Taxonomy: Cat

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
incredibly empathetic, can be a good service cat

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
high energy and playful

Taurus (Apr 21 – May 20)
enjoy being petted and like their routine

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
chatty and charming

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
sweet and love to live in a quiet environment

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22)
expressive and always reminding you of their regal presence

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22)
never skips a day of grooming and judgemental

Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22)
fair and kind,an easy-going cat

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 22)
fiercely loyal and moody

Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 22)
dreaming of travel and love to stay outside

Capricon (Dec 23 – Jan 22)
serious, calm and well-behaved

Functions of the Paws
The cats’ important little “fur-feet”

• Get rid of excess heat
• Prevent slipping
•  Shock absorbers
• Sound absorption
• Sensors

Moisturizing
If your kitty’s paw pads become irritated or cracked, help your cats drink more and also try moisturizing them with olive, coconut or another food-quality oil that will be safe for them to lick.

Maintain Hygiene
Keeping your cat’s paws healthy by wiping their paws every day. Check between their paws for litter or other debris that may be stuck. Trim your cat’s nails and the hair on the paws to prevent bacteria infection.

Massage
Cats’ paws contain large concentrations of nerve receptors. If you can give a massage to your cat’s paws, it will promote better blood circulation and improve their health.

Look Straight
It is happy to see you, and it comes closer to you while you reach out your hand. It welcomes you.

Look Upward
If your cat is sitting up straight and looking upward, it is listening to you. Or something out there gets its attention.

Eyes Wide Opened
Cats open their eyes wide when they are alert or nervous.

Arching Back & Tail-down
Cat is defensive and adopts a self-protective posture

Turning its Back to You
A cat turns his back on you because he knows that you are not going to hurt him. It’s one of the ultimate signs of love.

Rolling Around on the Floor
This is your cat’s way of saying, “I trust you.”

Cats’ cute appearance and cattitude personality attract many people to become their slaves. Let’s take a look at how many cats’ slave signs have you got!

Scoring Table

• Your clothes are covered with cat hairs: You no longer wear black shirts, and you carry lint rollers around to remove cat hairs
• Your phone is full of cat photos: you want to record everything about your cat
• Splurge on cat toys and supplies, want to give the best to the cats (although they don’t appreciate it most of the time)
• Full of love scars: sometimes the cats are too excited during play time and scratched you accidentally
• Meow talk: When your cat meows at you, you respond by meowing without a second thought
• Remodel the house for your cat: transform the furniture into a cat house, hang a cat walkway on the wall
• Become a poop-picker: When your cat goes to the toilet, you observe the size and shape of the poop to ensure your cat is healthy
• All your conversations are about cats: exchange cat care tips and tricks with other cat owners
• Become a home person: worry that your cat will be lonely and hungry at home, so you’d rush back home at night
• Cat huffing addiction: You feel uncomfortable if you don’t huff your cat once a day

0-3 = Quasi-cat slave; seems you just got a cat not long ago

4-6 = Barely qualified cat slave; it is your honour to serve the master, come on!

7-9 = A competent cat slave, although you still have room to improve in your cats’ minds.

10 = You are truly a cat slave! Your cats mean everything to you!

Have you tried playing hand stacking game with a cat? Put your hand on the cat’s paw, it will immediately pull its paw out and place it on top; no matter how many times you repeat, the cat will always place its paws on top.

What makes the cat persist?

1. Sensory Tools: In addition to using whiskers and smell to perceive the surroundings, a cat’s paw is another important sensory tool. Cats’ paws are full of nerves and sensitivity. When a cat feels an object touches it, it will reflexively use its paw to detect the object.
2. Reserve Space for Movement: Cats are very alert to movements, and often need to run or jump suddenly. If a cat’s paw is pressed, its movement will be limited. Cats need to ensure that there is no obstacles above their paws.
3. Protect Hunting Tools: Cats are born to be hunters. Cats paws have mute effects, helping cats to approach their preys quietly, while their claws are used for attacking and hunting. As an important hunting tool, cats will protect their paws and will not let others touch it.

If you cat doesn’t mind you pressing its paws, CONGRATULATIONS! You are officially a recognized servant of your cat!

Speaking of Halloween, witches and black cats are the first things that come to mind.

Have you ever heard that if you see a black cat at night, misfortune will happen?

Black cats have different meanings across the world. Let us take a look at these superstitions today!

Black cats are witches and devils in disguise?

In the Middle Ages, European churches began a large-scale witch hunt to strengthen the faith. At that time, there were rumors such as witches turned into black cats to hide, black cats were demons sent by witches to spy on humans,etc. This led to the execution of black cats along with those considered to be witches.

This terrible witch hunt lasted from the 12th century to the 17th century. It created an impression that black cats are associated to witches, black magic and evil things.

Black cats bring death?

Western countries in the Middle Ages believed that dark-haired animals, such as black cats and crows would bring death. Italians believed that death was imminent if a black cat lies on the sick bed; American also believed that seeing a black cat at a funeral means another family member is about to die.

At the same time, some countries or traditions believe that black cats will bring good luck. European sailors believe that bringing a black cat on board can ensure a safe journey; Japanese believe that spotting a black cat means a chance to meet true love; the Scots believe that a black cat at the doorway will bring good luck. But in fact, all of these beliefs have no scientific basis. They are just superstitions.

>>> Don’t be superstitious. Give love to our black-haired fur babies! <<<

Black cats have the lowest chance of being adopted and higher chances of being euthanized in shelters. The elders considered black cats unlucky and resist adopting them. Black cats also look unapproachable in photos, people subconsciously think they are less friendly, so they prefer cats with lighter fur colors. 

These should not be the reasons to stay away from black cats. Try meeting the fur babies in person, and see how it feels. Give the black-haired fur babies a chance.