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Category Archives: Exotic Cats
Paws Up for Wednesday–More Exotic Cats
In Monday’s blog I attempted to post a picture of my favorite exotic cat–the Pallas cat, but wasn’t able to. My amazing web and otherwise techie person worked with that photo until she made it compatible with this blog. So … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – The Cashmere Bengal and Other Exotic Cats
Have you met the new Bengal on the block? It’s the cashmere Bengal and are they gorgeous! They’re the long-hair version of the exotic Bengal and they come in a variety of patterns and colors, brown, silver, and snow and … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – The Cat That Changed America
Today I’d like to honor some of the world’s larger cats—in particular the cougar—in particular one cougar, P-22, as he is the cat that changed America (title of book and film—Tony Lee Moral) P-22 was born sometime in 2009 or … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – Secrets of the Serengeti Cat
Have you heard of the Serengeti cat? I thought it was another cat breed from the African serval, like so many of the exotics, but it is not. It is purely domestic and bred purposely to appear on the wild … Continue reading
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Meowy Monday – The Pallas Cat Revisited
YYou may have noticed that I’m rather fascinated by the unusual and mysterious Pallas’ cat, an elusive small cat first discovered by German, Peter Pallas in 1776—nearly 250 years ago. This cat, considered the original grumpy cat, lives in cold, … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Hunting Big Cats in the US
It happens. People collect one or more exotic cats—tigers, leopards, and others—the cat gets out and bad things can happen—usually to the innocent cat. A fifty-pound caracal escaped from a garage in the Detroit suburbs last week. In fact two … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Let’s Celebrate American Bred Cats
You might be surprised to know how many cat breeds originated here in the US. Some of them carry names that imply exotic beginnings. The Bombay, for example. You don’t hear much about the Bombay. I don’t think I’ve ever … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – What’s Your Cat Preference?
Yesterday we learned more about the Toyger breed. I thought it would be fun to explore some of the most exotic cats that people choose as pets. When I became interested in cat breeds as opposed to just cats, my … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Sauntering on the Wild Side
With zoos among the attractions that are closed in many states during the pandemic, don’t you wonder what the wild animals do every day? There are no people for them to watch and tease—only their caregivers. Have you ever dreamed … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – On the Wild Side
Those of us who adore our fur-babies (our house cats) are also fascinated by those cats that still live wild. I read last week that the domestic cats shares 95-96% of the same DNA with the tiger. Here’s a cool … Continue reading
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