Oh yeah, I forgot about that catalog. Yep, it is hers nowOriginally Posted by gemlady
I see she has also laid claim to the Fire Mountain Gems catalog!I get them, too, and the local inhabitants say they are comfy!
i didn't think you were mad, i know you're just explaining your positionOriginally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat
Well, people should be allowed to own exotics, but not everyone should own them. You must do your homeowrk well before you decide to live with such an animal and you must be 100% dedicated to provide the proper care for such an animal for it's entire life. I know not everyone will agree that the cats I own, should be owned. That is their free opion. However, at no time, should their opinion ever prevent me from owning my cats. It is my right to do so. In other words, if someone feels that people should not own exotics, they push for laws banning such ownership. That is wrong. For instance, I HATE SUV's and feel the majority of people do not know how to handle such a large vehicle. However, I would never push for laws banning such ownership. I feel that people who do own them, should have to pass a special test to get a license to drive one, much in the same way a person who drives a large tractor trailer truck or "semi" needs to get a CDL endorsement. I have a license to own my cats and I also took a course on exotic (wild) feline husbandry. I belong to a few different exotic animal organizations as well. I have owned cats all my life. In the long run, it boils down to this. There will never be a time when people all agree on the same thing. What one person does, others may feel is stupid or wrong. Everyone is free to have that opinion. However, at no time, should their opinion affect or take away anyone's rights as long as, what that person does or is doing, is not a risk of causing great harm to people or the environment. Owning exotics does NOT fall under this category. I hope I made myself clear. I just want you to know, that I am in no way mad or angry at your post
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Oh yeah, when I brush them, I swear I could make a carpet out of their fur
Thank you very much for the kind words
Oh yeah, she hasn't lost her touch
I do get them the large strong dog toys, but most don't last long when Carmelo gets a hold of them. Those "big bone things" are dog toys and they have proven to last quite well. There are toys you can buy, usually hard rubber balls, that are made for exotic cats and are made in sizes big enough for tigers and lions. I have a few of these balls as well, but they are smaller, so the bobcats can play with them too. Carmelo also has a basketball that he loves, that he has not put holes in so far, but he does carry it around in his mouth. He loves cardboard boxes, he will chew it up into tiny little pieces, then walk away as if to say, ok, clean it up for me please
That is one of the funniest things I've ever heard in my life. I can just imagine seeing him unzipping the cover with his mouth. I wonder how he figured out he could do that?Originally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat
However, on occasion, he will run off with one of the couch cushions, drag it outside and pull all the foam out. But, he does not tear the cover. He knows how to open the zipper with his teeth
Hmmm, I didn't know Nakoma was a girls name. That was the name the original owners gave him. I liked it and decided not to change it. As for the cuddle with Carmelo, I am sure he would let you snuggle with him
I took a few pictures the last time he did this, but I never posted them and ended up deleting them from the camera. I don't know how he figured this out, or why he just doesn't rip the cushion to shreads, however I am happy that he doesn't
They all say thank you
I have taken them into Petsmart when the bobcats were kittens and Carmelo was just a little cub. When they were little, it was ok. Now however, they are to big, especially Carmelo. I could imagine the looks on everyones face however, if I came walking in with Carmelo on a leash
