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12-15-2015, 10:44 AM | #16 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Judy first send my condolences to Jimmy with a Hug to both of you. It is so co incidental because I have been thinking about getting another cat. We were at a dog show a month ago or so - and once our breeds were finished showing we wandered over to the cat show. I spent a blissfull hour or so seeing the beautifull Maine Coons. RagDolls and other exotic breeds. I have not been able to stop thinking about getting another Maine Coone. Just a note on the Maine Coons - if you keep their hair long they shed like the Blackies do - kind of tufts of hair - easy to pick up But if you keep long you will need to brush n comb out wkly. Otherwise scissor them short. Use a slicker brush and an undercoat rake for their coat. Just like our pups get them used to clipping their nails regularly But here is one cat I adore Cornish Rex. They to my eye at least are as ugly as hell. They are hairless but so so affectionate. Medium size cat. My hairdresser breeds them and they happily perch on your lap and purr lots to pets. I don't know their health history but it could be a breed to investigate.
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12-15-2015, 12:55 PM | #17 |
Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys
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| I'm sorry your sons cat passed. I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a pet. Just a suggestion, I've had three American Bobtail cats. For the most part they seem to think their dogs. Quite active and entertaining at times. Good luck on your search.
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01-21-2016, 06:31 AM | #18 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho
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| So sorry about your sons cat i just wanted to add that i have never been a cat person... Not even a little!!! But i loved the looks of the hairless sphynx... Now if u want a loving affectionate cat this would be my recommendation. We got one .. Oh about 3 years ago now. My husband and i cant get enough of this cat! He has made us both love cats. He loves to be held and has to sleep as close to me as possible. He is more like a dog than i ever thought a cat could be. The only thing is they cannot go outside alone. Only in an enclosed safe area or on a harness. I cant imagine not having a sphynx now. I would highly recommend a sphynx to anyone looking for a cat. We are soo happy we got one. Even people who think he is ugly or creepy looking ... After spending five minutes with him fall in love. Their skin is so soft and warm and they are sooo personable! |
01-21-2016, 08:33 AM | #19 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| I really do thank you all for the wonderful concern and resulting input/suggestions for a wonderful cat for my son. I am in the middle of having dental work done.....MAJOR dental work done, HUGE bucks, so we are taking our time getting the right cat breed for him. There was a cat show here in the area, and I had a breeder bringing an adorable short hair cat....then I had a mess up with elevated blood pressure in the dental office, and that threw up road blocks and caused full stops in my treatment....we were not able to get to the cat show to get the kitten. When we get the kitten, whatever it is, it has to be very loving and attention loving breed.....I do not know how in the world we have ever managed to stumble on cats that have worked perfectly for our situation....they have all be very loving and wonderful, attention seeking cats-more-like-a-dog pets. OMG! A hairless cat!! Have I really died and gone to heaven???!!! I have to check those out! As much as I am NOT a cat lover, I have never been unkind to them....and they have never been allowed to run loose outside....strictly indoor animals......Jimmy's cat Stacie had never been outside, and she lived a wonderful, long, loving life, perfectly well adjusted and loving....couldnt have asked for a more perfect, well suited "therapy animal" for Jimmy, and I cried every bit as much as Jimmy did when Stacie died. I am making a list of the cat breeds all of you have been kind enough to suggest/mention, and I am looking closely at all of them......I am liking these hairless cats, as regardless of how much you love them and fool with them, the cats I am familiar with shed hair.....and since the cat is not allowed outside at all, hairless will not be an outside environmental/weather issue for the cat! Thank you all for your suggestions....I am completely stupefied about cat breeds and I appreciate all the input you have been kind enough to spend time educating me about! I am making lists and learning about each breed! |
01-23-2016, 11:03 AM | #20 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA
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| I am sorry for your and your son's loss, I am glad you are looking for another. I am a former cat owner, for years and I love them but had to stop with my last one going to the rainbow bridge because the allergies med just were not working so well. Honestly the best cats I have owned where just plain old mixed breed rescue cats from the shelter. I have had them all, orange cats, tabby cats, big cats, kittens. Some were great cats, some were aloof jerks who only liked me (but that is okay that was acceptable for me). I miss having a cat but know I needed to stop when meds and vacuuming twice a day were not helping. Good luck and keep us updated on what you get.
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01-26-2016, 11:33 AM | #21 |
Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York
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| Looking forward to hearing what cat you will be getting. I have had all kinds of cats...tabbies, Persian, Himalayan, Maine Coon/Himalayan mix, black cat...they each had their own personality. My black cat Charlie was by far the most friendliest as being raised in a family beforehand from birth.
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02-04-2016, 09:19 AM | #22 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario canada
Posts: 365
| What about the Egyptian Mau. I used to breed and show persian and himalayans but there long haired we lost our last cat just before christmas he was 20 . Take in a cat show or two cat people can be a bit strange LOL it would be a fun excursion . Or maybe just a good old orange tabby. Have a fun time with your search. |
02-04-2016, 01:21 PM | #23 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA
Posts: 474
| Judy first send my condolences to Jimmy with a Hug to both of you. I was given a white Persian at age 40 with all the things a cats needs and wants, she had papers and all. I have never been a cat person but when I seen those baby blue eyes I fell in love!~ She was with me 19 years and after I rescued my little JR terrier she knew it was ok to go to Rainbow Bridge. She knew I would have another to love me. She passed in my arms one morning. Yes she was long hair BUT she didnt shed hardly at all , I did brush her twice a day and would keep her hair short. Her hair would be in neat little clumps that were easy to pick up. She was my first and last indoor cat. However I have 3 outdoor cats that both my little JR , Sugar and my baby yorkie Spice , absolutely love to pieces. When we go outside for walks and potty I have to stop so they can play!They are just little tabbies but they are so sweet and playful with my girls. Of course I keep them flea ed etc as I dont want my girls to catch anything LOL But they do not come in the house. So I am thinking a rescue may work for you . Whatever you decide let us know . And I am so sorry about the dental business! I had some of that work done and am just now getting it paid! |
02-05-2016, 10:35 AM | #24 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 9,462
| Still researching breeds and breeders.....soooooooooooo many cats!!! Found some almost hairless cats, some with hair so short they LOOK hairless.......hairless seems to me to be a GREAT option for a cat....but loving and personality is top of the list! Had some wonderful, loving breeds recommended....still researching....appreciate all the recommendations and help and input.....I will be sure and let you all be the first to know when we get a kitten! I check this post often for any input....thanks again to all of you that are interested and taking the time to help me get my some the perfect breed cat! |
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