two birds with one stone (not my cat)

Kim · 02-06-2006, 06:21 PM

Cj, you need to go with your gut instinct but Kazz's question is thought provoking. I always think that if you are not sure then it probably isn't right. She certainly doesn't look like a ragdoll to me and her blue eyes will probably change colour! It sounds to me as though the owners are breeding moggies and charging a fortune for them - sadly, if you pay what they are asking you are just encouraging them to do it all over again! I am not saying she is not worth £150 as others have said all our cats are priceless to us, but I certainly wouldn't pay that. If you really want another cat why not go to a 'proper' breeder or RSPCA, CP, etc.

Donna · 02-06-2006, 07:27 PM

I wouldnt pay £150 for a cat as I dont have the money!

But as much as I would love a British Shorthair (cream) (boy) (er... Wiggy) I cannot justify the money when I am bringing up the children and have other important costs to consider.

EmmaG · 02-06-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Donna

I wouldnt pay £150 for a cat as I dont have the money!

But as much as I would love a British Shorthair (cream) (boy) (er... Wiggy) I cannot justify the money when I am bringing up the children and have other important costs to consider.

Well you also have to consider that the kitten would need to be wormed, spayed/neutered, flea treatment, vaccinations, microchipped (optional I suppose) and then you would be talking well over £250 possibly £300 which is a lot of money when you are getting lied to in the first place

Snoof · 02-06-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Donna

But as much as I would love a British Shorthair (cream) (boy) (er... Wiggy)

Don't give the game away, now Dawn'll know we're planning a coup!

Snoof · 02-06-2006, 07:51 PM

I have to admit that I am also unwilling to buy anything from people who aren't being honest with me. It's always hard not to buy a kitten, or even a cat. Most cats I see, I want to scoop up, take home and keep forever and ever and ever

But that's not realistic, and behaviour like lying about the living being you're trying to sell in order to get more money should never be rewarded unless it absolutely can't be avoided. And when you find a kitten that's right for you and that comes from an honest place (be it a breeder, a rescue, or whatever) I guarantee you'll feel much better about getting him or her

borderdawn · 02-06-2006, 08:04 PM

HEY! Wiggy is MINE, all MINE!!! I love him dearly, he is a sod, a pest, beats my dogs up, but I love him!
Dawn.

Kazz · 02-06-2006, 11:40 PM

I have asked this question ......Why do you want another cat......the answer to this question may be the key to what you do.

But no answer appears to be forthcoming, although it is a straighforward question. But to me these are the 3 possible reasons for getting a cat, apart from the obvious answers that you want one and love them.

If you want a cat to breed then find a reputable breeder you TRUST and buy one.
If you want a certain type of pedigree cat then find a reputable breeder that you TRUST and buy one.
If you want a moggy then go the CPL/rescue

But if you have to ask questions on an internet site (ie here) and have a gut feeling that the person selling the cat is not telling the truth then go no further walk away.

CJK · 03-06-2006, 04:59 AM

when other members here ahve said they want a new cat / kitten etc are they quizzed as to why they want one? No. So why I am?

Snoof · 03-06-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kazz

If you want a cat to breed then find a reputable breeder you TRUST and buy one.
If you want a certain type of pedigree cat then find a reputable breeder that you TRUST and buy one.
If you want a moggy then go the CPL/rescue

My guess is because of this, as Kazz outlined. If you want a pedigree, then don't spend lots of money on one from someone you don't/can't trust. If you want a moggie, then a rescue or the CPL will be able to tell you everything they know about it, and will doubtless do so. They're the best source for moggies unless you find someone you trust to sell or give you one.

She's not questioning whether you should get another cat, she's saying the reason influences what the best course of action is.

CJK · 03-06-2006, 11:02 AM

and wouldnt take one for breeding UNLESS a pedigree on active register.

I decided to go to wood green anyway, theoretically we couls adopt THREE cats from them for the price of this ragdoll cross one.

The owner of the ragdoll has given further information, mum is a ragdoll dad is either her other ragdoll, or her moggie ( more likely in my opinion)

Honesty is always the best policy, hence my decision to reluctantly pass on this little girl.
I have always wanted either a blue or choc tabby persian, or just a blue cat in generel, so it makes the decision harder, but as people have said the right cat will come along at the right time.

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