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Chloe

Share Your Story: Living with a Persian Cat

From Kathleen Pace

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Cat's Name & Age:

Chloe 11 mos

Best Characteristics of the Breed

yellow eyes

bib

squirrel-like tail

Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed

Definite need of attention

When, Where and How I Got My Cat

Our neighbor walks her dog every morning in the park across the street.

One morning a kitten followed them home. The neighbor is allergic to cats and the she knew her dog would not approve.

Chloe stayed on her front walk and howled. I recognized the forlorn sound and went across the street and brought her to our house to feed her. Because, there were already two cats in our house, I decided to take her to the Humane Society branch that took kittens. The next morning I took her to the vet to be checked. Aside from ear mites & a little brochial congestion she was fine. That was as far as we got.

I'd Describe My Cat As…

Chloe's hair is much longer than our short-hair male and female, and requires more care.

She definitely requires regular brushing.

Her long hair makes it difficult to trim her nails.

She also lets you know when she's hungry

Advice

  • Consult Franny for advice about feeding, training your pet

Franny Syufy, Cats Guide, says:

Hey, thanks for the plug! LOL

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