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Will do. I am bringing the video camera along as wellOriginally Posted by rapunzel47
I'm green with envy, John. Have a ball, and get lots of pics for us, eh?
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Can I make a pic request? Please! pretty please with sugar on top
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Yes you canOriginally Posted by chichismom
Can I make a pic request? Please! pretty please with sugar on top
Thank you!!!!!!!!
you know I love your kids
looking forward to the pics of cheetahs running. John, i was wondering - i have heard and read more than once that cheetahs are one of the easiest big cats to tame. i've heard it said that they have many doglike qualities (including the fact that they're the only cat who's claws don't retract, like a dog). have you had much contact with cheetahs, and if so, do you find this to be the case?
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I am back from our convention. Wow, what a great time I had. It was so cool being there with over 120+ cat loving people
I met some new friends and some very adorable baby bobcats, servals, a full grown bobcat, siberian lynx and those cheetahs, what a wonderful experience. You should have heard everyone in our conference room, when in walked a full grown, 120 pound female cheetah. God was she gorgeous!! Yes, I have LOTS of pictures and I will be posting them soon for all to enjoy
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Yes, that is true about their claws and cheetahs do purr as well. I have heard and read the same information about them being one of the easiest to tame. However cougars rank up there as well. I have not had much close contact with cheetahs, that was until the past couple days. The handlers had them well trained with the use of a clicker. Much in the same way people can train their domestic cats with a clicker. I would love to get more hands on work with cheetahs. They are truly one very amazing, beautiful cat, that we must continue to protect, so that futre generations can enjoy their beauty as well
We are all looking forward to those pics John. I can't wait to see some lovely cheetahs. Post them as soon as you have a minute free.
Okay John, this is a question mainly from my DH, who is an insurance agent. Do you have a rider on your homeowner's policy for the cats? How did you handle that on your policy?
I realize it's a bit odd, I'm sorry.
I realize it's a bit odd, I'm sorry.
Wow John, sounds like an amazing experience, infact the opportunity of a life time. Cannot wait for pics
Did the furbabies miss their Daddy?
Eagerly awaiting pics....
Eagerly awaiting pics....
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No, I do not have insurance or a rider on my homeowner's policy. For one, it it almost impossible to get and the price is ridiculous. Some states are trying to make us get insurance, but I will fight not to get it. I feel it is not needed. The best way to prevent any problems is through responsible ownership. I am not even sure if my homeowner's policy would provide a rider. In fact, if they knew I had these wonderful cats, they would want to drop me. As for the question being a bit odd, it isn't. Insurance on exotic animals has become a hot topic as of late. In fact, this is how some states "ban" people from owing exotics. They allow you to have the animals, but they want you to have liability and or bond insurance. This insurance is so costly, that most, if not all, owner's can not afford it. In a sense, they price you out of owning exotics. The money is wasted on the insurance, instead of being used for the proper care and caging of the animals. This is another case where our law makers have no clue as to the proper care of animals.
It was wonderful. Something I will remember for a life time
Yes they did. When I walked in the door, I was greeted by a purring cougar, even before my wife got to see me
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It is really a wonderful experience to feel and see how much love a cougar can give. They are so neady and as another cougar owner said to me, they wear their hearts on their sleeves
So, as I promised, here are the first pictures. There will be more to follow.
This was the first night at the hotel. I met a whole bunch of new friends and of course, these wonderful little babies
An adorable baby bobcat.
Baby serval
That cute little serval again
Awww, tired little serval.
A baby bobcat on your shoulders is a wonderful thing
This was the first night at the hotel. I met a whole bunch of new friends and of course, these wonderful little babies
An adorable baby bobcat.
Baby serval
That cute little serval again
Awww, tired little serval.
A baby bobcat on your shoulders is a wonderful thing
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Now, everyone will agree that these babies are so adorable and cute. But, when this BIG cat walked in, everyone was so excited
Say hello to Moya the Cheetah
It was so awesome being this close to this wonderful cat
Awwww, cheetah hugs
(This is one of Moya's handlers getting the hug)
There will be more pictures soon.
Another very interesting fact about cheetahs. They are the only cat WITHOUT retractable claws and they have special foot pads that allow them to come to a swift stop.
Say hello to Moya the Cheetah
It was so awesome being this close to this wonderful cat
Awwww, cheetah hugs
There will be more pictures soon.
Another very interesting fact about cheetahs. They are the only cat WITHOUT retractable claws and they have special foot pads that allow them to come to a swift stop.
omg...the babies are cute, but that cheetah is just gorgeous. was it a male or a female? she looks pretty relaxed in the pics-was she calm, or nervous around a bunch of ppl she'd never met?
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Moya is a female. I know they told us how old she was, but I forgot. She was very calm in front of everyone. However, after a while, I think she started to get tired of all the pictures. I can't blame her, I would get tired of all those flashes too. But she just sat there, proudly showing off all her beauty.
OMG!! They are so beautiful!!
Gosh she is soooo beautiful. Thank so much for sharing that! Did you get to touch her?
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Unfortunately, we did not get to pet or touch them, due to new USDA regulations. But, being that close to a cheetah was truly wonderful
