Our EXOTIC furbabies

There all lovely... Come to Idaho ... we have a few wild ones running free

AHHHHH that is a lovely wolf

Originally Posted by jugen

As always, stunning pictures of your cats!
My husband wants to get an exotic but I know we neither have the time nor the finances for one at this point in our lives so that's on the back burner right now. He keeps saying he wants a Serval cat, but like I said, no time or money keeps that dream of his on the back burner.

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Well, if your husband is interested, this is the time to do the research. That way, when the time is right for you, you can be fully prepared. As always, I am here to answer any questions he or you may have. I can also direct you to others who own servals. Servals are beautiful cats and I just love those huge ears they have

Congrats on the new camera and the new furkid

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I am hoping that Amber will accpet this new guy into our home. At the moment, this kitten, who is approx 4 months old, is living in our garage. The garage is fully insulated and I have it heated and he has many soft places to lay. His first week or so with us, he never came out when we were in there with him. But, last night, he came out talking and purring up a storm. Now all he wants, is to be held and cuddled. He is so cute. I am going to make a vet appointment for him for this Tuesday or Wednesday, to make sure he is free of any illnesses. He looks good and his eyes, nose and ears are clean. If he gets a clean bill of health, I will bring him into one of our bedrooms, to begin the slow introduction to our other cats. Since he is still pretty young, I feel Amber will accept him. However, if she does not, our friend stated she will take him in. So either way, he has a home, but I am hoping it will be with us

Originally Posted by SillyJilly

A new kitty? Can't wait to see the little baby!

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Yep, a cute little brown tabby boy

Originally Posted by sharky

There all lovely... Come to Idaho ... we have a few wild ones running free

AHHHHH that is a lovely wolf

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Can you baby sit Amber, Boris and Nakoma while I am there The wolf is beautiful and he too, is a rescue at our friend's facility. He came from a young couple who had gone to Alaska for their honeymoon. While there, they came across a breeder who was selling them and figured this would be a great way to always remember their honeymoon. They never did any research into the idea of owning an exotic animal. However, 6 months later, they filed for divorce and the wolf needed a home These are the people who make us good exotic animal owners look bad and it makes me want to and say, what were you thinking? Of course, the breeder should have asked if they had any experience with this type of animal. As I have mentioned before, when I first thought about getting a bobcat, I spent a great deal of time reading about them and speaking with others who owned them. I was able to make an informed decision, before bringing our first bobcat home. I have lived with cats all my life, but I knew a bobcat was going to be much more work and I was fully prepared. However, my learning and research did not end there. I am still learning all I can about these wonderful cats

I LOVE thes pictures. Boris is my favorite. He is sooooooooo cute.

I like the wolf to. My DH wants one but I am outting my foor down. I know we do not have the diciple to own an exotic like that. It would not be fair to us or the animal. God bless you though. The animal world needs more people like you.

Originally Posted by SillyJilly

A new kitty? Can't wait to see the little baby!

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I have wonderful news Our little boy tested NEGATIVE for FIV and FELV He also tested negative for any parasites He was given all his vaccinations and will go back for round 2 in a couple weeks and he will also get neutered. The vet estimated him to be about 5 months old. So, no more garage for him. He is now in a nice warm bedroom with carpet and a full human bed to sleep on Now begins the slow introduction to our other cats, but for the moment, he will get to relax in his room. Funny thing, Amber saw him and took off running Go figure, a full grown adult bobcat running from a 6 pound, 5 month old kitten

What are you calling the new kit?

a full grown adult bobcat running from a 6 pound, 5 month old kitten

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Kinda like my 200+lb sister running from a mouse.

The new photos are just stunning as always. And I'm so excited you got a new digital camera!!!

Congrats on the new addition as well, I hope he settles into the family with ease.

Can't wait to see pics!

Originally Posted by AmberThe Bobcat

I have wonderful news

Our little boy tested NEGATIVE for FIV and FELV

He also tested negative for any parasites

He was given all his vaccinations and will go back for round 2 in a couple weeks and he will also get neutered. The vet estimated him to be about 5 months old. So, no more garage for him. He is now in a nice warm bedroom with carpet and a full human bed to sleep on

Now begins the slow introduction to our other cats, but for the moment, he will get to relax in his room. Funny thing, Amber saw him and took off running

Go figure, a full grown adult bobcat running from a 6 pound, 5 month old kitten

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Great news on the good check-up! I am sure he likes it much better in the house now! She's just a big scaredy cat! (bad pun I know, but I couldn't pass it up!) Kitters is scared of everything, but she's tiny so I guess it's ok!

Awesome new pics John!! Thanks for posting them!

My favs...




Must....rub...bellies!!!

I took some pictures, but I didn't load the software yet, so give me another day and I will post them. Been busy digging out from our last snow storm. We got over a foot of new snow, I think it was close to 18 inches. The snow is up to my knees now and I am 6'3" tall. There is so much snow, poor Nakoma is getting burried in his enclosure. I can't even stand up straight in there now, because my head hits the top. However, he loves the snow. As cold and windy as it was, he was out walking around in it

Hi John, took some time to catch up on my favorite bigcats and was dismayed by the turn of events with your township. I too live in a township but we have ordinances. And they are so super strict, I was in trouble. Seems you can't have bushes in front of the house over 4' tall. Since I've had a stalker for the past 7 yrs that the cops can't catch, I use my tall bushes to keep him from looking inside my house. I explained that to the "enforcer" and even though he sympathized, he made me cut them.

Any update on the fight?? Put out the word and we will inundate them with phone calls, emails, etc.

I have a few pictures of the new boy We don't have a name for him yet, I know I am not that good with names. But here he is, more pics to come




My wife taking a nap with the new boy

Awww... what a little cutie!

I'd name him Baxter... he just looks like that to me.

Some snow pictures
View from our front yard.

Nakoma's den area buried in snow. We have about 26 inches or so on the ground.


Nakoma says hello.

Nakoma says, if we keep getting all this snow, I am going to get buried. I will get more good pictures of him soon.

What a stunning new addition!! He is just too cute!!

And your others are as beautiful

The new baby is adorable and Nakoma is beautiful!

Originally Posted by Sweets

Hi John, took some time to catch up on my favorite bigcats and was dismayed by the turn of events with your township. I too live in a township but we have ordinances. And they are so super strict, I was in trouble. Seems you can't have bushes in front of the house over 4' tall. Since I've had a stalker for the past 7 yrs that the cops can't catch, I use my tall bushes to keep him from looking inside my house. I explained that to the "enforcer" and even though he sympathized, he made me cut them.

Any update on the fight?? Put out the word and we will inundate them with phone calls, emails, etc.

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Wow, a township regulating how high bushes can be? In Ohio, only villages and cities can do that. Townships in Ohio can not pass any ordinances, only some zoning issues. To much stupid government regulations. Who cares how high your bushes are, it's your property. So much for our so called freedom in the USA. That's a joke and a lie, but I won't get into that. As for our situation, things have been ok. I am still looking for more land however, so we can bring our big boy Carmelo back home

Wow... Nakoma sure has fluffed up for winter.

Nakoma is gorgeous as ever, John, and the new boy is just a love! He'll tell you his name in due course