Pet Dogs and Cats

By sassy on Jan 21, 2010

a siamese cat is more slender and muscular ——they also have a more oblong face

By Maria R on Jan 21, 2010

Why would you /want/ to let her out? Streets are not the only risk to cats allowed to roam freely outdoors.

How about keeping your cat safely indoors? It'll be much healthier for your cat to be indoors where it's safe from poisons, loose dogs, other cats, cars, wild animals, malicious people… and so on (the list of dangers is quite long). Indoor cats live much longer, healthier lives than outdoor or indoor/outdoor cats and it's very possible to have a happy, well entertained indoor cat. It's also entirely possible to train a cat to walk on a harness/leash for safe outdoor trips. Read more on why indoor is better as well as how to make a safe outdoor enclosure for indoor cats:
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=indoorsoroutdoors (Indoors or Outdoors?)
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pointe/9352/indoors.html (Indoors Only – Some Things To Think About)
http://home.hiwaay.net/~keiper/indoors.htm (Keeping Cats Indoors)
http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-worldenclosures.htm (Cat Enclosures)
http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/catrun.htm (Our "Cat Run")

Edit: Like Percy said, is the courtyard enclosed enough that she can't get out of it and nothing can get in?

Darksong~

By WPMixer on Jan 21, 2010

Love him! Balinese cats are so elegant, exotic, and beautiful.

By Wordpress on Jan 21, 2010

i think my cat is part balinese!! she looks like them, blue eyes and everything but her masked is stripped!

By Scrapbooking on Jan 21, 2010

He looks great!

By WPBlog Shop on Jan 21, 2010

I love Balinese. I lost my precious Bianca a year ago after 18 years. If you go to “Frankie Begs For Treats” you’ll see her in the kitchen next to Frankie. She was a beauty. Can’t find Balinese around here anymore. Do you know who raises them? Not that I should get one, I have 9 indoor cats now, all but 1 are rescues or saves. I guess you can tell I love cats.

By Disease Information Health Tips on Jan 21, 2010

I love Furby Wurby!! He’s so cute and fluffy

By Kathleen "Murph" on Jan 22, 2010

Sadly we cannot control the actions of other people, and that some people will take in a "stray" that is attractive and friendly is one of the risks in allowing a cat to roam free. You make no mention of the steps you have taken to find your cat. Here is the U.S. Humane Society's webpage of suggestions of what to do to search for a lost pet, in case there are some steps that you have not yet thought of.

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/finding_a_lost_pet.html

By Michellem on Jan 22, 2010

By Health Tips and Advice on Jan 23, 2010

I am impressed to say a Tom act so sweet.

By malmern on Jan 24, 2010

The one you describe is a dilute,and yes, rare. Watch out for health issues. Mostly skin issues and digestive problems. In any case, you can probably get one for $800 or in that neighborhood. Get Cat Fancy magazine and start combing the ads and also visit the websites of various catteries. Just be careful. You probably will NOT be able to get the papers unless you sign a spay/neuter contract.

By Free Blog on Jan 24, 2010

@Sharoncat2008
My Balinese died recently too! My dad got her from a poker buddy when I was just 11 years old. She was seriously the most beautiful cat. I only have one other cat now who actually became depressed after my “muffin” passed, and lost 2lbs.