Oh, yes, sorry . I meant it as a very general statement, not to pick on anyone personally. It's just such a common thing.
This was me. I'd contacted rescues in a few nearby cities because in combination of what my boyfriend and I wanted, it was basically a female colour point or other light coloured non-tabby well-socialized cat under 6 months (his age preference, my marking preference, light so it wouldn't cover both dark and light clothes, female to avoid territorial acting out with our male). Found some, even some pure Siamese and Siamese mixes, but they get scooped up particularly quickly because light colours and colour points go so quickly. We fell in love with an adult black long haired male that was being housed at a pet store for the local rescue, but we agreed that neither one of us could guarantee the time to groom consistently and we didn't want the cat to suffer mats and hairballs because of us.
IMO. If someone wants a certain breed or type of cat, then they should scour the shelters until they find what they want - or something close. And, of course, if they are true cat people, they will fall in love with a cat completely different from what they went in for and everyone will be happy. This has happened to a lot of people I know. One day I've love to have a British Blue, but would easily settle for a grey cat, and would probably come home with a cat that has no grey on it whatsoever but instantly stole my heart.
It's a local ordinance in my city. Of course plenty of people ignore it, or don't know or care about it.
WHAT "legally required 8 weeks" do you have in Texas?
Which Texas city do you live in? I commend them for making that ordinance!
It's a local ordinance in my city. Of course plenty of people ignore it, or don't know or care about it.
yes. Pedigree animals are prone to genetic health issues. Good ethical pedigree will only breed from the healthiest cats. The problem is that reputable breeds' cats are $$$ or hard to find a breeder for certain breed. Many people choose buy from backyard breeders or pet shop. They end up having a cat not only with genetic health issues, in some cases with FIP.... At the end, they spend more money on vet bills than the cat.completely agree @momto3cats
Also good ethical pedigree breeders will test all their cats for any genetic health issues. By DNA testing for certain problem genes and heart, hip scans etc... So they are only breeding from the healthiest cats possible.