Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Each week, we share a narrative from certainly one of our cat-loving Catsters. This week is about Wes and his fiercely cuddly Russian Blue, Raphael.
After we final left off, I advised you all about solely two parts of Raphael’s persona: one, an obsession for all issues consumable, and two, a drive to snuggle that might make an Antarctic Emperor Penguin proud (in case 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. Right this moment, I believed a question-and-answer session can be the right approach to get you correctly up to the mark with all issues Raphy. Now keep in mind, in case you hate any questions, he insisted on them. Additionally, he was very insistent on the solutions, too. Mainly, any and all criticism ought to be directed his manner.
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 best breed for us. We’d been advised that Russian Blues mixed shut companionship with a variety of intelligence – and boy had been they proper!
2. Is Raphael a male or feminine cat?
Raphael is a male cat. No less than, that’s what the vet advised 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 essentially the most. Steph and I each love artwork and exhibitions. In truth, our second date (once I was dwelling in Hong Kong) passed off 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 wonderful). Just a few 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 had been to share a reputation with this lovely boy earlier than us.
4. When is Raphael’s birthday?
twentieth Might 2022. He’s actually hoping that this implies you’ll be sending presents his manner. He gently reminds you to learn the opposite solutions totally so that you simply 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) advised us a short time in the past that to maintain Raphy wholesome into previous age, it will be optimum if we may get him used to having his tooth brushed. Nicely, I’ve to say, far past getting used to it – he now adores it! On the finish of the day, after we brush our tooth, he comes working, 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 – working 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 particularly hates unknown males, for some cause. Appears to be like like guard-cat obligation is some time away but!
7. Who’s the spare human?
the reply. I’ll get in bother if I say something out of line right here. It’s an simple, incontrovertible fact that I’m the spare human, and Steph is primary. (That’s the official celebration line and I’m sticking to it, it doesn’t matter what).
8. What’s his favourite toy?
His Hepper Hello Lo in fact! Though I’m biased, we have now quite a lot of them dotted all through the house, 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 advised it wasn’t lunchtime but) and getting a great muscle stretch in, too.
And there’s a lot extra to know…
Hopefully that canter via a few questions was illuminating and fascinating, however with regards to our journey with Raphy, there are limitless issues to share! You probably have any strategies for what matters you wish 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 associates. Who is aware of, your solutions would possibly give us some inspiration for these between-meal instances!
