Savannah's Paw Tracks

05 Dec 2014

Do Cats Change Their Mind?

HIYA!! SAVANNAH HERE!!!

My guess is that lots of us cats, lady cats or man cats, change our minds about lots of things and we do it lots of times…even in a short amount of time…na’mean???

Personally, I find that I can keep Mom L dancing around on her toes trying to keep up with me IF I change my mind frequently. This works especially well when she is trying to make sure I have my fitness time aka ‘play time’.

Upper body power grab; claws engaged!

Next move…

Wait a minute, I wasn’t ready yet

Sometimes a distraction comes along and as a certified cat, I must give it some attention.

Did you see that over there??

Then the quandary is “Do I inspect the new element?” or “Do I continue to play?”

Yup Mom, I’m watching you out of the corner of my eye, but let me see what that is…

Well, what are you waiting for? I have been like this for the last at least 10 nanoseconds…

Heellloo up there! Let’s get this game going

Then you all know how it goes; there is that tickle that tells you something on your body needs attention…and you simply can’t wait.

Ah yes, I knew this paw was just filthy and in need of a few good slurps and chomps

By now, Mom L is sure I am ready to get into a full on hard playing work out. Guess again Mom L.

I’m all done now. Got some squirrel TV to watch

If we don’t change our minds often, in a split second, how ever will we keep our humans entertained? They are so needy and it is our duty to see to it that their smaller brains are kept in top working order so that they can meet our every need and whim.

And that, my pals, is all I am going to say on the topic of “Do Cats Change Their Minds?”

Paw Pats, Savannah

We are joining the Pet Parade over at Rascal and Rocco’s…click the badge and bring your own toy…let’s PLAY!

As If They Care: An Update

I am stranded here with The Kid Sage and the human cat sitter who cares not one whit about getting my second breakfast to me, in bed, slightly warmed…*deep sigh with a sniffle*

Posted in Savannah's Life Experiences and tagged CAT PLAY, cat recovery, savannah progress

04 Dec 2014

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Update From Savannah: Zip, Zero Word

Again and again…the human cat sitter continues to deliver my evening meal late, by at least 5,000 hours. And it is never what I like best, always what The Kid Sage wants. Clearly, I will likely starve before Mom L and Dad P return…please, send Pro Plan Chicken and Liver Entre.

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03 Dec 2014

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Cats, Dogs, Coyotes and Wolves: A Mysterious Connection Part Three

HIYA!! MOM L HERE!!!

Last time, I promise! Savannah has control after this post.

Now, I want to share some wonderful photos and videos from our visit to Wolf Haven, late September, 2014.

I caution everyone who actually listens to the video titled “HOWL IN”…your cats and dogs will likely react!

The photos in the slideshow are taken as the Animal Care Manager, Miss Wendy, is tossing in meatballs left over from the fund raiser event the night before. The humans did not like them, but the wolves loved them!

Also, I point out one animal that is a wolf-dog. They have only just started bringing in wolf-dog hybrids with high wolf content to help some of their pure wolves be able to live out their lives with a mate. It is very critical to maintaining a wolf’s ability to cope with being in captivity. Remember, all wolves here were rescued from humans who thought they could have a pet! And no staff or volunteers are allowed in the enclosures unless wolves require treatment. They are not treated as pets; only a few pairs are on the open public tour. The ones we have in the slideshow are all ‘behind the scenes off tour”. So exciting!

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Action videos of the wolves…just beautiful in motion…

Mexican Wolf:

Red Wolves: Pacing in wait of their meatball treats

Shadow: Gray Wolf (listen to the Director describe his rescue in the background)

Meatball Time 1:

Meatball Time 2:

Thank you for reading this long series. I hope it piqued your interest and curiosity about the relationship between wolf recovery and increasing the safety of outdoor cats and feral cat populations.

If you missed Part One and Two, click HERE and HERE!

Be Well, Mom L

peeEss just one more interesting fact we learned that relates to the indiscriminate human hunting of coyotes. Coyotes are similar to wolves; there is only ONE breeding pair in a pack, hence a lower number of pups born each year. If either of them is killed, the pack splits up to find mates, creating more packs with more breeding pairs which produce more pups. We humans are not helping here, just sayin’…