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So cute! Does he get nervous?
So cute! Does he get nervous?
Cheshire: "Treats AND entertainment? I'm THERE!"
Good on ya, LokiWolf -- there's absolutely no reason for cats to have to be out except going to vet or moving, and most cats very much prefer not to.That's adorable!! My kittens just wanna hide under the shelving. Strangers are scary. And since I live alone and keep to myself it's hard to socialize them. Not to mention it's way too hot to take them out. I did it with Lizzy but now I know these guys don't tolerate temps over 75 degrees. Which in AZ is seldom until winter or 4am in September / October but I like my sleep.
Not at all! He just wanted to explore and see everything in the store.So cute! Does he get nervous?
That's awesome! Magnus would be frightened of the dogs.Not at all! He just wanted to explore and see everything in the store.
Cheshire doesn't like dogs either (other than his brother Pavlov). But luckily we didn't come into contact with any dog in the store (we saw two dogs in the distance, he's fine with dogs that keep their distance).That's awesome! Magnus would be frightened of the dogs.
*I do NOT like dogs.* (IDK how Elvis feels about them, other than about Priscilla, the one he lived with prior to joining our furmily. He liked her.)Cheshire doesn't like dogs either (other than his brother Pavlov). But luckily we didn't come into contact with any dog in the store (we saw two dogs in the distance, he's fine with dogs that keep their distance).
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Sami-prior to his certification (Therapy Animal)
Started Sami very young ,he was ready for his category testing ( 10 tests) at about 7 months old but they cannot be certified until age one so we had to wait- after he turned one the pandemic hit,no class testing,hospital restricted all visitors- so we waited a long time to get Sami working- in the meanwhile he brought many smiles to all the local businesses and people in the community so we got lots of practice
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That's Sami in training, under 6 mos old -loves the car
Most people don't know cats cannot be Service Animals so his little jacket served well to go "anywhere",lol... Therapy & ESA are not exempt from public access where " no animals" are permitted.....
I'm having trouble cropping his photos at the Cancer Center working,the files are too large....I'll keep trying
I do understand what you mean but I've been working very hard to change the rules regarding cats- I've been contesting this issue with tye ADA for quite some time and have had several meetings with them exhibiting 3 different felines I trained that can meet their service requirements as good as any canine,if not better....They claim cats cannot guide the blind,alert the deaf or provide other various "services" to assist the disabled -certainly a cat cannot pull a wheelchair but neither can every dog-service animals are trained to perform specific services- the first cat I brought in 10 yrs ago was a Maine Coon who was trained to assist the deaf,he alerted his owner to door bells,knock,phone calls and alarms ... the second cat was a big tabby Tom who guided his blind owner by wearing a custom made harness- not property of "Seeing Eye Foundation"Cats don't serve. Cats are SERVED by their hoomans.
Sami is adorable in his vests.
Cats are like humans. Each one has a unique and distinct personality.I do understand what you mean but I've been working very hard to change the rules regarding cats- I've been contesting this issue with tye ADA for quite some time and have had several meetings with them exhibiting 3 different felines I trained that can meet their service requirements as good as any canine,if not better....They claim cats cannot guide the blind,alert the deaf or provide other various "services" to assist the disabled -certainly a cat cannot pull a wheelchair but neither can every dog-service animals are trained to perform specific services- the first cat I brought in 10 yrs ago was a Maine Coon who was trained to assist the deaf,he alerted his owner to door bells,knock,phone calls and alarms ... the second cat was a big tabby Tom who guided his blind owner by wearing a custom made harness- not property of "Seeing Eye Foundation"
Last of all there's Sami,Sami can open & close just about any door upon command ( but now,er hmm ,whenever he feels like it)-turn light switches on and off,fetch medications or something small I drop ..and cover me with a blanket....these are just a few things I trained Sami to do to prove a point..... the ADA accepts miniature horses but will not accept cats-not every cat is suited but neither is every dog.... problem is I was a lone crusader..I've given up with the ADA but not with individuals that do have that particular cat that is well suited for the tasks at hand.....
So if anyone asks me-all cats can be trained to walk on a leash,provided they begin with them young enough-most others can-some are too set in their ways at a certain age & conditioning
Your cat has utterly marvelous taste! and is gorgeous himselfThat's Sami in training, under 6 mos old -loves the car
Thank you-he is terribly cute and gets away with far more than any kitty ever could with me because of that adorable face and manipulative charm.....Your cat has utterly marvelous taste! and is gorgeous himself
Such a beautiful, colorful array of cat!Enjoying some time while we do some cleanup for autumn.
I've been a 'bad' influence on my little neighbour. She now wants 3 cats in the same colours. She's 4!Such a beautiful, colorful array of cat!
They did. Two before their daughter was born and one afterwards. She recently passed away. They are the ones I trade pet-sitting with as we both have personal medical experience with cats, pilling and needles and such.