Surprising
True or false: Disneyland does not like cats
False!
Why do some cats drape their tail over another cat, a dog, or you?
It is a sign of friendship 🥰
True or false: Abraham Lincoln had 3 cats who lived in the White House with him
False! He had 4 cats who lived in the White House with him!
How many toes do cats have?
18! 5 on each front paw and 4 on each back paw!
Give 5, beyond-the-obvious reasons why cats are the best pets!
1. If you live around a cat from a very young age (example: since birth), you are at lower risk of getting allergies
2. Cats make you smarter (they increase your intelligence)
3. They are adorable!
4. Cats can help kids learn social skills
5. They're very playful!
True or false: A cats' purrs can heal skin issues on humans
False: cats DO have healing properties but not for the skin. They can help with:
1. Broken bones
2. Joint and tendon repair
3. Wound healing
What does it mean for a cat to have a straight, almost vibrating tail?
It means she/he is very happy to see you!
True or false: Kami has helped me with my math homework in the past
False, unfortunately
Why do cats like to sleep on things their owners often use?
Because those objects (such as pillows or your laptop, maybe even your laundry) take on your same scent, and it is very strong for cats
What is a group of kittens called?
A kindle
How many domestic cats are in the world?
500 million!!!
How is one way cats ask to play?
They make their tail into a question-mark shape
Who did Maria Assunta leave her money to when she died and how much did she leave?
She left her cat her ENTIRE 13 million fortune when she died
What do kitties like to lick that's on their owners?
Sometimes kitties like to lick their owners' freshly washed hair!!!
True or false: Cats can rotate their ears 180°
True
How many hours does a cat sleep each day?
Cats sleep 13-16 hours a day!
When a cat is arguing with another cat and wants to end their confrontation, what do they do?
A cat will sometimes yawn to end their confrontation. It is like the cat version for when a person says "talk to the hand"
Who was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska?
Stubbs, a cat who was the mayor his whole life from 1997 to 2017
Which part of your body to cats like to attack at times and why?
Your ankles and they do it because they get bored
What is Kami's favorite game to play?
Fetch!!!
How old did the oldest cat IN THE WORLD live up to?
38 years old!!!!!
How many vocalizations does a cat have?
Up to 100 😱
In what year did a cat go into space?
1963
What smell do cats love?
Chlorine!
Why are cats so special in Egypt?
Egyptians believed cats were magical creatures, capable of bringing good luck to the people who housed them