Abyssinian/Tiger picture/how to scare off your neighbors

[lat192004]

I was sufing the web and found this super picture. I wanted to share it with everyone, just click on the attachment to view. I have always dreamed about having a pet tiger, guess my kittys that roam my house is as far as I will get. One question: does anyone have an Abyssinian? What is their temperment like? Thanks for any information.......Oh, the cool Tiger picture is in the attachment.enjoy!

[jazzcat]

I've seen a similar face from Ripley when his food bowl is empty, lol.

There are a few of Aby owners here with some beautiful cats. I'm sure they can answer your questions but from what I've read from them it sounds like Abys have wonderful temperments.

[lat192004]

Thank you for your reply. The Abby is a direct desendent of the African Wildcat and was the cat the pharohs worshipped as gods. If I ever see Angel's face like that I'm out the door, running as fast as I can(LOL). Have a great evening :cool:

[krazyaboutkatz]

That sure is a scary looking tiger.:eek:

My Sunny is an Aby mix and he's got the best personality. He's very entertaining and is full of energy. He loves all of his brothers and is the favorite of all of his brothers too. He's the baby of my family even though he's the second oldest of my furkids. Even though he'll be turning 4 this year, he still has many kitten qualities about him. He's also a big mama's boy.:D

[NoahsMommy]

I have an Aby! His name is Micah and he's 5 years old. We rescued him from the Humane Society we volunteered at last March. (His breeder dropped him and his sibling off...they were both very ill, in fact, his sibling died during her spay :( )

Anyway, I love my Micah more than most things in life. I want Micah to live until its my turn to go to heaven, and then take him with me. ;)

I love his personality. He's so loving and devoted to me. He trusts me completely and while he demands my attention, he's the only cat contented playing his own games. He's always near and always fun. He's energetic, but like I said, super loving.

Here are a few pictures of him. He is a fawn Aby. His face is more "macho" looking because he was a breeder cat until he was 4 1/2, when we rescued him.

Micah:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da24b3127ccebc453a611e500000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da24b3127ccebc453a5c9f5d0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da24b3127ccebc45387d9f7d0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da24b3127ccebc4538581e680000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da24b3127ccebc4538e59fe50000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da24b3127ccebc4539065eae0000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da24b3127ccebc453e031e300000001610

hee hee, notice a theme here? If the pictures are of Micah, its usually when he's asleep and awoken by me, or of him ON me. ;)

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Great pics of Micah!! I especially like to one where you are on the phone, and he has a HUGE GRIN on his face - too cute!!!

[Barbara]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid48/p0e6a8134ea9e658bbeea507edb08023e/fcb8a7f0.jpg

Filou is an Aby. I love their playful and mischievous character.

Here is his album. You will see that he loves to sit on my shoulder- this is very common in Abyssinians.

Filou's Album (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290768743)

His brother Tigris is half Abyssinian and half Siberian:

Tigris' Album (http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290782939)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pdd3beeeeea7b4a25810d5eff937e7501/fbb8805e.jpg

Kelly: thanks for the Micah fix:D Just what I needed this morning:)

[neko1]

My Tama is a Blue Abyssinian. He's my baby, he follows me around everywhere and cries when he cannot be with me in a room. He's very energetic and into everything, he also loves high places and is always on the counters.

Here are some pictures:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid38/peaf2af99c9bed732e00bbbdebb6ff413/fd0f67ef.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p4267f99ab078ce53ad6ad51d27e2a7e3/fc13d1e2.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/pd841abc8dc98089c445eae45b5ae590a/fc13d0fe.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid70/p49cc93ac89b3c85c3b3889459486c8a4/fb9f02d2.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid70/p7150d65f2db92988f41b741fd41071b4/fb9f0284.jpg

[Dog1,Cats2]

The aby pics are gorgeous!!! That's always been my favorite breed; someday, maybe - the 2 cats I have now I rescued from the animal shelter.

[catmandu]

My friend Ann, has an Abby , and they are very lively , and as intelligent as the Siamese! He loves his Cat Toys and Ann , has built ramps , for Nelson , to climb , to burn off energy. And she says that they cant be solo cats , they need someone to play with!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I love all these Aby pics. I think we're missing a few though - SAS and her brats for one and Bastets Mom, and at least one or two more that I can see their pictures in my mind but I can't remember their names.....

[Barbara]

Lailamara's babies Maya and Bodhi. Abycat Alice, Randi_K:)

:)

[lat192004]

FANTASTIC PICTURES! Thanks so much:) :) :) :D

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Abys are absolutely stunning. I would love one (but only if it was a rescue cat). They just have such amazing character traits!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Barbara
Lailamara's babies Maya and Bodhi. Abycat Alice, Randi_K:)
:)

Thanks Barbara, those are the ones I was thinking of that I couldn't remember. :)

[NoahsMommy]

We're missing Bastet too...Micah's twin. ;)

[*ABYCAT* Alice]

I have a wonderful Aby named Costello (right now in my lap, actually). He is such a sweet and curious guy and he wants to be with me always to see what’s going on. Abys are very different from other cats when the most important thing for them is their owner. They are full of energy and so curious of everything. When I grab something – whatever it is – he just has to see what it is.
You’ll find more pictures of Costello at our website: http://www.abycat.com
And here’s another great Aby site where the photographer really captured the Aby Spirit:
http://www.mango-madness.com/

http://www.abycat.com/pettalk/cosycov.jpg

http://www.abycat.com/pettalk/badr2.jpg

http://www.abycat.com/pettalk/fish1.jpg
Can you tell he loves dried fish??

http://www.abycat.com/pettalk/2sleep2.jpg
Tess and Costello

[BastetsMum]

Not to be forgotten hehehe:

Aby's are fantastic! She keeps me on my toes all the time. At present her game is scratch the carpet - which she knows she is not allowed to do.

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4236885762&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p2595f3f1ae4909a3bb1d3d61af47a810/fc89bf02.jpg&caption=meerly%20observant&album_id=4290561849&from_album=1


http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4236885792&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p933b5ede83a335daf6e363f11c0030cf/fc89bf20.jpg&caption=Footprints%20on%20my%20window%20...&album_id=4290561849&from_album=1

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/inbox/view.html?id=4236885819&url=http%3A//www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p7b78100cafcff61a2a0d8c27b77c58da/fc89bf3b.jpg&caption=Lady%20of%20the%20Nile&album_id=4290561849&from_album=1

She gives me lots of enjoyment. I hope you can see the images ok.

[EssTer]

Scary pic LOL...

I haven't any experience with abyssinians but I thing they're very cute and adorable kitties!

[Barbara]

Originally posted by BastetsMum
Not to be forgotten hehehe:

Aby's are fantastic! She keeps me on my toes all the time. At present her game is scratch the carpet - which she knows she is not allowed to do.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p2595f3f1ae4909a3bb1d3d61af47a810/fc89bf02.jpg


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p933b5ede83a335daf6e363f11c0030cf/fc89bf20.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid54/p7b78100cafcff61a2a0d8c27b77c58da/fc89bf3b.jpg

She gives me lots of enjoyment. I hope you can see the images ok.

Ok, let's see cute Bastet. :)

[lat192004]

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, Barbara.Beautiful pctures from everyone!! Their coat is short I guess? I hate to admitt it, but I'm so allergic to my Calico my eyes swell if I brush her and don't cover my nose. Is the Aby good as far as being good for a person with allergies? By the way, the calico is a domestic longhair, and Angel is a DSH tabby...Thanks.....P:)

[Randy_K]

Abys do change the rules. You are almost never alone with an Aby. If you live in a condo or apartment with enclosed hallways you will get to know your neighbors when your Aby runs into their home should they be so careless as to open their door. Abys are gregarious, athletic, playful, active and become strongly bonded to their owners. They demand a lot of your attention and are worth every moment. They make terrific companions and you can't help but love them.

Mango who gets to the top of a door in a single leap from the floor
http://www.mango-madness.com/images/Mango_29.jpg

Peaches - no glass of wine is safe around her!
http://home.att.net/~rjknox/Cocktail_Peach.jpg

Dante - older and wiser... but active even at eight years old
http://www.mango-madness.com/personal/Dante/images/Dante_01.jpg

[lat192004]

Hello Randy_K;

I had a cat a few years ago I'm pretty sure was an Aby mix. He had a long body, long legs, big ears and a face just like an Aby, except he was white. His gymnastic abilities were amazing. I could throw a mouse toy high over his head, and he would leap four feet into the into the air and snag it. I have an open beam house design, and he could leap to the top. He was very vocal, and had a purr like a jackhammer. We used to take walks together outside, and when I told him to get inside, we would play this game of "cat hears, takes message, and will get back later". I had to follow him around the house several times, all the while he was hissing at me and trying his best to iqnore me. Finally he would give up and go inside, and demanded I brush him for several minites. He was a handful, always kept me on my toes with his mischief. Next cat I get will be an Aby, I love their gymnastics and they are so great looking.

Thanks for the pictures.......P