Those Who Own Cats . . .

[Miluion]

I don't have a cat anymore because she died at the age of 19, but I'm thinking of getting another one, a Norwegian Forest Cat to be exact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what breed of cats do you own (if you know) and what are their behaviors? Also, if anyone owns a Norwegian Forest Cat, I'd like to know how they act and how affectionate they are. :)

[bull912000]

I love the NF cats! There the kind that your laying down in on the couch and it jumps up beside you and goes to sleep.

[gonpost]

Well, I don't know about you guys, but I always take the cat in the biggest trouble.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For example.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I bought my cat Alex for $10 and saved him from being killed because no one wanted a 2 year old cat, so I took him. He's fully black and is adorable. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My cat emily (who died about a year ago now) was found by a good friend of my mom's, and so we took her in. She was always the best cat to have around when you felt down because she always seemed to know. Her cause of death was an unknown form of cancer. ;(

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My youngest and spunkiest cat gray just showed up out in my backyard one day and looked really scruffy, so I fed him. He was extremely nice, so I decided to take him in. Only later did I find out that he was abandoned when the owners moved and didn't take him with them (found by word of mouth). He's the most friendly, loving cat I've ever had...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyway, that's why I encourage people to NOT buy cats from the stores! Don't support those places! I always find my cats who are the ones in need, and let me tell you, they're extremely friendly and I've never had any problems with any of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a few thoughts for ya! :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: Oh btw, all of my cats are "muts" except for emily who was a calico.

[00 Quanta]

I like Siamese Cats :P

[knives669]

Merlin is a Himalayan. ^_^ They're known for having nice blue eyes and being quite friendly and fuzzy. I'm quite fond of Himalayans as well as Persians. I love their cute widdle flat faces.

[Militaris]

Had quite a few cats in my life time. Most of them are plain old moggies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The oldest of my current cats is a Black and White male, he was captured by ours dogs when he was a large kitten. He is probably around 9 years old now. He is not the most sociable of cats, and spends quite a bit of time out hunting. It is not unusual for him to be gone for up to 3 weeks at a time. Rain normally brings him home for a couple of days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next Cat we got from the SPCA, she was most probably part Prussian blue, and showed many of the characteristics. Including sitting upright on furniture. She got sick and then was murdered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next cat we also got from the SPCA, he a ginger tabby. Quite often cats of that colour turn out to be large and lazy. It is unusual for him to be away for more then one day. Spends most of the time sleeping close to the fridge. Gingers cats can have great personalities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last cat was a tabby with white stomach, she turned up after being dumped trying to eat fish scraps. She has grown into quite a well natured animal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few things I have found.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Male cats are generally much larger, and would generally live longer then females.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) Female cats generally enjoy living inside, I have found that they are much more likely to meow at windows during the night, and to sleep on or inside beds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both male and female cats should be neutered, it can prolong their lifes greatly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have had a little experience with Abyssinians cats. They are kind of cool, and almost 'dog' like in same of the behaviors, they would quite readily go for walks and would try and chase down prey rather then ambushing. Quite a large cat also.

[Ultralord]

cats... are... EVIL!

 

 

 

just cuz im allergic to them \

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

last time i was at my neighbours house, who has 5 cats. well, first of all i'd like to state that it isn't too smart going to someone's house who has 5 cats when you're allergic reaction to them starts within 10 minutes of contact... this has gone on too long, back to the story...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

anyways, last time i went to my neighbours house was my first time with my contacts in. i had 3 of the 5 cats laying on me when we were watching a movie, and throughout the entire movie i could barely breathe and my eyes were extremely itchy. i rubbed those eyes like i've never rubbed anything before (no witty jokes please or better yet forget what you read you sick minded people you). after i leave his house i get home and i look at my eyes and they are both blood red, and puffed up like you wouldn't believe... finally 6 hours later they puff down to the point where i can see fine, and my eyes are only a little red (i ran out of alergy medicine so i had to get rid of it the old fashioned way )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other than what cats do to me i like them alot. i had a cat before i developed my allergy, her name tiger cuz he was striped like a tiger :D

[Barihawk]

American Rex, and his name is Lucifer (Rex is the common American housecat).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lazy as all else, cute as the [bleep]ens, and starting to get old.

[____]

First cat I owned was a persian. He died at the age of 20 :(

 

 

 

My current cat is just a tabby. Really want a bengal tho

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the side, buy only from a breeder or from the RSPCA.

 

 

 

I've noticed that the bulk of most pet stores don't tend to take care of their kittens much and also rip you off beyond belief.

[VOV]

I've owned three cats during my lifetime. Two American Shorthairs and one Maine Coon. The Maine Coon has more personality than any cat I've ever known.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coon Wiki-page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, known for its intelligence and playfulness as well as its distinctive physical appearance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons are very large and energetic cats, sometimes weighing 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds); the average weight is 6 to 9 kilograms (13-20 pounds) for adult males and less (7-11 pounds) for females. Male Maine Coons may grow to a length in excess of 1 meter (40 inches); the longest cat on record is a Maine Coon 121cm (49 inches) in length.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons have medium-long, dense fur, with longer hair, or a ruff, on their chests similar to the mane of a lion (which is why the breed is sometimes humorously called the "Mane Coon"). Their fur consists of two layers - an undercoat and an additional layer of longer guard hairs, which gives the breed their key physical feature. The fur is generally very soft. Maine Coons have long hair on the backs of their legs (called pantaloons or britches) and between their toes which helps to keep warm in the cold. They also have bushy plumed tails and broad, angular heads, squared-off muzzles and wide-set ears topped with tufts of fur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons are a breed distinguished by intelligence, dexterity, and playfulness. They have a tendency to use their front paws extensively (often curling the paw round to pick objects up) and as a consequence will easily learn to open cabinet doors, turn on water faucets, or pick up small objects. Some Maine Coons will eat from their paws, rather than eating from the bowl itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to their above-average intelligence, Maine Coons are known to be one of the easiest cat breeds to train. Maine Coons are noted for their ability to trill their meows, which sounds like a combination of a purr and a meow, and they tend to make this sound when happy or startled. They are noted for rarely eating alone, preferring to eat in the company of other cats or humans. Maine Coons are usually not "lap" cats, and many Maine Coons, possibly because of their size, are not comfortable with sitting on a person's lap or chest, though this may depend on the personality of the individual cat. In general Maine Coon cats are companions rather than pets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Maine Coons enjoy playing with, but not usually in, water. They may dip toys in their water bowls before playing with them, or just tip the water bowl over. They may also skim their paws across the surface of their water bowl. Maine Coons occasionally engage in mischievous behavior when bored, such as deliberately pushing things off tables and the tops of refrigerators with their paws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons can be very dog-like in their behavior. Playing fetch is a favorite game. As with dogs, they will bring their ball, drop it at the feet of their intended playmate and wait for the ball to be thrown. They will often accompany their owner on chores like getting the mail, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would highly suggest getting one if you can. Our little guy was found along the highway with his brothers and sisters. Their mom gave birth to them and died a few days later. Luckily they were saved by the local vet and we got him for free :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He's only a year old and he's already as big as our five year-old shorthair. The vet thinks he's gonna be well over 20lbs when he's fully grown :shock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

His hair is awesome, he's got a huge fluffy coat. Like the wiki page says, he has a big poofy chest, poofy legs, and a monsterous tail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He doesn't meow like a normal cat, he makes this strange "Hhhuuuhhhh???" noise instead. So cute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He's also extremely playful; his favourite game is fetch. We've got a bunch of little squishy balls we buy him and he plays fetch with us. Throw the ball down the hall or stairs and he'll run after it, pick it up in his teeth and bring it right back =D>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately we don't have a digital camera or I'd post a picture. He's all black with a white neck and tummy. He looks exactly like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a full body shot of a small female, notice the tail. She's not puffing it up because she is scared, they are out like that all the time:

 

 

 

[rocketman089]

I got a tabbycat named Remmington and a siamese cat named Bailey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dogs ftw ^_^

[Miluion]

I've owned three cats during my lifetime. Two American Shorthairs and one Maine Coon. The Maine Coon has more personality than any cat I've ever known.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coon Wiki-page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, known for its intelligence and playfulness as well as its distinctive physical appearance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons are very large and energetic cats, sometimes weighing 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds); the average weight is 6 to 9 kilograms (13-20 pounds) for adult males and less (7-11 pounds) for females. Male Maine Coons may grow to a length in excess of 1 meter (40 inches); the longest cat on record is a Maine Coon 121cm (49 inches) in length.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons have medium-long, dense fur, with longer hair, or a ruff, on their chests similar to the mane of a lion (which is why the breed is sometimes humorously called the "Mane Coon"). Their fur consists of two layers - an undercoat and an additional layer of longer guard hairs, which gives the breed their key physical feature. The fur is generally very soft. Maine Coons have long hair on the backs of their legs (called pantaloons or britches) and between their toes which helps to keep warm in the cold. They also have bushy plumed tails and broad, angular heads, squared-off muzzles and wide-set ears topped with tufts of fur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons are a breed distinguished by intelligence, dexterity, and playfulness. They have a tendency to use their front paws extensively (often curling the paw round to pick objects up) and as a consequence will easily learn to open cabinet doors, turn on water faucets, or pick up small objects. Some Maine Coons will eat from their paws, rather than eating from the bowl itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to their above-average intelligence, Maine Coons are known to be one of the easiest cat breeds to train. Maine Coons are noted for their ability to trill their meows, which sounds like a combination of a purr and a meow, and they tend to make this sound when happy or startled. They are noted for rarely eating alone, preferring to eat in the company of other cats or humans. Maine Coons are usually not "lap" cats, and many Maine Coons, possibly because of their size, are not comfortable with sitting on a person's lap or chest, though this may depend on the personality of the individual cat. In general Maine Coon cats are companions rather than pets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Maine Coons enjoy playing with, but not usually in, water. They may dip toys in their water bowls before playing with them, or just tip the water bowl over. They may also skim their paws across the surface of their water bowl. Maine Coons occasionally engage in mischievous behavior when bored, such as deliberately pushing things off tables and the tops of refrigerators with their paws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Coons can be very dog-like in their behavior. Playing fetch is a favorite game. As with dogs, they will bring their ball, drop it at the feet of their intended playmate and wait for the ball to be thrown. They will often accompany their owner on chores like getting the mail, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would highly suggest getting one if you can. Our little guy was found along the highway with his brothers and sisters. Their mom gave birth to them and died a few days later. Luckily they were saved by the local vet and we got him for free :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He's only a year old and he's already as big as our five year-old shorthair. The vet thinks he's gonna be well over 20lbs when he's fully grown :shock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

His hair is awesome, he's got a huge fluffy coat. Like the wiki page says, he has a big poofy chest, poofy legs, and a monsterous tail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He doesn't meow like a normal cat, he makes this strange "Hhhuuuhhhh???" noise instead. So cute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He's also extremely playful; his favourite game is fetch. We've got a bunch of little squishy balls we buy him and he plays fetch with us. Throw the ball down the hall or stairs and he'll run after it, pick it up in his teeth and bring it right back =D>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately we don't have a digital camera or I'd post a picture. He's all black with a white neck and tummy. He looks exactly like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a full body shot of a small female, notice the tail. She's not puffing it up because she is scared, they are out like that all the time:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, my decision is between a Maine Coon or a NFC. They are very similar, since Maine Coons originated from NFCs. I guess I can get whatever's cheaper? :P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And yeah, I heard they're the dogs of cats (since they play fetch) and how big they get. :P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, I don't understand how the process of a breeder shipping a cat to you would go (?).

[Mercifull]

:( All this talk of keeties. I want one

[Anesthesia]

The cats I've had have just been plain old moggies. If I was going to choose one specifically I'd choose a ragdoll.

[____]

:( All this talk of keeties. I want one

 

 

 

Nothing really stopping you now is there.

[knives669]

:( All this talk of keeties. I want one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah. ^_^ Get a keety!

[Mercifull]

 

:( All this talk of keeties. I want one

 

 

 

Nothing really stopping you now is there.

I know... maybe next year. I dont want it clawing at my nice leather sofa tho lol.

[Barihawk]

 

 

:( All this talk of keeties. I want one

 

 

 

Nothing really stopping you now is there.

I know... maybe next year. I dont want it clawing at my nice leather sofa tho lol.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get their front paws de-clawed. People say it's inhuman, but it's for yours and their own good. Keep the back paws, because they like to jump, and those claws make good brakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our other cat is an orange tabby named Gabby, and she is like Jabba the Hut sizewise (yet is still the fastest cat I have ever seen). She is also so docile. She licks everyone, and never bites.

[VOV]

Get their front paws de-clawed. People say it's inhuman, but it's for yours and their own good. Keep the back paws, because they like to jump, and those claws make good brakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our other cat is an orange tabby named Gabby, and she is like Jabba the Hut sizewise (yet is still the fastest cat I have ever seen). She is also so docile. She licks everyone, and never bites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never declaw your cat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a horrible procedure that is the equivalent of cutting off each of your fingers to the first knuckle. There are many ways to keep cats from scratching that are cheap and effective.

[Barihawk]

VOV, our cat's don't even notice the difference. They have adapted and have pretty much full dexterity. Heck, Lucifer still "claws" at furniture. He can even open doors, and trap insects with his paws.

[Tigra00]

My cat is fully declawed aswell because he scratched me far too often as a kitten. Now he just bites instead. :P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I highly doubt it's like cutting our fingers off at the first knuckle...Probably more like cutting all our finger nails off...Just like humans, cats don't NEED their nails, they just help for certain situations. Especially if it's an inside cat. If it's an outside cat, I'd say don't declaw them, because if a stray cat comes along, he might need them to whoop some [wagon]. But an inside cat uses them for nothing but trouble. :P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The only thing my cat can't do that he used to be able to do, is cling for dear life when he falls off something. Now, he just falls off, lands on his feet, and jumps back up...Not a bad trade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, and neuter 'em too. My vet told me I should because one pair of cats and their litter can produce 400,000 cats within 7 years or whatever it was. Damn, lol.

[VOV]

The anatomy of the feline claw must be understood before one can appreciate the severity of declawing. The cat's claw is not a nail as is a human fingernail, it is part of the last bone (distal phalanx) in the cat's toe. The catÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s claw arises from the unguicular crest and unguicular process in the distal phalanx of the paw (see above diagram). Most of the germinal cells that produce the claw are situated in the dorsal aspect of the ungual crest. This region must be removed completely, or regrowth of a vestigial claw and abcessation results. The only way to be sure all of the germinal cells are removed is to amputate the entire distal phalanx at the joint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contrary to most people's understanding, declawing consists of amputating not just the claws, but the whole phalanx (up to the joint), including bones, ligaments, and tendons! To remove the claw, the bone, nerve, joint capsule, collateral ligaments, and the extensor and flexor tendons must all be amputated. Thus declawing is not a ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¦Ã¢â¬ÅsimpleÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬ÃâÃ

[Bubsa]

I guess declawing rules out the chance of having a cat launcher.

 

 

 

OK cats, back in the back. Come on, Mittens. Come on, Bootsy. Come on, Paul - what a ridiculous name for a cat! Paul! That's a person's name! A person's name! Ha ha ha! Paul!

[Firebird75]

I unfortunatly am literatly surrounded by cats. We, at last count 34 cats of unknown origin around our farm in the barn:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

one pair of cats and their litter can produce 400,000 cats within 7 years or whatever it was.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You gotta watch where you in the semi-gloom :uhh: , they have shrap claws too, unfortunatly.

[dangeresque]

i dont have a NF cat but i have a brown/gray tabby and a black and white cat...the tabby is dumb but affectionate, the B&W one is smart and ignores us lol :