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Obtaining a Persian-like cat
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First of all - sorry for cross-posting, I am not sure which of the 3 groups is the most appropriate. I am looking to get a cat for my grandparents. I like Persian, Himalayan and Exotic. However, I am looking to spend much less than breeders usually charge for purebloods, since I am not so concern about purity and I am not thinking shows. My priorities are health, looks (has to look the way these 3 breeds usually look) and personality. So if it's an interbreed, it's OK for me. I am not sure if shelters or pet stores would have something like that. Maybe there's a market for breeding rejects, where I can get one of them for under $200? I appreciate any help on this subject Thanks Igor |
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"Igor Schein" wrote in message om... Hi, First of all - sorry for cross-posting, I am not sure which of the 3 groups is the most appropriate. I am looking to get a cat for my grandparents. I like Persian, Himalayan and Exotic. However, I am looking to spend much less than breeders usually charge for purebloods, since I am not so concern about purity and I am not thinking shows. My priorities are health, looks (has to look the way these 3 breeds usually look) and personality. So if it's an interbreed, it's OK for me. I am not sure if shelters or pet stores would have something like that. Maybe there's a market for breeding rejects, where I can get one of them for under $200? I appreciate any help on this subject Thanks Igor It would be much better to let your grandparents select the cat themselves (or let the cat "select them"). Shelters often do have cats with the looks you described, but it is much more important to concentrate on temperament and personality. A good place to start would be to go to www.petfinder.com. This will give you a "preview" of what is available from shelters and rescue groups in your area (but there are usually many more cats available than what you see online -- just use that as a starting place). You will find a wide variety of cats and kittens, and you will be saving the life of a cat that might otherwise be euthanized by adopting through a shelter instead of buying from a breeder. There are also some rescue groups that specialize in rescuing and then adopting out cats of a specific breed -- often cats that have been abandoned or turned in to shelters. I do want to repeat, though, that your grandparents should select their own cat. It is very important that they adopt a cat that *they* want because they are the people who will live with and care for the cat. MaryL |
"Igor Schein" wrote in message om... Hi, First of all - sorry for cross-posting, I am not sure which of the 3 groups is the most appropriate. I am looking to get a cat for my grandparents. I like Persian, Himalayan and Exotic. However, I am looking to spend much less than breeders usually charge for purebloods, since I am not so concern about purity and I am not thinking shows. My priorities are health, looks (has to look the way these 3 breeds usually look) and personality. So if it's an interbreed, it's OK for me. I am not sure if shelters or pet stores would have something like that. Maybe there's a market for breeding rejects, where I can get one of them for under $200? I appreciate any help on this subject Thanks Igor It would be much better to let your grandparents select the cat themselves (or let the cat "select them"). Shelters often do have cats with the looks you described, but it is much more important to concentrate on temperament and personality. A good place to start would be to go to www.petfinder.com. This will give you a "preview" of what is available from shelters and rescue groups in your area (but there are usually many more cats available than what you see online -- just use that as a starting place). You will find a wide variety of cats and kittens, and you will be saving the life of a cat that might otherwise be euthanized by adopting through a shelter instead of buying from a breeder. There are also some rescue groups that specialize in rescuing and then adopting out cats of a specific breed -- often cats that have been abandoned or turned in to shelters. I do want to repeat, though, that your grandparents should select their own cat. It is very important that they adopt a cat that *they* want because they are the people who will live with and care for the cat. MaryL |
where I can get one of them for under $200?
Try petfinder http://www.petfinder.com Just type in the breed you want and area where you live. You should ask your grandparents what they want and let them pick the cat out. A lot don't like long hair cats because it's a lot of brushing and cleaning up. Kittens are a lot of work and will drive them nuts. Get an adult cat, less work and you will know their true adult personality instantly. Kittens are only kittens for a couple of months anyway. |
where I can get one of them for under $200?
Try petfinder http://www.petfinder.com Just type in the breed you want and area where you live. You should ask your grandparents what they want and let them pick the cat out. A lot don't like long hair cats because it's a lot of brushing and cleaning up. Kittens are a lot of work and will drive them nuts. Get an adult cat, less work and you will know their true adult personality instantly. Kittens are only kittens for a couple of months anyway. |
Most reputable breeders or rescue groups WILL NOT do a gift adoption. The
liklihood of the new owners being pleased with an animal that they have not themselves chosen is slim, and these gifts usually end up at a shelter. Let your grandparents pick their own pet. If you MUST, give them a gift certificate redeemable at a local shelter and arrange transportation for them. BTW, are you aware of how much WORK owning a long haired cat can be? Daily brushings may be too much for hands that are losing their flexibility. Most seniors want to simplify their lives, not complicate them with 20 more years of responsibility for a living being. Consider a rescue group devoted to senior cats. These animals have a hard time finding homes, and it would be a good thing to find a match for all concerned. |
Most reputable breeders or rescue groups WILL NOT do a gift adoption. The
liklihood of the new owners being pleased with an animal that they have not themselves chosen is slim, and these gifts usually end up at a shelter. Let your grandparents pick their own pet. If you MUST, give them a gift certificate redeemable at a local shelter and arrange transportation for them. BTW, are you aware of how much WORK owning a long haired cat can be? Daily brushings may be too much for hands that are losing their flexibility. Most seniors want to simplify their lives, not complicate them with 20 more years of responsibility for a living being. Consider a rescue group devoted to senior cats. These animals have a hard time finding homes, and it would be a good thing to find a match for all concerned. |
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