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Isn’t a Cat just a cat? Are there real differences?

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Isn’t a Cat just a cat? Are there real differences?

In this video, Bridget Speiser of the Washington Humane Society (WHS) describes the expectations and characteristics that should be considered when a family is planning to adopt a cat into the home. This video is designed to assist all cat-lovers – from those who have shared their home with cats before, to those who are new to cat companionship. This video series includes an overview of the basic factors to consider prior to adoption, how to decide where to adopt from, how to assess the qualities of the right cat for you and how to welcome a new cat home with you.

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Host: Isn't a cat just a cat? Are there real differences?

Bridget Speiser: There are very real differences cat to cat to cat. Certainly there are preconceived notions about cats being very independent or cats being sort of wild hunters, any numbers of preset notions, but just like any other animal, any other species each cat has his own individual personality. Some breeds have characteristics that are known to them. I guess that Siamese for example are known to be very vocal, so that is the characteristic that runs through that breed but again, cat to cat to cat you will find that there are distinct differences and distinct personalities.

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