Kittycat Magazine Issue 1 January/February 2014 | Page 42

How I met my cat? My Sphynx I don’t believe in love at first sight, well that was before I met my very first Sphynx. He immediately had me with his green/yellow eyes, the expression in those eyes and of course his head butt. I obviously chose the breed, but in many ways I think they chose me! The Sphynx breed is not for the faint hearted, if you live a relaxed and chilled life then the Sphynx is not for you. They are extremely energetic, it almost seems like they AdHD as they never tire! They are clown cats and love to play tricks, they loved to involved in the dynamics and goings on of the family unit! They are like dogs and are very loyal, they tend to shadow you were ever you go! They are also extremely vocal cats I have actual conversations with mine! They are also highly intelligent! Most people say the are ugly because of their lack of hair, this only makes them unique and even more special! They love food and are known to be thieves - they will steal food right out of your plate! And if you are tall you’ll make fantastic climbing gym! They also act as deterrents for any would be bugular, as most peole are scared of them! I could never imagine my life without a Sphynx it! They are little people! To own (or to be owned by a Sphynx) is a complete lifestyle change, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Aurelia Williams Lady Cara The first time I saw Lady Cara, or just Cara to her friends, she was sitting in the back corner of a cat carrier in my room. She had just been rescued earlier that day from a rubbish dump where someone threw her away with the trash. As soon as I opened the door she came foward to greet me. You could see she was scared but somehow plucked up enough courage to come forward. I picked her up, she immediately started purring and I was hooked! She started her show career a few weeks later. She won her very first show taking the coveted award of Pet of the day. The competition was tough, but she won over the judges with her purr. Lady Cara has since grown up and has been placed in almost every cat show she has entered and won several. She placed 17th pet with CFSA Cat Of The Year. She also came second in SACC Gauteng Top Cat, where only the top 5 in each category were invited to attend. All in all, not a bad year for a little cat that that was thown out with the trash. Jennifer Blonk 39 Kittycat Issue 1 January/February 2014