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St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi was a Catholic preacher who lived from 1181 or 1182 until 1126. He formed the order called the Franciscans. He is considered the patron saint of animals and the environment, and the Catholic and Anglican churches hold ceremonies blessing the animals on his feast day, October 4. This date was chosen […]
Scottish Fold
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China, Scotland Coat Type: All colors of cat Color: Siamese-like colors & markings Temperament: affectionate, loyal, loves people, good with children & other pets Where does the Scottish Fold come from? It seems a cat with folded ears was brought to Europe from China by an English sailor in the […]