This eye-catching girl was named for Marie Malinoski, who manages the RAPS Thrift Store together with her husband Ed.
RAPS Thrift Store
140-8260 Granville Avenue, Richmond
photo provided by RAPS
Cat Marie's hanging out spot of choice is usually in the laundry room of the double wide, particularly on the counter across from the sink, but when the mood takes her she's been known to venture out into the back courtyard.
photo provided by Marianne
Marianne describes her as a cat who is "kind of crabby but likes being held for short periods" and advises that you "keep her face and front paws pointing away from you to avoid nips and swipes."
A luxurious coat like Marie's with its super-fine fur requires a good deal of maintenance to keep it from developing uncomfortable mats. Unfortunately, Marie barely tolerates even a bit of brushing and "no way will she allow scissors near her for mat removal." And so Marie has to be shaved now and again. The good news is that "after a shave and a haircut, she's a lot more laid back - until the knots start to form again."
Marie with a "lion cut"
photo provided by Marianne
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If you give her super cuddles while you are trying to cut her matts you can some times fool her and get rid of some of the mess.
ReplyDeleteI try every Tuesday to get rid of a little of it as it must be very uncomfy.
She's a sweetheart mostly.
She snores! And it's REALLY LOUD!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnn J
She is a cutie. I am glad you got a photo of the lion look. That cut made me laugh whenever I saw her.
ReplyDeleteMarie is adorable. She purrs up a storm when fussed. She is still found in the laundry room or not too far away from it. I noticed she has a problem with her right eye in that it is often closed. Nothing that a bit of bathing wouldn't fix as its probably just sticky.
ReplyDeleteJackie.