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ladies and Gentlemen let's take a moment
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to discuss a breed that might just make
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you rethink your choice of feline
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companions the Australian Mist now I
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know what you're thinking but they look
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so cute well let me give you 10 solid
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reasons why you should think twice
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before bringing one of these cats into
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your home in 2025 buckle up because this
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ride is going to be a wild one one the
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Rarity dilemma first off let's talk
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about how rare these little fur balls
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are finding an Australian mist isn't
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like strolling into your local shelter
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and picking out a cat no no you'll be
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hunting for a breeder like you're
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searching for Buried Treasure and when
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you finally find one guess what you'll
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probably be on a waiting list longer
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than the line at the DMV who wants to
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wait months for a cat you could have
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adopted half a dozen other cats in that
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time two high maintenance
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needs now let's get into into the
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nitty-gritty of their care these cats
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are not just lounge around the house
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types they require constant attention
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and stimulation if you're the kind of
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person who enjoys kicking back with
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Netflix and a bag of chips good luck
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keeping up with an Australian mist they
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need interaction and playtime like it's
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their job you might as well hire a
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personal trainer for your cat because
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they'll certainly keep you on your
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toes three vocal opinions let's discuss
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their personalities these cats are vocal
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if you thought your last roommate was
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chatty wait until you meet an Australian
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mist they'll talk your ear off about
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everything from dinner plans to their
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latest toy conquests if you're looking
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for peace and quiet this is not the cat
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for you imagine trying to enjoy a
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peaceful evening while your cat holds an
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impromptu concert in the living room
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it's like living with a furry
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Diva Four Strong prey drive now here's
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where where here's where things get
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interesting Australian Mists have a
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strong prey drive this means if you have
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small pets like hamsters or Birds
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prepare for some serious drama your
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adorable little Mist will turn into a
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feline Predator faster than you can say
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dinner time you'll spend more time cat
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proofing your home than actually
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enjoying your new pet and let's face it
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nobody wants to live in a fortress just
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to keep their smaller pets safe
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Butterflies um these cats thrive on
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human interaction which sounds great
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Until you realize they can't stand being
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left alone um if you work long hours or
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travel frequently say goodbye to any
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hope of having a low menant pet an
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Australian mist will develop emotional
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issues faster than you can say
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separation anxiety you might as well set
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up a webcam to keep tabs on them while
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you're gone cuz they'll definitely be
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concerns while they're generally healthy
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being a rare breed means they can be
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prone to certain health issues down the
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line sure they might not have breed
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specific problems documented yet but who
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knows what lurking surprises await you
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could end up with vet bills that rival
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payments and let's not forget about
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those pesky common ailments that can
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strike any cat like upper respiratory
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diabetes seven destructive
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playfulness let's talk about their
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playful side Australian Mists love to
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play but with that playfulness Comes
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potential destruction your furniture
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will become their personal playground
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faster than you can blink they'll Claw
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at anything that moves including your
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favorite chair or that beautiful new rug
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you splurged on you'll end up investing
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in scratch posts and toys just to save
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your belongings from becoming their next
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victims eight not ideal for new
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owners if you're new to the world of cat
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ownership the Australian mist is
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probably not your best bet their unique
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needs and personality traits can be
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challenging for someone who doesn't
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already know how to handle feline quirks
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you could end up feeling overwhelmed and
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regretting your decision quicker than
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you can say catnip nine the cost of
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ownership finally let's talk about money
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owning and an Australian mist isn't just
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about the initial adoption fee it's
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about ongoing costs like food toys vet
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visits and more this isn't just any cat
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it's an investment unless you're ready
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to Fork over some serious cash while
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dealing with all these quirks you might
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want to stick with something less
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complicated 10 the commitment factor in
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conclusion owning an Australian mist is
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not for the faint of heart or wallet
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with their Rarity high maintenance needs
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vocal Tendencies strong prey drive
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social demands potential health issues
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destructive playfulness and costs
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involved this breed might just turn into
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more trouble than it's worth so before
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you rush out to find one of these exotic
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cats in 2025 think long and hard about
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whether you're ready for the commitment
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and Chaos that comes along with it thank
