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June 22, 2006

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Shakira, the Cat of the Day
Name: Shakira
Age: Six months old
Gender: Female
Kind: Persian
Home: Malta, Maltese Islands
 
   Hi there my name is Shakira, but everyone calls me Shaki or Shakpuss. I'm a silver shaded chinchilla Persian, and was adopted by my mum when I was two months old. She wanted me so badly that she came to see my mum cat when she was pregnant with me and then again when I was two weeks old. Although I am a pure breed and let's say it, I have a great personality, my family love me as a member of the family and not as a show cat. My dad, who is certainly not a cat lover has been seen doing the unthinkable, playing and kissing me. Since I know this, every time he comes near me I roll over my back for a belly rub and that seems to do the trick. I also have two brothers at home who laugh at me each time mum gives me a bath (which is one thing I hate). At night I love to sleep with my eldest brother and cuddle up near his thighs to keep him warm. My youngest brother, who is a real pest, chases me around but I soon get my revenge every time I can. I just don't know why mum thinks we are so alike!

    I am strictly an indoor cat as mum thinks I might get kidnapped by someone or by one of my many boyfriends, so I just sit on the windowsill and watch life outside. Although I know it's for my own good I still wish I was allowed outside. However, I forget all this when my brothers come from school and give me lots of cuddles, kisses and playtime. My favorite game is to chase marbles down the corridor and chase a torch light endlessly. I also absolutely hate being brushed daily so I hiss at my mum but she still doesn't give up. Otherwise I am a very playful, loving and energetic cat. Not at all as they say here in Malta about us Persians. When you have a Persian you own a rug with an intestine. How offensive!!! To prove them wrong I am completely the opposite.

   Love to all,
   Shakira

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