For anyone who may be searching for a Siamese or Balinese (long haired Siamese) please che Balinese Cats for Sale The Balinese gets its name from its sinuous flowing movement, which reminded early breeders of Balinese dancers. Its oriental body type, with a long, tubular body and a wedge-shaped head, is softened by the semi-long coat that graces its body. BALINESE KITTENS -- Long and shorthair. Located in Kalamazoo, MI. Call Patty, 269-345-9144; Balinese Cats Available on Petfinder Right Now Balinese Cat Personality Balinese cats are smart, sweet, and fun to be around. Like the Siamese, they are known for their ability to communicate vocally, sometimes nonstop, and therefore this breed is not for everyone. Highly social, Balinese are sensitive to your moods and feelings and are more than willing to cheer you up with some happy chatter if you're feeling gloomy. They are agile leapers and will often ride on their people's shoulders. They love to play and easily learn to fetch, bringing the ball or toy back for repeated throwing.

They will keep you entertained with their antics, but possess a loving disposition as well. They can be quite assertive in their requests for attention, but also possess a special dignity particular to the Balinese and Siamese breeds. Balinese Cat Breed Traits The Balinese should not to be confused with the Himalayan, which bears the pointed pattern of his Siamese ancestors but has the body style and personality of the Persian. How To Draw A Cfl Light BulbToday's show Balinese resembles the extreme Siamese that is popular in today's show hall, rather than the stockier traditional Siamese that is making his comeback among fanciers. German Shorthair Puppies For Sale MichiganThe traditional Balinese, a longhaired variety of the traditional Siamese, is recognized by the Traditional Cat Association and, while not popular in the show halls, has a growing following of fanciers.Grumpy Cat Meme Rain

The Balinese comes in only the four traditional Siamese point-restricted colors: seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac, if the CFA is your association of choice. Other associations recognize the Balinese in colors of red, cream, tortoiseshell (a mixture of black and red or their dilute colors, also called tortie), and lynx (tabby) points. In the CFA, however, cats in these colors are called Javanese. Interested in the history of the Balinese cat breed? Longhaired kittens began appearing spontaneously in the early 1900s in otherwise shorthaired Siamese litters. Some fanciers theorize that the gene for long hair was introduced into the Siamese gene pool in Europe after World War I. Since the Siamese was nearly obliterated as a European breed by the war (as were other breeds), breeders may have used other breeds after the war's end to help rejuvenate the bloodline. Other fanciers believe that the gene for the long hair is simply a naturally occurring mutation, which is also certainly possible.

Both theories have been disputed and both have their reputable proponents, but no one really knows for sure which theory is correct. In earlier years, the words 'natural mutation' appeared in the CFA breed standard, but that wording has since been dropped.A Siamese with long hair was registered with CFF in 1928, but no one began a serious effort to establish the breed until the 1940s. At that time, several breeders began working with the longhaired cats born in purebred Siamese litters. These longhaired individualists were named Balinese by one of the breed's pioneers, Helen Smith, who likened the cat's graceful movements and sleek lines to those of the dancers from the Isle of Bali. Despite resistance from Siamese breeders, many of whom didn't believe that the Balinese's longer hair was a natural mutation, dedicated breeders like Helen Smith and Sylvia Holland worked to develop the breed.In the early days, the Balinese often had heavier boning and heavier coats than the standard called for, and frequently fell short of meeting the standard in head type and ear set as well.

Hampered by the Siamese breeders who wouldn't sell top-quality breeding stock to them, the Balinese breeders struggled to refine the body type by crossbreeding back to the Siamese. After years of frustrating work, the Balinese improved in type. By 1970, when the CFA granted Championship, all the major United States associations recognized the Balinese. Shelters with Balinese Cats Shelters that currently have Balinese cats ready for adoption: Stray Animal Adoption Program Animal Humane Association of Star Valley Where Are They Now? Tresor cats has been producing Traditional Siamese & Balinese kittens since 2003, and over the years we have met wonderful, incredible families that are truly unforgettable and will always have a special place in our hearts. To all of our former clients a special thank you for your commitment in giving our kittens a loving home, and of course for the picture updates.  We have gone ahead and added our client’s kitten pictures to this page for everyone to enjoy!

Kitten Waiting List | Life’s Abundance Cat Food | NuVet Plus Vitamins | Siamese Cat History | Snow Tiger Lynx Point History | Sites & Links | Celebrities & Siamese Cats | New Kitten Checklist | Feline Health Directory | Early Spaying & Neutering | Welcome to Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue of Michigan!While Purrs Abound generally devotes our energy to rescuing Siamese, other purebreds and their mixes, we love ALL cats.  I recently posted about an urgent situation that had been brought to my attention by Cat Care, P.C., in Rochester Hills, involving a number of cats who were in need of new homes due to the illness and subsequent death of their caregiver.  I am happy to write that Purrs Abound has been able to find foster families for 5 kitties and an adopter for 2 more. With the adoption of other kitties through Tiger Lily Rescue, family, friends and clients of Cat Care, the family of the caregiver is down to needing help for 3 last kitties and these, quite honestly, are the most difficult to place. 

Gizmo (10 years), Reggie (8 years) and JJ (9 years) are a bit older than most people prefer AND, unfortunately, they have litter issues.  All have received excellent veterinary care from their guardian and Dr. Tamara Sloan of Cat Care has records available on each.  It is known that 1 of these boys does well on Prozac and it is our hope that all of them will have better litter habits in a home with fewer cats.  While they have issues, they still deserve to live!  Purrs Abound is willing to sponsor their veterinary care if someone, with a heart for true rescue, will provide them with another chance. If you are concerned about integrating a cat with litter problems into your main home, perhaps you have an unfinished, walkout basement with windows that would be warm and inviting or another area that is heated and secure where these babies could live comfortably.Purrs Abound will pay pre-approved veterinary expenses for any cat in our foster program or Purrs Abound Retirement Community.

/mr-ms-kitties.pml to see a picture of Gizmo and Reggie.  JJ does not have a picture yet but he is a brown tabby with a VERY sweet personality.  In fact, all 3 cats are extremely nice, pampered purr kids.  if you have interest in helping. Please also share this email with any of your friends who are animal lovers or who may know of an animal lover who might be able to help.   They're ALL God's Creatures!!!Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue is always in need of donations to support the ongoing care of permanent fosters. If you can send a donation every dollar helps save or provide care for a rescued kitty. You can use our paypal link or If you prefer to mail a check, here's our mailing address:P. O. Box 80822, Rochester Hills, MI 48308-0822Thank you for all your support and help! Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue is recruiting loving foster homes so we can rescue and help more kitties in desperate need! for more informationPlease remember that we are not only looking for families to provide temporary housing and love while a foster searches for their forever family but we are also searching for permanent foster homes!

if you are among the many people who want to help but are afraid of becoming too attached, we are looking for FAMILIES TO PROVIDE PERMANENT HOMES FOR RESIDENTS OF OUR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY!!  if you are interested in helping a senior or special needs kitty... Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue adoption area is Michigan and Northwestern Ohio only. Visits are arranged only to approved applicants. Please Click here to learn more about adopting and to fill out an online form. Please consider becoming a foster today and help save a cat or kittens' life. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ONE OF OUR PETS, PLEASE FILL OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATIONWe adopt to Michigan and Northwestern Ohio residents only Click here to go directly to our ADOPTION APPLICATION Since all of our animals are fostered in private homes, an online application must be completed and approved before we will schedule any meet and greet appointments. Please note - an approved application does not obligate PASR or the interested party to pursue and/or complete the adoption process.

PURRS ABOUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY APPLICANT FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. WE DO NOT HAVE A SHELTER ALL CATS AND KITTENS LIVE IN FOSTER HOMES. Our adoption fee is $150.00 however, pure bred or other breeds may have a higher adoption fee and it will be noted in their personal bio.ALL OF OUR ANIMALS ARE FULLY VETTED PRIOR TO ADOPTION! This means all animals are: Examined by a licensed veterinarian Spayed/neutered if age appropriate or a prepaid surgery agreement is required Up to date on vaccinations / age appropriate Flea treated if necessary We cannot guarantee the health of any cat or kitten coming from a shelter but we make every effort to place healthy cats and kittens by providing the above mentioned vet testing and care. Kittens under 6 Months of Age are only adopted to adopters tha have another kitten or resident cat in the home to act as a playmate.NO kittens under 6 Months of Age will be adopted to a home with children under the age of 5 or to a home with a dog unless the dog has been previously exposed to cats and proven to be cat-friendly.

Purrs Abound reserves the right to review each adoption on a case by case basis AND reserves the right to deny any applicant without explanation. Please visit our website to learn more about our rescue and our adoption process. In addition to routine medical care, PASR will also address and treat (as indicated by our veterinarian) any/all medical issues that the animal may have upon entering our organization. The adoption fee that we receive goes directly to cover vet bills and other fees associated with the care of the kittens/cats in our rescue. We do not have overhead costs such as payroll, building costs, marketing, advertising, etc so be assured that your adoption fee goes directly to vet bills and animal care items like food, toys, bones, crates, paper towels, etc. Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue of Michigan is a 501(c)3 organization, so your adoption fee is also a charitable donation that you may claim on your taxes. Adoption fees are non-refundable. REFUNDS: The donation is not a sale price, but a request to defer or reimburse PASR for any and all medical expenses, or any other expenses incurred, to consider the cat/kitten for adoption.