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where is the best place to start researching big cats.. I am not ready yet but in a few years I will be ...
there all lovely ... big hugs to all
there all lovely ... big hugs to all
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Our EXOTIC furbabies
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If you click on the link under Boris' picture (our home page), you will see a bunch of links at the very end of the page. There you can find all kinds of information on exotic cat ownership. If there is anything I can help you with, please ask
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I have some new pictures of the kids
Amber sitting pretty.
Amber says, this is MY toy and YOU are NOT getting it
I woke Boris up here. He doesn't look to happy with me and the camera
Boris and Carmelo playing. Boris turned his head at the last moment.
Amber sitting pretty.
Amber says, this is MY toy and YOU are NOT getting it
I woke Boris up here. He doesn't look to happy with me and the camera
Boris and Carmelo playing. Boris turned his head at the last moment.
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Carmelo is getting to be a big boy
Relaxing after some good play time.
Carmelo acting silly
Close up of that adorable cougar face.
Relaxing after some good play time.
Carmelo acting silly
Close up of that adorable cougar face.
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And for the Aurora fans
Close up of Aurora
Close up of Aurora
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Just a few more
Carmelo sucking my thumb before going to sleep. (Yes, they do this
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My wife giving Carmelo a kiss good night.
Snuggle time with Carmelo
And now, lets go back in time. Back to September, when Caremlo was only this big, with blue eyes and covered in black spots
Carmelo sucking my thumb before going to sleep. (Yes, they do this
My wife giving Carmelo a kiss good night.
Snuggle time with Carmelo
And now, lets go back in time. Back to September, when Caremlo was only this big, with blue eyes and covered in black spots
That was awesome!!!!!
Thank You, John as usual you made my day!! They get more beautiful every time you post!!!
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed them
Yes, those are dogs toys. They also play with those sticks you see on the floor as well. I brought those in for Carmelo so he can chew on them. He is getting ready to lose his baby teeth now and has been chewing on things.
I find that so cool!!
I could never be as responsible as you are with your babies so I will enjoy them thru your pictures.
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I was able to get a few of Nakoma. We can't forget about this big handsome boy
Nakoma in the snow
Nakoma doesn't like the camera much
Nakoma in the snow
Nakoma doesn't like the camera much
Amber, I have to say that I am so impressed!! And, thank you so much for taking the time to explain the basics of raising exotics! Please continue to post updates and pics! I thoroughly enjoy them!!
Your cats are beautiful!!! Thank you for posting so much information about your cats and for all the amazing pictures!
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Sending lots of hugs..
John, it's plain to see those babies are very loved. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
I have a few questions too, if thats ok
I have never even heard of someone owning these kind of animals except in extreme cases where they are neglected, like on animal cops etc (it's obvious that yours aren't). I was wondering what you do when you do have to take them to the vet or somewhere else that they don't want to go? I know you said that the cougar was declawed, but do you have to muzzle him as well to make sure that he doesn't bite? What kind of vet do you take him to? I imagine you can't take him to the regular vet that i'd take my domestics to, or do you? Sorry if you questions sound silly.
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Well, he is now bigger than Boris, but about the same size as Nakoma. Nakoma is a big boyOriginally Posted by stormy
Love the new pics John!Everyone is gorgeous!!
My how Carmelo has grown...I can't really tell but in that one pic he looks like he is as big as Boris now.
Hehe, I love the pic of Amber with her toy
Your Welcome
No, your questions are not silly. I welcome all questions and I am more than willing to answer. As for people owning exotic cats, there are more than you realize, but unfortunately, the only time you hear of anyone living with them is when the media discovers those extreme neglect cases. You very rarely, if ever, will hear the media do a "good" story about people living with exotics. The majority of exotic animal owners are very responsible in what they do. But, as the old saying goes, one bad apple spoils the whole bunch. When the media covers a bad story of exotic animal neglect or abuse, it makes us all look bad. As you can see, my wife and I take great pride in the care we give our babies. All of them, not just the exotics. As for the vet, ours does handle exotics as well. That is part of the responsibility in owing these cats. Finding a vet that will work with them. As the cougar grows, I will not be able to just walk him into the vet's office. The vet will have to come out to our location or I can bring him in when no one else is there. But for the best care, it is best for the vet to come out to our home where the cougar feels safe. I do not have a muzzle, but if he is not willing to let the vet work on him, we have a couple options. One would be to sedate him, but I do not like that idea. The other is to put him in a cage called a squeeze cage. This is a cage with moveable walls that allow the cat to walk inside, the walls are then moved inward to prevent the cat from turning around. There are holes large enough for the vet to contact the cat, but he would not be able to turn his head and bite. Medication can be administered this way as well. If you have more questions, feel free to ask. No question is silly.
Oh my gosh they are just Beautiful, You must have your hands full, I'm nosey so can I ask do they mind well? And how big are they weight wise? And do some of them stay indoors ? Thanks
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Hands full, yes in more ways than one
That is amazing I must say, I said with 8 cats it sounds like a herd of buffalo. Mainly when they are romping upstairs. And I wouldn't be able to play with them big babies at all
I bruise like you can't beleive and bleed if you look at me wrong, my hubby says my skin is like tissue paper.My Cammie bit me about a year ago right above my wrist and I wound up in urgant care 2 days later
Thanks so much for posting those beauties and for being so kind to answer questions I'm sure you have answered a thousand times. Hug them babies for me I've had every kind of animal there is except any of those, always wanted a baby tiger
to bad they can't stay kinda small, Thanks again
