1. When used to describe a cat's behavior, "bunting" is when a cat:
(a) Uses urine to mark a doorway
(b) "Chatters" at the sight of a bird
(c) Bumps and rubs his head to leave a scent mark
(d) Bats around his prey

2. Which of these is not a reason why cats claw things?
(a) To keep claws sharp and help remove worn claw sheathes
(b) To leave scent on an object
(c) To provide muscles with a good stretch
(d) To be spiteful

3. A cat who's getting agitated to the point of lashing out while being petted will often have a tail that's:
(a) Twitching and flipping at the tip
(b) Wagging gently from the base
(c) Perfectly still
(d) Carried straight up

4. Cats purr when they're:
(a) Content
(b) Frightened
(c) Injured
(d) All of the above

5. Most cats have how many whiskers?
(a) 18
(b) 24
(c) 32
(d) 56

6. Which of the following places are not good for petting, in the opinion of most cats?
(a) Tummy
(b) Underside of chin
(c) Base of tail
(d) Side of face

7. The average cat weighs:
(a) Between 12 and 15 pounds
(b) Between 8 and 10 pounds
(c) More than 15 pounds
(d) Between 6 and 8 pounds

8. Cats start their grooming routine by:
(a) Licking their tail tips
(b) Licking their flanks
(c) Licking their lips
(d) Licking their paws

9. "High-rise" syndrome refers to:
(a) A cat's preference for perching on tall objects
(b) The ability of cats to live happily in upper-floor apartments
(c) The survival rate of cats who fall from high places
(d) A cat's enjoyment of a good view

10. The normal body temperature of a cat is:
(a) 97 degrees
(b) Between 100 and 102.5 degrees
(c) 99 degrees
(d) 104 degrees

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1. When used to describe a cat's behavior, "bunting" is when a cat:
(c) Bumps and rubs his head to leave a scent mark

2. Which of these is not a reason why cats claw things?
(a) To keep claws sharp and help remove worn claw sheathes

3. A cat who's getting agitated to the point of lashing out while being petted will often have a tail that's:
(a) Twitching and flipping at the tip

4. Cats purr when they're:
(a) Content

5. Most cats have how many whiskers?
(a) 18

6. Which of the following places are not good for petting, in the opinion of most cats?
(a) Tummy

7. The average cat weighs:
(b) Between 8 and 10 pounds

8. Cats start their grooming routine by:
(d) Licking their paws

9. "High-rise" syndrome refers to:
(a) A cat's preference for perching on tall objects

10. The normal body temperature of a cat is:
(c) 99 degrees

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1. When used to describe a cat's behavior, "bunting" is when a cat:
(c) Bumps and rubs his head to leave a scent mark


2. Which of these is not a reason why cats claw things?
(b) To be spiteful


3. A cat who's getting agitated to the point of lashing out while being petted will often have a tail that's:
(a) Twitching and flipping at the tip


4. Cats purr when they're:
(d) All of the above


5. Most cats have how many whiskers?
(b) 24


6. Which of the following places are not good for petting, in the opinion of most cats?
(a) Tummy


7. The average cat weighs:
(a) Between 12 and 15 pounds


8. Cats start their grooming routine by:
(d) Licking their paws


9. "High-rise" syndrome refers to:
(c) The survival rate of cats who fall from high places


10. The normal body temperature of a cat is:
(b) Between 100 and 102.5 degrees

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They only kiss up to ya for room and board...they also play with their food... akin to Killer Whales... before they devore it...thats why I prefer dogs...unconditional love and don't play with their food!

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Can't wait to see how I did.

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This is what I brought, you may forget me
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A man may fight for many things: his country, his principles, his friends, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mudwrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock & a stack of French porn.

Do you not like cats, GotZoom?

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John 1:14

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I love cats. They are really cute and independent. Cool as hell.

If the poll would have been about puppies, I would have done the same.

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Forever
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This is what I brought you, this you can keep
This is what I brought, you may forget me
I promise you my heart, just promise to me
Kiss my eyes and lay me to sleep
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Have I ever told you that if I sit really still and silent, sometimes I think I can hear your heart beating in time with mine?
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A man may fight for many things: his country, his principles, his friends, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mudwrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock & a stack of French porn.

<i>**feels the sudden need to take out a life insurance policy on Skittles**</i>

Here's the answers to the cat quiz:

1. (c) Every cat lover is familiar with "bunting," which is what a cat does when he bumps and rubs on something, such as your leg or hand.

2. (d) Contrary to common belief, cats don't destroy your sofa for spite, but because clawing is natural feline behavior.

3. (a) You may avoid a nasty bite by watching your cat's tail. When the tip starts to flip, end the petting session.

4. (d) Although most purring is a sign of contentment, cats have also been known to purr in stressful or painful situations.

5. (b) In most cats, the 24 whiskers are neatly divided into four rows on each side of the face. Each whisker - they're technically called "vibrissae" - is imbedded deeper than normal hairs to enhance its sensory input.

6. (a) Many cats become agitated if petted on the tummy, and they may claw or bite. Save tummy rubs for your dog!

7. (b) While most average-weight cats will come in between 8 pounds and 10 pounds, some cat breeds will normally be much heavier. A healthy cat should have a little padding over the ribs - but not too much.

8. (c) A cat will generally groom himself in the same sequence, starting by licking his lips, then his paws, then rubbing the paws over his head. The tail is generally last to get cleaned.

9. (c) Cats can right themselves in midair and brace for impact if they have time, which is why cats have a better chance of surviving a fall from a few floors up than from a balcony closer to the ground. Above a certain height, however, no cat can survive the fall.

10. (b) Temperatures below 99 degrees or above 103 degrees are reason to worry - and to call your veterinarian.

How'd you do? If you got them all right, you really know your cats. If you got fewer than half right, admit it: you're a dog person!

Source: Test your knowledge of cat facts
by Gina Spadafori, Pet Connection
gina@spadafori.com
February 5, 2006

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"In war, there is no alternative but to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. There is no substitute for victory. War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision." General Douglas MacArthur

“Democratic civilization is the first in history to blame itself because another power is trying to destroy it.” Jean-Francois Revel