Category: scammers

December 31, 2022

Infographic on scammer extorting money from owner of lost dog

The Times newspaper has a full report on what is a worrying development in the UK and perhaps in other countries. Although it must be said, in my opinion, Britain has become “Scammers’ Treasure...

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February 18, 2021

Companion animal online selling fraud is on the rise in the US

Be aware of scammers selling companion dogs and cats online. The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker which you can see by clicking here, tell us that there has been a substantial increase in fraudulent...

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Dilution

Theory for the reason why grey cats are ‘blue’ (infographic)

You know that in the cat fancy grey cats are called blue cats. The best known is the 'Blue British ...
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Dilute tortoiseshell Maine Coon photo by Robert Sijka

Why are tortoiseshell cats nearly always female?

As you might well imagine, the reason why tortoiseshell cats are nearly always female is to do with the genetics ...
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Dilution in cats - chart by Sarah Hartwell

‘Blue’ is the dilution of a black cat coat

Dilution refers to making a colour lighter as if mixing it with white. When black is made lighter is becomes ...
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Russian Blue is a black Russian moggy from the north of the country

In truth, the glamorous, pedigree, purebred Russian Blue is a black moggy from Russia. I am referring to the original ...
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What is a dilute coat color in cats?

The term 'dilute' refers to the weakening of the colours of a cat's coat as if watered down. The colours ...
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What is a tricolor cat?

What is a tricolor cat? Tricolor means three colours. The use of 'tricolour' is used in relation to the Japanese ...
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Dilute tortoiseshell cat with wild face and broken ears

Picture of dilute tortoiseshell cat with fierce human expression and broken ears

This is a photograph of a cat which caught my eye. When a cat picture catches my eye I like ...
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Infographic on scammer extorting money from owner of lost dog

Companion animal online selling fraud is on the rise in the US

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Dilution

Theory for the reason why grey cats are ‘blue’ (infographic)

Why are tortoiseshell cats nearly always female?

‘Blue’ is the dilution of a black cat coat

Russian Blue is a black Russian moggy from the north of the country

What is a dilute coat color in cats?

What is a tricolor cat?

Picture of dilute tortoiseshell cat with fierce human expression and broken ears

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