Comments on: Margay Tiger Cat is the Cutest Thing EVER

By: jessie

jessie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:22:50 +0000

awww soo cute!!!

By: Bobby Gad

Bobby Gad — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:18:19 +0000

Alright Folks. Critics and cute cat lovers both, listen up, I have owned Margays, trained them at home and studied them in the wild, and the general listings just begin to describe how amazing these animals are.

In comfortable captivity with lots of good high protein nutrition, then exceed the 20 lb. wild cat size by almost double.

One male I had averaged 37-39 lbs., and was 25 in. tall to the top of his shoulder. Though well trained and well behaved, he had the intelligence and strength to take down two German Shepards simulatniously in our yard when they thought they ruled the cat kingdom. He simply out classed them in speed and strength, put them both flat on the ground,, held one down in his left paw and the other by the throat and looked to me for permission to kill the offending muts. I called him off and he calmly walked back to the front door and waited to be let in as if it was all in a day’s work.

This display was rare, but with determined intelligent control when stealth and strength were called for. More intelligent than all other four-legged animals on the planet, they are also skilled at calling birds to them in the trees (for obvious reasons). Treetop specialist, they can climb anything, learn to do normal childlike task, like open and close doors, flush toilets behind themselves, and do more than simple tricks.

By: Animal Luver

Animal Luver — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:50:43 +0000

I saw a margay a couple days ago! I’m in Costa Rica now and a hotel I stayed in had one, the would call it Tica. SHE IS SOOOOOOOO ABSOLUTLY A-DO-RA-BLE!!!!!!!!!!!!I’ve got picture that u could go chek out at mykittyluv.piczo.com that I’ll post in the next 2 weeks…

MARGAYS AND CATS RULE!!!

By: Ch

Ch — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:31:40 +0000

This cat reminds me of Chris Tucker for some reason ><

By: Nahemah

Nahemah — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:56:31 +0000

I find it funny that people aruge on keeping wild animals as pet, considering that all dogs and cats have been domesticated from the wild animals!
There are many legal breeds of dogs that are equally as dangerous as ocelots, margays, oncillas, caracals, ect. Honestly the only real difference is that household pets tend to be raised from the age of 6 months or so, and because of this they become socialized to humans.
I have helped get many local feral{abandoned cats and their offspring} from kittens to adults fixed. Some of which needed medical attention ended up staying with me. Some of them have been absolute sweethearts, some that waited for any chance to shred the bells out of you. I have been scratched and bitten more then my share. Mostly the younger cats where much nicer then the older ones.
The point of the matter is there are dangers of any ‘pet’ you may choose to keep. But if you take to mind to remember even with the domestic pets have needs, most importantly to give them respect, then there will be no issues.
I have a friend who has a small preserve on which he had a heard of buffalo, a wolf, a bear, a cougar, and a deer. The buffalo he had, but the others are rescue cases that can’t return to the wild for medical reasons. The deer watches tv in his house, its allowed in and out. The wolf is skitzy but can be petted and likes to play. The bear is pretty lazy but likes giving the guy hugs. I honestly like the cougar best though, I have gotten to play with him; total sweetheart, but again its a matter of respect. He has all his claws and could easily shred me, or rip me appart with his teeth, I have known this any time he has ever gone to give me a hug or chewed on me softly.
Legitimately I would love to care for larger cats then I currently do, but I realize my limits and I am happy to do what I do!

By: Joe Black

Joe Black — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:57:39 +0000

Me thinks the cute will soon wear off, with eyes like that. Looks like a future ferocious!

By: Tirk

Tirk — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:53:23 +0000

They look a bit.. creepy to me >_<

By: April

April — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:59:14 +0000

A guy that lives in my hometown rescued a panther off one of our neighboring mountains. It’s “family” was being hunted by locals. This gentleman built a HUGE (and by huge I mean bigger than most people’s houses) pen (encompassing 4 large oaks and several smaller trees) for this panther. Now I said all that just to let you know that, that panther has become a very important part of the town. It is more friendly than most “house” cats. Very protective of the other animals that have begun to live within it’s sanctuary, and is even put on a leash and taken for walks. This man has “owned” this panther (who’s name is muppet) for close to 20 years. Now I agree that one doesn’t truly own an animal, but really just part owns the love that the animal brings into their life. I do not agree that just because something is a wild animal by birth it will be dangerous. I think that this cat is stunningly beautiful, and can completely understand where some of the commenters are coming from in saying that they would love to be able to enjoy it’s presence in their house (own/have). Why don’t we all just not take things quite so technically, and see where others are coming from. Beautiful animal and in a fantasy of our minds, would be nice to call our own.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:19:09 +0000

Hey Timmy, get educated before you go getting up on a high horse. This is an official breed called the Bengal. It has been bred specifically for the markings that make it look like (read it again: LOOK LIKE) a small wild cat. This breed is fully domesticated and has not been cross-bred with any wild breed of cat of any kind. Get educated (like maybe read a book, you cretin) before you go judging someone based on a photo. Christine, great breed, great personality. Personally I prefer the sphynx. And no, Timmy, the sphynx is not a cross between a cat and a hunk of Eqyptian stone.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:35:29 +0000

i WANT one! adorable.