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Old June 7th 04, 08:50 PM
Igor Schein
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Default Obtaining a Persian-like cat

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
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Old June 7th 04, 09:33 PM
MaryL
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"Igor Schein" wrote in message
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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


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Old June 7th 04, 09:33 PM
MaryL
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"Igor Schein" wrote in message
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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


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Old June 7th 04, 10:29 PM
Mary
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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.
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Old June 7th 04, 10:29 PM
Mary
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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.
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Old June 8th 04, 12:56 AM
Sunflower
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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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Old June 8th 04, 12:56 AM
Sunflower
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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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