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[Epona]

This is quite smart, as he's obviously recognised that I'm right handed, so my lap hand will be available for more important stuff.

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Some extremely neat front leg folding going on there
I do love the way they tuck them under like that.

 

[polly]

The early ALC/housecat hybrids were often bred to SE Asian type cats so that the breed became more like a housecat but retained the lean leggy sleek look, rather than the round or large and fluffy look of some of the European origin and Middle Eastern breeds of housecat, so that could well be correct

EDIT: Oh and Egyptian Mau, for the tabby pattern - they also have a distinctive voice and are very talkative I think?

Yes they're lean and leggy too!

 

[RoyReed]

Mac bird-watching


Millie about to pounce on a fly

 

[LeytonCatLady]

 

[stavros]

In days gone by, with my previous cat, I'd have been genuinely fearful of losing my bipedal status in the scenario below. Not with this one:

 

[Epona]

The List - 7 Times Larry the Cat Caused Mischief

From photobombing presidents to Westminster turf wars: Larry's most mischievous moments.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[polly]

 

[Elpenor]

Said hello again to my mate the carpark cat who I am unimaginatively calling “pusscat” this evening. Lying down in the middle of the car park as usual, though sometimes they’re to be found resting on a car bonnet for a change

They like to be stroked, tickled and to scratch themselves against my leg. Quite friendly for a cat

 

[stavros]

The List - 7 Times Larry the Cat Caused Mischief

From photobombing presidents to Westminster turf wars: Larry's most mischievous moments.

www.bbc.co.uk

Does Starmer have a cat policy? More importantly, does Larry have a Starmer policy?

He's been in Number 10 longer than anyone since Robert Jenkinson in the early 1800s.

 

[pogofish]

Update on the stripey kittens:

 

[ddraig]

Loafing around
Does this when humans are eating at the table
Does rolls too

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Does Starmer have a cat policy? More importantly, does Larry have a Starmer policy?

starmer appears to have a hamster. and a cat.

Bear the Hamster could join Larry in Downing Street if Keir Starmer wins power

The Labour leader's daughter has a pet project to get the unlikely animal into Number 10.

metro.co.uk

i suspect larry will not approve of either...

 

[Callie]

Loafing around
Does this when humans are eating at the table
Does rolls too
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"If I'm extra cute they might feeeeeed me"

aka training the humans

 

[oryx]

View attachment 430480Said hello again to my mate the carpark cat who I am unimaginatively calling “pusscat” this evening. Lying down in the middle of the car park as usual, though sometimes they’re to be found resting on a car bonnet for a change

They like to be stroked, tickled and to scratch themselves against my leg. Quite friendly for a cat

Love her little half-and-half face!

 

[Cloo]

Spot the mog:

 

[philosophical]

In this heat I am out the back with my morning tea.
I never get tired of the honour of Bloom turning up in order to find a place to chill nearby.
Here he is right now one yard to my right, in a shady spot on top of my mini shed.

 

[Red Cat]

Amity was out all night and didn't come in for breakfast, giving us a bit of a scare, but came in when I called her

And has now gone off again as we had to do flee treatment too. Sorry pusscat

 

[LeytonCatLady]

Amity was out all night and didn't come in for breakfast, giving us a bit of a scare, but came in when I called her

And has now gone off again as we had to do flee treatment too. Sorry pusscat

She'll soon forgive you. Lilith always sulks after flea treatment too!

 

[Epona]

When I was last up the vets someone was reminding the nurse that they usually have the pills for their cat because there was no way they could get the drops on her, it was easier to pill her.
I do wonder whether it burns or itches a bit or something or maybe it smells really vile to them - I mean we all know most cats don't like getting anything wet on them, but they all seem to react worse to the flea drops.

 

[hash tag]

 

[rubbershoes]

Visitation cat sunbathing and blocking the entrance to the garden.

 

[stavros]

starmer appears to have a hamster. and a cat.

Bear the Hamster could join Larry in Downing Street if Keir Starmer wins power

The Labour leader's daughter has a pet project to get the unlikely animal into Number 10.

metro.co.uk

i suspect larry will not approve of either...

One of those is easily dealt with.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

scottish wild cat kittehs born in the wild this week - article includes short video

Wildcat kittens born outside captivity in Cairngorms a ‘major milestone’

Adult cats were released into national park last year after British population had come close to extinction

www.theguardian.com

 

[Epona]

I'm worried that Jakey isn't that into his food the last few days, he's eating but not as much and seems to be forgetting about food he left in his bowl.
It's been hot which I know reduces appetite but the poor wee bugger is already so skinny due to age and CKD.
I'm going to see if I can get a couple of pouches of different flavour renal food from the vet tomorrow to see if he's just gone off the chicken flavour.
He's always been really into his grub so this is worrying

 

[pogofish]

Choices, choices - but not the ginger.






The one with the ginger patches looks like she's going to be fluffy.

Help..!

 

[Epona]

Choices, choices - but not the ginger.

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The one with the ginger patches looks like she's going to be fluffy.

Help..!

The tortie/tabbie (torbie) with red patches looks like she will be a fluffy longhair and a bit of a mischief (which is often referred to as "tortitude" )
The other tabby (not sure if any red on there) looks a bit shyer (just because s/he's behind the sister) and maybe not so fluffy.

Do you know whether the parents were longhair or shorthair? The most common (there are others, but rare) longhair gene in cats is recessive so generally unless both parents are known to be heterozygous for longhair, there could be a mix of long and shorthairs and something in between (because the gene isn't completely recessive) in the litter. The torbie mischief does look like she will be quite fluffy when she gets her adult coat! Something to consider if you don't want to do a lot of grooming (which is not a problem/criticism, I've only ever had shorthairs because I don't want to be having to do the full coat care thing!)

 

[pogofish]

Yes, I had one fluffy black cat once, a very long time ago. She was lovely but hair everywhere.

Grey tabbies have always been amongst my favourite cats.

I think the father was a bit fluffy.

 

[polly]

My poor old wicket was a long haired tortie and grooming her was a nightmare! She was full of piss and vinegar all round really. If you can't take them both, I would go with the short haired one pogofish The fluffy one will get a home won't she?

 

[May Kasahara]

Short of stealing them all away in the dead of night, I would choose the grey tabby pogofish

 

[moose]

Choices, choices - but not the ginger.

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The one with the ginger patches looks like she's going to be fluffy.

Help..!

Gingerist!
If you start grooming the fluffy very young, they will probably be ok with it. But even though Stan was utterly gorgeous, I'm glad both our current ones are shorthaired.