Cats Should Be Indoor Pets

This post is mainly for those looking into adopting a cat. Before you actually bring the little fur ball into your home, I believe you should decide whether your cat will be an indoor car, outdoor, or combination. Having had both indoor and outdoor/indoor cats, I can firmly say, that cats should always be indoor pets. At the end of the day, it's your decision but here are a few reason why cats should be indoor pets:

Bully cats
Cats are territorial animals and will fight for their space. I believe that when cats are pets and are exposed to constant love, they become softies :) On the other hand, cats that are born and "raised" on the streets tend to be tough. When pets and streets cats get into fights, guess who is going to win? Your pet can really get hurt in these types of altercations.

Diseases
Although your cat may have all vaccines, and have current and regular visits to the vet, being an outdoor cat will expose him/ her to many diseases. Your pet can become ill frequently if constantly exposed.

Wild life
We all know that cats can be feisty little babies and will stand their ground... but if you share your habitat with wild life, then your pet can become prey. There are areas, even in the city, where coyotes and mountain lions take up residency which can be dangerous for your cat. A small animal like a cat can be an easy target for a hungry fellow.

Germs
Cats are clean animals and do a great job maintaining their fur nice and clean, right? But if your cat is an outdoor cat, he/she will be exposed to many filthy situations and can bring germs into your home. As an outdoor cat, one moment he/she can be ruffling through trash and the next caressing you (yuck!). Not only can outdoor germs be harmful for your pet but you as well.

Human
Humans! The most dangerous creatures of them all... your cat will be exposed dangers produced by humans. Your kitty cat will be exposed to cars and wreckless drivers which can hurt him/her pretty badly. Also, let's get real, some people practice cruelty towards animals. Cats are curious, feisty, and sometimes mischievous; we, pet owners, tolerate it all because we love them and most likely are animal lovers. If your cat encounters an unfriendly human, he might be exposed to physical abuse or chase/ terrorized away :( poor babies.

Making the decision to adopt a pet is an important one and there is a lot to think about before bring him/her home. This is just my point of view and hopefully it helped you make the best decision for you and your family.

In my opinion, cats should always be indoor pets and that's how Miss Missey and Mr. Fudge have been "raised" :)

Meet The Black Cat

Have you wondered who The Black Cat is? It's Fudge! Meet Fudge a.k.a. Fudgy. He is Miss Missey's life partner ;) hehe! Fudgy is reserved and mighty feisty. Although, from time to time enjoys some lovin'. His favorite form of affection is face to face cuddling and does not enjoy laying on humans. He is definitely a cat of boundaries and definitely make it known!

DIY Cat Toy

Materials:

1. wood craft rod

2. feathers

3. washi tape

4. string



Steps:

1. cover wood rod with washi tape

2. arrange feathers as desired

3. gather feathers & tightly tie feathers together using string

4. wrap the end of the tied feathers with washi tape to cover knot

5. leave extra string to tape to washi covered wood rod

6. Tape the tied feathers onto the washi covered wood rod

Play away!

Cat Self-Grooming

Cats are known to frequently self-groom. They maintain their fur nice and clean at all times. Miss Missey is not the exception! When she's not sleeping, she's grooming!




Not only do cats enjoy grooming themselves but they have the purrfect tool for it. A Cat's tongue is covered with filiform papillae, tiny spike-like projections. If a cat ever licks you, you'll feel them! The papillae makes the cat's tongue rough.The filiform papillae allows them to brush and clean their fur, all at the same time! They act much like tiny combs.

Cat Sleeping Pattern

Zzzz...Sleeping...Ssshh...Missey is sleeping.

Missey loves to sleep but so do all cats ;) Cats generally sleep long hours because their activities (jumping, climbing, chasing, hunting insects, etc.) take up a large amount of their energy which they replenish with hours of sleep.

Miss Missey

This is Miss Missey, a sass-ball indoor tuxedo cat who loves to sleep! She is adorable! Very independent yet love-able. She loves to be held by her human mommy and loves to cuddle on her chest. Miss Missey feels safe with her mom who loves her more than words can explain. ♥