Description:
Give this lady time and her personality will catch up with her beauty. Anatasia was another feline taken into our organization in a severe state of respitory distress. Hospitalization was inevitably required due to her state of congestion having no assistance what so ever in relation to her interest and/or ability to eat.

Having visited with her each day while being attended to by our rescue vet (and staff), Anatasia slowly ~ and I mean slowly ~ started to develop a small hint of trust towards me. Soon, prior to her hospital departure, this fur ball would see me coming and (IV tubing and all) she would roll over on her back to let me know that she was most ready for her belly rubs.

This lady needs to still go through a full groom as she was covered on her underbelly with very large matt balls; however, her medical compromises upon her arrival to us was much, much more important that her cosmetic indifferences. Most defintely don't want to over stress this lady seen as she is still on the mend but a spa appointment is most definitely on the near horizon for this fluff muffin once she lets' us know that she is willing to accept us 'two legged' individuals back into her every day life.

According to the Cat Fancier's Association, As the dusty desert caravans wound their way westward from Persia and Iran, it is supposed that secreted among the rare spices and jewels on the basket-laden camels was an even more precious cargo, an occasional longhair cat. They were called Persian for their "country of origin," but hieroglyphic references as early as 1684 B.C. shroud forever their exact beginnings.

Persians, with their long flowing coats and open pansy-like faces are the number one breed in popularity. Their sweet, gentle, personalities blend into most households once they feel secure in their new environment. Creatures of habit, they are most at home in an atmosphere of security and serenity, but with love and reassurance, can easily adapt to the most boisterous of households. Their quiet, melodious voices are pleasant and non-abrasive. They communicate delightfully with their large expressive eyes and make charming pets for all ages. Persians have short heavily-boned legs to support their broad, short bodies. They like to have their feet firmly planted and are not given to high jumping and climbing. Playful but never demanding, they love to pose and will drape themselves in a favorite window or chair, enhancing the decor in much the same way as a treasured painting. Persians are tremendously responsive and become a constant source of joy and delight to their owners. Pleasurable as an unexpected sunbeam, their companionship is close and enduring.

Their long flowing coats require an indoor, protected environment. Proper maintenance requires a daily run-through with a metal comb to eliminate the potential drawbacks of tangles and hairballs. An occasional bath, attempted only after a complete comb-through and clipping of the nail tips, will keep the coat clean, healthy and beautiful. It is wise to establish the routine of the bath when they are young.