As a result of a serendipitous genetic accident, the first American Curl kittens were born to "Shulasmith," a longhaired black stray with unusual ears.
Shulasmith had been rescued by Joe and Grace Ruga in Lakewood, CA in 1981. Like the Scottish Folds, Curls are born with straight ears. Curls' ears begin to curl very tightly at three to five days, until at about six weeks they start gradually unfurling. At twelve to sixteen weeks, their ears have more-or-less reached their permanent state of "curl."
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Curls have sweet dispositions; intelligent and curious, they are extremely attuned to their human families. They are great pets for families and people who love kittens, as they keep their kitten-like behavior through their adult lives. They adapt readily to children and other pets, and keep their kitten-like personalities well into adulthood.
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I have always loved these cats but I have never had the pleasure of seeing one in person. It’s a goal of mine. There are no catteries that I know of, nor any cat shows in my general area. They have a dear look to them.
Those are really cute – I’ve never even heard of them before!
Possibly you can help or direct me….I have several strays/feral cats outside. Some I can pet, but they all come to me and hang around me. I have to move. I want them safe as neighbor(s) a threat to having them put down. I have no finances to have them tested or vaccinated. I just want a safe environment for them. Thank you.