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The post Mexican Hairless Cat: Pictures, Care, Traits & Info by Catster Editorial Team appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click to Skip Ahead Breed Overview Characteristics Origin & History Attempts to Revive this Breed Facts We’ve all heard of the Sphynx, yes? You know, the classic hairless cat that steals the show everywhere they go? But did you know that there is another hairless cat breed that is thought to precede the Sphynx? The breed is known as the Mexican Hairless Cat. Although, this cat is actually extinct (if it even existed at all), so note that the height, weight, etc., is just speculation based on similar breeds such as the Sphynx that still exist today. Breed Overview Height:8–10 inches Weight:7–14 pounds Lifespan:8–14 years Colors:Cream/brown/gray skin (hairless) Suitable for:Active families, homes with multiple pets or children Temperament:Affectionate, curious, intelligent, friendly, energetic The Mexican Hairless Cat is also known as the Aztec Cat or the New Mexican Hairless Cat. While rumors are flying of possibly revamping of the breed—they are all just whispers in the wind. Here’s what we know and think about the Mexican Hairless Cat in this article. Mexican Hairless Cat Characteristics   The Earliest Records of Mexican Hairless Cats in History The Mexican Hairless Cat was first documented in 1902 by Mr. E.J. Shinick, who owned a pair of hairless cats, a male and a female. Mr. Shinick lived in New Mexico, and he supposedly got the cats from local Native Americans of the Pueblo tribe and was told that they were the last remaining ancient cats of the Aztecs. Although these weren’t the only hairless cats in America at the time, they were well known because of their origins and the mystery surrounding them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shania | England, UK (@shanias.critters) How Mexican Hairless Cats Gained Popularity The Mexican Hairless Cat gained popularity after word got out that these cats were the last of a hairless Aztec breed. The press got wind of the cats, and since hairless cats were an oddity at the time and the cats didn’t have a pedigree, they quickly became a curiosity among the general public. They were called Mexican Hairless Cats, New Mexican Hairless Cats, and Aztec Cats due to their mysterious origins. However, it is unclear whether these cats really were the last of an Aztec breed, or if that was a story that was told in order to make them seem more exotic when they were really just the result of a random genetic mutation like other hairless cats. Unfortunately, Mr. Shinick never bred his two cats, and the cats had both passed by 1908. So, if these really were an Aztec breed, that was the last of them. However, other hairless cats were born due to a natural genetic mutation, and eventually hairless cats were bred intentionally, with the Sphynx breed originating in 1966 due to selectively breeding a natural-born hairless cat with a domestic shorthair, and then breeding that offspring with other hairless cats to ensure more genetic diversity in the breed. Hairless cats are still super popular today, even if they aren’t Mexican Hairless Cats. Attempts to Revive the Mexican Hairless Cat Although there are rumors around the web that people are trying to revitalize the Mexican Hairless cat, no solid evidence has really come up that this was even a distinct breed. Some cat fanciers may have tried to revitalize or recreate the breed, but nothing has been openly successful, and any attempts to revive it are mostly just speculation. The Mexican Hairless Cat might not be around these days, but they certainly paved the way for the other hairless cuties we know and love. Breeds like the Sphynx, Bambino, and Peterbald allow you to have a similar breed to the Mexican Hairless Cat, and these breeds have been well-researched and genetically tested to ensure that they will be around for a long time. Top 3 Unique Facts About Hairless Cats 1. They Require Special Skin Care It makes sense when you think about it, since these cats don’t have a coat of fur to protect them. As such, you have to keep a sweater or some other kind of sun protection on them to prevent sunburn as well as keep their skin wiped down to keep it clean and moisturized. If you’re interested in owning one of these cats, speak to your vet about how to care for their skin, and never use human sunscreen on a cat. 2. Some Actually Have a Thin Coat of Hair Even though they are called hairless cats, some of them actually have a very thin layer of light-colored hair, or “fuzz.” This layer will often be white or gray in color. But they still require special care for their skin even if they have a thin coat of hair. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erin Ellwood Design (@ellwoodliving) 3. They Are Not 100% Hypoallergenic Hairless cats are often marketed as being better for people with allergies due to the fact that they don’t shed. However, cat allergies are due to a protein found in a cat’s dander, saliva, and urine, so a cat can still trigger allergies even if they don’t have fur, and no cat is 100% hypoallergenic. But a hairless cat is still a good choice if you don’t want cat hair everywhere. Is a Hairless Cat Breed Right for You? Owning a hairless cat might be very different from the regular felines you’re used to. You might not have ever even met someone who owns a hairless cat, and it’s simply the idea of them that piques your interest. We don’t blame you! Hairless cats certainly are unique specimens. However, there are two sides to everything and there are downfalls to owning a hairless cat just as there are benefits. Here are some of them now, but we definitely recommend that you read up on different hairless cat breeds before committing to make sure you are well-informed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by erbs (@erbs_____) Positives of Hairless Cats Hairless cats are pretty cool, if we do say so ourselves. They have a one of the kind appearance and definitely put a new spin on cat ownership. Hairless cats tend to be very friendly and outgoing. They make the best candidates for people who have frequent visitors. Inquisitive and eager to learn, most hairless cats are the life of the party. They are real brainiacs capable of learning simple to complex concepts. They can be leash and command trained. Hairless cats make amazing companion animals to almost any living situation. They get along very well with cats and dogs—as long as they are socialized properly. With mannerly kids, hairless cats also quite enjoy the company and exuberance of children—they love to play! Downfalls of Hairless Cats Hairless cats are known for their numerous health issues. A majority of cases involved some type of gastrointestinal upset, as these cats are notoriously sensitive. If you’ve ever seen the price of hairless cats, you know it’s definitely not a cheap number! These cats are pricey! A Sphynx alone can cost upwards of $6,000 for a healthy bloodline. If you get a specialized cat like the Munchkin Sphynx mix, also known as the Bambino, you might even pay more than that! Conclusion Now you understand that the Mexican Hairless Cat is a breed that was thought to stem from ancient Aztec cats. However, the breed simply didn’t survive through the years and is thought to be extinct. Instead, we have other hairless cats today that have totally stolen the show. Of all the things you learned about hairless cats, what fact was your favorite? Sources Wikipedia Hills Pet Pet MD Featured Image Credit: Anthony Aldum, Shutterstock The post Mexican Hairless Cat: Pictures, Care, Traits & Info by Catster Editorial Team appeared first on Catster. 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In what was hyped as a make-or-break press conference Thursday evening, President Joe Biden made a reference to “Vice President Trump” and appeared to call a top U.S. military officer the “commander in chief,” a title usually reserved for the president.  Biden talked about his success on the global stage at the top of the press conference, held at the conclusion of the 75th anniversary NATO summit in Washington. He also slammed former President Donald Trump, claiming his opponent “has no commitment to NATO.” Biden appeared to lose his train of thought about 10 times, concluding each time by saying, “Anyway … “ After opening remarks that largely focused on foreign policy, Biden said: “With that, I’ll take your questions. I’ve been given a list of people to call on here.” The president held up a small sheet of paper.  He was asked whether he thought Vice President Kamala Harris was ready to be president. “Look, I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president if I didn’t think she was qualified to be president,” Biden replied.  Biden later said: “She’s qualified to be president. He took a reporter’s question about what makes Harris qualified to be president.  “The way she’s handled the issue of freedom of women’s bodies,” Biden said in an apparent reference to abortion. “Secondly, her ability to handle almost any issue on the board.”  Amid Democrats’ growing concerns about Biden’s capacity to stay in the race against Trump, who is expected to accept the Republican nomination next week, the president told reporters that nobody is telling him he can’t possibly beat Trump in November. Later in the press conference, Biden attacked Project 2025, a plan for the next conservative presidential administration led by The Heritage Foundation with the help from over 100 other conservative groups. He also attacked the Supreme Court. “Do you think our democracy is under siege based on this court? Do you think it is under siege based on Project 2025?” Biden said, before adding: “We have never been here before. That is why I didn’t hand off to another generation, I have to finish this job because there’s so much at stake.” In another misidentification, Biden talked about consulting with his military advisers about supplying Ukraine with weapons for defense against Russia.  “Our military is working. I’m following the advice of my commander in chief—the chief of staff of the military—as well as the secretary of defense, and our intelligence people,” Biden said. “And we are making a day-to-day basis on how far they should go in.” It wasn’t clear if Biden was referring to the chief of staff for his defense secretary or the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Biden fielded several questions about his fitness for office, which suddenly became an issue after his June 27 debate with Trump, judged by many as disastrous for the incumbent.  Biden noted he was in “15 time zones” the week before the debate on CNN. “It would be smarter for me to pace myself more,” he said, implying at one point that he worked from 7 a.m. to midnight. “I love my staff, but they add things,” Biden said, speaking of his schedule. “They add things all the time at the very end. I’m catching hell from my wife for that.” The post Biden Praises ‘Vice President Trump,’ Attacks Project 2025 in Key Press Conference appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A cat had a challenging start but let nothing stop him when he moved indoors, running around like a pro with three legs. Poseidon or PoeCommunityCatClubEarlier this year, a tabby cat was found hobbling down the street with an injured leg. He was very timid at first but didn't have a mean bone in his body.In need of a second chance, Community Cat Club rushed to his rescue and provided the medical care he desperately needed. The best way for him to live a quality life was to have his severely injured leg removed.The one-year-old tabby, Poseidon or Poe, survived many strikes and finally began to thrive. He was found hobbling down the street with an injured legCommunityCatClubComing out of surgery, Poe was perplexed about his newly donned cone but quickly brightened up at the sight of people. He came out of his shell in his foster home and grew fond of his carers.In less than two weeks, Poe was up on his three legs and wanted to play. Poe lost a leg but gained a new lifeRoxanneHe adapted quickly to using just three limbs to get around and didn't let anything stop him. Once Poe recovered and was ready to socialize and mingle with other feline residents, his personality shone through."He is a complete love and full of purrs once he warms up," Roxanne, Poe's foster mom, shared. He quickly recovered and started playing with other kitties in his foster homeRoxannePoe could scamper around the house and scale the cat tree like a four-legged cat. He raced other foster kitties to the top perch and chased them everywhere with unstoppable energy."He loves other cats. He purrs as soon as you pet him. He rolls over for belly rubs. He doesn't let being a tripod kitty slow him down at all. He navigates his way into cat trees, couches, windowsills, and right into the hearts of everyone he meets." He can run, climb, jump, and do anything just like his 4-legged friendsRoxannePoe has the spirit of a kitten when he plays and the calm temperament of an adult cat when he curls up beside his people. His purr engine seems to be running constantly, so long as he is in good company."He has a shy start, but once he gets comfy, he is an absolute love. He has a loud purr and loves a good scratch behind his ears. He enjoys lying by the window or scratching the cardboard posts. He is a great snuggle buddy, too." RoxanneDespite being a perfect companion cat, Poe found himself waiting week after week for a home of his own.He watched as all his feline friends got adopted while he waited patiently, hoping his turn would come soon. After about seven weeks in foster care, he received a visit from a lovely family who heard about his story and fell head over heels for him. RoxanneIt was love at first sight. Poe was overjoyed to be chosen, snuggling up to his adopters, stretching his paws, and purring up a storm.Over the following month, Poe blossomed into the happiest boy, living with the family of his dreams. Poe has found his forever homeCommunityCatClub"He's been the best addition to our little family. He loves his (feline) sister so much. They're always giving each other kisses and are never apart," Poe's family shared."He's adjusted so well to only having three legs, and you wouldn't even be able to tell unless you saw it gone." CommunityCatClub"Poe is the biggest love bug. We could not be happier to have him home with us." Happy pawsCommunityCatClubShare this story with your friends. More on Community Cat Club on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat with Big Paws Becomes the Most Gentle Soul When Kind People Save His Life, Now Living Like a True Prince

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On Thursday, CBS Mornings co-host Natalie Morales aired a segment of her hiking with California Representative and Senate candidate Adam Schiff in a field of blooming wildflowers. During their walk, which took place well before the presidential debate, they described Donald Trump as “gregarious” and a “dictator.” Morales began the segment by explaining Schiff is not only campaigning against Republican Steve Garvey, but also “focused on another opponent,” that opponent, unsurprisingly, being Trump. She shared that “his opposition to Donald Trump is a large part of his campaign.” According to Morales, Schiff’s “spearheading Trump’s first impeachment trial” was the beginning of his “prominence.”     As their hike began, Schiff exclaimed that “if we don't preserve these spaces, there won't be any mountain lions left here, there won't be any bears left here,” adding that he wants to “take on the big fights for our economy, for our democracy, and for our planet.” According to Morales, Schiff’s claim to fame was when he worked as lead manager during Trump's first impeachment trial. He also “played a key role in the January 6th Select Committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol.” Morales described that Schiff's “resistance” to Trump put him in the “national spotlight and put a target on his back.” She conveniently left out Schiff’s history of lying. Morales asked Schiff if he was a “nemesis” of Trump. Attempting to appear stoic, he declared, “I am proud to stand up to him.” He wasn’t finished, as he continued, “I think he is a dangerous demagogue. I think he's done unprecedented damage to the country, and if he got another chance it would be even worse.” When Morales wondered what would happen if a “convicted Donald Trump” were to be elected, Schiff responded, “We have to take him at his word that on day one he intends to be a dictator.” On a roll, he described Trump as a “uniquely gifted grifter.” As the segment concluded, Morales discussed Schiff’s work on the “climate crisis” and how “he's also deeply concerned about the war in Gaza as it continues triggering protests and anti-Semitism on college campuses.” However, he blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, not Hamas, claiming his “approach to the war has been horribly wrong-headed” and his “leadership has been catastrophic.” Click "Expand" to view the transcript:   CBS Mornings 7/11/2024 8:11:23 – 8:16:39 AM EDT NATALIE MORALES: California Democrat Adam Schiff is just one House member raising concerns about President Biden's age and ability to beat Donald Trump. And Schiff has an important race of his own, as well. He's facing off against Republican Steve Garvey to be California's next U.S. senator. But the way Schiff talks, it's almost as if he's focused on another opponent. His opposition to Donald Trump is a large part of his campaign. In fact, he rose to prominence spearheading Trump's first impeachment trial and I recently went on a hike with the Congressman for insight into his passions and politics. [Cut to video] ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA): Little bit hazy but otherwise pretty gorgeous. MORALES: Congressman Adam Schiff is a lifelong hiker. SCHIFF: One of the things I really like about hiking – MORALES: Yeah – SCHIFF: -- Is kinda getting away from it all. MORALES: I’m sure. On a windy day with wildflowers blooming, Schiff enjoys the fruits of his labor, pushing legislation to protect and preserve wilderness areas surrounding Los Angeles. SCHIFF: You've got mountain lions in your backyard, and you got coyotes and if we don't preserve these spaces, there won't be any mountain lions left here, there won't be any bears left here. There won't be hiking trails for people. It will be gone. MORALES: These days, Schiff is more often on the campaign trail. SCHIFF: And create millions of new green jobs, a green new deal. MORALES: After 23 years in the U.S. House, he's working to become California's next senator. SCHIFF: To take on the big fights for our economy, for our democracy, and for our planet. It's challenging work, but it's enormously interesting every day. You get to make a positive difference in people's lives. These days it's more difficult than ever, more ugly than ever. But I feel like if I left now I would be abandoning the ship during a storm. MORALES: Schiff spearheaded President Trump's first impeachment trial in the House and also played a key role in the January 6th Select Committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol. His resistance to the former president landed him in the national spotlight and put a target on his back. Donald Trump has made you out to be one of his nemeses. Are you a nemesis of his? SCHIFF: I am proud to stand up to him. I think he is a dangerous demagogue. I think he's done unprecedented damage to the country, and if he got another chance it would be even worse. DONALD TRUMP: Little pencil neck Adam Schiff [Transition] Little Adam Schiff. How about that beauty? Little Adam Schiff. MORALES: Yet Congressman Schiff has maintained his sense of humor. SCHIFF: I was in New York with my daughter and walking down the street, and someone asked my daughter to hold their beer while we took a photo together. She's like, what am I now the beer holder? And I said, Alexa, I'm just shocked that anybody can even recognize me. And she said without missing a beat, well you know, dad, it's the pencil neck. [Laughter] MORALES: Through it all he has the full support of his family, including his wife Eve. Yes, Adam and Eve have been married for nearly 30 years. But he says his wife and kids have gotten death threats. SCHIFF: She said I just can't stand how millions of people just hate you. They just hate you. And I realized that either accept it or find another job. But sometimes I think for your family, it's not so easy. MORALES: We spoke with Schiff shortly after a jury unanimously convicted former President Trump of 34 felony counts relating to a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election. TRUMP: This is a scam. This is a rigged trial. MORALES: What if a convicted Donald Trump does get elected? SCHIFF: We have to take him at his word that on day one he intends to be a dictator. I never had a president in my lifetime who seemed so determined every day to find new and inventive ways to divide people. Once he has left the stage for good, which I hope will be this November, there will undoubtedly be Trump imitators. But he is a uniquely gifted grifter. MORALES: In November, Schiff faces off against Republican Steve Garvey. The baseball legend is a first-time candidate. Schiff has a comfortable lead in the polls and remains focused on his work. That includes spearheading a bill addressing the climate crisis to help victims of extreme weather events get re-insured. SCHIFF: And make sure that insurance companies have to cover fire and flood and other natural disasters, and it's a rising crisis in the state and around the country. MORALES: He's also deeply concerned about the war in Gaza as it continues triggering protests and anti-Semitism on college campuses. SCHIFF: In terms of Netanyahu, I think his approach to the war has been horribly wrong-headed. And I think that his leadership has been catastrophic. I want to see Israel recognize a Palestinian state and if we want to have a permanent peace, we need to get to two states. MORALES: Schiff hopes becoming a senator will afford him more opportunities to reach across party lines. Teaming up for the good of the country. SCHIFF: You know, my north star has always been my two kids. I want my kids to be proud of what their dad did when he had a chance to serve. If you're not going to try to do the right thing, then what the hell are you there for?