Somali Cats are not rare. However they are slightly more rare than the mainstream purebred cats. I have a page on how rare the cat breeds are and I rated this cat 6/10 where 10 is the most rare. That gives you an idea about this cat’s rarity. The important point to make about …
This is a popular cat photograph by Finn Frode, a regular visitor and contributor to PoC. He hasn’t been around lately but I remember his love of cats. I am not up-to-date with his current cat companions. He might leave a comment. However, below is one of his photographs of his long haired Abyssinian …
by Sue (NY) My Somali cat is a wonderful, loving and people orientated cat! He walks on a leash, takes showers with me and always loves to kiss and give head-butts! He can open drawers and he even likes to eat pizza! I have never seen a more loving, playful and intelligent breed! When …
by Mary S (SW OH) We are owned by both a red Somali (look up Mittsnpaws Miromax – the internet is full of pictures from his show career) who absolutely ADORES me and Pixie, a very playful and affectionate black smoke Turkish Angora (we also have Lecompagnon Valiant, a quiet but snuggly Chartreux). Max …
by Carol (Boston) I have a blue Somali kitten who is 7 months old. She is an absolute doll and the love of my life!! I love her to pieces. I took her to the vet for a well visit and they noticed a bright red abscess on her back teeth. They want to …
by Stenia (Athens, Greece) Is this cat a Somali? Hello, I think that Somali cat’s are one of the most beautiful in the world. Unfortunately, Somali cats in Greece, where I live, it’s very rare… I had found a semi-long hair cat looks like Somali, with beautiful eyes. Her tail is more fluffy and …
by Pam Somali’s are sweet and beautiful. Cert died at 19 so they are long lived too. He was very healthy all his life and would walk on a leash. His arthritis got to be too much so I helped him to the Rainbow Bridge; he would have lived longer except for the pain. …
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