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let's dive into the absurdity of owning
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a Turkish van cat now before I start let
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me just say that I love animals but
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there are some pets that should come
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with a warning label and the Turkish van
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it should come with a neon sign flashing
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danger proceed with caution here are 12
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reasons why you should think twice
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before bringing one of these furry
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little tyrants into your home one they
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think they own you first off let's get
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one thing straight the Turkish van
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doesn't just live in your house it
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believes it owns the entire block you're
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just a tenant in it's Kingdom and good
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luck trying to convince it otherwise
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you'll find yourself bowing down to its
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whims serving its snacks at all hours
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and praying it doesn't decide to
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overthrow you two water lovers now
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here's a fun fact Turkish fans are known
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as swimming cats Yes you heard that
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right they love water so if you think
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you're going to have a peaceful bath
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without a furry Splash Zone turning your
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relaxation into a wet t-shirt contest
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think again you'll be lucky if your cat
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doesn't jump in and start paddling
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around like it's training for the
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Olympics three the drama queens these
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cats are not just pets they're Divas if
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they don't get the attention they crave
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prepare for a full-blown performance
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worthy of an Oscar they meow cry and
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throw themselves on the floor in
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dramatic fashion until you give in
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forget about Netflix you'll be watching
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the cat show starring your Turkish fan
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four high maintenance Turkish fans have
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a luxurious coat that requires grooming
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lots of grooming you'll find yourself
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brushing them more than you brush your
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own hair and if you miss a day expect to
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find Fur clumps everywhere like little
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reminders of your failure as a cat
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parent five the Mischief Makers these
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cats are clever too clever for their own
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good they're like furry little
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masterminds plotting their next Caper if
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there's something breakable Within Reach
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consider it gone they'll knock it off
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the table with the Precision of a
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seasoned criminal just to watch it
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shatter on the floor six Social
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Butterflies Turkish Vans are social
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creatures which sounds nice until you
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realize they want to be the center of
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attention at all times if you have other
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pets good luck your other animals will
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either be pushed to the sidelines or
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forced into submission by this fluffy
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Overlord seven vocal opinions these cats
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don't just meow they talk back you'll
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find yourself in conversations that
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would make even the most seasoned
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therapist raise an eyebrow what do you
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mean I can't have another treat expect
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debates on everything for meal times to
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cuddle sessions eight territorial
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Behavior if you think your Turkish fan
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is going to share its space with another
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cat or even a dog think again they're
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Territorial and will defend their Turf
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like it's Fort Knox you might as well
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put up no trespassing signs around your
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home nine stubbornness personified ever
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tried to train a cat well good luck with
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this breed they've got their own agenda
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and will follow it religiously unless it
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involves doing what you want them to do
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you could bribe them with treats and
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they'd still look at you like you're
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speaking Martian 10 health concerns
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let's talk about health issues for a
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moment because owning any pet comes with
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with responsibilities Turkish fans can
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be prone to certain genetic conditions
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that can lead to expensive vet bills
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down the line so if you're not ready for
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that Financial commitment maybe
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reconsider 11 loud and proud if you
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thought your neighbor's dog was loud
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wait until you hear a Turkish fan in
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full voice they've got vocal chords That
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Could Wake the Dead your peaceful
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evenings will turn into nightly concerts
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featuring your cat belting out its
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greatest hits 12 the LoveHate
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relationship finally let's address the
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elephant in the room despite all these
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quirks and challenges there's something
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undeniably Charming about these cats but
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remember love comes at a price your
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sanity in conclusion owning a Turkish
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van is like inviting a tiny dictator
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into your life a dictator who demands
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attention disrupts peace and requires
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constant grooming while simultaneously
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plotting Mischief at every turn so
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unless you're ready for this roller
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coaster ride of chaos and cuteness maybe
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stick with goldfish instead
