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Issue No. 18
May 2015

CONSIDER PURE BRED RESCUE
 
Sitting Woman with a Cat, Pierre Bonnard

While we at Thirsty Cat Fountains always recommend you consider adopting a shelter cat before all others, a purebred cat may be what's right for you. 


 

With a pure bred cat rescue, you can have the best of both worlds: the breed you want and a cat that needs a home. If you think this option is right for your family, you will have to do your homework. Most rescues are regional, rather than national organizations so your search may require a bit of work. Here is a well established pure bred cat rescue in the midwest with lots of helpful information with leads on other organizations in your area. 



KEEPING KITTY SAFE 
Microchipping Your Kitten 
 
Sometimes despite our best efforts, our beloved pets get lost. Name tags require collars that often get lost too. Microchips to identify your pets offer a better option to help reunite you and your pet in case you are ever separated. Jackie Kelly from PetMD.com offers some useful information on the subject in  Why Microchip Your Cat?


SPRINGTIME CONCERNS:
Keeping Your Cat Safe Outdoors


 
Springtime offers great fun for cats and kittens when they are protected from outdoor threats. This article,  Top Cat Health Concerns in Spring on Bideawee.com offers some good advice for keeping your pet safe and happy this spring. 

NEW  FOUNTAINS
Wood Mouse

A charming mouse sits atop a branch in this original fountain. The bowl is glazed with a beautiful Jade glaze. You can see the fountain listing  here. 
Water Runes

Looking for a smaller fountain for your cat? This stoneware fountain finished with our Dawn glaze may be for you. You can see the fountain listing  here.
Harlequin Leaf


Jade and Hunter yellow glazes interact to create this gorgeous fountain. Ceramic mini leaf provides a more tranquil flow. You can see this beautiful fountain on our website   here.

 

 

Cat Clips 
Cornish Rex: A Closer Look

So have we peaked your curiosity about the unique bread of Cornish Rex? Take a look at this video
to see these cats in action and learn about the physiological features that make this breed so unusual. 
Photo by au.catsadoptions.com

Breed Comparison:
Selkirk Rex vs. Cornish Rex 

When it comes to cat breeds, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. This month, we contrast two breeds from humble origins that not only have very different appearances, but dissimilar personalities as well.**












photo by au.catsadoptions.com

Selkirk Rex 

All Selkirk Rex cats can trace their ancestry back to rescue cat from Montana, USA in 1987. A kitten, latter named Miss DePesto, was born to this rescue cat with an incomplete dominate gene which created a tight, curly coat. Breeder Jeri Newman chose to mate Miss DePesto with a Siamese cat to develop this new breed of cat. 

The soft, curly coat of this breed makes it a natural for anyone who loves to cuddle with their cat. Although often quite large, this breed has an almost toy-like appearance which attracts lots of attention.  The coat on this cat is very high maintenance and will require frequent brushing to keep its curly locks tangle- free. 

Are you looking for a quiet cat that  remains reserved into a dulthood? The Selkirk Rex may be for you. The Selkirk Rex is not a vocal cat and may remain a bit standoffish throughout its life. These cats score high on the independence scale and are are well suited for mature, adult owners. 



 Photo by Ji?ina Chod?rov?

 

Cornish Rex

This unique breed with large, demonstrative ears, comes to us from the Cornwall, England. Originating from a male barn cat named Kallibunker, this short curly haired breed began in the 1950's. 

 

Cornish Rex have an otherworldly appearance, with their large ears and expressive eyes. They tend to be slender with very long, delicate legs and have a short curly coat. Many have compared the appearance of this breed to that of a hunting dog or greyhound. While their unique look can be a bit off-putting to some, their affectionate personalities win the hearts of cat owners world wide. 

 

The Cornish Rex has a very outgoing and playful personality. Considered one of the most curious and intelligent of cat breeds, Cornish Rex loves to bound throughout their homes.  They are especially known for jumping ability and will leap to the tops of your refrigerators and shelves with little effort. Keep your breakables stashed away with a the climbing Cornish Rex lest those items come raining down upon you. The breed's short hair makes them ideal for a low maintenance coat with little shedding. This breed tends to be less independent, and very affectionate toward its human companions.

 

**While we at Thirsty Cat Fountains always recommend you consider adopting a shelter cat before all others, a purebred cat may be what's right for you.  

 

References for this article came from J. Anne Helgren, Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds, Barrons Educational Series, Inc., 1997

 

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