Sphynx Cat

foreign_correspondent

Bless him Fire Fox - the thought of him trying to groom himself with those raw, infected pads is so poignant... he is a striking, beautiful boy, and its lovely to know he will never experience pain and suffering like that again!

I have to say, as far as cats go, I dont' think anything beats the lovely moggies in terms of looks - Noah is just striking, pure white with those lovely eyes, and we used to have a mackerel tabby when I was a kid who was an absolute beauty.

Fire_Fox

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

Bless him Fire Fox - the thought of him trying to groom himself with those raw, infected pads is so poignant... he is a striking, beautiful boy, and its lovely to know he will never experience pain and suffering like that again!

I have to say, as far as cats go, I dont' think anything beats the lovely moggies in terms of looks - Noah is just striking, pure white with those lovely eyes, and we used to have a mackerel tabby when I was a kid who was an absolute beauty.

Apparently he was walking on his knees ... that brings tears to my eyes he must have been in so much pain. But I don't think he remembers, last night he was playing footie with a mylar (soft foil) ball and skidding all the way up and down the laminate in my living area. :j

It's not so much a moggie you can't beat as a rescue cat (or dog ). Maybe I have been lucky but all mine have been so loving, and it really is rewarding getting a nervous adult cat to settle with you over the months. Oooops this was a thread about Sphynx and now it's an advert for Cats Protection. Sorry Doubleespresso.

~Chameleon~

That's the first time I've heard Noah's story, did realise he'd suffered pododermatitis, poor little mite

Probably a silly question, but has he ever been tested for FIV?

Apricot

I did read Noah's story a while ago but it's still as heartbreaking to think of now. Im so glad he has a happy home with you now Fire Fox - he has really landed on his feet!

Fire_Fox

Not a silly question at all, Chameleon, I understand the two conditions may be linked? Yes Noah has been tested for FIV and was clear. :j A very poorly written article, and unsurprisingly rejected for publication, but I'd be fascinated to know if there is any truth in the proposed link with dental decay: http://www.rawmeatybones.com/Podo.html

lowis

OP - I live in a flat with no access to a garden and I have siamese cats - they seem absolutely fine being indoor-only, very happy, loving cats - I have no idea how they got the reputation of being diffiult cats - I have never encountered a more affectionate and loyal breed (I am sure there are some out there though).

There is a Siamese Rescue where they currently have many cats looking for homes:

http://siameserescue.org.uk/homeswanted.htm

Good luck x

Buttonmoons

FF - Poor Noah! Seeing those pictures, I'd never imagine a cat could get over something like that. Actually brung a tear to my eyes. Looks like he has landed on his 4 (healed) paws with you

Sorry I don't know anything about Syphnx cats except they tend to wear knitted jumpers :rotfl:

paddypaws101

As plenty of other posters have said...rescue centres are full of moggies some of whom would be absolutley fine for an indoor set up. I don't know where you are but Celia Hammond in the London area certainly has indoor mogs on offer.

Little_Chicken

Aaaaw! Fire Fox. How lucky he is - and you too of course. xxx

laura_random

I have an 11 year old moggie who I recently rehomed from a free ad, she doesn't go outside at all. I do think it's worth thinking about rehoming an elderly moggy if you are indoor only. My cat isn't bothered about not going out at all, she's very well behaved and low maintenance, and it's lovely to know that she has a home to live out her retirement in.

In my own experience breeds like siamese are lovely but very very affectionate, so I wouldn't recommend leaving them home all day if you work. Ordinary moggies seem to cope better with being on their own during the day.