Missy

There's this cute white Persian in a pet shop in the city main which I pass everyday.

He looks so cute... My dad says he doesn't have any nose and that just adds to his appeal. But much to my dismay, I couldn't buy him because he's too expensive (P 5,000.00) so I just check on him every time I pass the store. Besides Nemo, my cat, wouldn't want anybody grabbing attention from him.

I named him Missy though I have no idea if he's a he or a she. He's Missy "period".

My mama and papa thinks he's very lonely locked up in a cage all day. Cats shouldn't be caged and/or leashed. Its not their nature... Besides, his different from all the rest of the cats. There's not a lot of Persian in a tropical cuntry.

So to ease his loneliness Isay Hi to my Missy every morning and afternoon. He would acknowledge me with a cute meow....

I passed the same store just this morning and I noticed my Missy disappeared. Apparently, somebody already bought him. I was pleased to hear this. Good for Missy he doesn't have to be jailed up all day. I'm hoping his life is better now.

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Cat Breeds: Elf Cat

Obviously, I'm a cat lover but I'm still trying to figure out how I might react when I happen to find myself near an Elf Cat. Would I touch it, would I dare try?

I might admit that it takes a special kind of person to appreciate this breed. But let you not be blinded by their outside appearance (which might take some getting used to) this feline breeds personality is considered unmatched.

The Breed

This hairless, and, slightly curled ear, cat is a deliberate mix of Sphynx and American Curl Species. The name Elf Cat was given due to its slight curl in the ear which gives it an elf like appearance. Etablished on 2007 after extensive research went into its health and viability, and obtaining the approval from the geneticists at TICA.

When the first litter of Elf kittens were born it was said that all those involved instantly fell in love with the appearance, personality and social ability of this new breed.

Appearance

The most notable feature of an elf cat is that it is hairless, thus, people see it as a wrinkled hairless cat. But let me just put on the record that this breed is just as wrinkled as any other breeds. It's hairless appearance and curled ear can either attract or repel people.

People owning the breed testifies that though hairless this breed can be cuddled affectionately being that they are soft, downy and warm. They say the texture can be compared to a warm fuzzy peach.

You may be surprised that there are many varieties of color this breed has. Much like its hairy cousins.

Temperament

Elfs are said to be intelligent, friendly cats that are agile and have personality plus. They respond well to being handled as they are very interactive, social cats.

Often, Elf kittens are said to be "one part cat, one part dog, one part monkey and one part child." Most people who have had the good fortune to meet one of these individuals are quick to agree. The Elf is a very loving and loyal member of the household and has a strong tendency to bond with his or her choice in humans or the pet dog. They will follow that individual around faithfully, winding around legs and wagging their tails happily. The Elf will also greet you with a happy chirp when he sees you get out of bed, or arrive back home from a long day at work.

Like most cats, Elves love affection, and has a great love of mischief. They love to climb, hide and get into all sorts of trouble - everything is a toy regardless of whether it’s a wadded up piece of paper that missed the trashcan, good china, or a family heirloom. If it can be moved, knocked over, or will produce some form of sound (crashing and breaking noises are especially fun), the impish Elf will believe it to be a noisemaker built just for her.

Elf cats can be wonderfully patient and affectionate towards children and other animals. The Elf is not an aggressive animal by any extent. They are lovers, not fighters and their soft skin and lack of fur means they can be easily injured if bitten or scratched by other playful pets. If you do intend to introduce an Elf into your home and you have other pets, supervision is mandatory.

My take

If you can get over the fact that their hairless this breed can surely be one of the best. A cat that is loyal and would stick with you everytime is surely rare.

Would I own one? Why not? Their unique and they're cats nonetheless.

Collectible cats

This is just so whimsical and divine. It's a lounging cat trinket box I found in the net. It is also equipped with hinged opening, perfect for hiding her small treasures. Just lovely....

Qoutable Cat Qoutes

"I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior."

- Hippolyte Taine

Figaro

We used to have a cat named, Figaro. His mother was orange and he grew up with my family. He's probably the smartest cat we ever had. He would chase and capture big rats in the evening and he knows he's not allowed to eat anything that's not on the floor.

Unlike Nemo, he doesn't jump up on furniture and he doesn't pee on everything. I remember how he wakes me up every early morning because he wants to go out of the house. He would open my bedroom door and purr (loudly) beside my bed until I wake up to let him out. One time I unawarely locked my bedroom door and Figaro wasn't able to get in. We then found out he peed inside our bathroom. Smart kitty...

Figaro was really special, my dad's favorite. He has his own colar which contains somewhat triba marks. He sleeps inside the house and the family just adores him.

Then one time, he didn't come home. My dad looked for him all over our street, even asking our neighboors if he went to their backyard. But we just couldnt find him.. It was devastating, we had him for so long and he doesn't know how to feed himself. We always serve him. Poor cat...

It has been so long and I miss him... Wish your doing fine my dear Figaro.....

Egyptian cats

There isn't probably a civilization who had loved and respected cats like that in Ancient Egypt. Regarded even as a God, cats had rose from not just being pets of Ancient Egptians but being the considered as the most majestic creature that ever roamed the earth.

Domestication

Though there is uncertainty at the exact time that the cats were domesticated but anicent Egyptian time pests were a great problem for the villagers. Beginning as a wild, untamed species, cats would often be seen chasing and going after pests, thus, being extremely useful. Through time, this creatures had learned to coexist with human beings leading to domestication.

Cats in everyday Ancient Egypt

Egyptians did not distinguish from wild and tame cat. Instead they called cats miu or mii meaning "he or she who mews." But there are two known breeds of cats native to egypt the jungle cat Felis Chaus and the African wildcat Felis silvestris lybic, the latter being the one domesticated.

Having numerous poisonous snakes, rats and mice attacking the food supply in the homes of Egyptian villagers, the wild cat was assumed to have staryed in to the villages and hunted their pests down. Grateful, the Egyptains started leaving out scraps of food to encourage this wild cats. A symbiotic relationship occured between the animal and humans.

As the felines found their way into the Egyptian homes, spent some time there, allowed themselves to be tamed and raised their kittens in a human environment, soon as the Egyptians significantly changed their diet, and bred them for certain characteristics. The most perfect pets-playful, intelligent, affectionate and helpful to the farmers who sustained life in ancient Egypt.

Many Egptian parents would even name their daughter after cats. Cats were believed to contain mysterious and superstitious powers.

Tomb paintings with cats as part of family life began to show up during the New Kingdom-about 500 years after the first attempts at domestication. The appearrance of mumified cats further strenghtened the proof of the bond of families and thier pets. As they were most likely domesticated cats from ordinary households or temple catteries; it wouldn't make sense to go to such trouble for wild animals who died.

The Sacred Animal

Mafdet was the earliest feline cat goddess recorded. It is described in the Pyramid Texts as killing a serpent with her claws. But the most famous cat goddesses in the world, first revered by the ancient Egyptians were Bastet (also known as Bast, Pasch, Ubasti) and the lion-headed Sekhmet.

Often depicted as having the body of a woman and the head of a domestic cat, Bastet was assocciated with th Eye of Ra. Thus, acting within the sun gods pwer. She became a household goddess and the protector of women, children and domestic cats. Loved by Egyptians, she was alo the goddess of sunrise, dance, music, pleasure, and family, fertility and birth

But Bastet had an alter ego, the goddes Sekhmet who represented the cat goddess' destructive force. She is known as the goddess of war and pestilence. But even she was tamed by Ra (who supposedly got her drunk) and she eventually became the powerful protector of humans. Together, Bastet and Sekhmet represented the balance of the forces of nature.

Cats stated appearring on evryday objects. Some of them can be found on intricate bracelets, small golden cat pendants, cats amulets made of soapstone for necklaces and rings. Women made up their faces holding mirrors with cats on the wooden handles and on their cosmetic pots. The best part was that ordinary people could enjoy the protection of the cat goddess through their amulets on their clothing or around their necks or in their earlobes. There were even dream interpretations about cats who were said that if seen in a dream, it means he will have a good harvest

There were festivities in their honour and cults dedicated to them. Truly, no one loved their cats like Ancient Egyptians.