Somalis

Stayed at my cousin's in York on the way to Northumberland and thought you might like to see some pics of his Somali cats. They are similar to an Abyssinian but with semi long coats and have the colour and banding pattern of an Agouti (rodent). They have a long bushy tail and are beautiful cats, they are more popular in the US but uncommon here, has anyone else seen or heard of them?

 

Ooooooooh! love 'em Strongy! They are beautiful

 

very nice strongy, first one would make a lovely water colour

 

I'm sure you would do her justice Rosa.

 

I guess strongy they are indoor cats, suppose you wouldnt dare let them out on their own

 

They are outdoor cats as well, there is a cat flap hence the magnetic collars for restricted entry.

 

Beautiful cats .

 

Oh, what posers ... absolutely gorgeous ... I'd have one (correction, both) in a moment.

Thank you for sharing them with us.

 

strongy they are truly lovely,
are they affectionate? I'm quite scared of cats and like animals i can give a cuddle to,once did with a cat and nearly lost an eye, would like to get a baby kitten

 

lovely cats strongy

 

kathy3 I used to be terrified of cats after a bad experience of getting clawed down my back and it took me a lot of years to overcome my fear of them, you will get there, good idea starting with a kitten.good luck you will be fine

 

thanks rosa
i would love a little white Persian
i think they would be good company

 

They are very friendly although living with my cousin who lives alone they are wary of strangers at first but end up on your lap after a while. If we didn't have ours we would have thought about one (or two). :D