The Somali

The Somali lives life to the fullest. This cat loves to climb, jump, run, and play. Nothing escapes the notice of this highly intelligent and intrusive cat. This cat is a medium size cat weighing 6 to 10 pounds. This cat is on the go 24/7, it’s almost as if this cat never sleeps. This cat is always climbing onto something whether it be climbing up onto the window sill to look out at the birds and squirrels or jumping up onto the refrigerator to watch meal preparation. When you’re on your computer not paying attention to him don’t be surprised to get a smack across your hand because this cat loves attention and wants your attention to be all on him. This cat is very persistent and will do anything to achieve and maintain the status of having your attention revolving around him. As you have read this cat is very high on energy so obviously it’s going to love to play. Make sure to own a variety of toys for this cat because he needs to be stimulated at all times. You can also train this cat to do tricks as well as run a feline agility course. Somali’s love heights, and loves to be as high as possible and will definitely appreciate you having one or more ceiling height cat trees. If you are incapable of purchasing the cat tree he’ll take it into his own paws and find his own way. Somali’s fit very well into homes where they are loved and given plenty of attention. If you are not planning on being home for a good amount of time it would be best to have a companion for this animals, preferably another Somali or an Aby (somebody who can match his energy level). With a medium length coat the Somali needs a moderate amount of grooming. Groom your animal at least once or twice a week to prevent tangling and matting. Prime shedding season is in the spring so around that time you want to groom more than what you’ve been doing previously. You can also consider giving your cat a bath, if it will let you. When it comes to keeping these guys as an indoor outdoor cat the same answer still applies. Please keep your cat indoors for its own safety. Having an outdoor enclosure would be excellent for that cat so maybe consider doing that instead of letting it live outside freely. This cat is very active and social so it would do very well in a home with children. It’s also good with other pets so you don’t have to worry about having a one pet household. Just make sure that if you do get other animals that you introduce them in a calm environment and in an appropriate manner. You don’t want things to get out of control so be careful when introducing animals to other animals.