Introducing: Flotsam and Jewel!

The intention of this blog is to follow the training of my two cats, Flotsam and Jewel. Training animals is not cruel, but rather allows the animal to stimulate their brain as well as build a bond with the owner. As of this writing, my cats are not trained - they do not know any commands or gestures. The only words they know are their own names (but not distinctly - if I call Jewel, Flotsam will always come over).

This blog might contain any of the following:

• Videos of the cats training
• Photos of the cats
• Reviews of cat-related products 
• Anything else pertaining to cats, cat ownership or care

The stars:

Name:              Jewel
Breed:             Part-Siamese, part-American Shorthair
Age:                 3
Origin:            Helping Hands Pet Rescue
Personality:    Jewel is a creature of habit and enjoys reclining on a human's lap. She prefers men to
                         women. She has a difficult time adjusting to environmental changes, however, she
                         will greet anyone who enters her home. Very smart, she does what she wants and
                         needs a strong incentive to try something new. She's exceedingly vocal and she lets
                         us know if she's unhappy. Also, she hates being in the car and meowls the whole
                         way.
Favorite toy:   Plastic ball with a bell inside
Sleeping spot:  Her cat bed. Always.
Favorite food: Tuna
Fun fact:          Although Jewel is a short-haired multi-colored cat with many patterns, her sister was
                          an all-grey cat with medium-length fur. Fancy that!

















Name:              Flotsam
Breed:             American Shorthair
Age:                 3.5
Origin:             Helping Hands Pet Rescue
Personality:     Flotsam, aka Flotty, is absolutely the most friendly, lovable cat. He enjoys snuggling
                          up with any human who has entered his home. He is cautious when faced with
                          environmental changes, but eagerly runs to greet anyone entering his house. When I
                          open the door upon arriving home, he is always sitting there waiting for me. He's                                 eager to please, but cannot concentrate for very long. Sometimes he'll take a few                                   steps and plop over on his side.
Favorite toy:    Laser pointer - he'll chase until he's out of breath
Sleeping spot:   Anywhere - the bathroom sink, the cat tree, half in-half out of his cat bed, on the
                           sofa, beside my bedroom door, in the middle of the living room. Pretty much
                           anywhere.
Favorite food:   Eggs
Fun fact:            Flotsam acquired his taste for eggs when he thieved some freshly scrambled eggs
                            right from our plate!






Disclaimer: I am not an animal trainer nor a veterinarian. Please contact a certified trainer or veterinarian with respect to any behavioral or medical issues your pet may have.