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Hey! Anyone want 2 b my private messaging buddy?

Kit-Kat8 — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:48:29 GMT

I'd b happy 4 sum1 2 say yes. I'm new and don't know any1. wanna talk?

Abother question about the kitties

My_Girl_Lilly — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:21:19 GMT

Ok so this is another question about the stray kittens.
I was at a friends house when my mom texted me saying that all the cats including mine, slept in my room all night. (I have a sliding door to the porch that my litle brother left open). They still want to be in my room but they're to scared cuz Im in there... So now the sleep out in the cold in a box with a blanket inside that I left outside my door for them.

The next day, I was able to catch one (the white one -- if you've seen the video in my last topic). but I didnt really know what to do with her when I got her inside. There was a scared kitty inside with an angry mom outside with 4 other kittens that run when they see you... whats the best way to catch all these lil' guys? My friend suggested getting a crate and when I see them eating the food (since they're already weaned thankfully) I pull a straing to shut the door.... does that sound ok?

CALICO CAT

JOANIE — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:43:47 GMT

I GOT A CAT FROM THE SHELTER. SHE IS, ACCORDING TO THE VET, A CALICO. HOWEVER I SAW IN THE CAT FANCY A PIC OF A PERFECT SHORTHAIRED TORTOSSHELL, AND THE MARKINGS WERE EXACTLY LIKE DAISYS. ONE SIDE IS GRAY-BLK AND THE OTHER TAN. ONE LEG IS TAN AND THE OTHER BLK. ALL WHITE UNDER AND PARTS OF HER BODY. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING CAT,WITH FUR LIKE MINK. IT IS SO SOFT. SHE ACTS LIKE A STUCKUP PRINCESS , HENCE THE NAME. I WOULD NOT TAKE NOTHING FOR HER. SHE IS MY COMPANION. SHE LOVES TO EAT. .

How did you come up with your cat's name

Kit-Kat8 — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:50:19 GMT

I named KitKat after the KitKat chocolate bar.

Update with VIDEO

My_Girl_Lilly — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:43 GMT

Well a while back I wrote a topic about a stary cat being pregnant. Well weeks went by and I caught a video of her and her kittens. There are 5 total and each one is a different color which is interesting. I have a cat that isn't nuetured and she used to follow him everywhere he went... maybe the little orange kitty is his haha
So my question is since she's a stray and we have so many wild animals around here where we live (Whish is how my other cat was killed), what should I do? The kittens are always trying to get into the house by the way. Is it the right thing to welcome them in?
***Note that I feed their mama everyday and she's been coming over for food for a few months.

So here's the video Id like to share with you
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=38658272

When do queens stop protecting their kittens?

evendozen — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:20:44 GMT

I have a momma cat (DSH with oriental features - maybe abyssinian (is that oriental?)) and 2 of her kittens, along with 7 other cats that live in the same part of the house. The kittens are about 4 months old and momma still supervises them all the time and hisses and swats at the other cats if they get too close to her or the kittens. Is there a point at which she will stop being so protective?

(obviously this is not a real recent pic)

What are Breeders Thinking!

SuperCat — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:12:43 GMT

Just look at what they did to the Persian Breed! This might not be a popular opinion, but breeders are making cats that look like a charicature of themselves!

Below is a Persian Champion from 1933:

Now a picture of today's Persian - this is a photo from the Cat Fancier's Show:

Their noses have almost become BELLY BUTTONS! They have breathing problems, nose tumors, etc.

What are we doing to these breeds?

3 Female Siamese For Sale

snowflakesiamese — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:03:12 GMT

I have 3 female seal point traditional siamese ready for home now.TCA registeres cattery.Price is $300 each.I do NOT ship.Located in West Virginia.All kittens have been vaccianted,wormed,no fleas,negative for FELV,FIV,FIP.Raised indoors.I do not permit declwaing.Serious inquiries only please.You can reach me at snowflakesiamese@aol.com and our site is www.snowflakesiamese.com Pics of the kittens are attached they are 12 weeks old.

Thank you,

Desiree

nursing female

dairydonna — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:28:38 GMT

BREEDERS,

MY CALICO HAS TO HAVE SOME RELIEF, HER BREASTS ARE SERIOUSLY ENGORGED AND SHES IN PAIN, ANY WAY I CAN HELP HER! I DON'T WANT HER TO SUFFER.THE BABIES ARE ADOPTED OUT.

Siamese Breeder

snowflakesiamese — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:48:58 GMT

Hi,

I am Desiree and I am new to this forum.I just love all cats.I breed Traditional Siamese.I have a TCA registered cattery.I just wanted to say hi and that if anyone wants to look at my site please do so and I have 2 gorgeous seal point females available.I am located in West Virginia.

www.snowflakesiamese.com

Who wants to chat with a breeder(like me)

TaffyCat — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:01:43 GMT

I know EVERTHING about cats!! I breed cats, Siberians to be excact. I am a VERY experienced breeder, and I know what cat you might like or if your cat is sick, I'll know what you should do. Or we could just chat about how much we love cats and talk about funny little stories that our cats did. I have lots of funny little stories! If you feel like you might like to talk or chat a little, feel free to PM me. I don't like to be e-mailed, so if you want to talk, PM me.

Persians

superkatwoman — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 07:56:16 GMT

I'm a 1st owner of persians. When is it safe to let my females breed. They won't be a year old until June 28th. SKW

looking for a male ruddy abbyssinian

noble house — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:22:42 GMT

does anyone have a male ruddy abyssinian for sale? i lost mine 2 mos. ago and I miss him terribly. I enjoyed 13 years of his love. I bellieve another kitten will help fill that void. my e mail address is llilly12@msn.com. He was so intelligent and loving, mh

Cat Breed Mystery

ScarletDreams489 — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:05:29 GMT

I'm here, posting again about my kitty, honey. When I first got her I knew she kinda looked like a breed of cat I had seen before but I couldn't remember what breed it was. Then I went onto the CFA website and found that she looked remarkably like a Turkish Van, which I understand to be quite a rare breed. The more I read about this breed, the more it sounded like my cat. She has the same kind of coat, the same large eyes and the same personality. She even LOVES water. But I'm not sure she could really be even part Turkish Van because they are so rare. Any thoughts? Here is a picture of her... if a better one is needed I can get one ">

i have no clue what breed my cat is...

russell12 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:33:46 GMT

i have had my cat for soooo long..but never really stoped and thought about what breed she is, but now i want her to have a playmate/friend. So I thought it might help to find out what breed she was so could someone please help me!!! thanks!!

Poll: Does your cat live inside or outside?

Kit-Kat8 — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:45:26 GMT

no message.

Blue Eyed Orange Tabby???

Razz44 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:08:10 GMT

I just rescued a litter of kittens and saw something I have not seen before. There is a bright blue eyed orange tabby in the mix, along with three torbies with short kinked tails. I read online about a rare breed called "Ojos Azules"... could this be what breed they are? Mom is a orange tabby female.

Need help figuring out what breed of cat you have?

Emma&Violet — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:28:28 GMT

Do you need help figuring out what breed of cat you have? Post a description of your cat and a picture along with it. I know every breed of cat, and can definitley help you.

help me find out what breed my cat is please!!

jenluvskev — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:12:30 GMT

my son's friend gave me a cat a few years ago, she had a litter of kittens and i couldn't bear to give them away. there were only four of them. at the time we were living at my inlaws and when we moved out we left the mother and took the four kittens with us. since that time i had to give 3 of them away but they just live right up the road so i can visit them. i kept the one because of them all i was closest to her. she'll be 2 years old in august and her name is tubby. i'm the only one at all she trusts. she is always with me, not even my husband or kids can pet her without a warning from her although she has never lashed out at them to harm.
the first two pictures are my cat and the third is her mother and the fourth is her sister and the last is her brother

what breed is my kitten?

petpat — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 02:45:17 GMT

many thanks for ur help

a question about calico cats?

ChurchNMaisy — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:02:32 GMT

I have a calico cat (female of course) and a male cat who is white with very light orange ears and tail and blue eyes. My question might be silly but If she has kittens will they be all calico females and if there is males what color would they most likely be. I have never experienced a calico having kittens so i don't know. I would have had her spayed but i thought the white cat who was named maisy and now is Deacon was a girl too. I was told when I adopted him that he was a girl and didn't think to check. So now i think i may be to late as i heard some screaming the other night in the laundry room so i am assuming that she could already be pregnant.

Any advice or answers would help

Thanks

calmer?

crazycatgirl — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:58:20 GMT

are female cats calmer after the've had kittens?

Pure Breed has shorter life?

tsnowice — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:07:06 GMT

I had a friend just told me about a pure breed cat or dog, usually shorter life, Is that true? the cat she knows just die was Maine Coon, or is only the life of Maine Coon is shorter? That cat was 10 years old when she die

what kind is he?

luvmysantos — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:07:43 GMT

Santos was a stray that we took in about a month ago after no one claimed him. Apparently he belonged to someone at one time because he was already neutered and had a flea collar on. The vet thinks he's about a year old. He's the sweetest little thing and full of energy. Could he possibly be part ocicat? He fits the description of what I've read about the ocicat breed. He's a couple pictures of our Santos.

Who is looking for a loving kitten?

LoneWolf — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:35:01 GMT

Handsome males;beautiful females. There are whites/grays and tabbys. Very cute and loving!
Will be ready in a few weeks. Email for more info at; alleashawright4u@hotmail.com
Adopt a kiten today! They really need a home cuase me and my family dont want to send them to the pound!

Oh boy....bad news

My_Girl_Lilly — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:21:36 GMT

(read my other topic first) Today that cat came to eat at my porch again and it was very obvious that she had her kittens! So my dad said to keep an eye on her when she left the porch. I followed her to the back of the house where its just woods. She went under a bush and when I looked under it she was gone and I have no idea where she went.
I have never had a cat that gave birth so I hardly know anything about it, so where would she mostly likely have the kittens? Like I said, its all woods behind our house however there is an old run down shed looking thing that is all overgrown. Could that be a possability? Its really difficult to get to tho...
Any help would be great!!!! I know I'll be worrying all night about her and her babies!

Stray, pregnant kitty

My_Girl_Lilly — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:53:41 GMT

We've been having a young stray kitty coming around that I feed everyday and thanks to my cat ... she's pregnant. Shes still very skittish but Im wanting to kind of "invite" her into the house since we have wild animals galore and Im almost possitive the babies wont live. There have been several cats coming up missing including mine who died 6 months ago. we mostly have racoons but there have been 2 bear sightings so far, a cougar sighting, a bobcat in our front yard along with several cyotes.

So I get worried about her. She loves my cat tho... she follows him around everywhere and they get allong so well. I've been openeing the door and placing food infront of it (inside) and if she sees my cat Mercurry, inside the house, occasionally she'll step inside and follow him. But the smallest noise sends her racing out the door. So Im trying everyday to get her used to it. The longest she's stayed in was about 5 min. of just looking around. What worries me, is that she's not afraid of racoons. I've seen her rub up against one when it was on my porch. Luckly it didn't care...

Am I doing the right thing? And if so, are there any links or anything on how to care for a pregnant cat and new born kittens?
Hope you can help. Thanks

I'm taking in a Queen

harmonie1402 — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:12:09 GMT

My mother owns a Katery. I have been very involved since day one. Now she's expanding but her health has been very bad lately. Since she's only 42 we're just waiting for her to recover and be back to her old pain free self. Well anyways. I am going to be taking one of her Queens over to my house and let her live with me , only going back to her house to breed with the Stud. I love this Queen and am very excited that I can help out more. I'm very educated when it comes to this. I've given IV fluids and so many medications I've lost count. I know what suppliments to give and blah blah. So I am pretty well ready. I'm planning on Steam cleaning my carpet in my room when she's mainly be once she has her kittens. and her kittens will stay in my room. which the queen will have full run of the house. I do have a dog and a cat but they are very much up to date and healty. and the dogs will have no direct contact with the kittens. Our house is set up so the dogs have ni asess to my room. I'm very excited to finally be helping out more and playing a bigger part in the Katery since one day I will be taking over. ( she has established quite a name for her self and is doing very well) Is there anything I am missing. And pointers, tips. I would appreciate anthing. and thanks for listening to me reamble.

Harmonie

Stressed Bengal

JMax — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:21:21 GMT

I got a 7yr old bengal free from the paper. None of my other cats like her. She throws up and urinates everywhere, shes been diagnosed with pancreatitis. Shes a nervous wreck. I have had her a couple years now and we have a routine we do everyday to keep her calm. The urinating has stopped and the pancreatitis is under control. She needs to be an only child, she would be a great companion for a retired person. Has anyone had this problem before? I have another bengal I got the same way and she hates the first one also. Shes tough and has marked her place in the pecking order, she stands her ground, the first one is a recluse, timid, non agressive, loving, vocal, loaner, won't fit in the pack. Any advise will be appreciated. JMax

what is my breed?

wolf ranch and animal rescue — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:34:02 GMT

while in california, my mom came upon a kitten that was all white except for a black spot on it's head that looked like a smeared spot of grease. upon farther observation, the "grease spot" was black hair. as the kitten got older, the spot seemed to disappear. but at about 3 to 4 years old it started coming back, looking like a shadow. it is a dominate gene, because i now have a solid black cat that was bred to my mom's tomcat, and although the female is black, (both parents black, and grand parents black), all of the babies came out solid white with the black/dark grey "grease spot". i have looked in books, search the web, and asked everybody that i can think off, but nobody seems to know what breed they are. can anybody advise me as to where to look? or does anybody have an idea as to the breed? somebody please respond...................

HOW TO KEEP MY BENGAL BUSY?

stinkywampus — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:05:27 GMT

We have a 6 yr old DSH and a 6 mth old Bengal. The bengal is driving my older cat crazy! Any ideas for toys at home that will keep my bengal busy at home while we're at work? We have balls, toys, the thing they crawl in and it makes crinkle noises, a cat tree, the list goes on. But mostly what the bengal likes to do is attack! Any ideas? I've considered getting a cage with mice or gerbils for him to look at? PLEASE HELP!!

Post ur Pics!

Kit-Kat8 — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:20:04 GMT

CATS ARE CUTE! SHOW YOURS OFF HERE BY POSTING PICTURES!

Exciting News!

Birmom — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:48:03 GMT

Hi everyone,

I just have to share...I'm bubbling over with excitement! My photographs of my Birman, Sophie, are on the cover and a page and a half spread in the January issue of Cat Fancy! My email has exploded as the issue has just now reached subscribers.

And, to make it even cooler...the breeder has asked her to make a "special appearance" at their regional cat club show in April! Sophie is a house cat (although she is show marked) and has never been to a cat show. Not sure how she'll react. So, since I work in a pet friendly environment, she's going to start going to work with me a day or two a week...just to get her used to groups and all the commotion.

Her "stats":

Bojacat Cara Mia Sophie

DOB 12/5/05

Blue Point Birmam

Please forgive my unabashed enthusiasm! I've never experienced anything like this before...and, these are the first of my photographs to be published!

We truly have so much for which to be thankful!

Deb, Faith, and Sophie

No longer applicable

siamlvr — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:46:38 GMT

This message is no longer applicable as the issue has been resolved.

Is it possible? American Bobtail?

11critters — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:04:21 GMT

Is it possible for a cat to turn up in a litter with every single breed characteristic of an American Bobtail? Right down to the personality? Her mother is a plain ol kitty, and I suspect the daddy is the bobtailed stray I have seen lurking around. I do mean everything about her says American Bobtail...i can get some pics of her.
Cheryl

Looking to determine cat's breed

MaggieMay — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:01:34 GMT

I know someone who has a cat that is not a domestic breed. The cat is larger than usual domestic breeds. I notice that when this cats walks it holds it's hind end up higher than other domestic breeds. Additionally, this cat does not bother my allergies. I am trying to figure out what type of cat this is. I had a cat a long time ago that I thought was just a large cat but it looked exactly like these cat's that this person has. Does anyone have any idea.....I thought the name of the breed started with an M but I'm not positive. Thanks for any help anyone can give.

CAT BREEDERS IN WASHINGTON

Domino the Cute — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:30:10 GMT

I need help finding cat breeders in Washington (state). Please reply if you are breeding in this area. Thanks.

my cat and dogs

cupids arrow — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:21:44 GMT

My cat Monkey loves sleeping and playing with my dogs more then he likes his girlfriend kitty , is this normal ?

Cutest Cat Contest

TaffyCat — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:58:41 GMT

There is a Cutest Cat Contest in Cat Chat!

Bengals

jocarla — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:10:20 GMT

I have 2 Bengals and although I'm not a breeder, I have some questions that perhaps some of you can help me with.

I've had a new Bengal kitten for about a week and my existing Bengal (a year and 1/2 old) plays with Romeo so aggressively that I'm wondering how rough is too rough? Nasir (the older brother) will tackle Romeo, holding him down while biting his neck. Romeo will meow and howl but then go back for more so it seems like they're just playing. Nasir won't even cuddle with me anymore when Romeo is in the room. They seem to like each other, but how do I tell when Nasir is hurting Romeo? Nasir also snapped at me for the first time yesterday when I picked him up around baby Romeo. Any insight into this aggression? Is it stress? How rough is too rough? How long will this chaos last? I would appreciate any advice and thank you so much in advance!