Cat Statues for the Cat Lover

Attention cat lovers! Ever thought of a cat statues collection? Yes!

There's something fascinating about cats. They are considered domesticated animals and make fine and entertaining pets, but they also pretty much call the shots as to what and when they choose to do anything. Perhaps that's part of their appeal. These independent creatures eat, lick, chase, sleep and eat as and when and how they please. We should all have it so good!

Cats are also agile, sleek and incredibly flexible, so they're fun to watch. Their obsessive-compulsive behavior is just their way. They might be sitting cleaning themselves one moment and bolting up a wall the next. They're cozy in our lap and soft as silk.

Cat lovers enjoy their shenanigans. My daughter is one such person. Until she began a slow but steady collection of cat statues, I'd never realized there were so many cat statues, outside of an Egyptian museum! Revered in ancient Egypt, statues of cats were abundant in Egyptian art. Little did I know that cat lovers all over the world have kept the tradition going. Once noticed, you start to spot them everywhere.

The coolest part of a cat statue collection is that, just as in real life, these little replicas express a side of a cat's personality that is unmistakable. For example, one is made of a finely grained wood with lovely patterns which highlight the sleekness of their bodies. The wood is polished to a high sheen, carved in a posture conveying the regalness of this snooty cat. Though they do think quite highly of themselves, they are nonetheless beautiful. This statue epitomizes this facet of cats.

Another favorite cat statue in her collection is the whimsical, cute ceramic Puss of Puss n' Boots fame. This statue is a rough textured ceramic, scored with lines for fur and whiskers, his coat, flared pants and boots painted to perfection. He's the playful, mischievous cat, ready for action and fun.

Then there's the cat in the 'bread loaf' shape, as my daughter describes the position. This is a cat who is seated on the floor, with both front and back legs cozied underneath the belly. A 1930s style ceramic cat, painted in various shades of rose, pink and red in a floral design, captures this cat moment perfectly. The calm, doing nothing pose. Still regal though (of course).

There are kittens rolling over one another in play and just plain silliness. There are kitties with quizzical looks and big eyelash batters of the cute sort. In short, there are a lot of favorites to be had in cat statues. I love looking at these stationary cats, particularly since I'm allergic to cat fur!

Take a look online, in gift and thrift shops, at garage sales and department stores. What have you been missing?

Besides, when your independent feline takes off on her own, you can still appreciate the feline personality. These cat statues don't require feeding, cajoling and fussing. They also don't shred your drapes!