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Naming Your Cat

staff — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:39:40 +0000

With all apologies to T.S. Eliot, the naming of cats is not all that delicate a matter. But some thought should certainly be given to it. Giving the cat a foolish or ugly name on the spur of the moment because it sounds funny is no way to start a relationship. It encourages a careless and disrespectful attitude toward the cat not only in yourself, but in other people as well. A bad name encourages a bad attitude toward the cat. Fortunately, coming up with a good name can be fun and there are endless possibilities for ideas.

Cat Mythology: Cats as Deity

staff — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:39:31 +0000

Cats as deities are most closely associated with ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians had several feline gods and goddesses. Lions were said to guard the great god Ra during his nightly journey through the underworld. The Egyptians had a fascination with lions. They created their sphinx with the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh. Three lion goddesses existed in ancient Egypt. Sekhmet was a fierce and powerful goddess. She was a war goddess who was sent by her father Ra to earth to destroy his enemies. She is usually depicted as a woman with the head of a lion. Another lion headed goddess was Tefnut whose name means moisture. She represented a primeval force of nature. The third lion goddess was Mafdet who was the goddess of protection.

Unusual Cat Breeds

staff — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:15:19 +0000

Are you looking to get a new cat soon? Great! You may want to consider a purebred cat. There are many breeds that can be found in this country, each with its own characteristic appearance and temperament and history. Think carefully about what you would characteristics you would like to see in your new companion. Perhaps you would care to consider something a little bit different:

Cat Breeds: Turkish Van

staff — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:13:50 +0000

Cat Breeds: The Siamese

staff — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:12:49 +0000

Cat Breeds: Maine Coon Cat

staff — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:10:02 +0000

Cat Breeds: Turkish Angora

staff — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:08:32 +0000

Cat Breeds: Persian

staff — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:07:23 +0000

Cat Breeds: American Shorthair

staff — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:05:59 +0000

Selecting Your Cat

staff — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:53:27 +0000

It’s a great day today! Today is the day you go out to find your new friend and companion, your new cat. But where do you go to find her? What will you need to look for? What would you be wise to avoid? Let’s take a look at each question.