Holly Newman

Yes, in my experience the Mau is definitely more reserved. My Egyptian Mau, Bastet, would sit across the room and watch visitors for at least an hour before even considering getting close, whereas my …

Testing with the actual cat is the only honest approach. I'm allergic myself and fell for the "hypoallergenic" hype, only to learn that no cat is truly allergen-free. Even within the same breeder's ca…

Close beside you, in my experience. My Korat would only give those slow blinks when she was right on my lap or pressed against my side, almost like she wanted to make sure I caught every subtle eye mo…

They plant themselves right on the edge of the room, like by the doorway or the end of a hallway, where they can see everyone coming and going. It's their way of being present without inviting any pet…

From my own experience with two Maine Coons, puzzle feeders are fine for a quick mental workout but they'll never replace the real thing. My male Leo treats them like a snack appetizer, then bugs me f…

Mine learned to fetch, but only on her terms. She’ll chase a crumpled paper ball once, then stare at me like I’m the one being trained. It’s more of a game of “you throw, I’ll consider it” than any ea…

I'd keep the entry at 3 to 4 inches max. Anything taller and my Exotic Shorthair struggled to hoist her fluffy, low-to-the-ground body over the rim, often scraping her belly or just giving up. A lower…

From what I've seen with my own senior American Curl, not really. They mellow out a lot after about 7-8 years old. My girl still has playful moments where she'll chase a toy mouse, but she's way more …