Comments on: Friday Cat Blogging

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:31:29 +0000

These are totally feral except for a limited truce at feeding time.

The greys are generally from Korat genes, and Korats have a single short coat. If you get the grey from a Russian blue, then you can have the long hair.

We have a lot of Asians, and their pets, in the area.

By: oldwhitelady

oldwhitelady — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:47:45 +0000

The gray one looks like my Grey Feather, just not as long of hair. The tabby looks very cool and comfy hiding behind that frond. That’s a great picture! Can you pet these kitties, or are they too wild?

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:44:52 +0000

The concrete is cool and there are no fleas, so he should be contented in the late afternoon.

By: jams O'Donnell

jams O'Donnell — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:51:17 +0000

Add also that cats are more active at dawn and dusk when light levels are low It’s no surprise they are such efficient hunters.

The grey cat has a look of utter contentment!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:28:55 +0000

That’s why tigers can be orange and still be missed by their prey.

I’ve watched a calico almost get several squirrels, because they obviously couldn’t see the bright orange patches.

It’s good that she got back from Iraq to be with her son when it happened. When you move around in the military, pets take on extra significance for you.

By: Steve Bates

Steve Bates — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:08:56 +0000

Wow. I just removed saturation, and you’re right: they’re a lot less conspicuous than in full color (for us).

Condolences to Phinky. However long and well they live, it’s really hard when they depart our midst.