K-Day +1

6am Panzer attack. Hunger seems to be the motivation. He eats a lot for a little guy. He's pretty much destroyed any cat toy that wasn't sturdy. Over the course of the evening he's learned to type. Also he has a knack for slamming into anything of value in the room. Picture in your head a puppy playing with a ball, or a chew toy chasing it and bashing into the walls, tossing it in the air and grabbing at it. Now add claws, the speed of a full grown cat and the ability to jump 2-3 feet and latch on to anything in mid air. That's a Savannah.


All of this may sound scary but it's not. It's very tiring and lots of work, but he loves us already so it's worth every minute. For a hybrid he is so affectionate and loving. Yes, I have 20 scratches from his razors but he's still learning to use those things. He's the cutest kitty in the world and he loves people. He really wants to meet the other cats but they are kinda scared of him. He escaped a couple times in effort to meet te crew and they just stood there looking at him like "WTF?". He is just soooooo fast he's close to impossible to catch. When he is 6 months old, he will be running around me like I'm a oaf.

What have we learned so far?
1) Male savannah kittens are very active. That translates to longer than average energy bursts and the constant need for attention from humans.
2) If Panzer wants to do something, and you don't approve of climbing the $2000 flat screen LCD try to divert his attention with toys. Or you might try to change his POV so he forgets what he was doing.
3) Temper tantrums are common at this age. At least with Panzer. They will start to circle the room, barking and chirping until you give them what they want. Most of the time its attention and play. If you have trouble stopping the rampage, put the cat in a time out. They will freak out and get even more mad, but it will calm them down. They learn fast whats not allowed.
4) Saying *No* is a waste of time. I for one don't like verbal commands unless its needed. There are better ways to gain the trust and respect of your Savannah or any cat for that matter.
5) Panzer learns by example. If you mock play, where to scratch, how to play with a toy or even when its time to sleep he will follow you and mimic behavior.
6) If you bend over to pick up a toy they like to jump on your back. Be aware. It hurts like hell and they think its funny.
7) Hide your wires!! Wear pants and shirts and socks until you learn to play with them.
8) Lazer toys are good for wearing them down. However if you stop be prepared to have him climb the chair, jump on your head and land on the keyboard. All is less than 1 second. It's their way of saying "WE WERE PLAYING, YES?"
9) They don't mind water, so introduce them slowly. If you have a bath tub just put a little water in the bottom for them to splash around. Toys help, or a gold fish if your really into sport.
10) Get a chew toy or prepare to lose your chewable stuff. I picked up a dog toy that fits he size.
11) If you enjoy sleeping the first few nights, get a automated laser toy so he's occupied long enough to tire himself out.
12) Pine box litter is the best, hands down.
13) Crushing up bones and chicken meat is not as easy as you think. I suggest a meat hammer, a grinder, glad storage containers and some measuring spoons for feeding raw meat.
14) Never leave them alone without lots of toys and something to entertain themselves. What you think may not be interesting to a cat will be destroyed.
15) They will take over your computer chair if you get up. There is no possible way to kkkkkkjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjiiiiiiiiijk <- His two cents.

Well that about says it all. PIcs will be loaded tonight. When he's sleeping!