I have a new cat! - Page 2

kennyc · 02-10-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Is it a domesticated cat??? It is huge!

I think my husband will have kittens if I propose to take a cat like that

And if he does, you'll have plenty.

Nate the great · 02-10-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I ended up getting one of the Savannah cats I was looking at. I got him late last week but have been quiet about it to make sure he settled in and we were bonding. even though I wanted a kitten I fell in love with a 6 month old whose original "mama" was having a crisis and couldn't take him. he came with the name "Rafiki" which means "friend" in Swahili, cool, but just not right for him. I think he may be "Strider". we've been working on that and it seems as though he likes it, he is already responding to it.

my camera is giving me hell, and I can only send images from my phone when I am away from home. so here are some other Savannah's to give you an idea;

the black is very similar to mine, the profile of the spotted cat gives a good idea of what they look like (black cats are just so hard to photograph!) and the big guy is honest to goodness his grandpa!!!

his breeder took a video of him playing with her dog the morning he left. she tried to send it to me, but said it was too big. I suggested she put it on youtube. she'll ask her son for help later.

anyway, meet Strider! (sort of)

That's not a cat; that's a bloody lion!

Sweetpea · 02-10-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

That's not a cat; that's a bloody lion!

I thought a panther, lions are more massive. This one is sleek!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_%28cat%29

montsnmags · 02-10-2010, 08:03 AM

I think in future Kindlekitten's Strider(?) should be referred to as her CAT! rather than her cat.

They look beautiful.

Cheers,
Marc

dsvick · 02-10-2010, 09:29 AM

I've never heard of them either, they do look pretty. Almost as big, height if not weight, as our dog too!! Hmm, the wife has been wanting another cat....

Especially if they go for walks. Our daughter takes her cat for walks all time - it is an exercise in patience at best.

Lady Blue · 02-10-2010, 10:00 AM

Congrats on your new CAT, kk. Looks a little like a cheetah with less dense spots and longer ears. Beautiful. At 6 months old is he close to fully grown?

kennyc · 02-10-2010, 10:14 AM

I'm wondering how they get along with other cats though?

poohbear_nc · 02-10-2010, 10:17 AM

How big are his catnip mice? Or do you just throw chihuahuas into the yard and shout "Ready to Rumble?"

dsvick · 02-10-2010, 10:38 AM

Was it a rescue or did you get a deal on it - I was looking and they are pretty pricey!!

kindlekitten · 02-10-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Is it a domesticated cat??? It is huge!

I think my husband will have kittens if I propose to take a cat like that

yep, and they are GENTLE!!! like my Newfie is huge, but considered "the gentle giant", can't have anything that big in the house with an "attitude"!

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Originally Posted by PennyPie

Katti's Cat...I looked up the cat on Wikipedia, and it says this:

The Australian Federal government has banned the importation into Australia of the Savannah cat, as the larger cats could potentially threaten species of the country's native wildlife not threatened by smaller domestic cats.[11][12] A government report into the proposed importation of the cats has warned the hybrid breed may introduce enhanced hunting skills and increased body size into feral cat populations, putting native species at risk. The report states that the Savannah cats are not worth the risk.[13][14]

So, don't get your hopes up too high!

Kindlekitten...I'd never heard of this breed...OMG!!! That is one impressive beastie!!! My little Lily maybe weighs 6 Lbs (Our cat), and my Molly (longhaired Chihuahua) weighs 4-1/2 Lbs. All I got is 'WOW'

which is really ironic, because one of the reasons they are so expensive is due to the problems with breeding them. oh well. yeah at 6 mos. he is 5lbs

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Originally Posted by dsvick

I've never heard of them either, they do look pretty. Almost as big, height if not weight, as our dog too!! Hmm, the wife has been wanting another cat....

Especially if they go for walks. Our daughter takes her cat for walks all time - it is an exercise in patience at best.

if you google images for the Savannah cat, you'll see many pics of them being walked. in many ways they really are dog like, and this is one of them. they are also swimmers!

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Originally Posted by Lady Blue

Congrats on your new CAT, kk. Looks a little like a cheetah with less dense spots and longer ears. Beautiful. At 6 months old is he close to fully grown?

nope. they grow until they are well past 2.

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I'm wondering how they get along with other cats though?

he met the geriatric ward last night (quite by accident), these are the older cats that live upstairs, with .... himself... they had him cornered behind the toilet lickety split and he was cryin' for his mama!

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

How big are his catnip mice? Or do you just throw chihuahuas into the yard and shout "Ready to Rumble?"

right now just the average "Frederico Ferret" stuffed toy from the store. he's checked out some of the dogs toys though.

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Originally Posted by dsvick

Was it a rescue or did you get a deal on it - I was looking and they are pretty pricey!!

I got a deal since his original "mommy" had to back out of her purchase. yeah, they are spendy. especially when you aren't used to paying for cats... dogs, yes, but this is the first cat purchase

dsvick · 02-10-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

yeah, they are spendy. especially when you aren't used to paying for cats... dogs, yes, but this is the first cat purchase

I remember years and years ago my mom convinced my dad to get a Burmese, we spent several hundred on it. It was the most beautiful cat, the fur, the features, everything!!

Everything, that is except his personality, he was great with the family, spent most of his time riding around on my shoulders. But, as soon as anyone came over, he ran and hid -no one ever saw him

So, no Savannah for us unless it is a rescue or some other deeply discounted one! But they are definitely a consideration, sort of a cat/dog mix and the best of both.

PennyPie · 02-10-2010, 12:44 PM

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Or do you just throw chihuahuas into the yard and shout "Ready to Rumble?"

Hey...PoohBear...I take exception to that idea....my little Molly does too!!

Sweetpea · 02-10-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyPie

Hey...PoohBear...I take exception to that idea....my little Molly does too!!

I wondered when that remark would come

poohbear_nc · 02-10-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyPie

Hey...PoohBear...I take exception to that idea....my little Molly does too!!

Well - better tell little Molly to bulk up before you visit kindlekitten.

Or - maybe it's time for those judo lessons for the tiny but brave!

dsvick · 02-10-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

... for the tiny but brave!

And bite sized

02-10-2010, 09:29 AM	#20
dsvick Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 635747 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio, USA Device: PRS-900	I've never heard of them either, they do look pretty. Almost as big, height if not weight, as our dog too!! Hmm, the wife has been wanting another cat.... Especially if they go for walks. Our daughter takes her cat for walks all time - it is an exercise in patience at best. Last edited by dsvick; 02-10-2010 at 09:32 AM.

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02-10-2010, 08:03 AM	#19
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I think in future Kindlekitten's Strider(?) should be referred to as her CAT! rather than her cat. They look beautiful. Cheers, Marc

02-10-2010, 10:00 AM	#21
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Congrats on your new CAT, kk. Looks a little like a cheetah with less dense spots and longer ears. Beautiful. At 6 months old is he close to fully grown?

02-10-2010, 10:14 AM	#22
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,897 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I'm wondering how they get along with other cats though?

02-10-2010, 10:17 AM	#23
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,412 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	How big are his catnip mice? Or do you just throw chihuahuas into the yard and shout "Ready to Rumble?"

02-10-2010, 10:38 AM	#24
dsvick Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 635747 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio, USA Device: PRS-900	Was it a rescue or did you get a deal on it - I was looking and they are pretty pricey!!