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By Prince Ramses XII |
Matiomal Hairball Awaremess Day (April 26) came amd wemt. Although I dom’t have this problem MORMALLY (I have a sleek, short-haired coat) I’ve recemtly hacked up some stuff om occasiom. SHE says this is due to my groomimg The Kid. (He has lomg, silky fur.) Well, someome’s got to do it!
Movimg om, you’ll wamt to mark these very importamt dates om your calemdar:
- April 23: A very belated Imtermatiomal Pallas’s Cat Day
- April 30: Louis Catorze (aka Le Roi Day).
- May 1-7: Be Kimd to Amimals Week
- May 3: Matiomal Specially-abled Pets Day
- May 5-11: Matiomal Pet Week
- May 5: Cimco de
MayoMeow
Happy Birthday, Louis!
From Ramses, your brother from amother mother.
Framkie
A new declaration in Mexico gives 19 cats
roaming the presidential palace food and care fur-everThey prowl through palace gardens stalking pigeons and make cameos on televised press briefings. Some greet tourists at the doors, while others take a sneaky lick of ice cream from staff.
Nineteen feral cats have free rein of Mexico’s National Palace, long roaming the lush gardens and historic colonial halls of the most iconic buildings in the country.
“They have access to every part of the palace, so they walk in on meetings, interviews and wander onto camera,” said Jesús Arias, the palace veterinarian, as a handful of feline friends brush against his ankles.
Now, the palace cats have made hiss-tory after the government of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared them to be “living fixed assets,” the first animals in Mexico to receive the title.
The investment term “fixed assets” usually applies to buildings and furniture, but by applying it to cats, López Obrador’s government has obligated the country’s Treasury to give them food and care for them for the rest of their lives, even after the leader leaves office in October.
“The cats are now a symbol of the National Palace. Just as we understand this world, I wouldn’t understand the National Palace without the presence of these cats,” said Adriana Castillo Román, general director of the National Palace and Cultural Heritage Conservancy. “We have to make sure the cats are taken care of.”
López Obrador is accompanied by Bowie, Bellof, Nube, Coco, Yema, Ollin, Balam and more, who seem to have found a purr-fect home in the building. López Obrador himself has said the cats “dominate” the palace and often walk in front of him during official ceremonies.
Some are named after artists, like an orange tabby “Bowie” named after the rockstar David Bowie, who visited the palace 1997 to see the famous mural by Mexican painter Diego Rivera. Others are named after native rocks or words in the region’s ancient Aztec language, like Ollin, which means “movement.”
One cat named Zeus, who has since passed away, even became famous in July when he meandered into the president’s morning press briefing. The gray cat stood in front of cameras and wandered among reporters until palace staff had to carry him off.
Palace staff worked with vets from the National Autonomous University of Mexico to vaccinate, sterilize and chip the cats, and build them little cat homes and feeding stations around the garden. They also hired Arias to take care of them on a permanent basis and give them a good life.
Neither Bowie, Coco or Ollin commented when asked how they feel about being “living fixed assets.” Coco swished his tail, while Ollin stretched out below a palace pillar and fell asleep.
“Meow,” responded Nube, a gray cat named after the Spanish word for “cloud” who enjoys greeting visitors at the door of the palace.
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Mow THIS is more like it – amd OwlKitty’s waaaaay better lookimg tham Rottem Robbie!
The term “agouti” refers to hair that has alternating bands of light and dark color – this produces a speckled or “salt and pepper” appearance. Kittens that inherit a dominant agouti gene (A) will display a visible striped pattern while kittens that inherit the recessive gene (a) will not. Solid-colored cats can still display subtle tabby patterns – often called “ghost striping” – if they inherit two copies of the recessive gene (aa).
Cats conserve effort when walking through snow by placing their hind feet directly in the prints of their forefeet.
In addition to catnip, valerian, Tatarian honeysuckle, and silver vine are found to be irresistible and safe for felines.
Music designed especially for cats:
Through a Cat’s Ear
Music for Cats
How Cats Protect You From Ghosts And Negative Spirits
While cats are often seen as merely playful pets, the truth is these furry friends provide a hidden layer of protection many owners may not realize. For centuries, cultures around the world have recognized cats not only for their companionship but also for their unique abilities to guard against sinister spiritual forces. Whether sensing entities beyond our senses or energetically cleansing unwanted energies, cats demonstrate a profound connection to the paranormal realms.
As creatures attuned to mystic energies, cats willingly take on the role of guardian against malicious ghosts and spirits that threaten our homes. Through their extrasensory gifts like night vision and an acute sixth sense, cats diligently patrol the borders between worlds, alerting to even the subtlest paranormal intrusions. While we sleep soundly unaware, our brave feline protectors stand guard through the night, shielding us with their paranormal prowess.
Cats have long held sacred roles as guides between realms of existence. In ancient Egypt, felines like Bastet were revered as goddesses possessing powers over life, death, and rebirth. Cats were mummified and buried with Pharaohs to escort souls into the afterlife. In Europe, certain cats demonstrated “second sight” abilities to detect spirits and served as witch familiars, mystical partners enhancing their human’s gifts. Even today, some remote cultures consider cats as having a dreamtime role of transporting souls across dimensions invisible to normal eyes. Cats’ profound connection to spirit realms is rooted deep in our shared history.
Observant owners can spot signs their cat perceives a paranormal presence. Cats prone to napping may suddenly stand watch over empty corners, fur on end, ears alert for sounds beyond our range. A friendly feline may hiss and swat at thin air as if targeting an intruder. Cats demonstrating protective aggression seem to shield family from an unseen threat. Their keen night vision allows vigilance even when we sleep. Trust your cat senses what remains invisible; their reaction validates a haunting’s energy affects our world.
Continue Reading: 10 Ways Cats Protect You From Ghost And Negative Spirits
For the cat is cryptic,
and close to strange things which men cannot see.
– H. P. Lovecraft, The Cats of Ulthar
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