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Cat Breed Spotlight: Abyssinian Cat

October 5, 2022 by Jemile Nesimi-Hobson Leave a Comment

Rumored to be from Abyssinia or current-day Ethiopia, the Abyssinian cat breed most likely originated from Southeast Asia.  The Abyssinian, also known as the Abys is also depicted on Egyptian artifacts and art – leading many to believe that they lived amongst the pharaohs of Egypt.

The Abyssinian cat was introduced o the U.S. in the 1930s but has been around for a very long time.  They became quite popular and are now the 5th most popular cat in the United States.

Their beautiful coats have a ticked pattern which means their hair has both light and dark colors similar to a wild cat like a cougar. Their coat colors include a range of hues including blue, red, fawn, brown, chocolate, lilac, and silver.  A medium-sized cat (8-12 lbs.), with almond-shaped eyes, Abysissan’s eye color can be gold or green.

What makes the Abys especially unique, is its nickname “Aby-silly-an” which may suggest, that it translates to “clowns of the cat kingdom”.  The Abys tend to be super energetic cats that seek high ground as their happy place.  They are also very social and love people and playing games and learning tricks.  They prefer company and do not like to be alone for a long time.

An interesting fact about Abyssinian Cats: the Abys owe their distinct coats to a dominant mutant gene called Ta.  They were the first cat to have their entire genome published.

A personal friend of the people behind All Cats Connected just welcomed a third Abyssinian cat into their home to join adult cats, Amithaba and Kaiki.  They are all currently adjusting to each other. *See and as beautiful and playful as ever. *See photo in the blog

Filed Under: Vet's Corner Tagged With: Abyssinian cat

Why Do Cats Purr?

July 9, 2022 by Jemile Nesimi-Hobson Leave a Comment

Kittens purr a few days after birth to let the mother cat know where her kittens are and attract attention to feeding her baby. Cats purr for this reason throughout their lives; cat owners notice their cats will purr close to eating time. However, this is only one way a cat uses purring as part of their everyday lives.

Purring is also an instinct and a way for a cat to communicate and self-soothe. A study done in 2009 found “that cats can conceal a cry within their purr that triggers a nurturing instinct in their owners, similar to the cries of a human baby.”

A cat can also adapt to noises depending on the response from people, i.e., if the cat belonged to a deaf owner – they would be more likely to purr than meow since the owner would be able to feel the cat communicating.

Purring comes from the cat’s voice box (larynx); the glottis is dilated and constricted when cats breathe rhythmically and rapidly. The purring sound happens when the air vibrates over the larynx.

Finally, a 2001 study found that domestic and big cats, including cheetahs and pumas, use purring at frequencies that can provide pain relief and bone repair.

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June Cat Headlines

June 27, 2022 by Jemile Nesimi-Hobson Leave a Comment

Tigger bravely chases off bear

A two year old Bengal in North Vancouver, has regularly scared off even the biggest dogs, and bravely faced a bear this month.  The cat named Tigger, was found by his owner Gavin, chasing a black bear in the driveway.  Even though Gavin called out to Tigger, he ignored him.  Gavin said, “Tigger, he stood his ground and then the bear stepped back. And then the bear turned around, did a full 180 and Tigger chased after him. I was so relieved,” Click here to watch the video.

Cat camping is a trend

According to a recent survey, “one out of every 100 campers plan to take their cat camping with them this summer.”

Storytime at the shelter

Acadiana Animal Aid shelter brought together cats and kids to help strengthen the community and boost cat adoptions. Kids ranging from ages 5 to 10 come to the shelter every Saturday to play and read to the cats that are waiting for their forever homes.  This also helps the kids become more confident in their reading skills because “The kitties don’t judge”.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: cat news

Cats in Mythology

June 27, 2022 by Jemile Nesimi-Hobson Leave a Comment

Cats have a certain mysterious air to them; perhaps it is because they have been part of ancient storytelling and mythology since ancient times.  Here are just a few cats found in mythology: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lists Tagged With: cat mythology

Songs About Cats

June 22, 2022 by Jemile Nesimi-Hobson Leave a Comment

Purrfect cat songs aren’t hard to come by, cats have been adored by many cultures throughout human history, with poems, art, writing, and music dedicated to cats.

Here are a few of the best cat songs out there

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Filed Under: Lists Tagged With: Cat music

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