural
areas. They are elusive and do not trust humans. A stray cat is not a feral cat...A stray is a cat who has been abandoned or who has strayed from home and become lost...Stray cats can usually be re-socialized and adopted...A feral cat is an un-socialized cat...Either he was born outside and never lived with humans, or he is a house cat who has strayed from home and over time has thrown off the effects of domestication and reverted to a wild state...They should not be taken to local shelters to be adopted...Feral kittens can be adopted if tamed and placed in homes...First they must be socialized in their first weeks of life...If they aren't handled in time, they will remain feral and un-adoptable. |
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CATS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE When it comes to personal hygiene,
cats are the epitome of cleanliness. They are
naturally equipped with the implements to groom
themselves: a barbed tongue with which to lick,
forepaws they moisten with saliva and use as a
surrogate washcloth, and teeth to dig out tougher
debris. Believe it or not, adult cats may spend as
much as half of their waking hours grooming
themselves, their relatives and friends. |
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A Message From An Older Cat I sit alone and so confused, behind the metal bars. The loss I am feeling, will forever leave its scars. My family left me here one day, a month or two ago. They said, "Don't worry, you'll find a new home, we know." Its seems they'd bought a condo, that said '"No Pet Permitted," I thought they'd never leave me, but then they went and do. My favorite window sill is gone, where I use to lay and sun. I cried all night the day they left and remembered years of fun The people stop and look at me, and always say, poor thing" Then they choose a kitten, when they could of had a King! As days go by, it's getting worse, the memories, you see. Of laughter and my family, hands that once stroked me. There was lots of laughter as I played with all my toys. I miss them both so much these days, their love, their kisses, and the joy. So, please, if you stop by my "home", just give me an extra rub, I've given up being adopted, but sure could use the love. And if you really like me, please take me with you. I'll be really good, I promise, and love you long and true! Author unknown |
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted
- AESOP
The Lion & The Mouse
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Gentle eyes that see so much,
paws that have the quiet touch,
Purrs to signal "all is well"
and show more love than words could tell.
Graceful movements touched with pride, a calming presence by our side
A friendship that takes time to grow -
Small wonder why we love them so.
Author Unknown
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A dog is a dog, a bird is a bird, and a cat is a person - Mugsy Peabody |
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I love cats because I love my home; and little by little, they become its
visible soul |

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Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.
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The greatness of a Nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way
animals are treated |


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