Fishing cat - I want one! :)

I am a Number of posts : 163 Registration date : 2008-09-14

Attention cat lovers, and probably dog lovers as well! Take a look at this cool fishing cat:

http://www.hemmy.net/2007/10/21/extreme-pets-fishing-cat/

Wouldn't you want one?? bounce

(The photos of him with a chicken are a bit of a turnoff.)

I am a Number of posts : 320 Registration date : 2008-09-20

This one is soooo cool... He's like a mixture of a cat and a dog - he is BIG, and he loves to swim. I don't know whether I would want a cat like that though, he is a wild animal, even though he looks very domesticated and tame.

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Quote :: They are friendly to humans if they have been acquainted since young.

So how do these guys behave towards strangers. That's one large very capable looking cat.

I am a Number of posts : 101 Registration date : 2008-10-01

I have never seen anything like it. Yes, the chicken pictures are definitely a turn off. I would be concerned not only for the other kitty but for any children in the household, as well. I am surprised they are even allowed to have this cat in captivity. Since, it is obviously still a predatory animal. I know you can get special permission to own exotic animals, but I don't think this is one I would want in my home. I have always thought that tigers are very beautiful and cuddly, but I wouldn't take the risk if given the opportunity.

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Froix wrote:: So how do these guys behave towards strangers. That's one large very capable looking cat.

That's a good question. As much as I love cats, I probably would be hesitant to come visit that home... With a wild animal, you just never know.

I don't know how this family was allowed to keep him at home, my guess is it is a part of a rescue operation.

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Wow wonder what happens when the kitty decides he wants his brother for lunch !

OMG I don't know about that. I agree the chicken was a turn off !!

I am a Number of posts : 320 Registration date : 2008-09-20

I suppose they have to feed him a whole chicken like that and live fish in order to keep him healthy and satisfy the hunting instinct. The chicken did not look like it was alive (thank goodness).

That domestic cat looks so small comparing to the fishing fellow!

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The pictures with the chicken nearly made me sick.

It's a beautiful animal, though. I'd just be afraid that it would walk up behind me at night and eat me!

I am a Number of posts : 146 Registration date : 2008-08-21

I could have gone without seeing the mangled chicken. None-the-less that cat looks awesome. I am a little worried for the "average house cat" that they have. I can not imagine what would happen when the other one felt like "playing" with it.