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Minskin Cats are the subject of today's lesson
At first glance the Minskin cat is an odd-looking little fellow--quite a departure in appearance from the "normal" cats we have grown to embrace as family pets. A hybrid cat breed that is a cross between a Sphynx and a Munchkin cat, the Minskin cat is a relatively new and rare breed. Because of this, finding a Minskin cat to adopt can be quite an extensive search as demand exceeds availability. Created in about 2000, the Minskin cat may look a bit strange at first to most cat-lovers, but their winning personalities are certain to make those fortunate enough to adopt one happy for many years by supplying true affection and loyal companionship. The Minskin cat is a small feline with a compact body and strong musculature. They generally feature large and beautiful eyes, short legs and a very sparse coat that is accentuated by small areas of fur on their legs, ears, face and tail. One of the great things about Minskin cats is that they come in nearly every conceivable combination of colors possible, so a possibility exists to find the exact color match that is most desirable to a particular owner. An odd fact about the Minskin cat is that they retain their youthful appearance well into adulthood, with many humans mistaking an adult Minskin cat for a young kitten. Also, because of their small stature Minskin cats are ideal for those residing in small homes or apartments. Minskin cats have an amazingly outgoing and friendly personality and as such get along with just about every living creature, especially humans. Minskin cats thrive on affection and attention and are the perfect cat breed for those searching to adopt a good lap cat. A new home presents no problem for the Minskin cat, as it adapts quickly to new surroundings effortlessly and gets along very well with both other domestic pets as well as with older children. In short, the Minskin cat thrives on any type of friendly interaction with human or other animal and is a tremendously eager to please pet. Minskin cats love to play regularly, and are very good at communicating their needs and wishes to their human companions.
Minskin cats require about the normal amount of grooming as most other cats, the only difference being that the Minskin needs to be bathed regularly. This helps keep it's skin clean in order to prevent associated skin issues. (information courtesy cat-breeds.findthebest.com)

Please go by today and congratulate Bombay #30365 on his COTD, and while there give him some healing purrs. The COTD campaign today is for Gypsy, Ellie & Andy #231301, so it would be great if everyone would stop by and leave them a vote. Celebrating birthdays today are BUDDY & CINNAMON #10190 (inactive 30+days) and TIGRE #104369 (inactive 60+days) Observing a crossing anniversary today is Bandit #3438. Let’s let Bandit know that he is not forgotten. Hugs, Leo and the Zoos

Come visit me, King Leo ***Vote WHISKERS #227256 COTM***.

09/10/2012 10:27.13 AM

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Ojos Azules (Blue Eyes) is the breed today
This new breed of cat became known in the year 1984 in New Mexico, when it descended from Cornflower, a tortie female, and was found among feral cat populations. This cat had extremely dark-blue eyes that are usually found only in white or colorpoint cats. Ojos Azules cats have dark-blue eyes no matter what their coat color. In 1991, T.I.C.A. published a standard for the breed. The breed is quite rare. The name of this cat, Ojos Azules is taken from the Mexican words for "blue eyes." The Ojos Azules cat is of medium build, with a triangular-shaped head, big round blue eyes and a rather long shaped muzzle. The coat can be in a wide variety patterns and colors. Before the appearance of the Ojos Azules cat, blue eyes were only seen in totally white cats and Siamese. These cats appear in a variety of coat colors, and they all have blue eyes. Also, their coats are soft and silky. The depth of color in the eyes is greater even than that found in Siamese cats, and it does not cause squinting, deafness or cross-eyes. It is interesting to note that these rare and newly-found cat breeds are generally found in the wild. Of course, it is usually some time before they are recognized as a breed. It was found that the blue-eyed cats should be bred with a cat with different-colored eyes. The mutating gene was found in the blue-eyed cats, so when two blue-eyed cats were bred, there were some deformities such as a flat end of the tail. In 1992, only ten of the Ojos Azules cats were known. To this point, no true standard was made, and no cat registration recognized them. So far, only cats expressing the deep-blue-eye gene have been called Ojos Azules. After the genetic investigation by Solveig Pflueger, breeding resumed in a small way as attempts to breed Ojos Azules without the deadly genetic defects. The result of these investigations is that breeders must cross the blue-eyed cats with non-blue-eyed cats, producing a litter of about 50/50 blue/non-blue-eyed kittens. In doing this, only half of the kittens are then actually of the Ojos Azules breed. This avoids having at least half of the litter being deformed and/or dead kittens. (info courtesy Yahoo.com)

Today, please go by and leave a vote and feel-better hugs for BOMBAY #30365. He hurt his leg while his Mom was at work on Friday. Please congratulate Charlie #193836 on winning his COTD badge today. Celebrating a birthday today is ANGEL KOKOMO #187218, so please wish him a happy birthday. Hugs, Leo and the Zoos

Come visit me, King Leo ***Vote WHISKERS #227256 COTM***.

09/09/2012 10:33.38 AM

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CONGRATS COTD WEMBLY 9/08/2012
Congrats for Cat of the Day, Wembly! We hope and pray your momma has a smile on her face today with special memories you two had made and shared together. Mom knows her heart♥ is aching and lonely without you as my mom knows too well of the pain and sorrow, too!

Here's a Girl Power Crew vote #263 in the Name & Honor of Wembly.

With Kitty Kisses & Loves,

♥AUNT SAMANTHA KNIGHT #15442 (COTM 5/2009)♥
♥SMUDGE KNIGHT #14889 & MOM~LILLIAN♥

Come visit me, TEAKEE KNIGHT #25544 (Photo 1/15/2013), SYLVR TUFF KNIGHT #160205 Photo 4/07/2013, SMUDGE Knight (5/20/2000-8/13/2007 Furever Sleep), NeuBee Knight #123633 Photo 10/01/2012, KITTZI KNIGHT #160203 Photo 3/24/2013, Q. AUNT SAMANTHA "7/18/1998 - 8/18/2012", CALLIE KNIGHT #239447 Photo 4/04/2013 & SAUSHA KNIGHT #22506 Photo 2/02/2013.

09/09/2012 07:09.49 AM

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Concatulations on COTD, handsome angel!!
We are so happy to see you in the COTD window. Here's a vote in your memory....

Purrs, Mickey~:~:~Abby~:~:~Duchess

Come visit me, • ° • ° • ° • Abby, Duchess & Mickey ♥ Lola & In Very Loving Memory of K.C. (missing 7-24-11).

09/08/2012 11:17.56 PM

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HI ANGEL WEMBLY
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACOTD AWARD. HOPE YOU HAD A TERRIFIC CELEBRATION. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ANGEL. LEAVING YOU ANOTHER VOTE AND LOTS OF HAIRY HUGS AND WHISKER TICKLING KITTY KISSES. PURRS. BANDIT BOB AND FAMILY

Come visit me, GEORGE, ANGEL BANDIT BOB, LULU / TRIXIE, GRACIE & ANGEL DUSTY.

09/08/2012 10:32.27 PM

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Hey Angel Wembly!!
ConCATs on winning your first ACOTD badge! Hope you're having a great day celebrating and enjoying the spotlight. Hugs and purrs, Angel Tinker.

Come visit me, A Tinker - Our Little Becky Said YES To Her Casey, White Squirrel Park, Lake, and Campground & Voracious Frisky Predators Team Page.

09/08/2012 09:49.35 PM

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Hi Angel Wembly
Congratulations on winning your ACOTD badge! I hope you had a great time celebrating your special day. I know your family must be very proud of you and I hope winning this award brought a smile to their faces.

Purrs,
Kaomi

Come visit me, Kaomi.

09/08/2012 09:37.08 PM

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Congrats!
Hope you have a wonderful day!

Come visit me, Bad Mojo, Peanut, Cotton, Warlock & Calicat.

09/08/2012 08:57.49 PM

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Congrats Angel Wembly
on receiving your ACOTD Badge today. Hope you are being spoiled. Here's a basket full of toys, treats, boxes and a warm soft blanket for you to enjoy. Purrs and headbonks from Angel Sphinx and family.

Come visit me, Dancing Bear (In Loving Memory 1994 to 12/2011), Luvbug - RIP Sir Leo, Fang and Drooler - Thank you everyone, Buster - RIP Q. Pappoose and Q. Gracie, Sphinx (In loving Memory of 1986-2004), Lil Jag - RIP Q. Angel Aunt Samantha, Smudge - Engaged to Dame Carmen- RIP Angel Wilson & Kuce (In Loving Memory 1993-2012).

09/08/2012 08:56.31 PM

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-:¦:-•::•Purrs From NYC •::•-:¦:-
Dear Angel Wembly,

Congratulations on being Angel Cat of the Day!!! We know your family misses you so deeply. Hopefully this honor will bring a smile to their faces as they think of sweet memories of you!

We’re floating up a platter of shrimp puffs & salmon cookies for you to enjoy. We sprinkled the platter with tasty Cat treats.

With Prayers, Kitty Kisses & Heavenly Wishes,
☆ Cody & The Big Apple Gang® ☆

Come visit me, -:¦:- K. Cody Lee ♥ Angel Yum Yum -:¦:-, Q. Amber Lee -:¦:- Support Our Military -:¦:-, Q. Lelu Sabrina-:¦:-Thank You for my 6th COTD-:¦:- & The Chubbie Cubbies -:¦:-Vote Whiskers 227256-:¦:-.

09/08/2012 08:54.23 PM

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Congratulations Angel Wembly
You have our vote for the day! You are a pretty cat. We hope you're having fun with the other angels. Take care! Sincerely, Belle and family

Come visit me, Belle, Camille & Shadow.

09/08/2012 08:45.30 PM

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Hello
I just got on the comp after 2 days and saw you needed a vote and just saw you won today. Well gave you a late vote cause I was unavailable. Charlette#228987. Waiting too. Congratulations!

Come visit me, Kitty/Rest in Peace & Charlette.

09/08/2012 08:41.14 PM

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Hello Angel Wembly!
Oh, congratulations! We are all so happy for you! That badge looks nice in your display case! I just know your folks are proud of you! Purrs

Toby

Come visit me, BONNIE & GRABBY 210597~~, TOBY 210431 ~~, PIG & SISSY 210414~~, DARN BEE GEE 210564~~, RIP ANGELS 210737~~, MR.SNIFF 210653~~ & CATTY SHACK 232638 ~.

09/08/2012 08:05.36 PM

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Hi Angel Wembly!
Congratulations on your ACOTD! You look lovely in the winner's box!

I'm leaving you catnip cupcakes, a vote, hugs and purrs, Emma Grace

Come visit me, Emma Grace - Happy Easter!.

09/08/2012 07:57.14 PM

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Hi Angel Wembly
Congratulations on your COTD win today!! We're so happy for you. It's been fun celebrating your win with you and hope you've enjoyed all the special attention you've received! Hugs and Purrs, Angel Mickey & the GMG Angels

Come visit me, Wally-Thank You for my COTD!!!, Angel Mickey-THANK YOU FOR MY COTD!!!, Priscilla-VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM DAILY IN MAY, BAC Central (BDs/Adoptiversaries- /Crossing Dates), Angel PK - CROSSING REPORTER-RB SCOOP, Angel Gabby, HAYLEE LOVES OLIVER!!, Angel McFluff, Missy-HAIL QUEEN SPUNKY #161265, QUEEN OF MAY! & Holly.

09/08/2012 07:44.58 PM

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Dear Angel Wembley
Your mom I know is so proud of you. Congrats on winning the ACOTD today!
Maggie

Come visit me, Maggie-Pray for sis Ginger***Vote Whiskers#227256.

09/08/2012 07:19.54 PM

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Angel Wembley
Concatulations on your big win! We're thrilled to see your handsome picture in the winner's box today. We brought you a platter of salmon and chicken cookies, drizzled with spider sprinkles. Hope you enjoy.

meows and purrs

Angels PIng and ET

Come visit me, ♥ Strudel and Yoda ♥, ~~Engine~ vote Whiskers COTM daily 227256, ♥ Felix--I love Pudding ♥, Exit Rocketman~~♥ Mrs Whiskers, Angels Ping, ET, HellCat & Poppins, ~Orzo~ I ♥ Cheesy and Nosey, ~~Michah and Biscuit~~ & Rhubarb~~Vote Queen Spunky daily 161265.

09/08/2012 07:16.05 PM

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Congratulations, Angel Wembly, on winning
your ACOTD Badge today. It will shine brightly along with your star! Purrs, KC and the Zoo Crew

Come visit me, Kissy Catz & Sasha***Vote WHISKERS #227256 COTM**, Angel Q. Miss Millie**VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM*, Jesse & Mystie**Vote WHISKERS #227256 COTM**, "King" Leo & Mai Lin**VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM*, Feather & Jack**VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM** & Angels Tiki,Mi Ping,Anna-RIP Jim, Sue, Kathy, Barb.

09/08/2012 06:02.43 PM

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Hi Angel Wembly,
Congratulations on being our ACOTD!! We hope you and all the Angels are celebrating and dancing. Purrs and hugs, Alexi and family

Come visit me, Sienna - Vote Whiskers #227256 for COTM, Winslow ♥ Boo Kitty- Whiskers 227256 COTM & Alexi - Vote Whiskers #227256 for COTM.

09/08/2012 05:55.35 PM

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CONGRATULATIONS FOR COTD, WEMBLY 9/08/2012
Congratulations to you Momma for accepting this Cat of the Day Award for Wembly!!! We hope that you are having a purr*fect day in remembering the memories that you and Wembly made and shared together. We know that you will want to print this out along with the photo of Wembly and frame it for your family and friends to see.

Here's a Knight Gang vote #245 in the Name & Honor of Wembly.

Kitty Kisses & Hugs,

♥ VELVET KNIGHT 10732 ♥
♥ PAPPOOSE KNIGHT 10366 {COTM Queen 2/2012} ♥
♥ EBBONNY 10703 ♥
♥ SWEET PEA 13197 ♥
♥ BABY 13286 ♥
♥ TIPPER 10375 ♥
♥ CHARR 10719 ♥
♥ SIX 10139 ♥ & MOM-LILLIAN

Come visit me, Q. Pappoose "Forever Sleep 4-10-2006 to 4-24-2012", BABY KNIGHT July 18, 1998 to May 20, 2010, Patch KNIGHT(OG) #12767 Photo: 5/15/2013, Suezee Knight (OG) #11528 Photo: 1/24/2013, WHYSKRS (InB) "Stitches are out!" Photo 4/19/2013, Sassee Knight #10605 Photo 5/02/2013, SIX Knight (Sweet Memories 5/15/01-7/03/06), Ebbonny Knight Forever Sleep 8/14/2000 to 3/9/2011, Sweet Pea ~ Forever Sleep 5-15-2001 to 2-25-2011, Tipper Claflin-Knight (7/15/1989-7/23/2008- ), Bahneetah Knight #10641 Photo: 5/06/2013, Charr ~ In Loving Memory 8/14/2000-9/19/2008, Jazpyr Knight #10428 1/31/2013, Sissee Knight (OG) #11531 Photo: 3/29/2013, K. RHOAMIN KNIGHT & Sylvr Tuff ~ Photo: 4/07/2013, Velvet~Sleep My Black Beauty 5-10-2002 to 7-7-2012 & Sylvester Knight #11567 ~ Photo 5/15/2013.

09/08/2012 05:46.31 PM

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CONGRATS
on your ACOTD i hope had a wonderful day here at the rainbow bridge...i'm flying by with a basket of catnip angel food cupcakes with tuna frosting to enjoy and another vote, peace, luv and angel purrs...angel bootz #2601

Come visit me, angel bootz #2601-, angel tikki #33474--, meeko..2602-, meeko & angel bootz 17441- & rosie # 212287°...

09/08/2012 05:22.38 PM

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Sweet Angel Wembley!
I’m so happy to see that you have your beautiful shiny new ACOTD badge! You are so deserving of this special honor!
Hugs,
Charlotte

Come visit me, OFFLINE...... Missing our sweet angels - & Q. Charlotte ~Vote SPUNKY #161265 MAY COTM.

09/08/2012 05:08.09 PM

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