Armand Goldman
Hontz Resort
Shickshinny PA
2020


our girls being fans of the movie The Bird Cage obviously named him after those characters!

European Domestic cats' personalities are quite varied. They tend to be intelligent, independently minded, and able to take care of themselves. But they can be quiet or vocal, cuddly or aloof. Getting to know the quirks of a Domestic's personality is part of the fun of sharing a home with one.

Because of their background as rodent catchers, European Domestics are typically athletic and agile, with strong hunting instincts. Using feather toys and other items they can pounce on or chase gives them a much-needed outlet for their natural tendencies.

Domestics also tend to enjoy keeping an eye on the outside world. High perches where they can safely look out at birds and other wildlife will keep them entertained for hours.

Cats are among the most popular pets in the world, and Domestics are the most common type of cat. Often referred to as moggies, housecats, or alleycats, European Domestics descendants of random-bred cats.

Domestic cats likely originated in the Fertile Crescent region—an area that includes Western Asia, Turkey, and Egypt—about 10,000 years ago. As humans traded their nomadic lifestyle for a stationary one centered on agriculture, wild cats congregated near their settlements to prey upon rodents. Farmers appreciated the pest control, and cats were happy with the abundance of food. Thus, the human-cat relationship began.

Experts believe Greeks and Romans brought Domestic cats to Europe 3,000 years ago. But in the Middle Ages, cats became associated with witchcraft, and their numbers dwindled as a result. In the 1500s, after the plague decimated much of London's human population, cats regained popularity thanks to their rat-hunting prowess. European Domestics have been in the homes—and firmly in the hearts—of humans ever since.

Though Domestics aren't pedigreed cats, some cat associations allow them to compete in shows in a general "housecat" category.