[FEL-L] opinion of small wild feline as companion

[George Gruhn]

Our two servals are 4 1/2 years old.  I got them when they were four weeks
old.  They do fine in the house with us.  We have three domestic cats and
three 3/4 hybrid chaus cats.  They all get along well together.  Quite
frequently, we have as many as six cats sleeping in bed with us.  The
servals like to sleep under the covers while the others prefer to be on top.
All are neutered.

 

I don't recommend servals as house pets for the uninitiated, however, ours
do fine.  As I'm sure all experienced serval keepers are well aware, pooping
in a box does not come naturally to servals.  Ours pee reasonably reliably
in boxes with newspaper, and once in awhile will poop in a box, but I would
not advise anyone to count on it.

 

George

 

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From: felines-l-bounces at catbox.com [mailto:felines-l-bounces at catbox.com] On
Behalf Of Jungletouch
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:06 PM
To: felines-l at catbox.com
Subject: RE: [FEL-L] opinion of small wild feline as copanion

 

Loretta,

 

I have interacted privately in emails with Tina. She has several hybrids
already. She also has ourdoor enclosures. She is checking in on the laws in
her area as well. I think Tina will make a great responsible. I had a jungle
cat in the house for quite some time and he was great. But he was a breeder
and did star sprying, so out he went. Since she has outdoor enclosures, I
think we should support her in her quest. 

 

I also know of many Servals that live indoors and do great. Its all in the
training most of the time.

 

Gary

707-874-1146

Jungletouch at comcast.net

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Contact me privately

 

 

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From: felines-l-bounces at catbox.com [mailto:felines-l-bounces at catbox.com] On
Behalf Of Loretta aol
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 2:54 PM
To: felines-l at catbox.com
Subject: Re: [FEL-L] opinion of small wild feline as copanion

Neither make a great house companion and most are illegal in many states, I
suggest into looking at hybrids if you are looking for something exotic.  I
am owned by an ocelot, siberian lynx, 2 bobcats, 2 servals, 1 bengal and 1
savannah, only the last two live in the house and the whole family and
guests absolutely adores them-quite the characters!  Our bengal insists on
sleeping with any over guests and both cats go for walks with us outside-we
live in the country.

----- Original Message ----- 

From: troche9312 at aol.com 

To: felines-l at catbox.com 

Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 9:08 PM

Subject: [FEL-L] opinion of small wild feline as copanion

 

I am looking into getting a small wild feline. Which of these cats would be
the best house companion? Serval, Jungle Cat, or Asian Leopard. These are
the breeds I have been studying about. Any input would be appreciated. I am
just looking and researching for now.
Thanks,
Tina 


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