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

[krazyaboutkatz]

That sure is a scary looking tiger.

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.

[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:








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]

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

His brother Tigris is half Abyssinian and half Siberian:

Tigris' Album



Kelly: thanks for the Micah fix 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:

[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

[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.