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Cleo, a Mostly Black Tortie

Share Your Story: Cat Colors' or Color Patterns' Connection to Personality

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Cleo, a Mostly Black Tortie

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Cat's Name and Color (Pattern)

Cleo, black and multiple shades of tan

When and How We Met

Stray in a litter. Adapted her at about 6 weeks of age, two years ago.

How Does the Cat Get Along With Other Cats and Dogs?

Plays and chases around the house with our two other cats, one is her sister and the other her stepbrother.

Personality Traits of This Cat

She's laid back but playful and very friendly. Naps on our bed alone or with the other two cats.

Compare With Other Cats in Your Home

More quiet but gets playful and active when interacting with the other cats in the home. Plays with multiple toys. Cleo is large but not fat so

some climbing heights are limited. She is very graceful when moving about , jumping and climbing, and chasing around with the other cats.

She is lovable when she feels like it, which is most of the time.

Lessons learned

  • I don't think there is a color-personality connection.

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