Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Each week, we share a narrative from considered one of our cat-loving Catsters. This week is about Wes and his fiercely cuddly Russian Blue, Raphael.
Once we final left off, I informed you all about solely two components of Raphael’s persona: one, an obsession for all issues consumable, and two, a drive to snuggle that will make an Antarctic Emperor Penguin proud (when you haven’t seen them, you’re lacking out). As I discussed, although, that’s simply the very floor of our story, and there’s a lot extra to my little four-legged companion. At this time, I believed a question-and-answer session could be the right approach to get you correctly up to the mark with all issues Raphy. Now keep in mind, when you hate any questions, he insisted on them. Additionally, he was very insistent on the solutions, too. Principally, any and all criticism ought to be directed his approach.
The 8 Inquiries to Introduce Raphael:
1. What breed is Raphael?
Raphael is a Russian Blue. As he’s our first cat as adults, my associate (Steph) and I wished to make sure we had the fitting breed for us. We’d been informed that Russian Blues mixed shut companionship with lots of intelligence – and boy have been they proper!
2. Is Raphael a male or feminine cat?
Raphael is a male cat. Not less than, that’s what the vet informed us. If he isn’t, then castrating him was an enormous mistake!
3. Who on Earth calls a cat ‘Raphael’?
That is the query we get requested probably the most. Steph and I each love artwork and exhibitions. The truth is, our second date (once I was residing in Hong Kong) happened at a Chinese language calligraphy exhibition. In the summertime of 2022, the Nationwide Gallery in London held an exhibition of Raphael’s works (which, by the way, was glorious). A couple of weeks later, when a small however regal grey bundle of fur got here into our lives, we knew what an honor it will be for the Italian Renaissance painter if he have been to share a reputation with this stunning boy earlier than us.
4. When is Raphael’s birthday?
twentieth Might 2022. He’s actually hoping that this implies you’ll be sending items his approach. He gently reminds you to learn the opposite solutions totally so that you just don’t mess it up and get him one thing he has to return.
5. What does Raphael love?
The vet (and Catster’s specialists) informed us a short while in the past that to maintain Raphy wholesome into outdated age, it will be optimum if we may get him used to having his teeth brushed. Properly, I’ve to say, far past getting used to it – he now adores it! On the finish of the day, after we brush our enamel, he comes operating, too!
6. What does Raphael hate?
Raphael is the bravest scaredy cat you’ve ever met, particularly when an unknown customer is on the door. Earlier than they enter, he’s all bravado and bluster – operating to the door and getting as near the motion as he can. In spite of everything, he’s coaching to tackle guard-cat obligation. Then, as quickly because the stranger(s) step foot inside, he’s hustling his furs away. He especially hates unknown men, for some purpose. Seems like guard-cat obligation is some time away but!
7. Who’s the spare human?
You already know the reply. I’ll get in hassle if I say something out of line right here. It’s an simple, incontrovertible reality that I’m the spare human, and Steph is primary. (That’s the official social gathering line and I’m sticking to it, it doesn’t matter what).
8. What’s his favourite toy?
His Hepper Hi Lo in fact! Though I’m biased, we’ve got a variety of them dotted all through the condo, a lot to his approval, and it’s at all times thrilling to see him utilizing it – whether or not it’s the primary scratch or the hundredth. I really like the sense that he’s figuring out any frustrations (you bought it, he acquired informed it wasn’t lunchtime but) and getting a good muscle stretch in, too.
And there’s a lot extra to know…
Hopefully that canter by means of a few questions was illuminating and fascinating, however in relation to our journey with Raphy, there are countless issues to share! If in case you have any ideas for what matters you need to focus on on this area, please depart a remark and let me know. Additionally, I’d love to listen to your solutions to the questions above, too! Let me and Raphy know what tickles the whiskers of your beautiful little four-legged buddies. Who is aware of, your solutions would possibly give us some inspiration for these between-meal occasions!
