It was awesome! We signed up to do yoga with kittens and a time for the cat café where we got to play with more kittens and eat pastries. We didn't go to any of the panels, but it was still a fun experience.I know this isn't your point, but oh my goodness, I LOVE sphynx cats so much! (Also, I want to go to a cat convention! I'm envious!)
Oh my goodness, that sounds so fun!!! Cat cafes sound like such a fun experience! So cool that you got to do that
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I hate to darken the mood of this thread again, especially after the sweet story
Jcatbird
posted, but after reading the above, I couldn't not post about my poor Ruby girl being the victim of humans kicking her. When I adopted her, I asked if they knew her history, and all they could tell me was that she was brought into the shelter by someone who rescued her from kids that were kicking her. 
My poor baby girl had a wiggly eye, as well as her 2 top canine teeth were broken, and needed to be extracted. I'm so grateful that someone cared enough to save her, and that the shelter took her in and got her all fixed up. 
Definitely.
Super sweet story. Think there were even some pics I hadn't seen before. Looking forward to part 2. Strange. It worked for me.
Glad that you took her in and she has a good life with youI couldn't not post about my poor Ruby girl being the victim of humans kicking her. When I adopted her, I asked if they knew her history, and all they could tell me was that she was brought into the shelter by someone who rescued her from kids that were kicking her.
I can't talk about this. It's just too sad...........................
Maybe this will help:I tried very hard to think of other things as to erase that scene out of my mind and now it's playing back in my mind
) this thread began as a testament to the strength of positivity.
I look forward to the next chapter.
While I miss the magazine, and the knowledge I got, I'm with you all the way!
Lari
I remember when you got to go to that convention. It was a wonderful treat. As you may or may not know, the Cat Cafe here opened during my quest for kitty adoptions. I was at the height of the search and of a great many kitties. The Cat Cafe did take in some of the kitties I had placed with the shelter adoption center. I was very grateful and been an advocate of that operation ever since. I get messages about any struggles they have but also some amazing and fun events there. Yoga with kittens must have been so funny! Did the kittens run around and do their own yoga or did they watch everyone with a puzzled look? Banjo is a Yoga enthusiast. Yoga is something I learned about at a young age and it is a great way to relax and destress.
Doing it with kitties.... even better! I think Prints may know a little Yoga too.
tabbytom
Rats! I was hoping that video would come through. Maybe you can find it if you look on YouTube under “Vampire Weekend 2021” There is more than one version but that one was all video of a little frog as it walked and climbed on a branch. The close up of the red eyed tree frog was great photography. I hope you get to see it. It’s short but cute.
rubysmama
I think it is important for everyone to understand the reality of what some cats endure. In order to stop bad things, we first have to know they exist. Poor sweet Ruby! Her story may help to encourage others to rescue more kitties. It took a very responsible and loving human to intervene and get her to safety, a good shelter with loving staff members to care for her and try to find her a home and and another (you) loving and responsible human to give her a home. That amount of good people far out weighs the number involved in the cruelty so perhaps we can look at this as good winning out over evil? The more of us standing on the side of good, the less kitties will suffer as Ruby did. Ruby suffered but now she does have her happy ending. She found her good place in this world.
I’m glad they do though cuz that was ADORABLE! From floof to floofless and every color of the rainbow, I just wanted to snuggle every one of those kitties! That kitten that is laying on it’s back and sleeping as the mom looks on was too precious! Awwww, awww and awww again! Lol I think I awwwed continuously through each kitty I saw. Hey! I think I might have been doing a human purr!
I want to do that again! I have a feeling that
M
maggiedemi
will love the rainbows on the video!
Furballsmom
Thank you! I definitely did want to put out a positive message in the face of any and all harsh circumstances. I saw so many people here trying to save cats but facing financial, emotional and physical difficulties but also being criticized by neighbors, friends or family for exerting huge effort to do the rescues. It’s not easy to see harsh reality and take action to enact change without a support system or some relief from the stress. I wanted to hug everyone who posted for help. I also wanted to give support through any resources I could find and, at the end of the day, after all the battles were done for the day, I wanted to give a little comic relief. A smile to end or start a day can help us all. Everyone who comes to this thread has had a battle in one form or another. Everyone here is also the support system for all the others. Hopefully, if someone comes to tell a hard story, I can offer a positive spin on things? Hopefully.
Time for a banana dance. I mean that literally! If you visualize an old lady doing a banana dance, you will surely grin.
That’s how I try to honor them and all here.
Whenallhellbreakslose
I very glad you are feeling a bit better. I do know how hard it can be to keep up the pace in the face of adversity. You are doing a great job with all that you do and I am grateful to you for being a kitty advocate. As change comes, you will be helping others here through similar circumstances so... hang in there! You are needed.
Mamanyt1953
I have had some purebreds and loved them. I had an Abyssinian when Sarah was young. The family that had purchased her could no longer devote time to her. She was given to us in order for her to get the attention she deserved. They did the right thing for her. She was very sweet and very beautiful.
If I remember right, Russian Blues are supposed to be hypoallergenic as well due to the structure of their coat. 
The first call is,” did I hear that?” The second call is,” the human wants me?” The third is,” Food and love! I must magically appear!” I massage it anyway.
I guess I could wear a mask! He always smiles when I do it though.
Thank you for the words of encouragement. I have been a bundle of nerves lately. I do joke and try to keep things lighthearted, but things have a way of manifesting. These are troubling times. I hope this dark cloud gets lifted soon.
I was thinking today about individual breeds and had a thought. Only a couple of breeds can be in homes where people are cat lovers but also very allergic! Sphinx cats! If any cat could be hypoallergenic, it would be that one!
Scamper! Lol Beetlejuice!
Full on stroking down the spine? IDK. Some here like it and some don’t. Bonjure still thinks of himself as a kitten and I always imagined he tolerated full head to tail massages because he wanted Mom type caresses/grooming. Lol Mackie allows it but ripples. Lol BJ would allow and enjoy anything and everything. The only thing I hesitate to do with BJ is a tummy massage and that’s because my nose get offended.
Thank you BellaGooch. Everyone stay safe out there. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lari
I can just picture that! So adorable. Maybe running around is kitten yoga. I bet the kittens had a wonderful time. “Look kittens! It’s a human maze!” No downward facing Dog. Just upward facing kittien.
Whenallhellbreakslose
We are probably all feeling a bit of a cloud. Some more than others. I know many here who face troubling times and our hearts go to you and all others. Maybe that video made you laugh? I did. Prsyers, hopes and good vibes go out to you too. Thank you!
BellaGooch
Thank you for adding your support too!
