Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Each week, we share a narrative from one in all our cat-loving Catsters. This week is about Wes and his fiercely cuddly Russian Blue, Raphael.
After 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 may make an Antarctic Emperor Penguin proud (should 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 now, I believed a question-and-answer session can be the proper approach to get you correctly in control with all issues Raphy. Now keep in mind, should you hate any questions, he insisted on them. Additionally, he was very insistent on the solutions, too. Principally, any and all criticism needs to be directed his means.
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 needed to make sure we had the appropriate breed for us. We’d been informed 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. A minimum of, 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. In actual fact, our second date (once I was residing in Hong Kong) came about 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). A number 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 had 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 presents his means. He gently reminds you to learn the opposite solutions completely 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 consultants) informed us a short while in the past that to maintain Raphy wholesome into previous age, it will be optimum if we might get him used to having his teeth brushed. Effectively, I’ve to say, far past getting used to it – he now adores it! On the finish of the day, once we brush our enamel, 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 any case, 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 motive. Appears like guard-cat obligation is some time away but!
7. Who’s the spare human?
You recognize the reply. I’ll get in hassle if I say something out of line right here. It’s an plain, incontrovertible reality that I’m the spare human, and Steph is primary. (That’s the official get together 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, now we have quite a lot 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 understanding any frustrations (you bought it, he obtained 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 attention-grabbing, however in terms of our journey with Raphy, there are limitless issues to share! In case you have any recommendations for what matters you wish to talk about on this house, 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 may give us some inspiration for these between-meal instances!
