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The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) launched a fundraising campaign June 27, 2011. Last year the RSPCA rescued close to 160,000 animals from suffering including being trapped, neglected or abused. They receive emergency calls every 30 seconds and respond to about 1,000 incidents daily. The RSPCA inspectors rescue, care for […]
Siamese
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Thailand (once Siam) Coat Type: short, fine, close to body Color: point colors – seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, all on light color body Temperament: talkative, extrovert, playful, active, sometimes independent Where do Siamese cats come from? While there are many stories surrounding the exact origins of the Siamese, they are […]