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Siamese.

26th November 2007

Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of Oriental cat. The exact origins of the breed are unknown, but it is believed to be from Southeast Asia, and is said to be descended from the sacred temple cats of Siam (now Thailand). In Thailand, where they are one of several native breeds, they are called Wichien-maat (a name meaning “Moon diamond”). In the twentieth century the cats became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America.

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The Apartment!

26th November 2007

For 7 months back in 1997/98 we were between homes, having sold one, but not yet found another. That’s how we came to be squatting in 4 rooms above our shop, with our 4 cats.

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Look, I did wash between my toes.

26th November 2007

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Gardening is such hard work.

26th November 2007

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Is there no end to this housework?

26th November 2007

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What does cat love mean?

26th November 2007

Maybe it’s the way she follows your each and every step through the house?

Or maybe the way she jumps on your shoulders to give you a kiss on your hair?

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Camouflage.

21st November 2007

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Heartwarming!

21st November 2007

At a zoo in California, a mother tiger gave birth to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs. Unfortunately, due to complications in the pregnancy, the cubs were born prematurely and due to their tiny size, they died shortly after birth.

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Scottish Fold

21st November 2007

Scottish Folds come in two types: folded ear and straight (normal) ear. The folded ear is produced by an incomplete dominant gene and is the result of a spontaneous mutation.

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Be careful.

21st November 2007

Did you know that lilies could be deadly to your cat.  Many types of lily, such as Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Easter, Stargazer, and the Casa Blanca, can cause kidney failure in cats. 

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