Re: Saimese Cats are great for the lonely

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Love Siamese cats! Well, I love all cats. I had one that I adopted as a stray - a rather rare lilac point - and it's true that they are extremely affectionate and loyal. Kate, here on our list, has two of them, by the way. I'm sure she can vouch for them. I bet your girlfriend would come around if you ever got any, so don't give up. Highly recommended for mental health!

Helena

To: "ACT for the Public" <ACT_for_the_Public >Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 1:24:37 PMSubject: Saimese Cats are great for the lonely

Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about therapy.

It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well being and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one so gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced siamese cat.

I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they are the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with the families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if you have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you are not there.

Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what I thought too, but now I am a convert.

Kv

http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html

Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats. I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese cats, it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent, inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior characteristics.Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly as kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.

This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes, particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.

One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on your shoulders.

But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats always enjoy being around their humans.

My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're making dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye on us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen to fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their food!)

He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the house – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …

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We just got a puggle...Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about therapy.It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well being and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one so gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced siamese cat.I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they are the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with the families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if you have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you are not there.Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what I thought too, but now I am a convert.Kvhttp://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.htmlIs Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats. I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese cats, it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent, inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior characteristics.Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly as kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes, particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on your shoulders.But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats always enjoy being around their humans.My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're making dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye on us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen to fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their food!)He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the house – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …

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Great news, Kaivey. They're really lovely animals, and the idea to get two holds true for ordinary, everyday moggies as well. May you have many, many years of great companionship and affection with them.Despite what I've said about the irreplaceableness of our dear moggie whom we lost last year, we are intending to adopt a pair of rescue moggies eventually. They are truly remarkable creatures and well worth the investment of time and affection.Regards,Detlef >> > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about> therapy.> > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well being> and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well> recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky> looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from> me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how> friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the> attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one so> gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced siamese> cat.> > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they are> the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with the> families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if you> have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away> from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a> good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you> are not there.> > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the> idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what I> thought too, but now I am a convert.> > Kv> > > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html> <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>> > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been> said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.> > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like> other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese cats> <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html> ,> it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,> inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior> characteristics.> > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond> with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly as> kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.> > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,> particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.> > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in> fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on> your shoulders.> > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats always> enjoy being around their humans.> > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're making> dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye on> us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen to> fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their> food!)> > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the house> – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He> loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …>

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I was brought up in a dog owning family and my dad would tell me that cats are

not loyal and are only after food. As a child I did not like cats much because I

thought 'dogs are best'. Then I got this girlfriend and she had this cat that

did not like me and it could be viscious.

Now, it might be because of these experiences that when I got another girlfriend

I could not believe how lovely and friendly her cat was, which just enchanted

me. After that I found out that most cats are fabulous little creatures and I

became a convert.

Did you know that cats tamed themselves, they would hang around the barns

because the grain attracted the mice and rats. But the farmers realised how

useful it was to leave the cats alone and let them chase off the rodents.

Anyway, eventually, as time went on, they became domesticated family pets.

In America there are still barn cats which are wild and the farmers leave them

alone, even though these cats are fairly friendly - well, most of the time.

Kv

> >

> >

> > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about

> > therapy.

> >

> > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well

> being

> > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well

> > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky

> > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from

> > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how

> > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the

> > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one

> so

> > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced

> siamese

> > cat.

> >

> > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they

> are

> > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with

> the

> > families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if

> you

> > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away

> > from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a

> > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you

> > are not there.

> >

> > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the

> > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what

> I

> > thought too, but now I am a convert.

> >

> > Kv

> >

> >

> > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html

> > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>

> >

> > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been

> > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.

> >

> > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like

> > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese

> cats

> > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>

> ,

> > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,

> > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior

> > characteristics.

> >

> > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond

> > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly

> as

> > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.

> >

> > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,

> > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.

> >

> > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in

> > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on

> > your shoulders.

> >

> > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats

> always

> > enjoy being around their humans.

> >

> > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're

> making

> > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye

> on

> > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen

> to

> > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their

> > food!)

> >

> > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the

> house

> > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He

> > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …

> >

>

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Ahhh Siamese cats - yes I love my cats. Helena was nearly right - I actually

have 3 of them! They are very very affectionate, love cuddles and are not aloof

at all. People sometimes say that Siamese cats are more like dogs in their

personality - they certainly are very bonded to people - when I come home they

are always all over me, and it's definitely not because they want food. If you

get two kittens at the same time watching (and being involved in) their games

and antics will be the antidepressant you ever had. They are so much fun. I

truly think my cats and my dog have made a huge positive difference in my

emotional life

Cheers

Kate

> > >

> > >

> > > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about

> > > therapy.

> > >

> > > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well

> > being

> > > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well

> > > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky

> > > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from

> > > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how

> > > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the

> > > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one

> > so

> > > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced

> > siamese

> > > cat.

> > >

> > > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they

> > are

> > > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with

> > the

> > > families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if

> > you

> > > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away

> > > from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a

> > > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you

> > > are not there.

> > >

> > > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the

> > > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what

> > I

> > > thought too, but now I am a convert.

> > >

> > > Kv

> > >

> > >

> > > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html

> > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>

> > >

> > > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been

> > > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.

> > >

> > > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like

> > > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese

> > cats

> > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>

> > ,

> > > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,

> > > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior

> > > characteristics.

> > >

> > > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond

> > > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly

> > as

> > > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.

> > >

> > > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,

> > > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.

> > >

> > > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in

> > > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on

> > > your shoulders.

> > >

> > > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats

> > always

> > > enjoy being around their humans.

> > >

> > > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're

> > making

> > > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye

> > on

> > > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen

> > to

> > > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their

> > > food!)

> > >

> > > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the

> > house

> > > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He

> > > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …

> > >

> >

>

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Oops - now I remember that you actually have three, Kate! I've only ever had one; she was not only very personable and friendly to everyone, but she liked to talk to me a lot. They really love to communicate with their hoomins. For anyone struggling with depression, they are truly an antidote for that and don't cause any side effects (well, maybe cleaning the litter box could be considered one, but well worth it!).

Helena

To: "ACT for the Public" <ACT_for_the_Public >Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 6:33:23 AMSubject: Re: Saimese Cats are great for the lonely

Ahhh Siamese cats - yes I love my cats. Helena was nearly right - I actually have 3 of them! They are very very affectionate, love cuddles and are not aloof at all. People sometimes say that Siamese cats are more like dogs in their personality - they certainly are very bonded to people - when I come home they are always all over me, and it's definitely not because they want food. If you get two kittens at the same time watching (and being involved in) their games and antics will be the antidepressant you ever had. They are so much fun. I truly think my cats and my dog have made a huge positive difference in my emotional lifeCheersKate> > >> > >> > > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about> > > therapy.> > >> > > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well> > being> > > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well> > > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky> > > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from> > > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how> > > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the> > > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one> > so> > > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced> > siamese> > > cat.> > >> > > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they> > are> > > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with> > the> > > families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if> > you> > > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away> > > from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a> > > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you> > > are not there.> > >> > > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the> > > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what> > I> > > thought too, but now I am a convert.> > >> > > Kv> > >> > >> > > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html> > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>> > >> > > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been> > > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.> > >> > > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like> > > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese> > cats> > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>> > ,> > > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,> > > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior> > > characteristics.> > >> > > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond> > > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly> > as> > > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.> > >> > > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,> > > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.> > >> > > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in> > > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on> > > your shoulders.> > >> > > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats> > always> > > enjoy being around their humans.> > >> > > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're> > making> > > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye> > on> > > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen> > to> > > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their> > > food!)> > >> > > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the> > house> > > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He> > > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …> > >> >>

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Ah! They sound do sweet. When my neighbour told that the siamese cat that hung

around our back gardens recently was a stray and that the cat protection league

took it away I was so upet. I would have loved to have looked after it. Oh, well

pretty soon I will have two.

Kv

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about

> > > > therapy.

> > > >

> > > > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well

> > > being

> > > > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well

> > > > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky

> > > > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from

> > > > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how

> > > > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the

> > > > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one

> > > so

> > > > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced

> > > siamese

> > > > cat.

> > > >

> > > > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they

> > > are

> > > > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with

> > > the

> > > > families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if

> > > you

> > > > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away

> > > > from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a

> > > > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you

> > > > are not there.

> > > >

> > > > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the

> > > > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what

> > > I

> > > > thought too, but now I am a convert.

> > > >

> > > > Kv

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html

> > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>

> > > >

> > > > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been

> > > > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.

> > > >

> > > > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like

> > > > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese

> > > cats

> > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>

> > > ,

> > > > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,

> > > > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior

> > > > characteristics.

> > > >

> > > > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond

> > > > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly

> > > as

> > > > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.

> > > >

> > > > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,

> > > > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.

> > > >

> > > > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in

> > > > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on

> > > > your shoulders.

> > > >

> > > > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats

> > > always

> > > > enjoy being around their humans.

> > > >

> > > > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're

> > > making

> > > > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye

> > > on

> > > > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen

> > > to

> > > > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their

> > > > food!)

> > > >

> > > > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the

> > > house

> > > > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He

> > > > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I can't believe the amount of spelling mistakes and mistypes I make. I'm so

tired, but I know everyone here understands. Has Yahoo groups got a spell

checker? I don't think there is one.

Detlef does write so well, though. Superb.

Kv

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about

> > > > > therapy.

> > > > >

> > > > > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well

> > > > being

> > > > > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well

> > > > > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky

> > > > > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from

> > > > > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how

> > > > > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the

> > > > > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one

> > > > so

> > > > > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced

> > > > siamese

> > > > > cat.

> > > > >

> > > > > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they

> > > > are

> > > > > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with

> > > > the

> > > > > families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if

> > > > you

> > > > > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away

> > > > > from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a

> > > > > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you

> > > > > are not there.

> > > > >

> > > > > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the

> > > > > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what

> > > > I

> > > > > thought too, but now I am a convert.

> > > > >

> > > > > Kv

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html

> > > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>

> > > > >

> > > > > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been

> > > > > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like

> > > > > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese

> > > > cats

> > > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>

> > > > ,

> > > > > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,

> > > > > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior

> > > > > characteristics.

> > > > >

> > > > > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond

> > > > > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly

> > > > as

> > > > > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.

> > > > >

> > > > > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,

> > > > > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.

> > > > >

> > > > > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in

> > > > > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on

> > > > > your shoulders.

> > > > >

> > > > > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats

> > > > always

> > > > > enjoy being around their humans.

> > > > >

> > > > > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're

> > > > making

> > > > > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye

> > > > on

> > > > > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen

> > > > to

> > > > > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their

> > > > > food!)

> > > > >

> > > > > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the

> > > > house

> > > > > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He

> > > > > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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Hi Kaivey, I may pay more attention to my writing simply because that's from a lifetime of habit, especially correcting other people's writing for a living. That doesn't mean that I sit in judgement of everything I read, especially not in a medium as immediate as the web. Of more importance, by a very long country mile, is that folks can feel free to express themselves as best they can, with whatever talents they have at their disposal. 's probably a good example of that. She writes in a freeform style that would send some purists into conniptions, yet she manages to make herself understood by her readers, and that, I think, is the ultimate point.So don't worry about typos and such. Most of us can connect the dots and understand what is being expressed - it's a neat feature of our "thinking selves" that actually serves a useful purpose. Regards,Detlef> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about> > > > > > therapy.> > > > > >> > > > > > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well> > > > > being> > > > > > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well> > > > > > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky> > > > > > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from> > > > > > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how> > > > > > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the> > > > > > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one> > > > > so> > > > > > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced> > > > > siamese> > > > > > cat.> > > > > >> > > > > > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they> > > > > are> > > > > > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with> > > > > the> > > > > > families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if> > > > > you> > > > > > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away> > > > > > from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a> > > > > > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you> > > > > > are not there.> > > > > >> > > > > > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the> > > > > > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what> > > > > I> > > > > > thought too, but now I am a convert.> > > > > >> > > > > > Kv> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html> > > > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>> > > > > >> > > > > > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been> > > > > > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.> > > > > >> > > > > > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like> > > > > > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese> > > > > cats> > > > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>> > > > > ,> > > > > > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,> > > > > > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior> > > > > > characteristics.> > > > > >> > > > > > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond> > > > > > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly> > > > > as> > > > > > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.> > > > > >> > > > > > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,> > > > > > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.> > > > > >> > > > > > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in> > > > > > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on> > > > > > your shoulders.> > > > > >> > > > > > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats> > > > > always> > > > > > enjoy being around their humans.> > > > > >> > > > > > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're> > > > > making> > > > > > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye> > > > > on> > > > > > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen> > > > > to> > > > > > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their> > > > > > food!)> > > > > >> > > > > > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the> > > > > house> > > > > > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He> > > > > > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>

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Very well said, Detlef. I admire your superb writing skills and also find it interesting to read 's chatty style, and quite valuable as well. Kaivey can paint some beautiful word pictures, and Terry's writing has a certain gracefulness. Then there's Kate, who expresses herself so logically and succinctly. On and on...each of us different. I'm glad we don't all write in the same style; how boring that would be!

Helena

To: "ACT for the Public" <ACT_for_the_Public >Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 12:59:25 PMSubject: Re: Saimese Cats are great for the lonely

Hi Kaivey, I may pay more attention to my writing simply because that's from a lifetime of habit, especially correcting other people's writing for a living. That doesn't mean that I sit in judgement of everything I read, especially not in a medium as immediate as the web. Of more importance, by a very long country mile, is that folks can feel free to express themselves as best they can, with whatever talents they have at their disposal. 's probably a good example of that. She writes in a freeform style that would send some purists into conniptions, yet she manages to make herself understood by her readers, and that, I think, is the ultimate point.So don't worry about typos and such. Most of us can connect the dots and understand what is being expressed - it's a neat feature of our "thinking selves" that actually serves a useful purpose. Regards,Detlef> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still about> > > > > > therapy.> > > > > >> > > > > > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased your well> > > > > being> > > > > > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical diseases. Well> > > > > > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange spooky> > > > > > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like hell from> > > > > > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not believe how> > > > > > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love all the> > > > > > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like it, or one> > > > > so> > > > > > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge faced> > > > > siamese> > > > > > cat.> > > > > >> > > > > > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but apparently they> > > > > are> > > > > > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong bonds with> > > > > the> > > > > > families that they are with. And they love children too. They say if> > > > > you> > > > > > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of time away> > > > > > from home because they suffer without human company. And it is also a> > > > > > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves company when you> > > > > > are not there.> > > > > >> > > > > > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen on the> > > > > > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm! That's what> > > > > I> > > > > > thought too, but now I am a convert.> > > > > >> > > > > > Kv> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > > http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html> > > > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>> > > > > >> > > > > > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's often been> > > > > > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.> > > > > >> > > > > > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably more like> > > > > > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about Siamese> > > > > cats> > > > > > <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>> > > > > ,> > > > > > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate, intelligent,> > > > > > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog behavior> > > > > > characteristics.> > > > > >> > > > > > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong need to bond> > > > > > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled regularly> > > > > as> > > > > > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their' families.> > > > > >> > > > > > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their homes,> > > > > > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.> > > > > >> > > > > > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed, which is in> > > > > > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and riding on> > > > > > your shoulders.> > > > > >> > > > > > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese cats> > > > > always> > > > > > enjoy being around their humans.> > > > > >> > > > > > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while we're> > > > > making> > > > > > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can keep an eye> > > > > on> > > > > > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just might happen> > > > > to> > > > > > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do love their> > > > > > food!)> > > > > >> > > > > > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing around the> > > > > house> > > > > > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the shopping! He> > > > > > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer …> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>

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conniptions,

Hmmm! I never heard of that one, I'm looking that up in my dictionary right now.

Kv

> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Seriously off topic, but maybe not so badly as this is still> about> > > > > > > therapy.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > It is well l known that having pet can greatly increased> your well> > > > > > being> > > > > > > and also lower the risks of getting serious physical> diseases. Well> > > > > > > recenly, near by my house, I kept seeing this really strange> spooky> > > > > > > looking cat which was always very nervous and would run like> hell from> > > > > > > me, but eventually I befreinded it. After that I could not> believe how> > > > > > > friendly and adorable it was where it just seemed to love> all the> > > > > > > attention I gave it. Anway, I have never known a cat like> it, or one> > > > > > so> > > > > > > gentle, so I did my research and found out it was a wedge> faced> > > > > > siamese> > > > > > > cat.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > I always thought that siames cats were viscous but> apparently they> > > > > > are> > > > > > > the opposite. They love being with people and make strong> bonds with> > > > > > the> > > > > > > families that they are with. And they love children too.> They say if> > > > > > you> > > > > > > have a siamese cat you should not spend excessive amounts of> time away> > > > > > > from home because they suffer without human company. And it> is also a> > > > > > > good idea to get two so that they can keep themselves> company when you> > > > > > > are not there.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Next year I intend to get two, but my girlfriend is not keen> on the> > > > > > > idea, she say's they really look strange and spooky. Hmmm!> That's what> > > > > > I> > > > > > > thought too, but now I am a convert.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Kv> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html> > > > > > >> <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/siamese-cat-behavior.html>> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Is Siamese cat behavior more dog-like than cat-like? It's> often been> > > > > > > said that Siamese cats behave more like dogs than cats.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > I'm not sure this is entirely true - these cats are probably> more like> > > > > > > other cats than dogs - but among other unusual facts about> Siamese> > > > > > cats> > > > > > >> <http://www.life-with-siamese-cats.com/facts-about-siamese-cats.html>> > > > > > ,> > > > > > > it is true that they're remarkably affectionate,> intelligent,> > > > > > > inquisitive, trainable, and fun-loving, all of which are dog> behavior> > > > > > > characteristics.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > Siamese cats are generally good-natured and have a strong> need to bond> > > > > > > with humans. When raised in a loving household and handled> regularly> > > > > > as> > > > > > > kittens, they can develop powerful attachments to 'their'> families.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > This extends to the dogs and other cats that live in their> homes,> > > > > > > particularly if those other cats are also Siamese.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > One aspect of Siamese cat behavior typical of the breed,> which is in> > > > > > > fact a genetic characteristic, is that they love sitting and> riding on> > > > > > > your shoulders.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > But whether they use you as a climbing frame or not, Siamese> cats> > > > > > always> > > > > > > enjoy being around their humans.> > > > > > >> > > > > > > My own cat loves to sit on top of the kitchen boiler while> we're> > > > > > making> > > > > > > dinner. This gives him a good vantage point where he can> keep an eye> > > > > > on> > > > > > > us - and coincidentally, on any little titbits that just> might happen> > > > > > to> > > > > > > fall on the floor. (This is very typical behavior - they do> love their> > > > > > > food!)> > > > > > >> > > > > > > He takes a close interest in whatever we might be doing> around the> > > > > > house> > > > > > > – the ironing, the gardening, the shopping (oh, the> shopping! He> > > > > > > loves investigating all those bags), working on the computer> …> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > >> >>

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Mine responded well to attention, but was easily irritated by strangers.D>  >> conniptions,

>> Hmmm! I never heard of that one, I'm looking that up in my dictionary right now.>> Kv>>  >> >> > > > > >>> > > > > > Great news, Kaivey. They're really lovely animals, and the>> idea to get>> > > > > > two holds true for ordinary, everyday moggies as well. May you

>> have>> > > > > > many, many years of great companionship and affection with>> them.>> > > > > >>> > > > > > Despite what I've said about the irreplaceableness of our dear

>> moggie>> > > > > > whom we lost last year, we are intending to adopt a pair of>> rescue>> > > > > > moggies eventually. They are truly remarkable creatures and

>> well worth>> > > > > > the investment of time and affection.>> > > > >>> -- Darrell G King, RN, CASAC-TRochester, NY, UShttp://darrellking.comDarrellGKing@...