August 9, 2013
Russ says: Shii-chan is more like a dog than a cat. When he was a kitten he would cry in the house if we took the dogs for a walk without him, so we got him his own leash and took him for walks with the dogs. You can do almost anything with him -- dress him up, carry him around, etc. -- and he does not mind. In the summer we let him out in the backyard with the dogs. My daughter can call him and he comes running back in. Unlike the dogs, we can't keep him off the counters and out of the food. No amount of training seems to help and we have tried just about everything. He does not like most of the things we do to correct him, but he always comes back for more as soon as we turn our backs. Baggage handlers dropped him in his kennel while loading him onto the plane when we brought him home. Perhaps there was some permanent brain damage that prevents learning. Plus there is that odd chirping sound he makes when he sees birds outside. Who knows?
All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Russ Beinder
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Shii-chan [redux]  kitten
Shii-chan [redux]  kitten
Shii-chan [redux]  kitten
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CarolB57 -
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What a beautifully photogenic kitty Shii-chan is! And it's so nice to see dogs getting along greatly with the sweet little guy. ;P
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Just saw some website about keeping cats off counters. 1. Give kitty a perch to watch you in the kitchen. 2. Cover cardboard or placemat with double-sided duct tape and cover counters when they are not in use.
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This shot shows Shii-chan looking for the Yellow Pages contest website but not finding it. Oh, where can it be?
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wow... holy cat has holy eyes ^^
btw. it's not learning problems, it's just shii-chan being persistent until you learnd that the counters are his space ;)
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What a super gorgeous cat you have. Quite the character and definitely one of the boys. Many happy years with all your fur kids.
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Gorgeous! Truly a "dream" cat!
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All the pictures are great...I love this one, too!
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She is povely ! And I eagree , it is not learning problems, it is you refusing to learn that she own the house and you are her personnel :-) . Cats usualy chiro when viewing birds or meeces, esp when they cannot reach them like from behind the window ....
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What a great cat. You can see he is his own person. Noone can boss him around. He is the boss.
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Very cute!!! My sisters cat is also more like a dog!
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Adorable boy; Shii-chan sounds fun; one thing I know, all the cats I've had, chirp at birds.
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Oh, now that is SUPER CUTE! Beautiful, beautiful kitty and a lovely dog too.
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I am in awe and you are lucky indeed to have such a wonderful household of pets. May the force be with you.
Linda G -
What a gorgeous, sweet-looking cat. You are quite a photographer, too!
Just FYI, my cat Dusty, who is part Maine Coon, also does not listen when I try to train him. He scratches furniture upholstery. I've seen that he is s-l-o-w-l-y learning what "no!" means, and the gentler I speak to him when I say it, the better he listens (sometimes). I figured out that many times he thought I was playing with him. He would scratch the arm of the sofa next to me and look like he was wanting to play. Two solutions to this: Will get his nails trimmed, every two weeks. I also am reupholstering two pieces of furniture, one with microsuede and one with sunbrella. Both are hopefully fabrics that he either won't like or can't destruct. :-)
What we won't go to in order to deal with our beloved pets...
ThaiCats101 -
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He sounds JUST like my Snickers! Snickers does whatever he pleases, yet comes whenever you call, lets you do whatever you want to him, (that even includes, yes, literally dancing, standing on his 2 back paws while I hold his front two and we dance! lol) and acts as if he does have brain damage, (which he doesnt). what kind of cat is Shii-chan? Snickers is a Ragdoll.
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Oh, and one more thing. snickers also acts more like a dog then a cat, but hates collars and leashes.
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His eyes are so mesmerizing! <3 What a handsome and fuzzy guy!
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Very hard time choosing a favorite photo! He is so photogenic!
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What's better than inter-species love? Let us all learn from animals to love each other regardless of our differences <3
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Shii-chan looks like a ragdoll which would explain his behavior. I would love to see what he looks like now - they change a lot while growing up
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He is absolutely stunning!!
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that is one of the most beautiful kittens i have ever seen!!
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Wonderful close-up photo of Shii Chan. He really is a handsome cattie. His eyes are so big and bright. My catties always chirp at the birds out front in our tree. Normal behavior for cats, I think.
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Beautiful cat! Shii-Chan is just doing what cats do...all 3 of my cats insist on being on the counters..they like being up off the floor and they also chirp at birds they see outdoors. You obviously have a loving pet home and that is what counts.
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Shii-Chan is adorable! Every picture you posted is a winner. Cutest. Puppy-cat. Ever. :-)
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This is my favorite because of the look on his face is pure happiness and peace. There's nothing wrong in his world at that moment!
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Is this image edited? Look at those eyes! O_O!!!! What a lovebug
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he is lovely. concentrating very much on something. perhaps I am back on the counter.



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