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Share Your Story: Life with a Red Cat

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Chichi

Chichi and his Yule Tree

Cat's Name & Age:

ChiChi 14 years old.

Best Characteristics of Red Cats

Loving, preternaturally intelligent, sleep in the bed, long-lived, very healthy. Mine is a chatterbox. Almost called him Chatty Cathy, but found out he was a neutered male.

Most Challenging Characteristics of the Red Cat

Able to open doors, use the ice-maker, can get in any drawer, closet, place you don't want them to go.

When, Where and How I Got My Red Cat

House sitting for people, Chichi very small and undernourished. Had to feed him for 6 months before he started to grow. When I left the job, I took him with me. About 8 years ago he had a lump on his neck, and I took him to my Vet. He had cancer, surgery was done and he has been fine ever since.

I'd Describe My Cat As…

Healthy, intelligent in a scary way. When someone isn't feeling well, Chi lays on them till they feel better. Talks non stop, and has a coment about everything. You have to hold him at night, or he talks until you put your arm around him. He would be perfect for a teen age girl, since he is such a cuddler. He kisses by taking the tip of your nose in his mouth and bites. We know they are love nips. With a red cat, you never ever go to the bathroom alone.

Advice

  • Red cats need a lot of attention. My red cat loves having other cats in the house.

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