The Beautiful and Exotic Savannah
SAVANNAH PROOF YOUR HOME:
BINDI LOVES THE ICE MAKER ! KYA.... HELPING WITH THE DISHES !
BINDI LOVES THE ICE MAKER ! KYA.... HELPING WITH THE DISHES !
OK.......... SO HERE ARE THE SIMPLE FACTS................
There is a lot to think about when it come to protecting your new addition to the family. Just like with new babies you take all kinds of precautions especially when the start to crawl.... The best analogy I have found for the Savannah is.... It's like having a TWO YEAR OLD!
First and foremost Savannahs should ALWAYS be kept inside !
Savannahs are a lot like dogs in that they will chew or try to eat just about anything. Be sure that you keep all small objects put away. Putting things on the counter IS NOT a deterrent.... If they want something bad enough, these cats are intelligent and curious enough to figure out a way to get what they want! For instance pay particular attention to Strings, coins, paper clips, earrings (I've lost a few), rubber bands and as far as electric cords go I would wrap them with twist ties or tape them together.
Savannahs also love to eat plants. Be sure that your home has pet friendly plants. Many plants are poisonous check a plant information site to find out more.
Be mindful of your window treatments ie; blinds - they can be deadly
Screen Doors...... replace TREES!
ALWAYS be cautious when cooking. Again Savannahs are very curious and because they love you so much they want to be apart of everything you do. Hot stoves with pans of boiling water or hot grease should NEVER be left alone when your Savannah is in the kitchen.
Other things to pay attention to are:
Toilets.... keep the lids down.
Toilet Paper .... put it on upside down.... it will save you money on TP!
Bath Tubs left full..... are swimming holes for adults and GRAVES for kittens.
Loaves of Bread..... will be destroyed in minutes as well as packages of TP.
Gifts in Bags.... are just fun things for them to jump in! (keep them in a closet until you are ready to leave for your party or take them right to your car.... for safe keeping.
I can't leave a glass on my kitchen counters... Bindi LOVES to push them off with her nose! It took a few glasses before I got it through my head! I would suggest plastic glasses/cups if you have small children that will set them up on the counter.
Keep doors closed..... My Savannahs will jump on top of the door and straddle it..... if you're not paying attention you will slam them in the door catch a paw or tail.
BINDI... my "Door Stop"With "all" that said...... These amazing creatures are so much fun to add to your family. As much as they can get in to things, they also show loads of love and affection! Becoming your shadow, foot warmer, bed buddy, couch potato, watching movies and sharing popcorn with you. I don't know what life would be with out my Savannah family!
Treat them like your children and ya'll will be just fine....
ENJOY the ADVENTURE and LOVE of the SAVANNAH !
