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ladies and gentlemen gather round today
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I'm here to talk about something that's
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been on my mind burmilla cats now before
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you think I'm just another cat lover let
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me tell you there are 12 reasons why you
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should never own one of these furry
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little enigmas buckle up one the price
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tag first off let's discuss the cost
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owning a burmilla isn't like adopting
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astray from the alley no no you're
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looking at a hefty price tag these cats
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are f fancy they're like the designer
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handbags of the feline world you might
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as well be buying a small car two The
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Grooming next up grooming billas have
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this luxurious coat that looks fabulous
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Until you realize it requires constant
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maintenance you'll be brushing them more
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than you brush your own hair and if you
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think they'll just sit there and enjoy
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it think again they'll give you that
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look you call this love three the
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attitude speaking of attitude let's talk
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about their personalities verillas are
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known for being a bit aloof you think
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you're getting a cuddly companion no
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you're getting a cat that will treat you
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like an unpaid servant oh you brought me
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food how nice now go away four the
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mischief and let's not forget their
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mischievous side these cats are little
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troublemakers they'll knock over your
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favorite vas just to watch it shatter
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you'll spend more time cleaning up after
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them than enjoying their company five
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the noise now if you think cats are
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quiet creatures think again burmilla can
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be quite vocal you'll find yourself in
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Endless conversations with your cat at
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3:00 a.m. about why they need to be fed
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right now I don't care if it's the
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middle of the night I'm starving six the
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space requirements let's talk space
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verillas need room to roam and play if
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you live in a tiny apartment good luck
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these cats will feel cooped up faster
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than a kid in a candy store without
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candy you might as well get them a gym
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membership seven the health issues next
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on the list is health concerns like many
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purebred cats billas can be prone to
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certain genetic issues so not only are
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you forking out cash for the initial
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purchase but you might also be looking
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at vet bills that could rival your
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mortgage eight the socialization needs
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now if you're thinking of getting two
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billas to keep each other company think
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again these cats can be picky about
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about their friends you might end up
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with two cats that don't get along and
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spend their days plotting against each
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other nine the litterbox drama let's not
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Overlook litter box habits verillas can
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be particular about where they do their
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business if they don't like their litter
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box setup well congratulations you now
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have an outdoor cat who refuses to come
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inside 10 the attachment issues and
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here's a kicker bermas can become overly
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attached to their humans like stalker
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level attached you won't be able to go
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to the bathroom alone without your furry
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shadow following you in there 11 the
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travel dilemma thinking of going on
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vacation forget it finding someone who
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can handle your burmilla while you're
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away is like trying to find a needle in
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a hay stack good luck with that 12 The
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Guilt Trip finally let's talk guilt
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trips if you leave them alone for even 5
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minutes expect the cold shoulder when
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you return home oh oh so you thought you
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could just leave me here how dare you in
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conclusion folks owning a burmilla might
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seem like a glamorous idea at first
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glance but trust me it's a roller
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coaster ride of chaos and expense so
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before you bring one of these little
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furballs into your life remember these
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12 reasons and ask yourself do I really
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want this kind of drama thank you and
