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10 Brightest Cat Breeds

7/25/2017

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by Nomi Berger
 
1. Abyssinian
 
Not one to laze about, the Abyssinian keeps moving as she eagerly explores her indoor world. She’ll even allow herself to be leashed and walked by her owner if it means further investigation of the world outside. A great fan of both people and bird watching, adept at learning tricks, she much prefers playing to cuddling as her main form of social interaction.
 
2. Bengal
 
True to her “wild cat” appearance, the sharp-brained Bengal thrives on activity. Whether she’s outdoors running, playing and watching the birds or indoors leaping from counters and “climbing the walls”, keeping this kitty mentally and physically stimulated is key to keeping her happy. Use a clicker to teach her tricks, join her in puzzle playing, and this attention seeker is purr-fectly content.
 
3. Savannah
 
Part African Serval, adventure comes as naturally to the Savannah as her curiosity, and thanks to her magnificent leaping skills, takes her to the highest places, be it the top of the refrigerator or the tallest shelf in the room. She also reigns supreme when it comes to socializing with her people, loyally and lovingly shadowing them and even accompanying them on walks if they leash her.
 
4. Cornish Rex
 
Her head may be egg-shaped, but it’s certainly not empty. Extremely charming and exceedingly purr-sonable, the Cornish Rex relishes human attention and revels in tricks and puzzle games that involve both her and her devoted owner. She also LOVES being held, and with so little fur on her body, is winningly warm to the touch, making her the ultimate bed warmer on cold winter nights.
 
5. Balinese
 
Both inquisitive and entertaining, the Balinese loves being involved in whatever her owner is doing as much as she loves performing tricks. Add a touch of naughtiness to her niceness, and her sense of humor will keep her human not only “ooh”-ing, but “ahh”-ing in wonder. Given her druthers, she would cuddle all day, every day while whispering sweet kitty nothings in her chosen person’s captive ear.
 
6. Sphynx
 
Described as part monkey (due to her dexterity), part dog (due to her sociability), part child (due to her curiosity) and part cat (due to her intelligence and grace), the Sphynx is a sublime example of puss-in-boots purr-fection. Whether she’s defying gravity, mixing and mingling, exploring her world or showering her owner with love, she does it with elegance and poise.
 
7. Japanese Bobtail
 
Striking a splendid balance between social and solitary, the exotic Japanese Bobtail is one feline who fairly oozes confidence. Famously friendly and amazingly amiable, with a distinctive singsong “coo”, she’s exceptionally easy to train for performances in shows, and when she’s not nestling close to her owner for human companionship, she’s purr-fectly content to keep her own company.
 
8. Somali
 
Created, it seems, for mischief, the vividly colored Somali with her full, plumed tail and vixen-like cunning make her more fox than feline. With an insatiable curiosity that leaves no proverbial stone unturned, she navigates every nook and cranny of her inside world, wreaking havoc wherever she puts her paws. Fortunately, her good-natured sociability and easy lovability tip the scales in her favor.
 
9. Burmese
 
Boundaries don’t exist for the perpetually curious and enduringly playful Burmese. The world is her oyster filled with wonders that demand exploration, while her owner’s her own best friend whose moods she can read like an open book. As trusting as she is teachable (tricks come easily to her), she’s also fabulous fun to be around and can, with little effort, turn even the grayest day sunny.
 
10. Singapura
 
Addicted to admiration, the Singapura lives to be loved and to shine in the spotlight! Bristling with kittenish energy, this petite puss butts nosily into everyone’s business, earning her the title of “pesky people cat.” Known for her exceptional intelligence and effortless agility, she’s as nimble on her paws as she is at stealing hearts, making her endearingly lovable to those lucky enough to love her.
 
 
 
 
 


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Special Needs' Snickers and Squiggles

7/18/2017

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 by Nomi Berger
 
Their bodies may be imperfect, but their spirits are intact.
 
So it is said about special needs cats. Although caring for one can be challenging, an ever- increasing number of people are opening their hearts and their homes and adopting them. For this reason, many more cats facing certain euthanasia are being given a new lease on life.
 
Experts emphasize the importance of not viewing special needs cats as “handicapped” cats. Whatever their limitations, they’re not “aware” of them, and can make the same active, affectionate and playful companions as their healthier counterparts.
 
Adopters of special needs cats insist that the rewards far outweigh the work. Many use social media to share their experiences, interact with owners like them, and urge others to adopt cats with special needs. They don’t consider their chosen pets’ disabilities as either liabilities or shortcomings, and don’t believe they make them “lesser” cats.
 
Two such devoted adopters and dedicated advocates are Lucas Modrall and his girlfriend, Jennifer, who would travel regularly to the Humane Society in Oklahoma City in search of, yet never finding “the one” destined to steal their hearts. Until they saw Snickers. The cute and colorfully patterned calico peered out at them through the glass door, and they were instantly smitten. The flirty and oh-so-feminine feline had only one eye, but that only added extra sass (“Are you winking at me?”) to her overall appeal.
 
The absolutely adored 3-year-old not only has her own web site now, but her own Instagram account as well, faithfully followed by over 25,000 fervent fans, eager to keep tabs on this spokes purr-son for special needs pets everywhere.
 
“Our mission,” says Lucas, “is to showcase our sweet fur baby’s story and demonstrate just how many disabled pets are currently being loved by so many. The more attention Snickers receives, the more the word spreads, and hopefully, the more people will be encouraged to adopt other kitties in need.”
 
Click here to meet Snickers: https://www.instagram.com/snickersthecalicocat/


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Our very own version of Snickers was, coincidentally, named Squiggles! A magnificent Manx kitten with a club foot, she was entrusted to us by her loving owner who knew we would provide her with the special care she needed until she was placed in the purr-fect fur-ever home.
 
Tenderly nurtured by her foster family, she quickly adapted to her deformity, actively run/hopping around and playing with the other cats. Adorably affectionate and quite the chatty catty, Squiggles eagerly followed after her fosters, joyfully lapping up all of the attention they lavished on her.
 
After two years with her fosters, she was adopted by a loving family with a special needs kitty -- a one-eyed cat aptly named Winkin – that wanted to open their home to another cat with special needs. Out of the two contenders, Squiggles not only had the personality and pizzazz they were looking for, but she shared the same birthday as her potential adoptive mom! That was the purr-verbial icing on the cake, and sweet and spirited Squiggles has been living happily in her fur-ever home since December 2015.
 
Like the owners of Snickers and Squiggles, adopters of special needs’ cats agree their own lives have been irrevocably changed, and for the better. By the endearing personalities, grace and determination of the cats they’ve adopted. By the gift of their cats’ contented meows and purrs, licks and cuddles. But most importantly, by the paws-itive example these cats have set and the inspiration they continue to provide.

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History's Heroic Cats

7/4/2017

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By Nomi Berger

How often have cat guardians played second fiddle to dog owners when it comes to historical heroics? “Fur” too long. Whether on land or at sea, alongside soldiers or sailors, the following fabulous felines are more than worthy of merit.

Tiddles: Born on the high seas aboard the British Royal Navy’s HMS Argus, this sleek, black “mouser” served on the HMS Victorious as the official Captain’s Cat. He lived his entire life on board various Royal Navy aircraft carriers, sailing more than 30,000 miles in the 1940’s. His favorite place to sit was the after capstan, where he could be found playing with the bell-rope. His fur-ever claim to fame? One of the paws-ible reasons that black cats are considered lucky in Great Britain.

Pooli: Short for Princess Papule, the large, lush DSH was born on July 4, 1944 in the Navy yard at Pearl Harbor. She was brought on board the USS Fremont, an attack transport that was ultimately involved in battle at the Marianas, the Palau group, the Philippines, and Iwo Jima. Whenever she heard the “battle stations” alarm, she would race to the mailroom and curl up in a mail sack. Ironically, the main danger she faced was when the ship was heading home to San Francisco. Some of the sailors considered throwing her overboard for fear they would be quarantined because of her. But those who loved the kitty placed a round-the-clock guard on her for three days until the ship docked -- without incident. Following the war, Pooli lived a long, happy life, and earned three service ribbons and four battle stars.

Salty: During World War II, sweet, striped Salty became a U.S. Coast Guard mascotat the San Diego Coast Guard Air Station in California. She inadvertently made her way into the history books by being the first cat to take part in a rescue mission. How? By stowing away on an amphibian reconnaissance plane with her kitten. They were both on board when the plane took off to rescue a pilot whose plane had come down at sea.

Peebles: This plush ebony beauty was the master cat aboard the HMS Western Isles during World War II. Although his official duty was to keep the ship free of rodents that could chew through wiring and ropes, eat food rations and spread disease, his most valuable position was as on board entertainer. Highly intelligent and capable of performing a variety of tricks, he was known to “shake hands” with strangers who entered the wardroom and to “jump through the hoop” formed by his human’s arms.

Able Seacat Simon: Purr-haps the most decorated cat in military history, Able Seacat Simon was found on a Hong Kong dock in 1948 by a British seaman who smuggled him aboard the HMS Amethyst. An extremely effective mouser with a penchant for leaving “presents” of dead rats in sailors’ beds, the crew loved the black and white cutie for his antics and for the way he boosted morale. He even made friends with Peggy, the ship’s dog. When the ship came under fire near Nanking, Simon, who was severely wounded by shrapnel, disappeared for eight days. After reappearing and being treated for his injuries, he resumed his duties, managing, despite his pain, to clear the ship of most of the rats that had thrived in his absence. That’s when the crew named him Able Seacat Simon -- the first military title given to a cat, and he received three awards for his actions. Sadly, he passed away due to complications from his injuries, and was buried in Britain with full naval honors.

Private First Class Hammer: One night in 2004, a group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq were joined in their tent by a kitten born on their base. The plump, pale-eyed kitty remained with the army unit serving both as mouser and moral support for the soldiers. They, in turn, made him an honorary member of their unit, naming him Private First Class Hammer. Prior to their return to the U.S., and loath to leave their furry friend behind, Staff Sgt. Rick Bousfield wrote an impassioned letter to the rescue group, Alley Cat Allies. They were so moved by Pfc. Hammer’s story that they raised the money to have him transported Stateside where the members of his unit gave him a hero’s welcome. He lived in cozy contentment with the Bousfield family until his death in 2015.
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    Blog articles for TCMR are written by Nomi Berger, an established author and journalist of 40 years, living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who graciously volunteers her time and talent to help further our rescue efforts.


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