Say hello to Boris Part 2

John, Carmella is ADORABLE

How is Boris today? for him - tell him we still think he's the best

Aristotle is 6months old and his tail is 14 inches long. I'm wondering if that is from his Angora mother.

Lots of fancy footwork here avoiding that tail - or Ari completely as he likes to lay in the middle of whereever we need to walk!

Originally Posted by alexa

John, Carmella is ADORABLE

How is Boris today?

for him - tell him we still think he's the best

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I wish I could say better, but he is still being very shy. I just don't get it. He took to Nakoma so fast and Nakoma is bigger than him. I guess he could sense that Nakoma is older. Boris sees this cute, blue eyed, spotted cub walking around and may feel he has been replaced. All I can do is keep holding him and telling him he is still my big boy

Originally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat

I wish I could say better, but he is still being very shy. I just don't get it. He took to Nakoma so fast and Nakoma is bigger than him. I guess he could sense that Nakoma is older. Boris sees this cute, blue eyed, spotted cub walking around and may feel he has been replaced. All I can do is keep holding him and telling him he is still my big boy

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Hmmm, yes, but Nakoma is another bobcat, and the cub is a cougar which will potentially be bigger than Boris and I'm guessing in the wild would be a dominant species. Could that have something to do with it you think???

Originally Posted by RoseHawke

Hmmm, yes, but Nakoma is another bobcat, and the cub is a cougar which will potentially be bigger than Boris and I'm guessing in the wild would be a dominant species. Could that have something to do with it you think???

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It is possible however, it isn't so much that Boris doesn't like her, I think he is just plain upset with us. I do have great news however, Boris just ate a whole chicken leg Normally he would eat 3 at a time, but this is a good start Here are a few more pictures
Hmmm, is this my bed or the litter box

Don't you like my long tail?

Sleepy cougar girl

Awww, she's so cute when she's sleeping!

Boris says waaaa, I don't like these cute pictures

That's ok Boris, mommy and daddy still love us just the same

So precious ... almost makes me want to study up so when I have the room I can have one of my own... almost... got to deal with Mom first...lol

Boris ate another chicken leg this morning and he has started to play with Carmella

Oh Im glad to hear Boris is doing better.
Thats wonderful news to read.
As for visiting your babies I still think it would be neat....license or not. I dont know that I would be brave enough to pet one of your beauties anyways but I totally understand Why you cant let anyone touch them. Liability....But I still think the kids would love to see them up close. Im just not sure timewise how far away you are from us. Our zip is 44109.....maybe I can mapquest it and see???
I have four at home.......three schooling and one attends a private school in our area...Heritage Christian. My youngest is almost 2 and having none of that. He plays while we school.
We went to LakeFarm Park yesterday and they got a kick out of the farm animals. I have some real animal lovers in my home.....

I love the newest pictures you posted as well...Carmella is such a doll..love the snoozing photos. Why the little built in wall in the litter box? For her to lean against??

Is there a way we can get/give emails without posting it to the world??

Liz

Ok figured the email thingy out.....thanks.

I love the newest pictures you posted as well...Carmella is such a doll..love the snoozing photos. Why the little built in wall in the litter box? For her to lean against??

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Actually, I have the wall around all 7 of our litter boxes. They are for the bobcats who, unlike our domestic furry friends, do not squat when they pee. They like to stand and just spray against something, which was the wall behind the box. So, I put up these panels made out of vinyl sheeting on the wall and they hang down to the inside of the litter box. So, when they pee on the vinyl, it just runs inside the box and the vinyl is easy to wipe clean.

Way to go Boris ...

John, your felines are absolutely beautiful and they all seem to have such personality! I've been captivated by this thread when I laid eyes on those pictures of Boris and Amber back in page one. Aurora, Nakoma, LilRoar and Carmella are gorgeous as well.. sorry if I've missed out anybody. You really take good care of them Kudos to you for your dedication!

You really take good care of them Kudos to you for your dedication!

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Awwww, thank you

See Boris? Daddy and Mommy still love you! You can teach Carmella all sorts of neat things! You can also get in trouble and blame her...

Boris? Can you give a talk to my Aristotle about catching amphibians? He has been catching frogs in our damp (way damp) basement. How can I convince him they don't taste as good as his chunky chicken in gravy cat food?

I could not believe my eyes when I saw the latest edition to your family! What a beautiful little couger!!!! I'm relieved to hear that Boris is doing better. Can't wait to see more photos!!

John, I'm soooooooooo glad Boris is coming around!! Love the new pics, too!

They are really lovely.

Originally Posted by Arielrain

I could not believe my eyes when I saw the latest edition to your family! What a beautiful little couger!!!! I'm relieved to hear that Boris is doing better. Can't wait to see more photos!!

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My wife and I call Carmella our little terrorist. My gosh is she full of energy, but she can be such a little lover as well. Purring and giving lots of head bumps, rubs and cougar wet head licks Yes, Boris is back to his normal self again eating like crazy. I think I am going to need to start raising chickens to feed all these guys