Caitlin Cross

Caitlin Cross

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Do senior Devons stay mischievous, just with more heated-bed negotiations?
Senior Devons absolutely retain their mischievous streak, but the mischief itself becomes more refined and less physically demanding. My own older Devon still orchestrates elaborate schemes, but inste…
Why do American Curls keep that kittenish expression even when acting like serious adults?
I’ve lived with American Curls for years, and what strikes me is how their entire face is built around that soft, rounded geometry-short muzzle, full cheeks, and those wide-set eyes that tilt slightly…
Why does the Toyger walk look so bold compared with rounder house-cat breeds?
The Toyger's bold walk comes down to its unique hip angulation and tail carriage. Toygers have a slightly steeper pelvic angle than rounder breeds, which pushes their hind legs further forward with ea…
Is senior Cornish Rex energy still springy compared with other older cats?
The elasticity in a senior Cornish Rex isn't just about how high they jump-it's the recovery. I've watched a 16-year-old Rex miss a leap onto a cat tree, twist mid-air, and land silently on her paws w…
Can a Turkish Angora be elegant and goofy in the same five-minute zoomie session?
Of course. The elegance is in the architecture-the long, fine bones, the effortless float of that plume tail-and the goofy is in the execution. I’ve seen mine execute a flawless, airborne pivot to lan…
Is senior Scottish Straight life usually mellow with occasional toy ambushes?
From my 14-year-old Fergus, the mellow baseline is very real - he spends entire afternoons curled into a furry cinnamon roll on the heating vent. But every few days, usually around dusk, he'll suddenl…
Is a Norwegian Forest Cat more independent than a Siberian, or is that just owner shorthand?
I've lived with both breeds for over a decade, and I find the independence difference comes down to their history. Norwegian Forest Cats evolved in harsh Scandinavian climates, making them more solita…