RFD: rec.pets.cats.breeds

~*SooZy*~" wrote:

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.

your right my partner said a Ragdoll or nothing!

That's my point exactly.Some people who have their hearts set on a purebred cat
or dog just won't adopt another pet if they don't find what they are looking
for. It isn't necessarily tit for tat.

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:46:31 -0700, Matthew Montchalin
wrote:

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003, ~*SooZy*~ wrote:
|rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea...

But is it properly named? Why is the proposed name any better
than rec.pets.cats.pedigrees?


Because the group would deal with all questions related to breeds and
breeding, not just pedigreed cats. The purebred cat belongs to a
recognized strain established by breeding individuals of unmixed lineage
over many generations. There is also a worldwide interest in developing
new breeds in both the dog and cat world.

Besides, what's considered pedigreed in the US may not be in Russia.
There are many cat organizations, each with their own list of what is
pedigreed.

Besides the name matches rec.pets.dogs.breeds.

BarB

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:46:31 -0700, Matthew Montchalin
wrote:

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003, ~*SooZy*~ wrote:
|rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea...

But is it properly named? Why is the proposed name any better
than rec.pets.cats.pedigrees?


Because the group would deal with all questions related to breeds and
breeding, not just pedigreed cats. The purebred cat belongs to a
recognized strain established by breeding individuals of unmixed lineage
over many generations. There is also a worldwide interest in developing
new breeds in both the dog and cat world.

Besides, what's considered pedigreed in the US may not be in Russia.
There are many cat organizations, each with their own list of what is
pedigreed.

Besides the name matches rec.pets.dogs.breeds.

BarB

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:46:31 -0700, Matthew Montchalin
wrote:

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003, ~*SooZy*~ wrote:
|rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea...

But is it properly named? Why is the proposed name any better
than rec.pets.cats.pedigrees?


Because the group would deal with all questions related to breeds and
breeding, not just pedigreed cats. The purebred cat belongs to a
recognized strain established by breeding individuals of unmixed lineage
over many generations. There is also a worldwide interest in developing
new breeds in both the dog and cat world.

Besides, what's considered pedigreed in the US may not be in Russia.
There are many cat organizations, each with their own list of what is
pedigreed.

Besides the name matches rec.pets.dogs.breeds.

BarB

I think buying from a breeder only prevents one cat or possibly more from
the shelter to getting a good and loving home. While going to a cat show is
cool and seeing the various breeds I still think it is better to adopt from
the shelter. You can also find on occassion purebred cats at shelters as
well. But I still feel that shelter cats are just as good as any breed of
cat you can get from a breeder. My Isis is a perfect example of this.

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"~*SooZy*~" wrote in message
...
yes I agree, much better way to chose a cat........
much nicer for the cat too :-)

rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea... I am a cat lover be it
purebreds
or moggies and I hate up setting the people who will only get a cat from a
shelter, they can't see the attraction of pure breeds which I respect,
used
to think that way myself, there are too many un wanted cats out there. On
the other hand why should I feel guilty for buying 2 Ragdolls, I love them
just as much as my little moggie.
--
Luv'n'Stuff
*~*SooZy*~*
New Pictures added every few days
http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk
"Joe Pitt" wrote in message
.. .
That is why I suggest people use the smaller rescue groups like mine. We
keep the cats in our homes, so we can judge their temperment. We know
who
is
shy, but sweet. Who is full of energy. Who gets along with everyone
(other
cats) or needs to be an only child.

--
Joe
http://www.jwpitt.com/cats.htm
Cat Rescue http://www.animalrescuefoundation.com
God created the cat so man could have the pleasure of petting the tiger


"~*SooZy*~" wrote in message
...
"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!

I think buying from a breeder only prevents one cat or possibly more from
the shelter to getting a good and loving home. While going to a cat show is
cool and seeing the various breeds I still think it is better to adopt from
the shelter. You can also find on occassion purebred cats at shelters as
well. But I still feel that shelter cats are just as good as any breed of
cat you can get from a breeder. My Isis is a perfect example of this.

--
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
...
yes I agree, much better way to chose a cat........
much nicer for the cat too :-)

rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea... I am a cat lover be it
purebreds
or moggies and I hate up setting the people who will only get a cat from a
shelter, they can't see the attraction of pure breeds which I respect,
used
to think that way myself, there are too many un wanted cats out there. On
the other hand why should I feel guilty for buying 2 Ragdolls, I love them
just as much as my little moggie.
--
Luv'n'Stuff
*~*SooZy*~*
New Pictures added every few days
http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk
"Joe Pitt" wrote in message
.. .
That is why I suggest people use the smaller rescue groups like mine. We
keep the cats in our homes, so we can judge their temperment. We know
who
is
shy, but sweet. Who is full of energy. Who gets along with everyone
(other
cats) or needs to be an only child.

--
Joe
http://www.jwpitt.com/cats.htm
Cat Rescue http://www.animalrescuefoundation.com
God created the cat so man could have the pleasure of petting the tiger


"~*SooZy*~" wrote in message
...
"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!

I think buying from a breeder only prevents one cat or possibly more from
the shelter to getting a good and loving home. While going to a cat show is
cool and seeing the various breeds I still think it is better to adopt from
the shelter. You can also find on occassion purebred cats at shelters as
well. But I still feel that shelter cats are just as good as any breed of
cat you can get from a breeder. My Isis is a perfect example of this.

--
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
...
yes I agree, much better way to chose a cat........
much nicer for the cat too :-)

rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea... I am a cat lover be it
purebreds
or moggies and I hate up setting the people who will only get a cat from a
shelter, they can't see the attraction of pure breeds which I respect,
used
to think that way myself, there are too many un wanted cats out there. On
the other hand why should I feel guilty for buying 2 Ragdolls, I love them
just as much as my little moggie.
--
Luv'n'Stuff
*~*SooZy*~*
New Pictures added every few days
http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk
"Joe Pitt" wrote in message
.. .
That is why I suggest people use the smaller rescue groups like mine. We
keep the cats in our homes, so we can judge their temperment. We know
who
is
shy, but sweet. Who is full of energy. Who gets along with everyone
(other
cats) or needs to be an only child.

--
Joe
http://www.jwpitt.com/cats.htm
Cat Rescue http://www.animalrescuefoundation.com
God created the cat so man could have the pleasure of petting the tiger


"~*SooZy*~" wrote in message
...
"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!

wrote in message
...
rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea...

If it keeps the pretentious BS, and promotion of breeding despite the
fact that there are cats dying every day for lack of homes, out of the
other cat groups I'm all for it.

I am a cat lover be it purebreds or
moggies and I hate up setting the people
who will only get a cat from a shelter, they
can't see the attraction of pure breeds
which I respect, used to think that way
myself, there are too many un wanted
cats out there. On the other hand why
should I feel guilty for buying 2 Ragdolls, I
love them just as much as my little
moggie.

Why should you feel guilty? Perhaps because you chose to discard ethics
and instead make a choice based on your own selfish desires. Whether you
love your cats isn't the point.

Megan

But I have never put a cat into a shelter or bred cats! so I am not
responsible for so any cats being put into shelters!
Instead of moaning at someone who has this time decided to buy a cat, where
normally I get old rescue cats, have a moan at people who bred moggies and
give them away or dump them!
and if you read my previous posts you would know my partner said Ragdolls or
nothing!
we are not all cat lovers you know!

wrote in message
...
rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea...

If it keeps the pretentious BS, and promotion of breeding despite the
fact that there are cats dying every day for lack of homes, out of the
other cat groups I'm all for it.

I am a cat lover be it purebreds or
moggies and I hate up setting the people
who will only get a cat from a shelter, they
can't see the attraction of pure breeds
which I respect, used to think that way
myself, there are too many un wanted
cats out there. On the other hand why
should I feel guilty for buying 2 Ragdolls, I
love them just as much as my little
moggie.

Why should you feel guilty? Perhaps because you chose to discard ethics
and instead make a choice based on your own selfish desires. Whether you
love your cats isn't the point.

Megan

But I have never put a cat into a shelter or bred cats! so I am not
responsible for so any cats being put into shelters!
Instead of moaning at someone who has this time decided to buy a cat, where
normally I get old rescue cats, have a moan at people who bred moggies and
give them away or dump them!
and if you read my previous posts you would know my partner said Ragdolls or
nothing!
we are not all cat lovers you know!

wrote in message
...
rec.pets.cats.breeds is a brilliant idea...

If it keeps the pretentious BS, and promotion of breeding despite the
fact that there are cats dying every day for lack of homes, out of the
other cat groups I'm all for it.

I am a cat lover be it purebreds or
moggies and I hate up setting the people
who will only get a cat from a shelter, they
can't see the attraction of pure breeds
which I respect, used to think that way
myself, there are too many un wanted
cats out there. On the other hand why
should I feel guilty for buying 2 Ragdolls, I
love them just as much as my little
moggie.

Why should you feel guilty? Perhaps because you chose to discard ethics
and instead make a choice based on your own selfish desires. Whether you
love your cats isn't the point.

Megan

But I have never put a cat into a shelter or bred cats! so I am not
responsible for so any cats being put into shelters!
Instead of moaning at someone who has this time decided to buy a cat, where
normally I get old rescue cats, have a moan at people who bred moggies and
give them away or dump them!
and if you read my previous posts you would know my partner said Ragdolls or
nothing!
we are not all cat lovers you know!