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Cat of the Month
Bella is our cat of the month. She is about 4 years old. She was very lovingly taken in after being abandoned by her feral mom. She is very sweet and one of her Dad's favorites!
Fun Cat Facts
- Every cat's nose pad or nose leather is different--like a human fingerprint. Cats use their noses not only for smelling, but also for detecting temperature changes
- Cats' eyes are so big that if our eyes were proportionately as big they would be about 8 inches in diameter.
- Cats are usually considered color-blind
- Your cat's tail usually tells his mood:
- Carried high - proud and content
- Extended straight - he's stalking
- Thrusting side to side - he may be angry
- An adult cat can weigh as much as 20 pounds and as little as 5.
- Scratching posts are used to satisfy the urge to stretch, clean claws, and marking territory, not for claw sharpening
- A cat can make over 100 vocal sounds, while dogs can make only 10.
- A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour!
- For more interesting facts about cats visit our Fun Cat Facts page.