I got my adult Abssynian free from the cat shelter. Nobody wanted her because of her big ears & strange look and she was mean after having to stay in a cage for months on end. It took 6 months to get her personality to show itself. Smartest cat I've ever had. Doesn't mind being by herself. Will sit next to you and doesn't want to be picked up. And really does like to be high up. Love her & wouldnt trade her for the world.
Hi Sandra: Awww, poor kitty. I can't believe people thought she looked strange - everyone who sees Lucky is always like: that's such a pretty cat. Maybe she was there waiting for her perfect owner which was you! Glad to hear she's in a happy place now. XO Lisa
@@LisaLatte She was the best cat ever. My. Chantilly Tiffany (no they are not extinct) was extremely similar but a bit less nosy, but a total lamb as well.
Omg unbelievable... Mine found me skinny and starving and I couldn’t find an owner and I found our years later someone on the street down threw him out! (They had moved by then).. I didn’t know he was a breed cat at first but I just cannot imagine who could throw out such a wonderful cat regardless. Mine became a total lap and even just carry around like a baby or cuddle like a teddy bear kinda cat by now. I know it will sound ridiculous but he is my best friend.
Very bright indeed, and demanding. Have another one, and for that cat I have put it's food on the other end the house because the Abyssinian is greedy 😂🙏.
My little man, knew about 20,words. He always slept next to me with his head on the pillow. Such a beautiful boy, sadly he passed and I still miss him everyday. A lifetime of unconditional love
I got a full Abby from a shelter two years ago. Nobody wanted her bc of how talkative she is…she is, by far and away, the absolute most sweetest cat I’ve ever encountered in my life. I love my Maevie more than words can describe!!!
Thanks Lisa your little guy is adorable and you are correct on all points our Abby Blue just turned 8 I never thought in a million years I'd like a cat over a dog but our son wants after we took him to the museum to see the king, tut exhibit if you notice the cats that are exhibit in the king tuck exhibit looks just like an abby. I think this breed originally is from Ethiopia nevertheless, I fell in love with my little guy and can't imagine life without him but I know all of us will have an end point. Again thanks for sharing your little he's certainly an Abby on all points. I'm in the Philippines I am an American Expat worker been here 22+ years. all I can say is GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA we are all so blessed to be Americans
My Aby is the most cuddly, kissing, talkative, loving cat you can imagine. Very much a lap kitty but yes, likes her alone time like any other kitty. They do cost a lot due to purebred health issues so be sure to have pet insurance.
I adopted what I thought was a tabby. He chose me the minute we laid eyes on each other . He looked right past the friend I was with and began meowing directly at me insistently. I later began calling this kind of meow his “air raid siren.” He was 3 months old, and when I asked to hold him, I was told “a family adopted him and brought him back. They say he doesn’t like people.” I was like, “Well, he likes me.” He was with me…and became my soul mate…for 16 years. I never even considered that he could be Abyssinian until years later. He looked like a tabby but stayed lean throughout his life. He ate CONSTANTLY, and I never denied him anything. He only liked male cats, but that could have been because when I brought him home, I had a female Siamese and she hated him. He became the alpha and she lived her life separate from me and him…even though living in the same house. My Abyssinian baby talked all the time…very expressive, and I loved it. He was always such a good boy. My cat sitter once told me, “He KNOWS he’s a good boy.” He never once hissed at me no matter how angry he was. He also made it clear that he only wanted me. If I said “Kiss,” he’d come from wherever he was to press his forehead against my lips. He saved my life once when I was in the bedroom on the computer. He kept running in and out, meowing loudly. I finally went out to see what was going on, and my kitchen was on fire. He was running in and out to alert me.I grabbed the extinguisher just in time to put out the flames. Truly the best baby boy ever. He really was the very best. I miss him so much. Not a day goes by where I do not think of him. I have not gotten another as he is a tough act to follow.
@scotnichols385 We have had many kitties and doggies in our 52 years of marriage. When we lost our big girl Applehead Siamese after 18 years I cried more than I did when Mom died. Yes, our pets cross the Rainbow Bridge, and leave wonderful memories. And a huge vacuum. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of another furry friend, or the pleasure of being a furry friend's human. There are kitties (and doggies) in shelters who need YOU as much as you need them. Don't worry, your first friend's memory won't fade. I like to think all of our companions now over the Rainbow Bridge are waiting for us with Mom. It's the Holiday Season. Make a new friend. Or two.
Very beautiful. You will be so jealous when I tell you that my male Aby is sitting in my lap as I watched your video and am typing this note. My female sits in my lap too. They are 9 and 10 now (also had the same father and they both fetch, just like a dog) so perhaps Lucky will like lap better as he ages. Also had one 20yr ago that started sitting in my lap at 11yr old. I'm in my 70's now and got my first Aby at 39. What a blessing. I've often thought of getting an older one from a rescue instead of a kitten when mine go to kitty heaven and I am old too. Thank you for sharing. Aby's have brought so much happiness to my life. I love all cats but they really are so special. Sweet, gentle, funny, loving. Blessings, p
Thank you for this terrific video. I had an Abyssinian a bunch of years ago he lived to be almost 19. He was the most hilarious cat I ever had and it's constantly entertaining us period and all of those things that were mentioned in the video like not being a lap cat, instead he would sit behind me and lick my hair. And also loving height he would sit on the top of an Open Door which was perhaps one inch wide and sit there and just look down on us. He did so many very bizarre and funny things. He was a little guy at 7lb and as the video stated he always kept in shape by racing around and having lots of energy. His name was Teddy and though he died many years ago I still miss him he was just a great cat
I've had 7 Abys and they've all been extremely affectionate, cuddly at bedtime and very playful even into late adulthood. They usually bond tightly with one family member. The only drawback I've found is that their lifespan is short compared to other cats I've had who lived into late teens and early 20s. Most of my Abys have died before age 10, which is a devastating loss. My current Aby is 13 and I cherish every day with her.
Hi All Thumbs: I'm so jealous - I want a super cuddly and affectionate Aby! Lucky isn't mean - he's just very independent I guess??? Glad to hear your current Aby is alive and doing well! XO Lisa
I am so sorry to hear of your cats having short lives. Never heard of that before in relation to abys. My darling aby lived 20 yrs, 7 months, and 4 days. She was center of attention, very clever, and became a lap cat when she was older.
Would you say a second abby is the best choice ( i am choosing to stay with one or take a second) have to decide these days , my Cariño is 8 months now , i can buy a girl from the same breeder I nevrr heard that abby s want to be the only cat and dont like other cats 😀
I got an abyssinian without realizing it. He's a large mixed breed grey shorthair, but clearly of abyssinian extact. He's a 14 lb ball of energy, very good looking and way too smart for his own good.
The way he looks at you, it seems like he's up for a game at any time. Thanks, for this. I was interested in Abyssinians but I'm more interested in a snuggling cat, like Siamese.
My Abyssian (part) Minerva is 17 yo and is still super energenic/health. She loves to help me w/any kind of automotive, or mechanical project. My joke w/her is "Hand me a wrench Minerv." Sometimes she can be a handful (craving attention) but she gets along wonderfully w/Gigi a male stray that adopted us a couple years ago.
PS: got our Abby from a breeder in California I brought him here to the Philippines talk about the run around WOW the paper work was insane but went through an agency our Abby was 1100 he's a Blue Male was 4 months now 8yrs old now very independent house cat and yes loves following us around not a lap cat but certainly loves being close by I love that about him
My Abby was extremely close with me. Followed me everywhere. Can't tell you how many reports Pandy helped me write!🥴 Hours on the couch watching TV was a nightly ritual, but she almost always sat NEXT to me on my wide armrest. But I probably prompted her to adopt that spot. All in all she was a PERFECT cat.
Hi Islandon: Yes, that was my previous abby - he was the best cat ever. He was like a cute little shadow everywhere I went. Lucky didn't get the same Abby memo on his kitty cat duties. haha. XO Lisa
I've got a weird little cat, and now I'm wondering if he isn't part Abyssinian. I've suspected he might have some sort of exotic cat heritage. He's so different from my other cats. Tiny little dude, eats like a horse but stays skinny, he yells a lot, too too too much energy. Needs a literal hour of play time every morning and afternoon or he throws a tantrum and/or bullies his sister. Constantly ambushes the other cats and humans. He has a wall that is apparently his nemesis, he will yell at this wall and attack it for a solid 20 minutes at a time. No idea why. Turns on the sink to drink but just leaves it going, and eventually puts all his toys in there. He's super smart, knows a bunch of words. Even seems to follow conversational cues. If I wasn't a cat person, it would be a little much. He does get a little cuddly once he wears himself out though.
I have two sisters from the same litter and they have completely different personalities. One loves visitors, the other does not, but both visit me several times a day to lie against me and cuddle. They choose their moments, so in that sense they are not lap cats, but they are both very affectionate with me and they also enjoy lying close to me, even though they also enjoy their solitary moments in high places. They run around like crazy as well, but they never hit any of the objects they come across. One of them does sometimes have moods in which she wants to see what happens when a full glass is turned over, but they are not destructive at all. I also play with them a bit every day, but it also helpen to have two because their favorite game is racing after each other. They are very active and curious, so if you want a cat that just lies in the window or on your lap than they are probably not for you.
I had a pair from the same litter too. I had the female my neighbor had the male, but they didn’t like to be separated. My female was an avid hunter and she’d like to kill anything that moved. She brings presents to the front door every day. At least five items a day. I was mortified when she would bring rabbits (small) and pigeons, because I thought those were much too large for her to kill, but she proved me wrong.
Lovely video. I have two aby crosses but they look just like full Abysinnians. They're rare in the UK. I found them to have lots more energy than my previous Russian Blue who was shy, loved to lounge and be carried around all the time. They are more dog like, love to play and interact with people and my dogs constantly. They're super naughty, clever and really fearless, both mine love water. Never a dull moment with Abys but they will come up for quiet cuddles too. I'd say they're not for first time cat owners unless you're home a lot and don't mind a few breakages.
They truly r something! I have a blue aby and a bengal also. My bengal is a year and the aby is coming up on 4 months and its so much fun to watch once they start to get comfortable with each other. Also between me and my girl. We have 6 cats lol. So it can be pretty crazy.
My Abyssinian was very cuddly and I never had to bathe her. She did hang herself in the blinds 😱 and survived…that’s how I learned about breakaway collars. She was busy but a total lap cat drooling and purring.
I got a Part Aby or two of them, came to me as kittens, just turned 1. We had another American Short haired Calico. One of the twins is very thin. Very smart. I love when we ask her if she wants to play and she will answer with the custest meow. Also loves heights. Both have the black paws and don’t like selfies lol or being held…hilarious. They have all the trademark flecks of red. The other twin is tortoise shell, beautiful orange eyes. Taking your play advice…they love to play!
We adopted our twinsies from a Siamese rescue. Our boy is half- Bengal (mom’s a purebred, but father unknown-his litter bas the typical coat; distinctive rosettes & glitter like mom, with the exception of Raspy & 1 sister He has the stereotype personality & likes to yell a lot. We were told that my girl is an Oriental Shorthair mix. Mom & all of Nurra’s litter mates are torbies or torties. She is also vocal, especially with her brother. When she was a baby, she had ridiculously huge ears & pointier face. She didn’t fully mature until she turned 2. She’s muscular, but very compact & looks smaller than her weight. She was very small for her age (just under 3 lbs when she was 4 months), Long torso, long neck & very long tail. Even though she’s a tortie, as grew, she developed spots, rings & mascara marking until she was around a 🦝 As she became a grown up, she looks more like Abyssinians, except a for her coat colour. Her fur does look darker at the tips, but isn’t the typical agouti shade- Pretty much everyone thinks she must part Aby & don’t see the OSH, except for the colour. I thought that she would be a Stage 5 clinger like my boy & my previous Ocicats. (She does like to follow, not a fan of being held. She’s so silky, sweet, smart & athletic. Definitely more passive the half Bengal boy. Like your guy, you have to go her to pet her. She will roll on her back to get her tummy rubs, purr & make air biscuits I just wish soy on my lap
Interesting. I am the most allergic person and get an instant reaction when I see my friends cat. My two Abyssinians haven’t created any reactions for me and I’ve been with them for a while.
I’ve read they produce a lot less of the protein/genetic marker that makes people allergic to cats. So I’ve seen them on some list for people with allergies.
$1500, hahaha! I remember my first was $75 in 1977. They are so personality/loving, and I had them until 2010: my current rescue Abby mix is not lap either, just wants to be nearby. As for training, I had one that I trained to use the toilet!
Thank you for the lovely video. I agree that Abys (and Somalis) are not so good at living with other cats I have a 3-4 y.o. mix of Aby and Somali and a pire bread Somali and they hate each other. We have ended up fencing the entry of every room with baby gates to prevent fights. So much effort was put into making them friendlier with only very minimal result. I am still hopeful and optimistic ( no choice😂), but looking back, I would either adopt a pair from the same litter or to have 1 cat. And true-they are very people-oriented!❤❤❤
My 2yo Aby has never dropped or broke anything and she has this dr Jekyll - mr Hyde personality switch several times a day. After her 2h beauty sleep she's so relaxed, approachable and pettable like a ragdoll, but once the effects wear off you can't touch her, she behaves as if you are a death threat. Oh, and the ritual half-hour Wild Hunt galloping before pooping. That's how you know it's coming.
Awww.. mine was like that but now he’s mostly a lap cat/dog hybrid. He sometimes falls but he’s never broken anything. The worst thing he does it sometimes he pees in the sink but he’s so darn cute that he gets away with it….
@@1chienandalou, peeing in the sink is a classic. Mine has two litter boxes she never uses, a plastic bowl that I left once on the bathroom floor and it since became her peeing go-to spot and yet the sink remains always a magnet. Go figure.
Hilarious, the wild hunt. My aby did the opposite. After a poop she would run around like crazy, like she felt "relieved". And she broke things a lot. Once she managed to push 2 ceramic teapots off the counter at once.
Thank you so much for this video! I am co side ring getting 2 Abyssinian cats due to their active and adventurous nature - we want them to accompany us on hikes
I got 2 aby mixes from the shelter, sisters, and they would be so lonely as an only kitty, they are the most social cats I've ever had. And yes,need to be played with!
My Abyssinian just jumped into my lap for attention while I'm watching this video. He loves to sit on my lap especially when I'm on the computer or watching TV.
I had two abys...now just one :(. They were from a cattery that showed cats. Did not breed them to sell. 8 and 13 pounds. I have friend who's had 8 of them over time and they have a lot of things in common but can be up to 15 or more lbs. They are LONG not heavy. Very athletic... one of mine is a snuggler lap cat the other liked to sit with/near me but not on my lap. They are 'the dogs of the cat world' as they do love people. So some of what you say is somewhat accurate, but certainly not for all Abyssinians. Per instructions I fed them wet food in the morning and left kibble for them to eat when they felt like it. Treats at 8pm...and they knew what time it was! So my retired show cats were 'rescued' from a crowded cattery and I'll never have any other kind. Will I pay 1500 for a kitten? not likely.
Abysinnian cats are known to be lap cats. I have a few and they're always on my lap. His lack of lap sitting is likely more a reflection of his personality rather than it being a breed thing.
People always say they’re really active cats and not lap cats but mine was always a love ball and became is a total hybrid of a dog and a lap cat by now… I wonder if maybe a broke him… he seems happy though!
@@sir_humpy mine follows me but also became lap-catty. He actually gets kinda anxious if he’s not in physical contact with me. If not in my lap he will sit placing his paws on my hand or leg. At night he will sleep under the covers with me. I heard this is uncommon. Maybe he became very attached because he was thrown out by his previous owner and appreciates having a home?
That's just the top 11 things you need to know before getting any cat, and most of it's personality having nothing to do with breed. The activity thing, that's breed, and the appetite, which go together.
Had my ruddy since she was 8 weeks. Close to 3 years old now. Spoil her rotten then suddenly for no reason she turned wild and tries to attack my face and hands. Hard to stop the bleeding. I'm worried about having my eyes cut open. Something snapped and it's like she doesn't recognize me anymore. Scary as hell and her screaming is deafening. She's terrified of me now and I can't walk into a room without the threat of being torn up. I always treated her like gold, ALWAYS! She just turned from a sweetheart to a monster just 5 days ago.
This might be an anxiety issue- my sister’s cat had a similar personality change when a new cat moved to a next door apartment. Talk to the vet about anti anxiety meds, it really helped my sister!
i adopted a "weird" looking house cat from a shelter that took in street cats a couple of months ago, when he finally arrived and i could see him in person i was SO confused, he looked so weird, i knew he wasnt a house cat or at least not fully, he is black and i thought that he was a siam mix for a while but then i found this breed and he matches everything to a T minus the fact that he is black, so, since i already have him im trying to learn as much as i can about the breed
You haven't seen the Silvers? Take a look at Natalya Sabins' Silver kitty. I have one direct from Russia through her. HiYo is drop dead gorgeous. He and my two Ruddies keep us young.
Lovely video, and he's such a good boy. Clearly loved and spoiled rotten! On the other hand😭😭😭😭: cats walking on kitchen counters, bathing cats in the kitchen sink... some reasons why I have a tough time eating at people's houses.
Hi there: Yes, super spoiled! And haha - I feel the same way about eating at people's houses that have children. I'd rather starve. I envision kids sneezing on the food prep, and putting other kid bodily fluids all over the house and in the food. So I feel your concerns! haha. XO Lisa
@@LisaLatte 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 please don't make me imagine it😭😭😭 you're basically describing my house a few years ago. Never thought of it from other people's perspective.😂😂😂😂
This breed is very wild and also energetic. There might be a problem when an Abyssinian cat is introduced to a different breed; it might irritate other cats. So vets must be careful when an Abyssinian cat comes to their hospitals where a lot of cats are already staying.
Thanks, Lisa, for sharing Lucky with us. On our fourth Aby over forty-two years, each an only cat. When the third passed, I said that's it. But the wife found a breeder nearby who had a blue damaged at birth, three legs, back left gone, priced right. Blue Moon is the most joyous cat we've had. Watching him walk is kinda sad but he runs like lightning and he loves to run. :-)
i uploaded a picture to instagram and on one of these days before the picture was loaded google ai or whatever it is writing a description of the picture, told me that those are "abyssinian cats" yet mine are black but they got the high pitched voices a specific short hair, more muscular, more attached and bolder.. other treats are a broader face and almost hypnotical gestures if they are scared or look out, they are twins and if you make an unexpected noise they look at you and the way their hair falls when they are alert is special, really two super noble elegant alien beasts. The pelt of those feels almost "hard" like well maintained shorter dog hair, slightly more tender. Thanks to that the conturs of their physique is much more visible. And as i said, the voices do not "meow" its more like speaking and shirping, more articulate, almost like veggies but even higher in pitch and more variety, at least to my veggie, to express that they do not or want something.
Didn't know my kitten was an Aby...he's a Red..he's slim..butbi got curios as he grew that his head looked too small for his body He's active and a jumper ..my Freddie is a lover and snuggles a lot..will sleep in one of my arms..he grabs my arms to pet him..jumps to the second to top shelf of my pantry..mine is 9 Mos a d already 11 lbs..has a funny bunch I f sk I n that hangs down between his hind legs but it's not fat! he eats li n d a pig and loves all dogs...he's a real tease and playful cat...
I got thoughts of getting a second cat and abyssian has really caught my attention. I got a 3 years old female Russian Blue cat. Wich is a amazing breed aswell. Im just a bit scared of the cats not getting along!
Hi Fixaren: Russian Blues are cute! And for sure - cats are not friendly to each other. As a former dog owner, I find this weird how anti-social they are but for sure don't do it unless it's a tiny itty bitty Aby kitten and then they might get along. XO Lisa
I had an abyssinian his name was pti-pti-roux (a french-canadien name) and he was very prone to disease and needed special food. He died because he was too clumsy and hit his jaw while falling and needed to get put down bc he was in pain. You need to make sure you have money for the vet.
Ohmigosh - that's so sad. I've never heard of anyone putting their cat sleep because of a broken jaw. I don't understand why you wouldn't just get the jaw fixed.
Hi there, I'm from Ottawa, Canada and have a female absynnian cat. I was looking for a cat that needed re-homing and found her on Kijiji. As luck would have it, it was my daughter's care provider when she was young around 4-5. Once I realized it was her, I reached out. There were too many people in their home from screaming toddlers to grandparents. She needed a quieter home. I took her and she is so lovely. She's 4 yo, weighs only 5.5 lbs and yes, she has an appetite but is still skinny. I give her wet food at 7am, dry food at 9 that lasts all day and wet food at 6:30 pm. Problem is I got her in Jan of this year 2022. She has her shots but needs to be spayed. The city here says it takes 10 weeks to respond to requests, then surgery appt is 5-6 months away. Quite frustrating when she goes in heat. Have to keep bedroom and bathroom door closed from her spray. She never does it on the couch where I chill but seriously, still waiting for the clinic.
Hi Hallie: Ha - so cute. My friend and I are the opposite: I have the Abby and she has a Bengal - I made a video of him at ruclips.net/video/97QvsA3HTPg/видео.html XO Lisa
Wait, what? At first you said they don't like cuddling or being held and then around 6:00 you said he likes to cuddle with you and sleep under the covers with you at night. I could not have a cat that I could not hold each day and kiss on them. One of my 3 I have to grab them and force them against me to kiss them for a minute. They hate it, but.. Never heard of this kind of cat. We had a Maine coon for 18 years and he died last year. I miss him and all the others so much.
I always wonder what do pets think when people start talking like this. Out of a sudden the owner starts making noise. To animals it must be as irritating and unclear as a dog barking for hours in a row to us. Like "shut up already! You're not doing anything! You're just being noisy!" The cat is sleeping or relaxing and the owner grabs some black box and starts her "alyogolyolywaaaaaleeegolywollymollybillywillytillyRAAAAAbilimili..." Then touches you (cat) saying "gobywaBAAA?!" What? What do you want? Have you gone mad? "GobywaBAAA! Paasoufee! Shaaa!" What?! What do you want, woman?! Should I get up? Should I give you a mouse? What?!! "GobywaOOJtafee" and leaves. Ok, so she didn't want anything. I guess... I hope... I swear, I'm gonna bite her next time she does that. Can't I have a sleep? Oh no, she's coming back... With 3 spoons and a blue rope. "Lachapee poof!" OMG now she wants me to lick one spoon and keep balancing the other one on my head. What's the rope for? I wanna leave. Hey, open the door. Oh! Oh, here we go, the rope was for my tail to not leave. Now she's hitting the spoons one against another making even more noise. Why can't humans be nice? Sigh... She's so stupid, when is she gonna get bored?
You find a lot of Abyssinians for adoption - more so than of other cats (at least in my country). This tells me that they are not for everyone. I am thinking about getting 2 Russian Blues - they are very hard to find for adoption even thought we have many breeders here, so people are generally getting along with them. They are more on the calm spectrum - something that agrees with my life style. Though I love Abys and their behavior - they are simply not for me (small apartment, no garden).
Are all of you familiar with Somali Cats? Genetically the same as an Aby, except Somalis have longer hair. One of the prettiest breeds. If an Aby runs 1500-2000, a Somali runs 2000-2500 or so. When Somali Queens are expecting, the kittens are often "already spoken for."
It surely isn’t pillow but not lap? Ours loves to be on us, be it sleeping on a lap, under the hood, riding my neck etc. At times he can move from the lap to the nearby couch... And he did not destroy a single thing, did not push anything in 11 years. But does not like to be filmed.
To stop your cat from jumping over everything, when have just brought him/her home, just spray some water on them and they will learn not to jump up onto benches and tables etc. Occasionally, when my cat wants to get my attention, he does (unfortunately) jump up on my dressing table etc because he wants to go out.
I do have one abyssinian female and... She is like a gem. I live alone and after my job She is always with me. Like always. She is even meowing when I'm in a restroom. I have a plan. Some like stupid plan like dog and a cat plan. Over a year She liked all dogs that were on the spot. I was surprised that everytime we were on a walk (yes, a walk) She is always always by me. Like a dog. I don't understand but She shouldn't act like that. What a figure She is.
My aby is a super cuddle bug. Sometimes I wonder what I did to him he’s like a teddy bear or something I can squish him and sleep with him and he always wants to be around me and on top of me. Maybe it was because he was thrown out by his previous owner and found me?
How much time do you spend to play with him , my abby seems to ask more off me then i give him … he all over me every step i make , so I consider buyers a second one
Hi Pascalle: I play with Lucky maybe 30 minutes twice a day. Your abby sounds so adorable. I wish Lucky would follow me around more. I'm a dog person so not used to having a cat that enjoys being alone. He does have a cat tree in almost every room in the house so we prefers to sit in those and look out the window but still be able to keep tabs on where I am. A second cat sounds like a great idea. Lucky is so evil and mean to other animals - I've tried introducing him to puppies, cats, kittens - he just hates them all. He prefers being an only child kitty so you might want to do a test run with other cats to see how your abby reacts. XO Lisa
Hi there: Yes, Lucky does follow me around but he's very independent too. He's with me like 60% of the time. My last Aby was with me 24/7 - never left my side for a second, even if I got up in the middle of the night. It's possible Lucky is just a weird Aby. haha XO Lisa
I'm fortunate to have had two abys. My first was very independent, but she would allow me to pick her up for maybe a minute. She would grind her chin against mine so hard that she eventually got a callus. She was a beauty. She loved visitors and would make sure she was in the middle of everything She would get in my bed at night for about 30 minutes and then take off to make her rounds. Sadly, I lost her just a couple of months before her 14th birthday My aby that I have now is in my lap most of the time, super protective and territorial, incredibly intelligent, and stays off the counters, shelves, tables, etc. She's never broken anything! She doesn't like other animals, though. She wallows all over my sweaty t-shirts, trying to get my scent on her or visa versa.
Gorgeous cats but they are like a 2 year old toddler on a sugar high. Empty all of your shelves or you will be sorry. Does your bit a lot while playing?
I got my adult Abssynian free from the cat shelter. Nobody wanted her because of her big ears & strange look and she was mean after having to stay in a cage for months on end. It took 6 months to get her personality to show itself. Smartest cat I've ever had. Doesn't mind being by herself. Will sit next to you and doesn't want to be picked up. And really does like to be high up. Love her & wouldnt trade her for the world.
Hi Sandra: Awww, poor kitty. I can't believe people thought she looked strange - everyone who sees Lucky is always like: that's such a pretty cat. Maybe she was there waiting for her perfect owner which was you! Glad to hear she's in a happy place now. XO Lisa
@@LisaLatte She was the best cat ever. My. Chantilly Tiffany (no they are not extinct) was extremely similar but a bit less nosy, but a total lamb as well.
They are the smartest cat breed
Omg unbelievable... Mine found me skinny and starving and I couldn’t find an owner and I found our years later someone on the street down threw him out! (They had moved by then).. I didn’t know he was a breed cat at first but I just cannot imagine who could throw out such a wonderful cat regardless.
Mine became a total lap and even just carry around like a baby or cuddle like a teddy bear kinda cat by now. I know it will sound ridiculous but he is my best friend.
Very bright indeed, and demanding. Have another one, and for that cat I have put it's food on the other end the house because the Abyssinian is greedy 😂🙏.
My little man, knew about 20,words. He always slept next to me with his head on the pillow. Such a beautiful boy, sadly he passed and I still miss him everyday. A lifetime of unconditional love
I got a full Abby from a shelter two years ago. Nobody wanted her bc of how talkative she is…she is, by far and away, the absolute most sweetest cat I’ve ever encountered in my life. I love my Maevie more than words can describe!!!
Thanks Lisa your little guy is adorable and you are correct on all points our Abby Blue just turned 8 I never thought in a million years I'd like a cat over a dog but our son wants after we took him to the museum to see the king, tut exhibit if you notice the cats that are exhibit in the king tuck exhibit looks just like an abby. I think this breed originally is from Ethiopia nevertheless, I fell in love with my little guy and can't imagine life without him but I know all of us will have an end point. Again thanks for sharing your little he's certainly an Abby on all points. I'm in the Philippines I am an American Expat worker been here 22+ years. all I can say is GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA we are all so blessed to be Americans
My Aby is the most cuddly, kissing, talkative, loving cat you can imagine. Very much a lap kitty but yes, likes her alone time like any other kitty. They do cost a lot due to purebred health issues so be sure to have pet insurance.
I adopted what I thought was a tabby. He chose me the minute we laid eyes on each other . He looked right past the friend I was with and began meowing directly at me insistently. I later began calling this kind of meow his “air raid siren.” He was 3 months old, and when I asked to hold him, I was told “a family adopted him and brought him back. They say he doesn’t like people.” I was like, “Well, he likes me.”
He was with me…and became my soul mate…for 16 years. I never even considered that he could be Abyssinian until years later. He looked like a tabby but stayed lean throughout his life. He ate CONSTANTLY, and I never denied him anything. He only liked male cats, but that could have been because when I brought him home, I had a female Siamese and she hated him. He became the alpha and she lived her life separate from me and him…even though living in the same house.
My Abyssinian baby talked all the time…very expressive, and I loved it. He was always such a good boy. My cat sitter once told me, “He KNOWS he’s a good boy.” He never once hissed at me no matter how angry he was. He also made it clear that he only wanted me.
If I said “Kiss,” he’d come from wherever he was to press his forehead against my lips. He saved my life once when I was in the bedroom on the computer. He kept running in and out, meowing loudly. I finally went out to see what was going on, and my kitchen was on fire. He was running in and out to alert me.I grabbed the extinguisher just in time to put out the flames. Truly the best baby boy ever.
He really was the very best. I miss him so much. Not a day goes by where I do not think of him. I have not gotten another as he is a tough act to follow.
Awww - so glad you found him.
@scotnichols385 We have had many kitties and doggies in our 52 years of marriage. When we lost our big girl Applehead Siamese after 18 years I cried more than I did when Mom died. Yes, our pets cross the Rainbow Bridge, and leave wonderful memories. And a huge vacuum.
Don't deny yourself the pleasure of another furry friend, or the pleasure of being a furry friend's human. There are kitties (and doggies) in shelters who need YOU as much as you need them. Don't worry, your first friend's memory won't fade. I like to think all of our companions now over the Rainbow Bridge are waiting for us with Mom.
It's the Holiday Season. Make a new friend. Or two.
Very beautiful. You will be so jealous when I tell you that my male Aby is sitting in my lap as I watched your video and am
typing this note. My female sits in my lap too. They are 9 and 10 now (also had the same father and they both fetch, just
like a dog) so perhaps Lucky will like lap better as he ages. Also had one 20yr ago that started sitting in my lap at 11yr old.
I'm in my 70's now and got my first Aby at 39. What a blessing. I've often thought of getting an older one from a rescue instead of a kitten when mine go to kitty heaven and I am old too. Thank you for sharing. Aby's have brought so much
happiness to my life. I love all cats but they really are so special. Sweet, gentle, funny, loving. Blessings, p
They really are special.
Yes, they are! Thanks for commenting and give your Aby a kiss from mine. >^-^< p@@shartmann2008
Thank you for this terrific video. I had an Abyssinian a bunch of years ago he lived to be almost 19. He was the most hilarious cat I ever had and it's constantly entertaining us period and all of those things that were mentioned in the video like not being a lap cat, instead he would sit behind me and lick my hair. And also loving height he would sit on the top of an Open Door which was perhaps one inch wide and sit there and just look down on us. He did so many very bizarre and funny things. He was a little guy at 7lb and as the video stated he always kept in shape by racing around and having lots of energy. His name was Teddy and though he died many years ago I still miss him he was just a great cat
when I still had two, they would zoom... the two of them were a riot all through the house! usually twice a day!
I've had 7 Abys and they've all been extremely affectionate, cuddly at bedtime and very playful even into late adulthood. They usually bond tightly with one family member. The only drawback I've found is that their lifespan is short compared to other cats I've had who lived into late teens and early 20s. Most of my Abys have died before age 10, which is a devastating loss. My current Aby is 13 and I cherish every day with her.
Hi All Thumbs: I'm so jealous - I want a super cuddly and affectionate Aby! Lucky isn't mean - he's just very independent I guess??? Glad to hear your current Aby is alive and doing well! XO Lisa
7 woowww have. You also a life separate from them
I am so sorry to hear of your cats having short lives. Never heard of that before in relation to abys. My darling aby lived 20 yrs, 7 months, and 4 days. She was center of attention, very clever, and became a lap cat when she was older.
:( Oh no why do they have short life?
Would you say a second abby is the best choice ( i am choosing to stay with one or take a second) have to decide these days , my Cariño is 8 months now , i can buy a girl from the same breeder
I nevrr heard that abby s want to be the only cat and dont like other cats 😀
I got an abyssinian without realizing it. He's a large mixed breed grey shorthair, but clearly of abyssinian extact. He's a 14 lb ball of energy, very good looking and way too smart for his own good.
The way he looks at you, it seems like he's up for a game at any time.
Thanks, for this. I was interested in Abyssinians but I'm more interested in a snuggling cat, like Siamese.
My Abyssian (part) Minerva is 17 yo and is still super energenic/health. She loves to help me w/any kind of automotive, or mechanical project. My joke w/her is "Hand me a wrench Minerv." Sometimes she can be a handful (craving attention) but she gets along wonderfully w/Gigi a male stray that adopted us a couple years ago.
Hi Dorbust: Minerva sounds super cute! I've love kitty help with housework or any project. XO Lisa
PS: got our Abby from a breeder in California I brought him here to the Philippines talk about the run around WOW the paper work was insane but went through an agency our Abby was 1100 he's a Blue Male was 4 months now 8yrs old now very independent house cat and yes loves following us around not a lap cat but certainly loves being close by I love that about him
My Abby was extremely close with me. Followed me everywhere. Can't tell you how many reports Pandy helped me write!🥴
Hours on the couch watching TV was a nightly ritual, but she almost always sat NEXT to me on my wide armrest. But I probably prompted her to adopt that spot. All in all she was a PERFECT cat.
Hi Islandon: Yes, that was my previous abby - he was the best cat ever. He was like a cute little shadow everywhere I went. Lucky didn't get the same Abby memo on his kitty cat duties. haha. XO Lisa
I've got a weird little cat, and now I'm wondering if he isn't part Abyssinian. I've suspected he might have some sort of exotic cat heritage. He's so different from my other cats. Tiny little dude, eats like a horse but stays skinny, he yells a lot, too too too much energy. Needs a literal hour of play time every morning and afternoon or he throws a tantrum and/or bullies his sister. Constantly ambushes the other cats and humans. He has a wall that is apparently his nemesis, he will yell at this wall and attack it for a solid 20 minutes at a time. No idea why. Turns on the sink to drink but just leaves it going, and eventually puts all his toys in there. He's super smart, knows a bunch of words. Even seems to follow conversational cues. If I wasn't a cat person, it would be a little much. He does get a little cuddly once he wears himself out though.
I really want an abyssinian when I grow up
I have two sisters from the same litter and they have completely different personalities. One loves visitors, the other does not, but both visit me several times a day to lie against me and cuddle. They choose their moments, so in that sense they are not lap cats, but they are both very affectionate with me and they also enjoy lying close to me, even though they also enjoy their solitary moments in high places. They run around like crazy as well, but they never hit any of the objects they come across. One of them does sometimes have moods in which she wants to see what happens when a full glass is turned over, but they are not destructive at all. I also play with them a bit every day, but it also helpen to have two because their favorite game is racing after each other. They are very active and curious, so if you want a cat that just lies in the window or on your lap than they are probably not for you.
I had a pair from the same litter too. I had the female my neighbor had the male, but they didn’t like to be separated. My female was an avid hunter and she’d like to kill anything that moved. She brings presents to the front door every day. At least five items a day. I was mortified when she would bring rabbits (small) and pigeons, because I thought those were much too large for her to kill, but she proved me wrong.
Lovely video. I have two aby crosses but they look just like full Abysinnians. They're rare in the UK. I found them to have lots more energy than my previous Russian Blue who was shy, loved to lounge and be carried around all the time. They are more dog like, love to play and interact with people and my dogs constantly. They're super naughty, clever and really fearless, both mine love water. Never a dull moment with Abys but they will come up for quiet cuddles too. I'd say they're not for first time cat owners unless you're home a lot and don't mind a few breakages.
Hi CA W: Awww - your Russian Blue sounds sweet. A cat that loves being carried around - who knew?! XO Lisa
They truly r something! I have a blue aby and a bengal also. My bengal is a year and the aby is coming up on 4 months and its so much fun to watch once they start to get comfortable with each other. Also between me and my girl. We have 6 cats lol. So it can be pretty crazy.
Hi Darrell: Wow - 6 cats sounds like a fun day everyday of kitty adventures! XO Lisa
@@LisaLatte ya never a dull moment.
My Abyssinian was very cuddly and I never had to bathe her. She did hang herself in the blinds 😱 and survived…that’s how I learned about breakaway collars. She was busy but a total lap cat drooling and purring.
Russian Blues are very similar. We have two Ruddy Abys on the way. Can't wait. Lucky is adorable. Congrats!!!
I got a Part Aby or two of them, came to me as kittens, just turned 1. We had another American Short haired Calico. One of the twins is very thin. Very smart. I love when we ask her if she wants to play and she will answer with the custest meow. Also loves heights. Both have the black paws and don’t like selfies lol or being held…hilarious. They have all the trademark flecks of red. The other twin is tortoise shell, beautiful orange eyes. Taking your play advice…they love to play!
I loooove Abyssinians! Your Cat is soo cute! I like their independent way. :-)
Aww, thanks - yes, he's pretty adorable! XO Lisa
We adopted our twinsies from a Siamese rescue.
Our boy is half- Bengal (mom’s a purebred, but father unknown-his litter bas the typical coat; distinctive rosettes & glitter like mom, with the exception of Raspy & 1 sister
He has the stereotype personality & likes to yell a lot.
We were told that my girl is an Oriental Shorthair mix.
Mom & all of Nurra’s litter mates are torbies or torties.
She is also vocal, especially with her brother.
When she was a baby, she had ridiculously huge ears & pointier face.
She didn’t fully mature until she turned 2.
She’s muscular, but very compact & looks smaller than her weight. She was very small for her age (just under 3 lbs when she was 4 months),
Long torso, long neck & very long tail.
Even though she’s a tortie, as grew, she developed spots, rings & mascara marking until she was around a 🦝
As she became a grown up, she looks more like Abyssinians, except a for her coat colour. Her fur does look darker at the tips, but isn’t the typical agouti shade-
Pretty much everyone thinks she must part Aby & don’t see the OSH, except for the colour.
I thought that she would be a Stage 5 clinger like my boy & my previous Ocicats. (She does like to follow, not a fan of being held.
She’s so silky, sweet, smart & athletic. Definitely more passive the half Bengal boy.
Like your guy, you have to go her to pet her.
She will roll on her back to get her tummy rubs, purr & make air biscuits
I just wish soy on my lap
Interesting. I am the most allergic person and get an instant reaction when I see my friends cat. My two Abyssinians haven’t created any reactions for me and I’ve been with them for a while.
I’ve read they produce a lot less of the protein/genetic marker that makes people allergic to cats. So I’ve seen them on some list for people with allergies.
Interesting! I give Lucky a kitty bath every week so I'm sure that helps. XO Lisa
I am less allergic to Abbys also. But some people who are dangerously allergic to cats are , or may, be still allergic to them.
$1500, hahaha! I remember my first was $75 in 1977. They are so personality/loving, and I had them until 2010: my current rescue Abby mix is not lap either, just wants to be nearby. As for training, I had one that I trained to use the toilet!
Thank you for the lovely video.
I agree that Abys (and Somalis) are not so good at living with other cats
I have a 3-4 y.o. mix of Aby and Somali and a pire bread Somali and they hate each other. We have ended up fencing the entry of every room with baby gates to prevent fights.
So much effort was put into making them friendlier with only very minimal result. I am still hopeful and optimistic ( no choice😂), but looking back, I would either adopt a pair from the same litter or to have 1 cat.
And true-they are very people-oriented!❤❤❤
Beautiful cat!! Thanks for the video.
My 2yo Aby has never dropped or broke anything and she has this dr Jekyll - mr Hyde personality switch several times a day. After her 2h beauty sleep she's so relaxed, approachable and pettable like a ragdoll, but once the effects wear off you can't touch her, she behaves as if you are a death threat. Oh, and the ritual half-hour Wild Hunt galloping before pooping. That's how you know it's coming.
Awww.. mine was like that but now he’s mostly a lap cat/dog hybrid. He sometimes falls but he’s never broken anything. The worst thing he does it sometimes he pees in the sink but he’s so darn cute that he gets away with it….
@@1chienandalou, peeing in the sink is a classic. Mine has two litter boxes she never uses, a plastic bowl that I left once on the bathroom floor and it since became her peeing go-to spot and yet the sink remains always a magnet. Go figure.
Hilarious, the wild hunt. My aby did the opposite. After a poop she would run around like crazy, like she felt "relieved". And she broke things a lot. Once she managed to push 2 ceramic teapots off the counter at once.
Sounds like my female American Shorthair!
Hmmm... sometimes I feel the same way!
Thank you so much for this video! I am co side ring getting 2 Abyssinian cats due to their active and adventurous nature - we want them to accompany us on hikes
Hi Fipah: That sounds wonderful - I bet they would love that! XO Lisa
I got 2 aby mixes from the shelter, sisters, and they would be so lonely as an only kitty, they are the most social cats I've ever had. And yes,need to be played with!
My Abyssinian just jumped into my lap for attention while I'm watching this video. He loves to sit on my lap especially when I'm on the computer or watching TV.
Hi Rawvision: aww - how cute! XO Lisa
I had two abys...now just one :(. They were from a cattery that showed cats. Did not breed them to sell. 8 and 13 pounds. I have friend who's had 8 of them over time and they have a lot of things in common but can be up to 15 or more lbs. They are LONG not heavy. Very athletic... one of mine is a snuggler lap cat the other liked to sit with/near me but not on my lap. They are 'the dogs of the cat world' as they do love people. So some of what you say is somewhat accurate, but certainly not for all Abyssinians. Per instructions I fed them wet food in the morning and left kibble for them to eat when they felt like it. Treats at 8pm...and they knew what time it was! So my retired show cats were 'rescued' from a crowded cattery and I'll never have any other kind. Will I pay 1500 for a kitten? not likely.
I prefer Ruddies. But, also a lot of Blue Somalis are very pretty! Soft fur!
Abysinnian cats are known to be lap cats. I have a few and they're always on my lap. His lack of lap sitting is likely more a reflection of his personality rather than it being a breed thing.
That's what I thought! I have a defective Abby. haha XO Lisa
Never heard of nor saw a lap Aby. They're curious, they'll follow you, they need to be near you but never on your lap.
Mine is always on my shoulder
People always say they’re really active cats and not lap cats but mine was always a love ball and became is a total hybrid of a dog and a lap cat by now… I wonder if maybe a broke him… he seems happy though!
@@sir_humpy mine follows me but also became lap-catty. He actually gets kinda anxious if he’s not in physical contact with me. If not in my lap he will sit placing his paws on my hand or leg. At night he will sleep under the covers with me. I heard this is uncommon. Maybe he became very attached because he was thrown out by his previous owner and appreciates having a home?
My Abyssinian is a lap cat. She loved sitting on my lap she will sit all day of I let her she loved to play fetch with her favourite toy.
He is really beautiful!
Getting my first aby in 3 months (mom is due anyday now). We have another cat, 2 dogs and 5 guinea pigs. Wish us luck !
That's just the top 11 things you need to know before getting any cat, and most of it's personality having nothing to do with breed. The activity thing, that's breed, and the appetite, which go together.
They really are such beautiful cats!
Hi Loretta: Totally agree - so cute! XO Lisa
Beautiful cat. Very useful information. 🙏
Had my ruddy since she was 8 weeks. Close to 3 years old now. Spoil her rotten then suddenly for no reason she turned wild and tries to attack my face and hands. Hard to stop the bleeding. I'm worried about having my eyes cut open. Something snapped and it's like she doesn't recognize me anymore. Scary as hell and her screaming is deafening. She's terrified of me now and I can't walk into a room without the threat of being torn up. I always treated her like gold, ALWAYS! She just turned from a sweetheart to a monster just 5 days ago.
This might be an anxiety issue- my sister’s cat had a similar personality change when a new cat moved to a next door apartment. Talk to the vet about anti anxiety meds, it really helped my sister!
I've had 2 Abbys in my life since childhood 🙃. LOVE ❤
Thanks for the info. Any updates?
Hi Leepurp: Great idea - I should totally do an updated kitty video at some point! XO Lisa
i adopted a "weird" looking house cat from a shelter that took in street cats a couple of months ago, when he finally arrived and i could see him in person i was SO confused, he looked so weird, i knew he wasnt a house cat or at least not fully, he is black and i thought that he was a siam mix for a while but then i found this breed and he matches everything to a T minus the fact that he is black, so, since i already have him im trying to learn as much as i can about the breed
You haven't seen the Silvers? Take a look at Natalya Sabins' Silver kitty. I have one direct from Russia through her. HiYo is drop dead gorgeous. He and my two Ruddies keep us young.
What a fantastic boy.
Lovely video, and he's such a good boy. Clearly loved and spoiled rotten!
On the other hand😭😭😭😭: cats walking on kitchen counters, bathing cats in the kitchen sink... some reasons why I have a tough time eating at people's houses.
Hi there: Yes, super spoiled! And haha - I feel the same way about eating at people's houses that have children. I'd rather starve. I envision kids sneezing on the food prep, and putting other kid bodily fluids all over the house and in the food. So I feel your concerns! haha. XO Lisa
@@LisaLatte 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 please don't make me imagine it😭😭😭 you're basically describing my house a few years ago. Never thought of it from other people's perspective.😂😂😂😂
This breed is very wild and also energetic. There might be a problem when an Abyssinian cat is introduced to a different breed; it might irritate other cats. So vets must be careful when an Abyssinian cat comes to their hospitals where a lot of cats are already staying.
Hi Oscar: Yes, they're full of energy! XO Lisa
Thanks, Lisa, for sharing Lucky with us. On our fourth Aby over forty-two years, each an only cat. When the third passed, I said that's it. But the wife found a breeder nearby who had a blue damaged at birth, three legs, back left gone, priced right. Blue Moon is the most joyous cat we've had. Watching him walk is kinda sad but he runs like lightning and he loves to run. :-)
Cat's feeding schedule: has it been two to four hours yet?
The human's schedule: spend half the day feeding the cat.
😂
Haha - that is so very very true!! XO Lisa
Ours tend to be greedy and throw up if they eat too much too soon, so we have to ration their meals. We have two ruddy: Fancy and Simba
i uploaded a picture to instagram and on one of these days before the picture was loaded google ai or whatever it is writing a description of the picture, told me that those are "abyssinian cats" yet mine are black but they got the high pitched voices a specific short hair, more muscular, more attached and bolder.. other treats are a broader face and almost hypnotical gestures if they are scared or look out, they are twins and if you make an unexpected noise they look at you and the way their hair falls when they are alert is special, really two super noble elegant alien beasts. The pelt of those feels almost "hard" like well maintained shorter dog hair, slightly more tender. Thanks to that the conturs of their physique is much more visible. And as i said, the voices do not "meow" its more like speaking and shirping, more articulate, almost like veggies but even higher in pitch and more variety, at least to my veggie, to express that they do not or want something.
Thank you.
I had 2 Ruddies and the ultimate is they gave nose kisses!!!
Between the feeding, cleaning, and playing schedule this cat sounds like a full time job.
Hi Sharon: That is very true! But I love being a cat mom and always find time for him. XO Lisa
Didn't know my kitten was an Aby...he's a Red..he's slim..butbi got curios as he grew that his head looked too small for his body He's active and a jumper ..my Freddie is a lover and snuggles a lot..will sleep in one of my arms..he grabs my arms to pet him..jumps to the second to top shelf of my pantry..mine is 9 Mos a d already 11 lbs..has a funny bunch I f sk I n that hangs down between his hind legs but it's not fat! he eats li n d a pig and loves all dogs...he's a real tease and playful cat...
I got thoughts of getting a second cat and abyssian has really caught my attention. I got a 3 years old female Russian Blue cat. Wich is a amazing breed aswell. Im just a bit scared of the cats not getting along!
Hi Fixaren: Russian Blues are cute! And for sure - cats are not friendly to each other. As a former dog owner, I find this weird how anti-social they are but for sure don't do it unless it's a tiny itty bitty Aby kitten and then they might get along. XO Lisa
Two cats can get along famously if they are introduced to each other gradually , so that they make friends at their own natural pace.
I had an abyssinian his name was pti-pti-roux (a french-canadien name) and he was very prone to disease and needed special food. He died because he was too clumsy and hit his jaw while falling and needed to get put down bc he was in pain. You need to make sure you have money for the vet.
Ohmigosh - that's so sad. I've never heard of anyone putting their cat sleep because of a broken jaw. I don't understand why you wouldn't just get the jaw fixed.
I am on my 5th Abby. Plus one Somali. 👍👍👍
Hi Tom: Awww - this is my 2nd. I'm with you - abby's all the way forever! XO Lisa
I think that Somalis, Siberians, Weegies, and Ragdolls are among the prettiest cat breeds!
Hi there, I'm from Ottawa, Canada and have a female absynnian cat. I was looking for a cat that needed re-homing and found her on Kijiji. As luck would have it, it was my daughter's care provider when she was young around 4-5. Once I realized it was her, I reached out. There were too many people in their home from screaming toddlers to grandparents. She needed a quieter home. I took her and she is so lovely. She's 4 yo, weighs only 5.5 lbs and yes, she has an appetite but is still skinny. I give her wet food at 7am, dry food at 9 that lasts all day and wet food at 6:30 pm. Problem is I got her in Jan of this year 2022. She has her shots but needs to be spayed. The city here says it takes 10 weeks to respond to requests, then surgery appt is 5-6 months away. Quite frustrating when she goes in heat. Have to keep bedroom and bathroom door closed from her spray. She never does it on the couch where I chill but seriously, still waiting for the clinic.
My abyssinian does like to lay on me when I'm on the computer or in bed. I think all cats have different personality :)
Hi Sophie: Awww - so cute! Yes, Lucky is a solo dude who likes a lot of alone time to be by himself. XO Lisa
Very handsome boy. Love them. I have a Bengal. My friend has an Abby Red!
Hi Hallie: Ha - so cute. My friend and I are the opposite: I have the Abby and she has a Bengal - I made a video of him at ruclips.net/video/97QvsA3HTPg/видео.html XO Lisa
Wait, what? At first you said they don't like cuddling or being held and then around 6:00 you said he likes to cuddle with you and sleep under the covers with you at night. I could not have a cat that I could not hold each day and kiss on them. One of my 3 I have to grab them and force them against me to kiss them for a minute. They hate it, but.. Never heard of this kind of cat. We had a Maine coon for 18 years and he died last year. I miss him and all the others so much.
Thanks for this great video! Love Lucky :)
I always wonder what do pets think when people start talking like this. Out of a sudden the owner starts making noise. To animals it must be as irritating and unclear as a dog barking for hours in a row to us. Like "shut up already! You're not doing anything! You're just being noisy!" The cat is sleeping or relaxing and the owner grabs some black box and starts her "alyogolyolywaaaaaleeegolywollymollybillywillytillyRAAAAAbilimili..." Then touches you (cat) saying "gobywaBAAA?!" What? What do you want? Have you gone mad? "GobywaBAAA! Paasoufee! Shaaa!" What?! What do you want, woman?! Should I get up? Should I give you a mouse? What?!! "GobywaOOJtafee" and leaves. Ok, so she didn't want anything. I guess... I hope... I swear, I'm gonna bite her next time she does that. Can't I have a sleep? Oh no, she's coming back... With 3 spoons and a blue rope. "Lachapee poof!" OMG now she wants me to lick one spoon and keep balancing the other one on my head. What's the rope for? I wanna leave. Hey, open the door. Oh! Oh, here we go, the rope was for my tail to not leave. Now she's hitting the spoons one against another making even more noise. Why can't humans be nice? Sigh... She's so stupid, when is she gonna get bored?
My purebred Aby is a lap cat and he is 12 lbs.
I got a bengal. I taught her to boop her nose against my nose if she wants me to put her down. Its adorable af.
Her names Adora, she turns 2 soon.
Our Abby's really seemt to bond well with Siamese
You find a lot of Abyssinians for adoption - more so than of other cats (at least in my country). This tells me that they are not for everyone. I am thinking about getting 2 Russian Blues - they are very hard to find for adoption even thought we have many breeders here, so people are generally getting along with them. They are more on the calm spectrum - something that agrees with my life style.
Though I love Abys and their behavior - they are simply not for me (small apartment, no garden).
Lol, you speak about feeding... He got it... 3:18 feed me :)
Never heard of someone feeding their cat five times a day.....😂 He has good genes!
Mine would eat 20 times a day. It's not healthy for them.
Are all of you familiar with Somali Cats? Genetically the same as an Aby, except Somalis have longer hair. One of the prettiest breeds. If an Aby runs 1500-2000, a Somali runs 2000-2500 or so. When Somali Queens are expecting, the kittens are often "already spoken for."
It surely isn’t pillow but not lap? Ours loves to be on us, be it sleeping on a lap, under the hood, riding my neck etc. At times he can move from the lap to the nearby couch...
And he did not destroy a single thing, did not push anything in 11 years. But does not like to be filmed.
Abyssinians are the best
Yes, they are!! XO Lisa
Gorgeous kitty
To stop your cat from jumping over everything, when have just brought him/her home, just spray some water on them and they will learn not to jump up onto benches and tables etc. Occasionally, when my cat wants to get my attention, he does (unfortunately) jump up on my dressing table etc because he wants to go out.
I give half dose. The i think irritates them. Mine cuddles but only me.
lovely wonderful cats....sweethearts. But there's a strain in Ontario (Canada) who have terrible teeth....they lose most of them by age 4 yrs.
I have a fawn color
I do have one abyssinian female and... She is like a gem. I live alone and after my job She is always with me. Like always. She is even meowing when I'm in a restroom. I have a plan. Some like stupid plan like dog and a cat plan. Over a year She liked all dogs that were on the spot. I was surprised that everytime we were on a walk (yes, a walk) She is always always by me. Like a dog. I don't understand but She shouldn't act like that. What a figure She is.
1:47 "Sure"...
Could you please send this memo to mine?? 😆
He is so cute 😍 ❤
Such beautiful cats, but unfortunately doesn't sound like the breed for me. I definitely want a cuddle bug
My aby is a super cuddle bug. Sometimes I wonder what I did to him he’s like a teddy bear or something I can squish him and sleep with him and he always wants to be around me and on top of me. Maybe it was because he was thrown out by his previous owner and found me?
@@1chienandaloumine too! He was almost glued to me all the time.
Lucky me
I got an abysinnian cat for free!!! *Thanks to my stray cat (amubi)*
How much time do you spend to play with him , my abby seems to ask more off me then i give him … he all over me every step i make , so I consider buyers a second one
Hi Pascalle: I play with Lucky maybe 30 minutes twice a day. Your abby sounds so adorable. I wish Lucky would follow me around more. I'm a dog person so not used to having a cat that enjoys being alone. He does have a cat tree in almost every room in the house so we prefers to sit in those and look out the window but still be able to keep tabs on where I am. A second cat sounds like a great idea. Lucky is so evil and mean to other animals - I've tried introducing him to puppies, cats, kittens - he just hates them all. He prefers being an only child kitty so you might want to do a test run with other cats to see how your abby reacts. XO Lisa
@@LisaLatte thanks so much for responding
Yes he is adorable but also asking a lot , kitten play off course and follow me all over ..
We got our abyssinian for free, ruddy, in India, all the features match, behaviour and all too
You said they are not lap cats. Is that based on your cat only or in general? I hear they follow you around everywhere.
Hi there: Yes, Lucky does follow me around but he's very independent too. He's with me like 60% of the time. My last Aby was with me 24/7 - never left my side for a second, even if I got up in the middle of the night. It's possible Lucky is just a weird Aby. haha XO Lisa
@@LisaLatte to each their own huh? Thank you.
We've had many aby's in the family, some were total lapcats, others were not. I guess it depends :)
I know personally that Abyssinians are very much lap cats :)
I have Abby's and they're always on my lap.
I'm fortunate to have had two abys. My first was very independent, but she would allow me to pick her up for maybe a minute. She would grind her chin against mine so hard that she eventually got a callus. She was a beauty. She loved visitors and would make sure she was in the middle of everything
She would get in my bed at night for about 30 minutes and then take off to make her rounds. Sadly, I lost her just a couple of months before her 14th birthday
My aby that I have now is in my lap most of the time, super protective and territorial, incredibly intelligent, and stays off the counters, shelves, tables, etc. She's never broken anything! She doesn't like other animals, though. She wallows all over my sweaty t-shirts, trying to get my scent on her or visa versa.
Gorgeous cats but they are like a 2 year old toddler on a sugar high. Empty all of your shelves or you will be sorry. Does your bit a lot while playing?
Does he like Cat Treats?
My abys set of my shoulder if i go outside
great video! i think i may get a turtle. lol
I got it in India for free on strret
我也是養了阿比西尼亞貓才感覺在養貓，性格非常好的貓咪
Hi there: Yes, being a cat mom to an Abyssinian makes my life bettter! XO Lisa
Abys are the sexiest felines IMO; in any case I would rather go for a rescue cat, so if I could ever find a rescue aby... OMG!
Definitely getting one lol 💯💯
Flea meds killed my cat😭. D.E food grade works!
My Aby is a lap cat.
My abyssinian is soooo so snuggly lol
I suspect my cat from the shelter is an Aby.