Thursday July 29, 2010
I loved this Ask Amy article because my long-ago white cat, Arthur drooled like crazy while shedding white hair all over me when I held her in my lap. It was a family joke that loving on Arthur was akin to being tarred and feathered. Sally has the same problem with her kitty, Tuxedo. She wrote:
"Whenever I pet him and he starts purring, he drools all over the place. He can't seem to swallow and purr at the same time. Neither of the other cats do this, but I have known other cats who do this. Why does this happen? Did his mum forgot to teach him how to purr and swallow or are his facial muscles so relaxed that they are unable to work? Why is this unique to some cats and not to others? I just try and put a towel under him when we are petting on him."
Amy's reply was logical, warmly delivered, with just a touch of humor. If you have a cat with a "leaky faucet," be sure to read this Ask Amy Q&A.
Wednesday July 28, 2010
Wobbles is available at For Animals in Queens, N.Y. She was found on the street last fall, dragging her broken leg behind her. For Animals was given the option of amputating the leg, but chose to let it heal to see if she could regain use of it. Although she now walks with a bit of a wobble, she is very active, runs up and down stairs, and loves to play.
Read more of Wobbles' story, and find out how she can be adopted through Adopt-a-Pet.com.
Wednesday July 28, 2010

Tigger came from a new
WW Show & Tell entry. "I chose this photo because I didn't want him posing (which he likes to do). I wanted to catch him off guard. So I was able to photograph him on a lazy summer day while he was relaxing. And as you can tell, he loves to have his tummy up so that it is always available for rubbing!"
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Tuesday July 27, 2010
The Bengal is the first registered breed that came from the pairing of a domestic cat with a wild one; in this case, the Asian Leopard Cat. As a result, the Bengal combines the exotic look and feel of the small forest-dwelling wild cats with the dependability and loving temperament of the domestic cat. Most Bengals sold as pets are either fourth or fifth generation from their wild ancestor, and are friendly, curious, confident cats.
If you like the "wild look," but want a loving, loyal cat, the Bengal may be the cat for you. The photo shown above left is of a Bengal kitten I visited and played with at Foothill Felines several years ago.
Photo © Franny Syufy
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