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Summer Events!

4th of July Pool Party- Join us on Saturday, July 4th from 1-4pm at the Pool for a DJ playing your favorite tunes and FREE ICE CREAM from the Atlanta Ice Cream Truck for the 1st 100 people!

Live Music at the Pool featuring Ladd Fletcher- Friday, July 10th from 5-8pm

Go Green Drive-Thru Event- Saturday, July 18th from 10am-12pm: Featuring Complimentary Paper Shredding and Electronic Recycling! Click here for full details!

DJ Pool Party- Saturday, July 18th from 1-4pm

Live Music at the Pool featuring Ladd Fletcher- Friday, July 24th from 5-8pm

DJ Pool Party- Saturday, August 1st from 1-4pm

Fireworks- Saturday, August 8th from 6-9pm (Fireworks begin at dusk)

Summer Camps! We are happy to announce that i9 Sports Camp will be offering half and full day camps on the Windermere Field each week in July!

Click here for half day options. Click here for full day options.

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Understanding My Cat’s Personality

Over the years of my pet sitting business, I have seen so many different personalities in cats. I recently came across a study from the University of Australia describing 5 personality types based on an analysis of a wider base of 3,000 cats.

Researchers sent out a questionnaire to an international array of cat owners and results identified 5 distinct feline characteristics. They are as follows: 1) Skittishness 2) Outgoingness 3) Dominance 4) Spontaneity 5) Friendliness

So what relevance does this have with our feline friends? Well quite a bit actually. If you struggle with your cat’s behavioral problems or have 2 cats who don’t get along, it can help to understand their personality types. Then you can make adjustments around the house to attempt to make them feel happy and less stressed resulting in a friendlier more inclusive household.

1. The Skittish Cat - Anxious or high strung. Typically dart away when visitors are around and hide. Best to give them plenty of opportunities to hide throughout the house in various holes such as a cardboard box.

Never force them to face their fears - only traumatizes them. They cope by avoiding fearful situations.

2. The Outgoing Cat - Often referred to as NOSY. Outgoing cats love to explore, investigate and often get into some trouble by going to areas where they are forbidden. They need mental stimulation. If bored, they can resort to destructive behavior - scratch furniture or soil the house. They also may enjoy chasing fellow housemates! They do well with toys and active playtime. Chasing a string, feathers or laser helps to vent their high level of energy.

3. The Dominant Cat - Bully may be a good description.

Often less tolerant of others and may hog food bows and litter boxes. Can make multi-cat households a misery! They need their very own food bowl and litter box and should be placed some distance apart. They need to be played with regularly to take the edge off that energy level.

4. The Spontaneous Cat - This type cat tends to act erratically and may react differently to the same situation on different occasions. He often has not learned coping skills of life and when faced with uncertainty, runs first and asks questions later! Never shout at a spontaneous cat (or any other pet for that matter). It will raise his anxiety level and increase his erratic behavior. It helps to have set routines such as feedings and playtime so he is aware of what is about to happen.

5. The Friendly Cat - He needs very little explanation - purrs frequently, rubs up against your shin or whatever is around. Well adjusted often as a result of superb socialization when he was a kitten. The friendly cat is everyone’s dream and most likely to live in harmony in a multi-cat or pet household.

Susan Hartsfield Tanner Windermere Pet Sitter 678-755-2931 bulldawgsusan@yahoo.com Just like people, every cat is a blend of different personalities. By simply being alert to our kitty’s personality traits, you can help him live with less stress and more contentment which is good news for all involved whether 2 or 4 legged! Windermere Leaflet www.WindermereCommunity.net July 2020 21