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Decisions
The decision to bring home a new cat or kitten is very exciting
- and also a little daunting. But - just where do you find him/her?
In the newspaper, the rescue society or animal shelter, your
best friend’s cousin’s farm, or at a prestigious cattery?
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Moggie
or Maine Coon?
The greatest advantage of purchasing a purebred kitten or cat
is that his appearance and, to a lesser degree, his personality,
is predictable. It is likely to fit the “mould,” or
profile, of that particular breed. You could therefore (and
hopefully!) be prepared for your well-bred Siamese to be vocal,
mischievous, and demanding of your attention.
Although purebred cats may occasionally be “re-homed”
through breed rescue organizations or newspaper ads, pedigree
cats are not cheap and if you think that you will recoup the
money on selling pedigree kittens then think again, stud fees
can be high and you will have to pay extra for a breeding cat,
most reputable breeders are not keen on selling "breeding
cats" to amateurs.
If there is no particular breed that has won your fancy, and
your goal is simply to find a family pet, you might then consider
the colourful world of mixed breed kittens and cats. If this
is your choice why not come to us and give one of our many needy
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Health
Be sure that the kitten or cat seems to be healthy.
Healthy cats have shiny coats, sparkling eyes and a "joie
de vivre".
If one of our cats has a serious health problem we will
tell you about it, some cats with problems like diabetes
or heart problems can be costly on both time and money
and it would be unfair on both you and the cat to keep
this from you.
However, mild problems such as parasites can easily be
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Temperament
Is the cat or kitten outgoing
and friendly? Is it cowering in the corner? Cats are very
like humans, all personalities are catered for.
Seeing a new person for the first time is often rather
stressful for some cats, while others lap up the attention.
If you have time and a lot of effort, even the most fearful
cats can become lovely pets in the right household.
They may never rush up to strangers purring, but they
will curl up on your knee and greet you at
the door with meows and affection.
Noisy, active households are probably not the ideal environment
for fearful kittens and cats; instead, consider the friendly,
outgoing kitten or cat, that spotted you the minute you
walked in the door and headed straight in your direction.
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Older cats
Consider an older cat, all kittens
grow into cats anyway at about one year of age.
Older cats often have a lot to offer: they have outgrown
the mad kitten stage, they will not chew your plants,
knock over your prize heirlooms or swing from your curtains.
They have developed their temperament and what you see
is often what you get.
Most of them have no bad habits and are not "problem"
cats. Often their owners have had to give them up due
to moving house, illness, divorce or even death. We have
many older cats who often get left behind when the kitten
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If you choose to come
to us to find that treasured new member of your household,
we will endeavour to find you the most suitable cat or
kitten for your needs. However, the choice is ultimately
yours. Who knows - perhaps in spite of all the careful
preparation, reams of pro-and-con lists, the reading and
talking and Internet searches, your cat will simply turn
the corner to find you, and capture your heart.
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| If you have any
problems with your cat, please contact us for advice
without delay. Most difficulties can be solved and
the sooner they are tackled, the better for you and
your cat.
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