Quote Of The Week
Everything a cat is and does physically is to me beautiful,
lovely, stimulating, soothing, attractive and an enchantment.
Paul Gallico, from An Honourable Cat
Happy Wordless Wednesday, dear friends! I have always been enchanted by cats with big tails, and Maine Coons sport some of the fluffiest tails in town! I love this shot not only because it shows off Tsunami’s magnificent tail, but also because of the cool effect of the sunlight dancing through his fur!
A cat’s tail is more than just a crowning ornament to be admired, however. It’s also one of his prime means of communication and self-expression! Here’s a few basic tips on how to determine what your cat is telling you through his tail:
- When your cat comes running to you with his tail high up in the air, it shows he is happy, confident, proud – the master of his domain.
- When your cat’s tail is high and quivering, he is excited.
- Fast swishing means an attack is imminent – you may see this when he is hunting or angry!
- When your cat lowers his tail and tucks it between his legs – particularly when combined with slouching behavior – it indicates submission or fear.
For more insights on how to read your cat’s body language, see Cats Talk With Their Tails – Learn What It Means!
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Wordless Wednesday #13 – Week Of September 21, 2011
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cat’s tail that big and fluffy! Beautiful cat. Happy WW!
What a pretty baby he is too. I didn’t know all that about their tail movements. Interesting.
Have a terrific WW. 🙂
I LOVE fluffy kitties! So cute 🙂
That is one gorgeous tail. I really should let my daughter check out your blog. She loves cats.
Long, beautiful tail.
Wow that tail is a territorial torrent of sunlight lit fur.
that is one big foofy tail! you should be proud.
Twitter: betteronabudget
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Holy cow, I didn’t realize it was that long! Beautiful!!
You just want to pet him : )
Those chocolate recipes below look scrumptious. (I saw it was a giveaway and didn’t want to comment there) Stopping by from the Tiggerific Tuesday hop. 🙂
Could not quite make out what the thumbnail was about, so I had to get a closer look. I love my cats. they are so entertaining when they are not sleeping. Yours are just gorgeous.
Twitter: AlissaApel
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That is a long fluffy tail!
Beautiful and so fluffy.
Cinnamon Roll
That’s one furry-long-CUTE tail!
🙂
Can his tail really be that long! Amazing! Happy WW to you and your furbabies. 🙂
Fluffy kitty I wanna hug!!
(Found you on Aquariann’s WW link party)
happy wednesday!
dita
What an adorable cat! Thanks for following me, I am following you back 🙂
Beautiful cat 🙂
Twitter: sparklecat
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You should take a look at my Tuesday tail post!
Great shot, happy WW!
Very pretty !
Amazing tail and beautiful cat!!
Oh my, what a tail! My tiny 7 pounder cat has a tail that is wider than she is. It looks so funny – like a feather duster!
Enchanting quote, love it and your cat is gorgeous. Oh, how he poses for you!
Crazy tail there! Do they get in trouble with their tails? My cats will knock stuff over or get them mess. aye.
Cat’s have nine lives – I guess that’s why they are typically lounging around?! No rush to get out there and live life when you’ve got nine. I have officially put too much thought into this comment. lol! Kitty looks very relaxed. No worries. Happy Wednesday!
That IS an amazingly long tail!
it’s so fluffy 🙂
Beautyful cat!
Greetings from Germany
Katja
What a beautiful cat
Have a great WW!, thanks for stopping by and linking up 😉
Holy smokes, that is one huge tail!!!
What a fluffy cat! We recently lost one of our cats. He had a half-tail so it was always sticking up and hard to tell his emotions like “normal” cats.
Thanks for providing this linky, and I’m glad to be a follower so I can see more cute pictures in the future! 🙂
What a pretty kitty tail! If we saw that in person, we’d probably grab it!!
Love,
Swift, Kool, and Amy
That sure is one fluffy kitty! 🙂
My, what a long and lovely tail!!
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That is one long and bushy tail!! 🙂
I’m a new follower on GFC, please stop by mine too.
http://candoitmom.blogspot.com/.
very cute WW, Mine is a little wordy.
So much hair and very pretty!
Aww! That tail is a work of art!!! What a pretty kitty!!
Beautiful cat! I miss my kitty. We had to give him up due to health issues. Thanks for dropping by my blog & linking up today.
Hey, girl! Why didn’t you tell me you had a blog hop? I would have been here alot sooner. I was on another one and it brought me here. So, I signed up for yours too! You already know I follow so just wanted to leave a comment to get you some credit! Will catch up later. Gotta finish so I can enter some contests later tonight.
Mary@http://www.mmbearcupoftea.com
Well, figures! I was in such a hurry I messed up the links! Thought I was putting it in the right place! Gotta laugh, at least it works and people can still come over, Ha!
Mary
Twitter: Xmasdolly
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Hi Girlfriend, got your tweet thanks for following me! So I need to go browse your give-aways Happy Blogaversary with your big 2!!! WOO HOO!
Wow, that’s quite a tail.
Great tail and kitty!
Hello, great stuff….I am here for Alphabe-Thursday! Thanks!
Wow! Wonder if the rest of him is as fluffy?
Wow, that’s SO long. I was using my cat’s tail as a scarf today. He sits behind me on the couch and his tail drapes over my shoulder so I wrap it around my neck. =)
Looks nice and cute with that long kind of tail. I love that cat.
Wow, what a beautiful animal!