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kitty breed recs
i'm starting to do research on what might be a good breed of kitty for me. we live in an apartment, are moderately energetic and active and want a loving personable baby kitty. suggestions?
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Re: kitty breed recs
I've always had female cats, and mostly short hairs as they are (usually) less prone to hairballs. Just find a kitty with a good personality. Breed doesn't always determine that.
Though I will say FI's coworker just got a Savannah cat, and while I think it's stupid that this guy paid thousands of dollars, she sure is an adorable kitty. (I also feel that the breeder wasn't very responsible selling to this guy.)
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There are so many animals in shelters, I completely agree with the PPs about adopting.
[QUOTE]I love Ragdolls and Maine Coons, but<strong> I also think buying a pure-bred cat for a pet is pretty lame. Go to your local animal shelter and look for one with the right personality.</strong>
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<div>This! Please please consider rescuing.</div><div>
</div><div>I thought I wanted a short-haired female, and ended up with a long-haired male (he's a Norwegian Forest mix). As soon as I picked him up, he started purring; he loved to be held and was very playful, which is just what I was looking for. He has seriously turned out to be the best, most low maintenance, loveable cat ever (and I've honestly never seen a hairball!).</div><div>
</div><div>I guess what I'm saying is, personality is important than how a pet looks or what its pedigree is. Make sure you find the right fit for you, and I really hope you'll find it at a rescue!</div><div>
</div><div>ETA: There are a lot of rescues out there that are focused on a certain breed (my boss adopts all her cats from a Siamese rescue). So you still might be able to get the type of cat you want from a rescue, rather than a breeder.</div>
I do wonder what happened to Lucy's sister...or Tabitha's four brothers. Sometimes I wish you could opt-in to get in touch with your pet's siblings' owners.
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I chose my first cat mainly based on looks instead of personality, and that did not go as well as it could have. I really wanted a gray tabby kitten. I have a soft spot for them, because all of my childhood cats were tabbies. I got him for free on Craigslist when he was 3 months old. He is really adorable, but he grew up to a be a jerk. He hates affection, and he will bite or run away if you pet him for more than 10 seconds.
For my second cat, I chose an adult cat who already had a developed personality. He came from the animal rescue I work at, and he had been fostered. He's basically a lap cat. His pattern isn't something I would typically gravitate towards, but it's very nice to finally have a cat that doesn't bite me when I pet him.
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I guess that all that I'll add is that you shouldn't rule out older cats, it's a cliche but while kittens are mega-adorable, you know more of what you are getting with an older cat (a 2 yr old cat is considered old but will live for many years, yet many sit in the shelter for a long time). I wanted a cat who would be very cuddly and who would never scratch me and I found that in Audrey. Since she wasn't a kitten, I knew that she wouldn't grow out of it.
That said, I think that any time an animal gets a good home, it's a wonderful thing, however it happens. It's kind of like human love, there are many ways to fall in love, but the fact that it has happened is the beautiful thing. (I'm not advocating puppy mills or pet shops though!). Good luck with your search.