Cat Breeders in the Area?

[TT Wife]

Hello all!

I think we have decided to get our daughter a cat for her upcoming birthday, and are probably going to go down to the animal shelter to adopt one, but I know that there are a couple of breeds in particular she likes and that get along with young children (her siblings)... and was wondering, are there any cat breeders in the local area?... just in case the animal shelter thing doesn't work out for whatever reason....

Thanks!

 

[NotDeadYet]

I kinda know how your daughter feels. (Personally I would like a Maine Coon Cat one of these days.) But please, go for the shelter cat. The shelters are overflowing these days. Many more cats and kittens there than available homes. Take your time, let your heart be your guide, and remember, cats do adapt. I've had rescue cats that I thought were just impossible, but over time they turned out to be fine, loving companions.

 

[Gidget]

How nice that you are getting a kitty for your daughter! I have to totally agree with Not Dead Yet - PLEASE get one from the shelter. There are also some at Petsmart for adoption. THE best pets I have ever had were strays or rescue animals. I am certain that your daughter will fall in love with one at the shelter and be all the more happy knowing she gave the cat a good home.

Best of luck!

Gidget

 

[beachmouse]

Alaqua has had some total propaganda kittens at Destin Petsmart over the past year- non-pedigree but classic-looking applehead Siamese, Russian Blues, Maine Coon-looking cats, the odd Burmese, and what look like Bengal mixes.

I wish I could take them all home with me, but spouse says we're at our two cat limit and new pets have to be a joint agreement.

 

[Scooter]

Shelter cats are always the best. I have had one purebred cat in my life which was a shaded silver chincillhua. 14 years of misery. Her fur would get matted, she didn't like children. Grey tabby/main coon type have always been the best. They are very smart and lovable.

 

[kathydwells]

What they said! Please get the kitty from the local shelter. Best animals in the world, and really if you aren't going to show the animal, no need for a purebred....IMHO! Good luck to you and daughter.

 

[Gidget]

Alaqua has had some total propaganda kittens at Destin Petsmart over the past year- non-pedigree but classic-looking applehead Siamese, Russian Blues, Maine Coon-looking cats, the odd Burmese, and what look like Bengal mixes.

I wish I could take them all home with me, but spouse says we're at our two cat limit and new pets have to be a joint agreement.

I saw them!! Precious!

 

[scooterbug44]

I would call Alaqua and see what they recommend - they are quite knowledgeable and because of the number of pets people are abandoning or haven't spayed/neutered over the years, they sadly have a HUGE selection of kittens/cats.

 

[Mango]

A cat will all individually have different personalities, but I have never seen an unsociable Tabby cat. I had one when my nephews were babies and they followed him around, pulled his tail unintentionally, sat on him accidentally and he still greeted and chatted away at them when they came over. Later, he sat on their laps pinning them down because he weighed 24 lbs at his height.

You'll find one at the Shelter that speaks to your heart.

 

[Gidget]

You'll find one at the Shelter that speaks to your heart.

this sums it all up perfectly.

G