REMEMBERING EDITH

We normally don’t post about losing one of our cats. But Edith was a very special kitty. We rescued Edith in June, 2019, from Dallas, TX, where she was surrendered as a fractious cat. Edith wasn’t feral, but she did not let anyone near her without severe protest. In addition, Edith was deaf, and at some point had a full mouth extraction. Continue reading “REMEMBERING EDITH”

Frenchy

We rescued Frenchy on May 17, 2022. She was brought to a local Vet clinic by a family who said a stereo speaker had fallen on her and she was now paralyzed in her rear legs. The family could not/did not want to pay for her care, so the clinic called us to see if we would take Frenchy.


You know the answer to that question. Continue reading “Frenchy”

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The 3 Ps

Some of my favorite pictures of Pompom, Pancake and Pumpkin.


Their Favorite Hiding Spot Upon Arriving


Pompom and Pumpkin


Pancake


Pumpkin with Her Santa Mouse


Pompom and Teddy Sleeping


Pompom


Pancake and Pompom


Pompom in Her Pike Sleeping Position

SNAP Cats Sebastopol

In January 2019, SNAP Cats opened a Sebastopol campus specifically for temperamental and under-socialized kittens and cats. SNAP Cats Sebastopol is a one-on-one experience in which cats receive undivided attention – and love – from our caregivers in a nurturing and therapeutic environment.




At SNAP Cats Sebastopol, it is our hope and dream to save as many temperamental and under-socialized cats and kittens as we can, spoil them with human love, then find them warm, loving homes. We believe that every kitten/cat deserves the chance to live a wonderful life.

For more information about SNAP Cats Sebastopol please email us.

Safe Cat-Enticing Grasses

Here are a few types of grasses that are safe and delicious for cats.

1. Catnip: The ubiquitous catnip or Nepeta cataria is well-known for being safe and enjoyable for cats. However, it’s best not to give it to cats who have a history of seizures. Also, young kittens and some adult cats do not respond to catnip, so it may be hit or miss with your particular cat.

2. Catmint: A close relative to catnip, Nepeta x faassenii has wonderful lavender or white flowers that will delight both humans and cats. It grows as a bush about a foot high and two to three feet wide.

3. Cat thyme: This evergreen perennial, Teucrium marum, is pretty stinky to us, but cats love it. Your cats will enjoy frolicking around this bush. Grows to about one foot in diameter with pink flowers.

4. Wheat grass: These are sprouts from wheat, chock full of nutrition for cats. Many cats enjoy grazing on it.

5. Oat grass: Like wheat grass, this grass is nutritious and very appealing to cats. It is made from the sprouts of oats, a feline favorite.

6. Valerian: Valeriana officinalis is an herb that has an affect similar to catnip. It grows three to four feet in height.

7. Rye grass: Like oat grass and wheat grass, this grass type tends to win over most cats. It made from the sprouts of rye.

8. Creeping Rosemary: This is a popular and hardy rosemary that can withstand a cat pretty well. At maturity, it reaches up to three feet in height.

9. Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis is not only a cat favorite, but this herb also makes a wonderful tea and emits a lemon-like fragrance.

Experts advise cat owners to select garden plants — and dirt — carefully. Many garden centers carry cocoa bean mulch, which is toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Our advice: Skip the mulch and use plain dirt to be on the safe side.

Neblung

NEBELUNG

KITTY STATS

COAT
Long and dense

LIFE SPAN
11 – 16 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Very

Amount of Shedding – More Than Average

Easy to Groom – Not Particularly

Friendly Toward Strangers – Not Usually

General Health – Very Good

Intelligence – Above Average

Kid Friendly – Not Particularly

Pet Friendly – Sometimes

Potential for Playfulness – High

 

Manx

MANX

KITTY STATS

COAT
Double coat

LIFE SPAN
8 – 14 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Very

Amount of Shedding – Moderate

Easy to Groom – Somewhat

Friendly Toward Strangers – Sometimes

General Health – Fairly Good

Intelligence – Above Average

Kid Friendly – Not Particularly

Pet Friendly – Sometimes

Potential for Playfulness – Moderate

Tendency to Vocalize – High

 

Maine Coon

MAINE COON

KITTY STATS

COAT
Heavy, smooth and shaggy

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years

 

 
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Moderately
 



Amount of Shedding – More than Average



Easy to Groom – Very



Friendly Toward Strangers – Sometimes



General Health – Fairly Good



Kid Friendly – Extremely



Pet Friendly – Extremely



Potential for Playfulness – High



Tendency to Vocalize – Very Low


 

 

Laperm

LAPERM

KITTY STATS

COAT
Curly, short or long

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Minimal

Easy to Groom – Extremely

Friendly Toward Strangers – Usually

General Health – Excellent

Kid Friendly – Extremely

Pet Friendly – Extremely

Potential For Playfulness – Very High

Tendency to Vocalize – Very Low

 

Korat

KORAT

KITTY STATS

COAT
Short, single coat

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Minimal

Easy to Groom – Extremely

Friendly Toward Strangers – Not Usually

General Health – Very Good

Intelligence – Above Average

Kid Friendly – Sometimes

Pet Friendly – Sometimes

Tendency to Vocalize – Very Low

Tolerates Being Alone – Poorly

 

Javanese

JAVANESE

KITTY STATS

COAT
Medium-length, fine and silky

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Moderate

Easy to Groom – Very

Friendly Toward Strangers – Almost Always

General Health – Fair

Intelligence – Highly

Kid Friendly – Extremely

Pet Friendly – Usually

Potential for Playfulness – Very High

Tendency to Vocalize – Very High

 

Japanese Bobtail

JAPANESE BOBTAIL

KITTY STATS

COAT
Long- or short-haired, silky

LIFE SPAN
9 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Moderate

Easy to Groom – Very

General Health – Very Good

Intelligence – Above Average

Kid Friendly – Extremely

Pet Friendly – Extremely

Potential for Playfulness – Very High

Tendency to Vocalize – Very High

 

Himalayan

HIMALAYAN

KITTY STATS

COAT
Long, thick and fine

LIFE SPAN
9 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Moderately

Amount of Shedding – Quite A Bit

Easy to Groom – Not At All

Friendly Toward Strangers – Rarely

General Health – Not Particularly Good

Kid Friendly – Rarely

Pet Friendly – Rarely

Potential for Playfulness – Very Low

Havana Brown

HAVANA BROWN

KITTY STATS

COAT
Short, smooth

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Moderate

Easy to Groom – Extremely

Friendly Toward Strangers – Sometimes

General Health – Very Good

Kid Friendly – Usually

Pet Friendly – Usually

Potential for Playfulness – Moderate

 

Exotic

EXOTIC

KITTY STATS

COAT
Medium, thick, soft

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Very

Amount of Shedding – Moderate

Easy to Groom – Not Particularly

General Health – Fair

Intelligence – Above Average

Kid Friendly – Sometimes

Pet Friendly – Sometimes

Potential for Playfulness – High

Tendency to Vocalize – Very Low

 

European Burmese

EUROPEAN BURMESE

KITTY STATS

COAT
Short, soft

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Less Than Average

Easy to Groom – Extremely

Friendly Toward Strangers – Almost Always

General Health – Not Particularly Good

Intelligence – Highly

Kid Friendly – Extremely

Pet Friendly – Extremely

Potential for Playfulness – Very High

Tendency to Vocalize – Very High

 

Egyptian Mau

EGYPTIAN MAU

KITTY STATS

COAT
Medium-length, silky

LIFE SPAN
12 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Moderate

Easy to Groom – Very

Friendly Toward Strangers – Rarely

Kid Friendly – Usually

Pet Friendly – Sometimes

Potential for Playfulness – High

Tendency to Vocalize – High

 

Devon Rex

DEVON REX

KITTY STATS

COAT
Soft, wavy

LIFE SPAN
9 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Minimal

Easy to Groom – Extremely

Friendly Toward Strangers – Almost Always

General Health – Not Particularly Good

Intelligence – Above Average

Kid Friendly – Extremely

Pet Friendly – Extremely

Potential for Playfulness – Very High

Tendency to Vocalize – Moderate

 

Cymric

CYMRIC

KITTY STATS

COAT
Long, soft double-coat

LIFE SPAN
8 – 14 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – More Than Average

Easy to Groom – Not Particularly

Friendly Toward Strangers – Usually

General Health – Fairly Good

Intelligence – Above Average

Kid Friendly – Sometimes

Pet Friendly – Sometimes

Tendency to Vocalize – High

 

Cornish Rex

CORNISH REX

KITTY STATS

COAT
Short, soft and silky

LIFE SPAN
11 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Extremely

Amount of Shedding – Average

Easy to Groom – Extremely

Friendly Toward Strangers – Almost Always

General Health – Fairly Good

Intelligence – Highly

Kid Friendly – Extremely

Pet Friendly – Extremely

Potential for Playfulness – Very High

Tendency to Vocalize – High

 

Chartreux

CHARTREUX

KITTY STATS

COAT
Medium-short, woolly

LIFE SPAN
11 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Moderately

Amount of Shedding – More Than Average

Easy to Groom – Not Very

Friendly Toward Strangers – Sometimes

General Health – Very Good

Kid Friendly – Sometimes

Pet Friendly – Usually

Potential for Playfulness – Moderate

Tendency to Vocalize – Very Low

 

Burmilla

BURMILLA

KITTY STATS

COAT
Long or short, silky

LIFE SPAN
10 – 15 years
BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Affectionate with Family – Very

Amount of Shedding – Moderate

Easy to Groom – Very

General Health – Fairly Good

Intelligence – Average

Kid Friendly – Usually

Pet Friendly – Usually

Potentail for Playfulness – Very High