RFD: rec.pets.cats.breeds

From: "Cat Protector"

I think you are wrong about that. When I adopted Isis I saw exactly what her
temperment is like and I made the right choice because in that instant we
were bonded. I think cats from shelters are just as good as any purebreed.

I totally agree, CP! My cats were also adopted from a rescue facility. They
are amazing cats.

Lauren
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message
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I think you are wrong about that. When I adopted Isis I saw exactly what
her
temperment is like and I made the right choice because in that instant we
were bonded. I think cats from shelters are just as good as any purebreed.


Well I have had plenty of cats over the past 30 years from rescue, I am not
saying purebreds are better, I am saying if you want a particular type of
cat it may be very difficult to find a cat in a rescue center, where they
are in cages nervous etc, not showing their full personality. However all
my previous cats have maybe had a few problems to start off with as most
have been very abused by previous owners but what ever they have turned out
like, I have never given up on them, and they all turned out to be brilliant
cats.


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"~*SooZy*~" wrote in message
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Many People choose what breed of dogs they want for different reasons
and
its expectable..... so why should it not be with cats!

I have had many cats from rescue centres over the years, and now I have
Ragdolls they are nothing like any of the Moggies I have had before! I
chose Ragdolls because I wanted docile, laid back indoor cats! you
never
know what a rescue cat is going to be like. You cannot tell by visiting
a
caged cat!
However I do sponsor cat rescue....

I think this news group is a brilliant idea!

"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:sQQbb.1397$La.1263@fed1read02...
I think you are wrong about that. When I adopted Isis I saw exactly what
her
temperment is like and I made the right choice because in that instant we
were bonded. I think cats from shelters are just as good as any purebreed.


Well I have had plenty of cats over the past 30 years from rescue, I am not
saying purebreds are better, I am saying if you want a particular type of
cat it may be very difficult to find a cat in a rescue center, where they
are in cages nervous etc, not showing their full personality. However all
my previous cats have maybe had a few problems to start off with as most
have been very abused by previous owners but what ever they have turned out
like, I have never given up on them, and they all turned out to be brilliant
cats.


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www.catgalaxymedia.com
"~*SooZy*~" wrote in message
...

Many People choose what breed of dogs they want for different reasons
and
its expectable..... so why should it not be with cats!

I have had many cats from rescue centres over the years, and now I have
Ragdolls they are nothing like any of the Moggies I have had before! I
chose Ragdolls because I wanted docile, laid back indoor cats! you
never
know what a rescue cat is going to be like. You cannot tell by visiting
a
caged cat!
However I do sponsor cat rescue....

I think this news group is a brilliant idea!

"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:sQQbb.1397$La.1263@fed1read02...
I think you are wrong about that. When I adopted Isis I saw exactly what
her
temperment is like and I made the right choice because in that instant we
were bonded. I think cats from shelters are just as good as any purebreed.


Well I have had plenty of cats over the past 30 years from rescue, I am not
saying purebreds are better, I am saying if you want a particular type of
cat it may be very difficult to find a cat in a rescue center, where they
are in cages nervous etc, not showing their full personality. However all
my previous cats have maybe had a few problems to start off with as most
have been very abused by previous owners but what ever they have turned out
like, I have never given up on them, and they all turned out to be brilliant
cats.


--
Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs!
www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek

Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time!
www.catgalaxymedia.com
"~*SooZy*~" wrote in message
...

Many People choose what breed of dogs they want for different reasons
and
its expectable..... so why should it not be with cats!

I have had many cats from rescue centres over the years, and now I have
Ragdolls they are nothing like any of the Moggies I have had before! I
chose Ragdolls because I wanted docile, laid back indoor cats! you
never
know what a rescue cat is going to be like. You cannot tell by visiting
a
caged cat!
However I do sponsor cat rescue....

I think this news group is a brilliant idea!

"PawsForThought" wrote in message
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From: "Cat Protector"

I think you are wrong about that. When I adopted Isis I saw exactly what
her
temperment is like and I made the right choice because in that instant we
were bonded. I think cats from shelters are just as good as any
purebreed.

I totally agree, CP! My cats were also adopted from a rescue facility.
They
are amazing cats.

Lauren

Ok so my partner wanted a big blue colourpointed semi long haired, docile,
follows you around lap cat... that can play fetch and they doesn't mind
living indoors.
I have never seen a Ragdoll in a rescue centre in the places I have been to
in UK

I would of had more or less any cat, as I have had over the years, except I
would of made sure it had never lived outside! as once before I tried
keeping a cat in that had once been able to go out by his previous owner! it
was cruel keeping him in :-( so my friend had him! as I do not have a
garden.

I have nothing against rescue cats, or moggies, and I never said they didn't
turn out to be wonderful cats! I also have a moggie as well as the 2
Ragdolls.
and even with a purebred there is still no guantee they are going to be just
how the breed profile reads.

However my cats have turned out in the past, they were all loved dearly.

"PawsForThought" wrote in message
...
From: "Cat Protector"

I think you are wrong about that. When I adopted Isis I saw exactly what
her
temperment is like and I made the right choice because in that instant we
were bonded. I think cats from shelters are just as good as any
purebreed.

I totally agree, CP! My cats were also adopted from a rescue facility.
They
are amazing cats.

Lauren

Ok so my partner wanted a big blue colourpointed semi long haired, docile,
follows you around lap cat... that can play fetch and they doesn't mind
living indoors.
I have never seen a Ragdoll in a rescue centre in the places I have been to
in UK

I would of had more or less any cat, as I have had over the years, except I
would of made sure it had never lived outside! as once before I tried
keeping a cat in that had once been able to go out by his previous owner! it
was cruel keeping him in :-( so my friend had him! as I do not have a
garden.

I have nothing against rescue cats, or moggies, and I never said they didn't
turn out to be wonderful cats! I also have a moggie as well as the 2
Ragdolls.
and even with a purebred there is still no guantee they are going to be just
how the breed profile reads.

However my cats have turned out in the past, they were all loved dearly.

"PawsForThought" wrote in message
...
From: "Cat Protector"

I think you are wrong about that. When I adopted Isis I saw exactly what
her
temperment is like and I made the right choice because in that instant we
were bonded. I think cats from shelters are just as good as any
purebreed.

I totally agree, CP! My cats were also adopted from a rescue facility.
They
are amazing cats.

Lauren

Ok so my partner wanted a big blue colourpointed semi long haired, docile,
follows you around lap cat... that can play fetch and they doesn't mind
living indoors.
I have never seen a Ragdoll in a rescue centre in the places I have been to
in UK

I would of had more or less any cat, as I have had over the years, except I
would of made sure it had never lived outside! as once before I tried
keeping a cat in that had once been able to go out by his previous owner! it
was cruel keeping him in :-( so my friend had him! as I do not have a
garden.

I have nothing against rescue cats, or moggies, and I never said they didn't
turn out to be wonderful cats! I also have a moggie as well as the 2
Ragdolls.
and even with a purebred there is still no guantee they are going to be just
how the breed profile reads.

However my cats have turned out in the past, they were all loved dearly.

"Cat Protector" wrote:

So, you have never seen a Ragdoll in a shelter? Are you still saying that a
purebred is better than a rescue cat and therefore people should go to a
breeder for a certain type of cat?

That isn't at all what she said.

I hate to burst your bubble here but
many, if not all shelter cats have personalities.
But since you seem
insistent on purebreds some have been known to end up in shelters as well.

Very few. Most cats labeled purebred in shelters are not.

Also, if you adopt from a breeder you may be guaranteeing that a cat in a
shelter might not find a good and loving home.

That argument presumes that the person who buys from a breeder would have
adopted from a shelter as an alternative. Perhaps not.

"Cat Protector" wrote:

So, you have never seen a Ragdoll in a shelter? Are you still saying that a
purebred is better than a rescue cat and therefore people should go to a
breeder for a certain type of cat?

That isn't at all what she said.

I hate to burst your bubble here but
many, if not all shelter cats have personalities.
But since you seem
insistent on purebreds some have been known to end up in shelters as well.

Very few. Most cats labeled purebred in shelters are not.

Also, if you adopt from a breeder you may be guaranteeing that a cat in a
shelter might not find a good and loving home.

That argument presumes that the person who buys from a breeder would have
adopted from a shelter as an alternative. Perhaps not.

"Cat Protector" wrote:

So, you have never seen a Ragdoll in a shelter? Are you still saying that a
purebred is better than a rescue cat and therefore people should go to a
breeder for a certain type of cat?

That isn't at all what she said.

I hate to burst your bubble here but
many, if not all shelter cats have personalities.
But since you seem
insistent on purebreds some have been known to end up in shelters as well.

Very few. Most cats labeled purebred in shelters are not.

Also, if you adopt from a breeder you may be guaranteeing that a cat in a
shelter might not find a good and loving home.

That argument presumes that the person who buys from a breeder would have
adopted from a shelter as an alternative. Perhaps not.