The shape of a cat’s face holds valuable clues to its personality — helpful for strengthening your bond with your current cat or determining if a potential new kitty is right for you. “Cat face geometry is one of the best tools for matching a cat to a person,” explains Arden Moore, author of “Fit Cat: Tips & Tricks to Give Your Pet a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life” (Amazon Books, $15.90). “It especially helps with ‘mutt’ cats whose breed cannot be determined.” You can order on Amazon.com below:
Here, Moore breaks down the personalities for the three basic cat face shapes to help determine the ideal human companions for each. Face Shape: Round
Breed examples: Persian, Himalayan Personality: Referred to as “library cats,” these are the quiet felines who “get spooked if the doorbell rings,” says Moore. They’re shy and gentle and they love a good cuddle — and will happily pose for your Instagram. Once you develop a bond, they will never leave your side. Ideal Companion: You enjoy curling up on the couch with your Kindle or Netflix and a cup of tea. You’re a homebody, and likely live alone in a studio apartment on a high-numbered floor, away from the noise of the streets below. Face shape: Square
Breed examples: Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Personality: Confident and independent, square-faced felines can be mellow and roll with the punches. “They can hang out with dogs, kids — nothing really rattles them,” Moore says. Ideal Companion: You have a social life, but look forward to greeting a furry friend when you return home. You work a 9-to-5 job, and live with your spouse, children and a pup in a Park Slope brownstone. Face shape: Triangle
Breed examples: Abyssinian, Siamese, Burmese Personality: The “jocks” of the cat world, “they’re the perfect cat for someone who wants to teach their pet tricks,” says Moore. Triangle-faced cats tend to be the most vocal and would rather watch birds out the window than sit in a lap. Ideal Companion: You’re the life of the party, hosting frequent soirees and showing off your cat’s latest trick. Your work schedule may be erratic, but you don’t mind late-night meows — and you don’t own another, more submissive cat.
Tumbelina was born with a severe disability, however, she does not allow it to get in the way of her beautiful spirit. You can see how much life she has in her eyes! Tumbelina was rescued from a high kill shelter by people willing to invest in a cart for her and take care of her special needs. I get the chills knowing there are so many good people out there that can see how much love and spirit a kitten like Tumbelina has. Thank you, Valley Cats Inc. for rescuing this precious baby.
Pet owners are wondering what's really going into their dog bowls. After NBC News reported on a recent lawsuit claiming that Nestle Purina PetCare Company's Beneful dry kibble dog food contains toxins that may have killed thousands of dogs, readers across the country — via over 100 emails and scores of social media posts — voiced their concerns that the trusted brand may have harmed their pets as well. "My little boy had been healthy and all of a sudden within a week got super sick and passed away," Morgan Malone, 19, of North Carolina said of her miniature dachshund, Doc, in an email. "He had been eating Purina Beneful dry dog food." To read more on this story, click here:Dog Owners Alarmed at Beneful Lawsuit as Purina Denies Claims
Seattle, Washington - A giant octopus was caught on video trying to escape his large glass display tank at the Seattle Aquarium. As he was reaching several tentacles over its open top, an employee pushes him back in. Aquarium officials say the octopus, named Ink, was not attempting to escape, but learning to explore his new home. Once back inside the top was fastened to keep him inside. Ink is one of two new giant Pacific octopuses on display at the aquarium. Another octopus is being kept in separate tank at the aquarium because the species is solitary by nature. They have a shore lifespan of usually 3 - 4 year. Next year, Ink will be released back into the wild as part of an ongoing education and conservation program for the species.
The shape of a cat’s face holds valuable clues to its personality — helpful for strengthening your bond with your current cat or determining if a potential new kitty is right for you.
