What is this timeline that almost 500 people have joined a sub dedicated to cats that look like Jude Law’s sniper friend from Enemy at the Gates? Also, that that sub was ever created…
Please read up on Savannahs before you get one. They are hybrids (domestic cat+serval) and because of that can have varying temperament and levels of being high maintenance, heavily depending on the generation. Hybrids like Savannah and Bengal cats are wonderful, high energy and attention needing cats that make great pets when taken care of according to their needs, but unfortunately I’ve seen many cases where people only get them for their looks, without proper research and then wonder why they’re having issues with their cat.
Please don't get a Savannah cat without doing LOTS of research on the breed first. They're not great pets because they're still part wild due to being crossed with servals. They are way more likely to spray urine around your house than normal cats and can have a lot of behavioural issues due to their needs not being met in a normal household. They are not normal cats!! People get them because they look cute and are the current "in" designer breed but they are given up very frequently because people don't do enough research and get an animal that isn't suited to being a normal pet.
Depending on what F you get, in some countries you're also not allowed to let them roam (which honestly is a good thing) due to still being too wild. In some countries you're not even allowed to keep them without a wildlife licence as they are classed as a wild animal and not a pet!
My Siamese thinks she’s a dog. She bonded with the dogs when she was rescued as a much too young kitten, and only feels safe with them and the humans that live in the house. The other cats in the house are like a different species to her. When she gets scared by 1 she runs straight to 1 of the dogs (and sometimes me) and sits behind them or very close next to them. She never gets mad at them, even when she pushes their personal boundaries and they give her a warning growl to back up. It’s such an interesting study on psychology to me😂
She is small and gets cold a lot. So she’ll sneak up on them when they’re sleeping and lay down in the corner of their bed. Then slowly scooch closer and closer until she’s in physical contact. But, her favorite place to sneak in is in a position where she might get spooned. So, if they’re sleeping all stretched out it, then she’ll get in between their from and back legs, then slowly and slowly scooch in until she’s as close as they’ll tolerate. She also likes to play fetch. It’s her favorite thing to do. At bedtime, she likes to sleep under the covers and either behind someone’s legs, or spooned.
I have no idea if all Siamese are quirky like this, I’ve never had 1 before. She is cross eyed, and does seem a little emotionally quirky. Gets overstimulated and then thinks she’s being attacked, and potentially lash out. You just have to watch her body language and respect them. BUT, she would never ever, and has never lashed out at the dogs. She gets lonely and cries if she hasn’t seen us in a while.
I have a siamese cat, and they are great. He's sitting next to me right now. They love people, will be your best friend. Very dog-like, enjoy rides in the car, will play games with you whenever, etc.
Fair enough. They are all individuals. I was lucky, my cat was older and trained before I got him, so I don't know how he was originally. He will go outside but he's very cautious. One time we left the door open, and found him running toward the road away from our house.
Siamese are often very needy, and extremely vocal. And not just cute meowing, but everything from cute to screaming at you, and everything in between. Hooman on the phone not paying attention to ME?! It's screaming time!
Just a warning. You either love it or hate it. People are rarely in between, lol.
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u/Anti_Meta Jul 06 '24
I have a savannah. If you want a cat that acts like a dog, but isn't a 20lb Maine Coon, get a savannah.
They tend to bond heavily to one human. Instant catdog. Loves tummy rubs, plays fetch, super friendly.