I've just got a Siamese cat in Tenerife and now I need a name for her.

Cuppy Cake · 25th May 2007, 11:54

On Monday this week,
I had a chat with my mum and in the conversation I mentioned how much I would utterly delight in having a Siamese cat to keep my dog company,
but they're hard to find and they're very expensive if pedigree.

So I dropped it.

Yesterday, I went for lunch in my local Parque de la Reina bar,
and the young waiter sat down beside me and after 5 minutes of
"Tengo-ing" and "Tiene-ing" and "Quieres-ing",
the conversation went a bit like this,

"I, ah, donh suppoz yoo wanna gato? Fo free?"
"Um, yeah, actually, I do..."
"Wel, shez too month ol. Only a bebe. Yoo wanna food?
I donh now if shez gerl o boy.."
"Can I see it?" "Sí"

The waiter came back with the most beautiful little blue eyed...yup, you guessed it...Siamese cat.

I thought things would be okay.
The kitten who fell asleep in my lap while I ate was so calm.
Then the broody mother cat smelled her scent.
She came over, slapped me, clamped down on her baby's neck trying to pull her away (i found out it was a girl), and the mum was pulling so hard she ripped the baby's hair out.
I went quickly from the restaurant and home.
BAD IDEA!
My pup Neko loved her, but she absoluted FREAKED OUT.
My mum tried to pin her down by the scruff but she was throwing herself everywhere in panic.
She clawed my mum up pretty bad, and bit all the way through her fingernail, into her finger, we decided, the cat with no-name...had to go.

I guess its a shame.
I did always want a Siamese from when I saw "The Aristocats" as a child,
but alas, 'twas not meant to be.

I'm taking her back this afternoon.
End Blog. lol

old golfer · 25th May 2007, 12:06

I found these Siamese cats that should cause you no problems...

Link here

Geordiecraig · 25th May 2007, 12:12

I dont trust cats....cant tell what they're thinking....makes me nervous

(shudder)

old golfer · 25th May 2007, 12:13

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Originally Posted by Geordiecraig

I dont trust cats....cant tell what they're thinking....makes me nervous

(shudder)

Bit like Women then !!....

welshsprout · 25th May 2007, 12:15

Cuppy.... with any cat going into a dogs home always leave them to it for a day or two... especially if it has just left it´s mother, it has a lot to adjust to.

Put yourself in its situation... you´ve just been taken away from your mum and now they want you to make friends with this beast!!!

Of course it is distressed and biting and clawing anything it sees it just wants to be with it´s mum.

Cuppy Cake · 25th May 2007, 12:15

You are all quite right! lol. Thanks OG - I shall purchase a soft furry friend immediately.

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Originally Posted by welshsprout

Cuppy.... with any cat going into a dogs home always leave them to it for a day or two... especially if it has just left it´s mother, it has a lot to adjust to.

Put yourself in its situation... you´ve just been taken away from your mum and now they want you to make friends with this beast!!!

Of course it is distressed and biting and clawing anything it sees it just wants to be with it´s mum.

Yeah, I see your point, but you know what kind of reputation Siamese cats have...one of malice. Shame I found that out AFTERWARDS! lol. But I had a ginger tom before and he took to my dog like an angel. I guess I was hoping for the same. Well, I'll give it a little while longer. She, she's just so aggressive. I've had many cats from kitten (too many) but they've never been aggressive like she is. I swear she's out to kill me, lol. Hmmmm.

K9 Tenerife · 25th May 2007, 14:14

Hi Cuppy Cake

K9 have lots of lovely kittens if it doesnt need to be a Siamese

Cheers

sgd

Daverock · 25th May 2007, 14:52

I agree with Welsh on this one Cuppy. A few years ago I got two kittens already having two dogs. The kittens reacted in the same way as your's did but they all became best of mates after only a couple of days. Try giving it a couple of days more.

Janbee · 25th May 2007, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Daverock

I agree with Welsh on this one Cuppy. A few years ago I got two kittens already having two dogs. The kittens reacted in the same way as your's did but they all became best of mates after only a couple of days. Try giving it a couple of days more.

Got to agree, after introducing a kitten to my dog the kitty went mad too and the dog was not too happy either but the situation did settle down after a couple of days. Siamese cats though are notorious for being a wee bit self willed and neurotic although I don't suppose they are all necessarily like that.Good luck anyway!

blue marlin · 25th May 2007, 17:50

Siamese cats are not all vicious, you have to remember that this little kitten has been dragged away from its mum ( due to her trying to take it back) so is probably a little too young plus it should be left quiet to adjust to its surroundings before introdusing it to the dog
Sorry if this sounds nasty as not very good at putting things in to words (no malice intended)

I have had Siamese cats all my life and would not be without one

If you have all ways wanted one please give the little thing a chance