tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post5276957431507883717..comments2023-09-28T08:31:02.877-07:00Comments on Responsible Pet Ownership Blog: What Qualities Does a Therapy Cat Need?CANIDAE Pet Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469755460646975188noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-69719067441535015022012-11-28T15:02:20.676-08:002012-11-28T15:02:20.676-08:00http://jubileeworkingcat.blogspot.ca/
This is my ...http://jubileeworkingcat.blogspot.ca/<br /><br />This is my kitten Jubilee. Sorry, I haven't updated it in a long time, but she's still my therapy cat. I've been working with her steady for about 4 months now, and she's amazing.<br /><br />She's just a typical DSH brown tabby my doctor gave me when she was 5 weeks old. I know, it's EXTREMELY young, and normally I'd have a fit at anyone who has a kitten that small. <br /><br />She's amazing though, she's been training to sit on my shoulder with a rabbit harness and leash, and in the winter she wears a sweater. In Canada, I can't register her as an actual Working Animal, but she is allowed in certain places as a therapy cat. If they refuse, I have to comply. <br /><br />She loves car rides, people, and being at home sleeping. She's not bothered by loud noises, crowds of people or walking down busy sidewalks and streets. She doesn't jump, meow or become hyper when I'm at the bank or visiting shops. She's still a baby, only 5 months old. <br /><br />I get stopped a lot, being asked if they can take her picture, pick her up, pet her and so on, and it's hard to tell people that pictures are welcomed, but I limit who can pet her. The reason for that is so she doesn't try to climb up on strangers. <br /><br />She's not a fan of other animals, but as long as she's on my shoulder, or in her travel case, she's not bad. I'd love to find a way to socialize her better, but I've tried everything since she was tiny. She's great at the pet store though :)<br /><br />Now I just need to try and find a vest that will grow with her, she's outgrown 3 so far. xDSladiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860172573779257670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-26467766858492365562012-02-14T21:07:08.160-08:002012-02-14T21:07:08.160-08:00My cat would SO LOVE to be a therapy cat she LOVES...My cat would SO LOVE to be a therapy cat she LOVES car rides, people and attention. If you touch her she starts purring, if you look at her she starts purring, heck if you even think about touching her she starts purring. She is a 7 year old part Siamese part Tabby. The only problem I potentially see is that she is not a fan of dogs and she does have claws so that could be a problem. Any ideas on how to help with her dog issues???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-71091051217741936092010-07-25T03:01:58.553-07:002010-07-25T03:01:58.553-07:00Julia, thank you so much for such a well-written a...Julia, thank you so much for such a well-written article about my therapy work! *nose kisses*<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Tabby >^..^<PDX pridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-12786003748069929942010-07-24T19:10:03.838-07:002010-07-24T19:10:03.838-07:00Amazing and wonderful! Thanks for another great a...Amazing and wonderful! Thanks for another great article, Julia!meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-56624471813137442882010-07-23T09:33:11.812-07:002010-07-23T09:33:11.812-07:00What a cool cat. While I know that cats can be lov...What a cool cat. While I know that cats can be loving (when they choose to be) with their families, I've never met one who was friendly and trusting of strangers. Much to my heartbreak because to me seeing a kitty means petting and purring and it hurts my feelings when one shies away. I think I'm like the cartoon character who will "love him and hug him and squeeze him" and the animal runs away from my exuberance!LOLSuzanne Aliciehttp://www.suzannealicie.infonoreply@blogger.com