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Introducing the New Members of the Household

A while back, I mentioned that I would be moving soon. Same complex, just a bigger apartment because I’m joining forces with some roommates. Those roommates have cats. We talked a lot about how to introduce my dogs, Moose and Lally, to their cats. We came up with plans to give the cats a safe space, and give them time to roam the apartment without dogs around. (More on this to come, I promise!) For now, I wanted to introduce the new members of the household. Kachiko is an eight year old snowshoe Siamese cat. She’s a sweet, mischievous little … Continue reading →

Greeting Rituals

Pets are generally creatures of habit. Dogs and cats especially love routine. My girl dog Lally insists on a welcoming game of ball — regardless of where I’ve gone and how long I’ve been out. We absolutely must go into the yard and play ball, even if it’s just a few fetches. If I don’t go outside with her, she pesters me until I relent, or at least toss the ball down the hall a few times. My friend Marta’s dog Merlin (who you may remember from her unusual separation anxiety issues) runs off to find a favorite toy or … Continue reading →

Nebelungs: Creatures of the Mist

In German, Nebelung means “creature of the mist.” This is a bit misleading on two counts. First, one may mistakenly assume the breed comes from German origins. Not so. Nebelungs have ancient beginnings in Northern Russia and are cousins of the Russian Blue. Secondly, “creature of the mist” may invoke images of a dangerous, perhaps even predatory, cat. Hardly. Nebelungs have sweet, gentle natures and are very loving. Because their silver-tipped, silky coats are long, one might also falsely assume they shed a lot and require constant brushing. While they do shed some, it is actually very little. Like many … Continue reading →

The Nebelung Cat: Silvery Elegance

The Nebelung, which means “creature of the mist” in German, is a long haired Russian Blue named for the luminous quality of its silver-tipped coat. The breed is not widely recognized and began in 1980 in the United States when a Russian Blue male was mated with a female that carried the long hair gene. The foundation stock was taken from two litters of that cross. Still rather uncommon, the breed is found mostly in America, although a small number of longhaired Russian Blues have been discovered in Russia. There are currently a number of Russian breeders interested in developing … Continue reading →