Happy Ending For an Abandoned Chinchilla Persian Living a Hard Life On the Streets of London

Penelope in her new knitted coat

It always surprises me when I read about abandoned purebred cats to the point where they are wandering the streets alone in real danger and scavenging for food. They might be doing this for a long time. In the case of this particular Chinchilla Persian cat, who has been named Penelope by staff at …

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Persian Cats Need Combing. Here’s an example why.

Persian cat with matted fur

There could not be a worse example of neglect by a Persian cat owner in respect a cat’s coat. Although the story is that the cat was abandoned (I don’t think they are sure of this). How can anyone abandon a Persian cat? I say that because normally people who buy a purebred cat …

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Indian families rarely have cats as pets. Is it true?

Is it true that Indian families rarely have domestic cats?  The question was asked by a man living in Canada who travels a lot to India.  His question was based upon his observations.  I asked a similar question several years ago about black people so there may be a cross reference between black people …

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Is the Maine Coon Healthier than the Persian?

From the standpoint of inheritable diseases the Maine Coon is healthier than the flat-faced Persian. Both are popular breeds. I believe this is worth knowing because most purebred cat adopters consider the health of the cat important. You are in the mood to adopt a cat and you fancy a purebred cat. Two of …

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2nd International Cat Show of India

By Rudolph.A.Furtado (in Mumbai India) Saturday (27-9-2014): Following India’s first cat show in Bangalore on 23rd April 2013, Mumbai has hosted the country’s second. I live in Mumbai close to the air conditioned show venue (Stallion Banquets) and care for two purebred Persian cats but was unable to show them. My boy cat “Matata” is too wild (!) …

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Rescued Repaired and Sheared Persian Cat

The story of Matt, the rescued Persian who was dumped in Northwest London, is very sad but I have to confess to being slightly amused by the photo of him zonked out after being sheared with his pile of fur next to him. I think the photo was meant to make us smile. Matt …

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