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Reader Stories: Living with a Domestic Cat

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Domestic cats are rich in history, and there is no one-size-fits-all description of them. In many polls, domestic cats lead all "breeds" in popularity. Cat lovers who share their homes with moggies are intensely devoted and loyal to these cats, who are in turn, intensely loyal to the humans who care for them. Here's a profile of the breed that describes common characteristics of Domestic Cats / Mixed Breed Cats. But like people, each cat is unique. If you own a Domestic Cat, we'd like to know more about your pet. Your story will help prospective owners decide whether a Moggy is the right pet for them.

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My DLH Calico Cat, Mimzy

She's sweet and lovable with people she knows, but will let strangers pet and stroke her for a minute, then hiss at them! She's very vocal and wants her way. She loves to play fetch & will retrieve a…More

My Rescued Domesti Cats Penny and Kramer

Kramer is a "cat dog". He loves the dog and he swims on the glass when I sit outside on my deck. I wish I could give him a tiny bottle of Windex and paper towels! Penny is the pure princess and has a…More

My Rescued Moggie Tamira

Spoilt rotten! Extremely loyal and loving, but only to me. She's not very forthcoming to any other human, is terrified of children and dogs, dislikes any other cat. Strangely enough, she tolerates my…More

My Manx Mix Cat Marlowe

My cat Marlowe is: An excellent hunter - she will stalk and murder any bug or spider (which I'm deathly afraid of) - If I see a spider in the house before I go to bed at night, I show Marlowe where i…More

My Fluffy Domestic Cat Muffy

Feisty, lovable, soft and cuddly, strong willed. He is very good about using the litter box and wasn't hard to train at all. Only problem is that he likes to wake me up anywhere between 2 AM and 4AM …More

My Siamese Mix Cat, Champagne

Playful, she loves to be the centre of attention but she will only let you hug her when she is in the right mood.Even though she was very little when I found her, she was very defensive at the beginn…More

My German Kitties, Hansel and Gretal

I don't think you could wish for a better temperament, both cats are so loyal, one of the loveliest characteristics of Gretel is every day when I come home from work she wags her tail when I enter, a…More

Inquisitive Domestic Tabby Cat Cosmo

Cosmo is a Domestic Shorthair (Classic Tabby pattern), but every cat has its own unique personality. He's independent, and isn't too keen on sitting on my lap. Almost every time I find a comfy spot o…More

Our White Domestic Cat, Satan

My cat Satan is all-around easy to get along with. From the time he was a kitten, he would always sit on my shoulder or climb up my back when I was working on a project on the floor. Satan likes to k…More

Rescued Domestic Cat, Crash

Overly friendly, I mean, like, he'll run in front of cars just to get attention. No cat should be this friendly. He'll follow you around until you pet him. He'll even climb your leg to get attention.…More

My Loyal Companion, El Chuacabra

El Chupacabra is very energetic during play, but laid back enough to hang out with me while I work. He loves "helping" me with daily chores. He also loves walking in the snow, but overheats quickly i…More

Our Wonderful Boy, Simon

The best cat I've ever taken in! He is litter trained, he knows to use the scratching post (not the couch,chair,etc.), uses the litter box, meows if he wants to sit on my lap. He is family friendly, …More

My Domestic Cat, Babyshow

He is a great cat and he makes me happy. I am glad I got him when i did - he also made friends with the other cats in the house - the human cats lol! He always knows what time I am coming home from w…More

Domestic Red Tabby, Ripley

A once in a lifetime cat! She's sweet, affectionate, social, talkative and mellow. She's dangerously smart, a finicky food critic, and classically stubborn. She only had a urinary tract infection onc…More

My Beautiful Felicity

She's a very curious and loving cat. Sometimes I find her noisy becouse she meows continuously, when I'm working on the pc or am with a guest...But she is playful and is always there behind the front…More

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