What kind of cats are trainable?

Not all cats are trainable and some of them are not easy to train.

 

Birman; long hair, easy to manage, once a week grooming,  loves humans, gentle, affectionate, inquisitive will follow you around the house, very clever.
 

Siamese, verbal, loving, can be difficult, daily play and contact is important to their  mental status,  does not like to be left alone.

Snowshoe: An uncommon breed of cat warm, playful, great personality enjoys the indoor living.

Somali: very intelligent, playful, active, extreme elegance grace, alertness. This type of cat can be gentle, loyal, sensitive, has a sense of humor , Has minimum care for grooming, love to play, loves water, and loves to be next to you or in the lap napping. Will capture you heart.

Pixie-Bob is a very trainable, is a bright, loyal, fully family breed. The hair can be long or short.

American Bobtail is not a wild nature cat. They have an untamed look, medium to large size.

Anatolian is a mild, kind cat, elder cats might have trouble adapting to a classic pet cat life.

Bengal’s are active, clever companions. They are known as a very friendly cat  Most pet Bengal’s are wild only in looks, not in character.

Ocicat: looks like a small wild spotted cat, , energetic, affectionate, and very friendly, despite their wild look; they are gracious, sociable, people-oriented cats without being clingy or intolerable. They are clever, dedicated, extremely adaptable companions.

Persian: This well-known cat is available in a broad range of colors and patterns. They are quiet, mild temper and  loving Although easygoing, they are playful in their own way. Their long hair mats easily. General daily grooming is required, at least 20 minutes per day, with a one-hour grooming weekly to keep the hair in good condition.

Selkirk Rex is an endearing, broadminded, affectionate cat that enjoys a good embrace. It is not a good choice for someone with cat sensitivity because of their shedding undercoat.

Rag doll;  quiet and easygoing. Their long hair needs minimum care.

Exotic; is a passive, mild cat with a yielding tone. A thoughtful cat enjoys sitting on laps and likes comforts of home.  The grooming needs to be done each day with a weekly grooming at least for an hour.

Sphinx; is a content friendly cat. An outgoing, aware, and very inquisitive cat, enjoys the company of humans and other pets. Their skin feels like warm, soft suede, and does need grooming even without the hair.

This is a list of  cats with some traits to help you look for a trainable cat. There are many different breeds of cats to choose from. Choosing one that is right for you and your family can be a fun experience with looking at the different breeds and deciding, which one is the right breed for you. Check out the internet and books for the different breed of cats. After you have done a research on the different breeds, you might want to consider visiting a humane society. This can give you an idea of the some of the cats that may be looking for homes.   Cats have different personalities and traits, some need a lot of attention, and some will need a lot of grooming. With this and other factors about cats that will be important to you and your family you can choose the pet that is right for you.

 Looking for that breed for you and your family will also be a great family project. Making this a great family project will help the cat and family adjust to each other.

Spring Time

In the spring a young man's fancy turns to love but a cat's fancy turns to MICE.  They are plentiful when the snow starts to melt and the house cat is so happy to be out chasing them.  Unfortunately he likes to brag, and to do that its best if we can see his successes.  good thing we're not squeamish.

warm and dry

Seymour avoiding eye contact

Last winter someone dropped a pregnant cat at the end of the driveway.  I guess they thought a place called "Kitty City" would be the perfect place for her.  She subsequently gave birth to six kittens and we managed to find good homes for them.  It just wrenches at your heart to know how cruel some people can be to animals.  Poor Mama Kitty was left out in the cold to fend for herself.  Luckily she was found and saved, but by that time she was very skinny and very hungry.  Also very scared.  It took quite a bit of coaxing to get her to come where it was warm and dry.
I hope everyone will think twice about getting a pet if there is a chance that it won't be cared for.  It is a lifetime commitment.  We have cats here that are fifteen to twenty years old, and a few even older than that.

Curious kitties

Year of the Cat

2011 The Year of the Cat (YOC) is a Canada-wide initiative orchestrated by Care for Cats that is intended to "get rid of the myths and give the facts!" This program will bring a national time-line of events such as adopt-a-thons and an identification week. To facilitate the effective delivery of these programs online tool kits will be provided at no cost to community collaborators across Canada
want more information?  http://www.careforcats.ca/year_of_the_cat/2011_year_of_the_cat.html

Winter blahs

Things tend to slow down a bit in mid winter.  Christmas is over, everybody is settling back into thier routines.  The cats at Kitty City tend to sleep more in the cold weather.  It's a good thing too, since the people are busy shovelling snow and trying to keep warm.  Of course, the snow blower chose this time to break down and spent most of January (the time when blizzards were prevalant) in the snowblower hospital.  There was two feet of the white stuff in the driveway, and it all had to be cleared so the customer's could come in. 

We have number of long term visitors this winter (staying a month or more) including the kittens, Cali and Rupert, Cleo, Millie, and Sissie to name a few.  They are all settled in and getting to be good friends. 

How Old is your Cat?

All animals age differently than humans.  They are only babies for a short time and their live span is much shorter.  Do you want to know how old your kitty is in human years?

Cat's Age                                     Human's Age
6 months                                              10 years
8 months                                              13 years
1 year                                                   15 years
2 years                                                 24 years          
4 years                                                 32 years
6 years                                                 40 years
8 years                                                 48 years
10 years                                               56 years
12 years                                               64 years
14 years                                               72 years
16 years                                               80 years
18 years                                               88 years
20 years                                               96 years
21 years                                               100 years   

Getting a kitten could be a lifetime commitment.