Rare Oregon Wildcat Sighting

[INTJ]

These are very rare. Here is one in its natural habitat. Notice how it is bedded down near cover and on full alert.


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Well maybe not so wild after all........




Three years ago the Dr told me that my youngest daughter--who was going though some serious medical issues at the time--would do well if she had a cat. Well, we are Doberman people but were petless at the time. Not being enthusiastic about cats, I did some research to find a large, low shedding, dog-like cat. The answer: British Shorthair.

So we found a breeder with a six old month male kitten. That one died within six months of FIP, a corona virus that infects kills one in 5000 kittens. That's when I also learned that cats are fragile as kittens and robust as adults, which is the opposite of dogs.

The breeder then gave us a six-year old black female (named Paris) as a replacement. I noticed that my wife really enjoyed the cat and our daughter was eventually moving out, so I asked if she wanted one for herself.

So we wound up with Charlie, the cat in the pic. We got him as a little kitten and he is now 2 yrs and 4 months old--almost full grown. He probably weighs 14-15 lbs right now and is all muscle. (His dad weighs 16 lbs.)

While Paris is a little skittish, they both like hanging out around people. I can usually get Charlie to come when I call him. He also talks to us a lot. She doesn't. Here they are side-by-side.



Since I am making a post about cats, it's very obvious I need to get another job and get back to working......

 

[46and2]

By the last pic it looks like you are working them WAY too hard! What the hell kind of mindless slave chores are you making these poor cats too all day??

 

[kvd]

My brother lived in Oregon for a few years and developed a fondness for cats. What's up with that. He has three and the male is very friendly and seems to like being around humans - even human children.

 

[Downeast]

We have always had cats and dogs. I never could figure out the reason for some being "cat" people while others are "dog" people. Cats are not dogs and dogs are not cats and they are just different. We had one cat that was simply nuts that we called "Psycho". People would ask, "why do you call that poor cat Psycho" and I would reply with "just watch him for a few minutes". You could ball up a piece of paper and throw it and he would fetch on command. He would also walk with you like a damn dog. And since he didn't have a lot of teeth left he usually had his tongue hanging out.

I think we both need to get back to working...

 

[INTJ]

By the last pic it looks like you are working them WAY too hard! What the hell kind of mindless slave chores are you making these poor cats too all day??

Paris actually caught a bird the other day. Charlie REALLY wants to get a rat. That is what this breed was originally bred for and is his mission in life......

 

[joshb]

I want a Maine Coon cat!

 

[Dave Zander]

Cheeto on the prowl.
good hunter, mice, moles,rabbits,snake,and a few birds so far.

 

[INTJ]

My brother lived in Oregon for a few years and developed a fondness for cats. What's up with that. He has three and the male is very friendly and seems to like being around humans - even human children.

For us it was Dr's orders. We won't get another Dobe until they figure out a way for less than 40% to die at age 5 from the heart issue.

 

[USMCDOC]

Cheeto on the prowl.
good hunter, mice, moles,rabbits,snake,and a few birds so far.


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that's a good name for that cat!

 

[D-4297]

Know what they call a cat in Vietnam ? .........L-U-N-C-H !
Here kitty , kitty .....

 

[INTJ]

Know what they call a cat in Vietnam ? .........L-U-N-C-H !
Here kitty , kitty .....

Dogs too....

 

[Downeast]

Orange cats are the best to have. Everyone we've owned had a great "personality" if you can imagine a cat having one.

 

[riflewoman]

When someone starts a cat thread asking to post pictures of you favorite cat I post this:

 

[Dave Zander]

Cheeto is so friendly, he's the best cat. Just showed up one day, had him fixed.
He's like a dog. He follows me around outside, generally comes when I call him. When he's out he's constantly on the hunt , helps keep the mouse population in check.

 

[Evan]

Anyone who has had a cat bond with them knows how loyal and affectionate they can be. I find the toms usually have a more laid-back and sociable demeanor. The females are more often the fiesty, classic "cats" that people think of. I've had very strong relationships and fond memories with both but would recommend a larger breed, male cat to someone new to having a cat. Our boy cat will play fetch, likes to meet people and have company come to visit, and generally just wants to follow us around and be in our company while we're home. He know's my wife's "there's a bug" scream and comes running to help. He'll catch and eat anything but spiders and wasps/bees. His favorite is moths. My experience is that cats thrive on following schedules. If your cat is always afraid and skittish, it probably says more about how your household runs than the cat's temperament.

 

[RustyPin]

Every time I move into a new house there is a wild abandoned Cat from a former owner.

 

[INTJ]

Anyone who has had a cat bond with them knows how loyal and affectionate they can be. I find the toms usually have a more laid-back and sociable demeanor. The females are more often the fiesty, classic "cats" that people think of. I've had very strong relationships and fond memories with both but would recommend a larger breed, male cat to someone new to having a cat. Our boy cat will play fetch, likes to meet people and have company come to visit, and generally just wants to follow us around and be in our company while we're home. He know's my wife's "there's a bug" scream and comes running to help. He'll catch and eat anything but spiders and wasps/bees. His favorite is moths. My experience is that cats thrive on following schedules. If your cat is always afraid and skittish, it probably says more about how your household runs than the cat's temperament.

I don't know that skittishness is primarily related to how the household runs. Our big male is calm and friendly. The female is a little skittish. They have both been in the same house for 2 1/4 years. We have a very low drama house.

The difference is that we have us the male since he was just a few weeks old. He has only had good experiences and has never had to compete for anything.
The female was six when we got her.

The female came from the breeders house that had a lot of cats. She has also had a couple of litters. She is not only a little skittish and standoffish, she is aggressive about her food. Our male doesn't care. She darts too and fro, he--to steal a line from a song "walks right by with his tail in the air."

Now the female does like to sit in people's laps frequently while the male never does that.

 

[Fast14riot]

Always enjoyed pestering cats with things like laser pointers, balloons, tape, etc, but being severely allergic I cant keep them. Plus, I've never known a cat to protect our home or family, or even run to a human when scared. I kept house rabbits for many years, similar personalities without the allergy for me. Currently have two Cuy as pets because my current house isn't fit for the dogs I want and the kids can learn to take care of them properly. I dont take pet ownership lightly.

 

[TAJ45]

When someone starts a cat thread asking to post pictures of you favorite cat I post this:
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D9?

 

[JFrank]

I’m not a big or small cat fan, probably cause mom had a bazillion of them crapping in the flower bed and behind the couch.
Nevertheless the one on a movie called Mousetrap was referred to as a cat with experience!
Now that’s a CAT ....
J