Animal Chat WITH DANIEL DICRISCIO
DD: Does Safari do anything unique you’d like to share with us?” DF: It’s funny you should ask, because I had an issue once with a high electric bill. I just couldn’t figure out why my bill was so high one month. Then one day while watching television “Safari” jumped from a chair to the thermostat and actually used her paw to TURN UP THE HEAT IN THE HOUSE! She had apparently done it several times while I wasn’t home and I could never figure out why the heat was turned up higher when I got home, until that day, haha. I ended up having to use scotch tape to hold the dial in place so she couldn’t turn it anymore on her own! She’s also an expert at catching house flies. When one gets inside, I don’t even need to bother with a fly swatter because she’s already after it and caught it in mid-flight. Bengals can run faster than most cats thanks to their ancestors, so she has no issues catching what she’s after. She also LOVES to “clean” my hands if I’m near her when she’s bathing herself. She will actually grab my hand and pull it towards her mouth and start licking. She’s got a rough tongue, but she’s so adorable when she does it that I don’t have the heart to pull away. DD: Do you consider Safari your friend, child, or a pet? And is Safari an important part of your day & life? DF: “Safari” really is my Child. I don’t plan to ever have any “real” kids, as my lifestyle just really doesn’t allow for it. But “Safari” I spoil so much and care and worry for her the way I would my own flesh and blood. I buy her the “expensive” food, she’s got toys scattered all over the house, she’s allowed any- where she wants, and she even has her own Instagram page now! I also have a harness to take her on walks with me and explore the open areas around where I live. I try and involve her in my life as much as possible. I think of her as someone I provide for. I miss her when I’m away and treat her with the respect I’d give any human being. DD: Any advice you would give someone who is looking to get a Bengal Cat? DF: BE PREPARED FOR CHAOS! When I first got her I THOUGHT I was prepared, but I was wrong. Eventually, they adjust to your schedule and lifestyle, but not at first. There were many nights I didn’t sleep because she was literally tearing the house apart all night long. 100% nocturnal. Their parents (The Asian Leopards) would hunt for their prey. I actually had to move into a bigger house soon after to be able to provide her with the space that she really needed. Also, make sure you have the time to spend with your Bengal every day. He or she will need regular interaction with you to get out their energy and keep from being depressed. If they don’t get the attention
they crave, they start acting up and doing things they know they aren’t supposed to do (like knocking things over or tearing up things until you pay attention). Bengals sadly have some inherent health issues also due to the crossbreeding, so make sure you have the ability to always give them the extra care they need. If you can handle two Bengals in your house, that’s actu- ally recommended so they have a playmate. “Regular” breeds of house cats may not be able to keep up with your Bengal’s “spunky” nature. DD: Has Safari done any acting? Is she a good actress? DF: You better believe it Daniel! She’s been in three of my films to date. They are: “Camp Blood 4,” “Shockumentary,” and “Invitation To Die.” She really knows how to work the camera, but she can sometimes be hard to keep in focus because she’s always on the move! In two of those films, I used the trick of feeding her for the scene to get her to stay still for the shot! I always loved it in older films when they would work in a character’s pet in some way, I mean, they ARE a part of our everyday lives. “Safari” is also an Instagram model! You can follow her at @littlekittysafari DD: What’s Dustin up to these days? DF: I recently premiered my film “Nemesis 5” at the Nolly- wood Film Festival where it won four awards. It’ll be on DVD this Winter. I just wrapped production on two documenta- ries I worked on, “What An Institution: The Story of Police Academy” and “The Party’s Just Begun: The Legacy of Night of The Demons.” Currently, I’m filming both “RoboWoman,” starring Dawna Lee Heising as well as “Aliens Exposed: SoCal Sightings,” which is a sort of docudrama about Aliens and UFO sightings in the Southern California area. Later this year I will be involved in the new “Attack of The Killer Tomatoes” sequel, but details are still under wraps at this time. Finally, I am also a “Rapper,” under the alias “Dirty D!” I have a solo mixtape that was released on September 1st, 2018 called “All It’s Missing Is My Name,” as well as a collaboration release with German Electro artist “E-Rocker” called “Hollywood Rock.” Both releases, including my first EP titled “Welcome To My Bass” are available on Soundcould, Bandcamp, I-Tunes and Spotify. A single from “Welcome To My Bass” called “Darkside of Dance” is also available on Vinyl.
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