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Cats of the World : Turkish Van

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sources : en.wikipedia.org Originating in the 1600s near Lake Van in Turkey, these cats actually like water and line to swim. The cats are always white with reddish tail and head markings. They grow into loyal companions once a relationship is established. Colors : White with reddish / cream markings. Coat : Semi - long. Origin : Tu rkey. (sources ProPlan, Purina)

A Street Cat Named Bob

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I'm touched with the story... Got this article & photos from 'facebook -  for animals' photo by Rebecca Reid (Reuters) The enchanting bestselling story of a stray cat who saved a man's life. It all began five-and-a-half years ago, when James found Bob, starving and wounded.‘He was hiding in my building — he had been attacked by another cat, or maybe a fox. He had a great big wound on his side, the poor thing.’ After three days, James cleaned his wounds and took him to the RSPCA for a course of antibiotics, which cost £28.‘It was pretty much the last money I had, but I didn’t feel it was too much to help something in need. I’ve always loved cats,’ says James.Dependent on methadone and living in a small one-bedroom flat, James’s life had veered badly off course just a few years earlier. After three years on the streets, he was given a council flat. By the time he found Bob, he was in the process of kicking his drug habit with the help of

Cats of the World : Japanese Bobtail

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Male Japanese Bobtail (photo from cfa.org) Female Japanese Bobtail (photo from en.wikipedia.org) Bobbed Tail (photo from en.wikipedia.org) An old breed in Japan. This breed has a 4-inch tail that is usually curled up. The pattern of the coat looks as if it is painted. These excellent companions love to play & investigate. These beautiful cats do not shed and tend to stay together as family units throughout life when possible. Colors : various colors and patterns. Coat : short. Origin : Japan. (sources ProPlan, Purina)