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let's dive into the wild world of feline
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companionship specifically why owning a
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Somali cat might not be the best idea
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now before you start throwing your
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catnip at me let's break this down into
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12 reasons that will have you
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questioning Your Life Choices or at
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least your choice of pet one the energy
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of a cheetah first off Somali cats have
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more energy than a toddler on a sugar
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rush these little furballs are like the
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Olympic athletes of the cat World they
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need constant stimulation and if you
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don't provide it they'll turn your
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living room into their personal place
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ground you'll find them scaling your
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curtains like their Mount Everest and
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let's be honest nobody wants to be the
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owner of a cat that thinks your
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furniture is a jungle gym two
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vocalization station next up is their
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vocal prowess Somali cats are chatty
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like that friend who just won't stop
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talking about their latest diet B meow
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chirp and chime in on every conversation
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you're having you might think it's cute
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at first but when they start
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interrupting your Netflix binge with
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their endless chatter You'll wish for
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some peace and quiet three The Grooming
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commitment grooming oh boy Somali cats
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require regular grooming to keep their
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luxurious coats looking fabulous you'll
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need to brush them more often than you
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brush your own hair and if you think
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they'll sit still for this process think
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again it's like trying to groom a small
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tornado four the attention Seekers these
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cats are attention Hawks if you're
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someone who enjoys Solitude or quiet
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time a Somali cat will test your limits
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they want to be involved in everything
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you do cooking working even showering
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forget about personal space these cats
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redefine the term lap cat five high
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maintenance speaking of attention Somali
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cats are high maintenance in every sense
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they need mental stimulation and
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physical activity to stay happy and
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healthy if you're not prepared to engage
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with them regularly they might just
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decide to engage with your favorite pair
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of shoes instead six the Mischief Makers
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now let's talk Mischief Somali cats have
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a knack for getting into trouble they'll
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knock over your plants swipe at anything
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that dangles and generally create chaos
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wherever they go you might find yourself
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saying no more often than you ever
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imagine possible seven the Social
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Butterflies these cats love company
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human or feline if you're a homebody who
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enjoys quiet evenings alone a Somali cat
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will not understand that concept at all
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they thrive on social interaction and
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will demand it from you or anyone who
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walks through your door eight health
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concerns let's address the elephant in
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the room health issues like many
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purebred cats Somali cat can be prone to
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certain genetic conditions such as hip
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dysplasia and eye problems this means
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potential vet bills that could rival
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your mortgage payments nine the cost
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Factor speaking of costs owning a Somali
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cat isn't cheap from their premium food
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to grooming supplies and vet visits
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you'll find that these little Beauties
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come with a hefty price tag attached 10
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territorial Behavior Somali cats can be
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territorial creatures if you have other
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pets or plan to get them in the future
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prepare for some serious drama they
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might not take kindly to sharing their
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space or their humans 11 the Escape
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artists if you think you can keep them
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indoors forever think again Somali cats
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are notorious Escape artists they'll
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find any tiny opening to make a break
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for it which means extra vigilance on
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your part 12 the long-term commitment
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finally let's not forget that owning any
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pet is a long-term commitment Somali
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cats can live up to 15 years or more are
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you ready for that kind of dedication
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because once they're in your life
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there's no turning back in conclusion
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while Somali cats are undeniably
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beautiful and Charming creatures they
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come with a set of challenges that might
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make you reconsider owning one so before
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you rush out to adopt one of these
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energetic felines take a moment to
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reflect on whether you're truly ready
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for the Whirlwind that is a Somali cat