Date: 3/10/2009 6:27:50 PM
Author: Gypsy
Round trip ticket and a cheap hotel room for a night might cost less than 800-- especially with all the rate reductions right now. Plus, ya know... you could meet up with some CA Psers. I think it''s 100 to take a cat on a plane? Plus a carrier (which you''d need anyway).
JUST SAYING. LOL.
Date: 3/10/2009 6:46:00 PM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
Date: 3/10/2009 6:27:50 PM
Author: Gypsy
Round trip ticket and a cheap hotel room for a night might cost less than 800-- especially with all the rate reductions right now. Plus, ya know... you could meet up with some CA Psers. I think it''s 100 to take a cat on a plane? Plus a carrier (which you''d need anyway).
JUST SAYING. LOL.
Sneaky Gypsy!! Although you definitely have a point!
Date: 3/10/2009 8:25:40 PM
Author: purrfectpear
Here''s something to consider. Responsible breeders don''t breed their animals beyond a few years. It''s not uncommon for them to adopt out their older mommies to good homes at very little cost. By older, the cat might be 6 or 7 years old. They can''t keep all their cats in the cattery and it isn''t productive to breeding to keep a non breeding female (unless they''re just a hobby breeder). Most of them would much prefer that their retired kitties find a loving home, rather than trying to sell them for the maximum profit
Date: 3/10/2009 7:30:29 PM
Author: Gypsy
Date: 3/10/2009 6:46:00 PM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
Date: 3/10/2009 6:27:50 PM
Author: Gypsy
Round trip ticket and a cheap hotel room for a night might cost less than 800-- especially with all the rate reductions right now. Plus, ya know... you could meet up with some CA Psers. I think it''s 100 to take a cat on a plane? Plus a carrier (which you''d need anyway).
JUST SAYING. LOL.
Sneaky Gypsy!! Although you definitely have a point!
Sorry. Pets are one of my ''things''... you know how it is. Plus, it would be LOVELY TO MEET YOU (hint, hint)... and CA is a GREAT place to visit.
Date: 3/10/2009 8:25:40 PM
Author: purrfectpear
Here's something to consider. Responsible breeders don't breed their animals beyond a few years. It's not uncommon for them to adopt out their older mommies to good homes at very little cost. By older, the cat might be 6 or 7 years old. They can't keep all their cats in the cattery and it isn't productive to breeding to keep a non breeding female (unless they're just a hobby breeder). Most of them would much prefer that their retired kitties find a loving home, rather than trying to sell them for the maximum profit
Date: 3/10/2009 10:05:38 PM
Author: AmberGretchen
Date: 3/10/2009 8:25:40 PM
Author: purrfectpear
Here''s something to consider. Responsible breeders don''t breed their animals beyond a few years. It''s not uncommon for them to adopt out their older mommies to good homes at very little cost. By older, the cat might be 6 or 7 years old. They can''t keep all their cats in the cattery and it isn''t productive to breeding to keep a non breeding female (unless they''re just a hobby breeder). Most of them would much prefer that their retired kitties find a loving home, rather than trying to sell them for the maximum profit
Ditto - this is one of the options I suggested looking into as well.
It would also be so much better for allergies, because I''ve had people who took kittens or puppies home from the shelter, and then return them 1 year later because the allergens of the animal can change COMPLETELY when it grows from a baby to an adult.
. I don''t know if they are good for allergies though. They have fir, therefore, they have cat dander, which is what most people are allergic too. I have minor allergies, but with my dyson, I have been able to keep things under control. . .
Date: 3/11/2009 7:54:04 AM
Author: LtlFirecracker
My Burmese is awesome. He is very mellow and loves to just camp out on my lap. He is more like a dog. He is loyal like a dog, and he goes after table food like a dog
I put some pics of my cats up in the furry baby section if you want to see him. He is on page 8 and 9
BTW, If there is a CA GTG in the next few months, I would love to meet you all
Date: 3/10/2009 5:34:04 PM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
Date: 3/10/2009 5:12:20 PM
Author: Lynn B
I have a purebred cat (a Ragdoll, Boo... see avatar!) and he was just about the same price as the kittens you are looking at. I know it''s expensive, but IMVHO it''s pretty much the going rate; and some breeds (such as Savannahs) can be WAAAAAY more.
Even though I have a purebred cat, (my first ever ''purchased'' cat) I have mixed emotions about it. I ache for the millions of unwanted, homeless animals out there, and part of me does feel guilty for *buying* Boo when I could have gotten a rescue kitty instead.
But I do also believe strongly in the fact that without (reputable, conscientious) breeders out there, look what would be lost in the world. The variety and beauty of all the different breeds (cats AND dogs) is something very special, and enriches our world.
And as for allegies... my husband is allergic to cats and also has asthma, and he can tolerate Boo. I am so thankful! I would love to have a 2nd cat, but I''m not pushing it! I absolutely agree with AG (regarding allergies) -- each animal has to be considered on a *case-by-case* basis.
To threadjack my own thread, can you tell me more about Ragdolls?? I saw the thread on Ragdolls but I didn''t realize then that it was a separate breed - I thought it was a nickname (I''m much better with dog breeds than cat breeds, lol). What made you decide to buy, rather than adopt? And pics would be welcome!
Date: 3/11/2009 8:32:19 PM
Author: Lynn B
Date: 3/10/2009 5:34:04 PM
Author: Brown.Eyed.Girl
Date: 3/10/2009 5:12:20 PM
Author: Lynn B
I have a purebred cat (a Ragdoll, Boo... see avatar!) and he was just about the same price as the kittens you are looking at. I know it''s expensive, but IMVHO it''s pretty much the going rate; and some breeds (such as Savannahs) can be WAAAAAY more.
Even though I have a purebred cat, (my first ever ''purchased'' cat) I have mixed emotions about it. I ache for the millions of unwanted, homeless animals out there, and part of me does feel guilty for *buying* Boo when I could have gotten a rescue kitty instead.
But I do also believe strongly in the fact that without (reputable, conscientious) breeders out there, look what would be lost in the world. The variety and beauty of all the different breeds (cats AND dogs) is something very special, and enriches our world.
And as for allegies... my husband is allergic to cats and also has asthma, and he can tolerate Boo. I am so thankful! I would love to have a 2nd cat, but I''m not pushing it! I absolutely agree with AG (regarding allergies) -- each animal has to be considered on a *case-by-case* basis.
To threadjack my own thread, can you tell me more about Ragdolls?? I saw the thread on Ragdolls but I didn''t realize then that it was a separate breed - I thought it was a nickname (I''m much better with dog breeds than cat breeds, lol). What made you decide to buy, rather than adopt? And pics would be welcome!
Oh, Raggies are WONDERFUL! So gentle, affectionate, and laid-back. (But still VERY curious and so darn FUNNY and full of personality!) You can Google them for TONS of reading material. Also, I started a thread here in Hangout entitled,
''Ragdoll parents, brag and post photos here'' (or something to that effect!!!!) You can see a kijillion photos of Boo (and others) there.
And I just decided a few years ago, after hearing about Raggies and learning more about them that I just HAAAAD to have one of those magnificent cats. And oh, I have never been sorry. Boo enriches our lives beyond measure!
I know, I know!!! Aren''t they awesome?! I just feel like I have completely, 100%, found "my breed"... and I can''t imagine my home -- or my life -- EVER, without a Raggie in it.
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