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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Getting a kitten from a breeder is insane.  Especially since you seem to have done no research on owning a cat and from the sound of it, are going to lose your designer kitten outside.  [/quote]

Oh come ON.  We are getting the cat from a breeder because I have allergies but don’t react to Siberians.  This kitten is 8 weeks old.  If we don’t take her, someone else will.  We are an extremely loving family and will give her a great home.  Of COURSE I will research kitten ownership; talk to friends, get a book, talk to our trusted vet.  It’s just that we got in off a wait list suddenly and I posted on DCUM because I get a lot of practical advice here from a variety of pet owners that is usually really helpful.  I always forget when I post that I’ll inevitably always summon those who lurk here just to post snark.

I’d love practical advice from others about anything and everything kitten.  We have a large walk in closet in our finished basement that we use as a kids art room now. We are going to clean it out and use it for the kitten for the beginning stage and will keep it away from our dog.[/quote]

If you adopt a cat, you save one from being euthanized.  In the same time you waited for the breeder, you could have inquired to local rescues about a long haired cat to suit your allergies.   [/quote]

I did.  “Long haired cat” is not allergy friendly and no rescues would give a cat to a family with allergies/[/quote]

As a long-time shelter volunteer, I am not going to shame you for going to a reputable breeder, but you should be able to ask your breeder these questions. Is the breeder registered with TICA? They have to follow certain ethical breeding codes. Does she come with a health guarantee of any time period? What does the breeder want to do if you are allergic to this kitten and cannot keep her or if your dog reacts poorly to the kitten? The breeder should have discussed all of this with you already. If she has not, back out of the deal and start over. Unethical breeders who do not do due diligence are a major source of shelter pets. Ethical breeders will take their cats back if it does not work out with the new family, and their pets never end up in shelters.

How long were you on the waitlist? A long waitlist is a good sign. At least a year and preferably longer.[/quote]
She’s registered with TICA.  In inquired a few months ago about a retired breeder cat she had available but after talking with her it sounded like the adult cat might not be a good fit for our family.  I got on her wait list at that time and kept inquiring about her current litter.  She’s retiring to home school her kids and this is her last litter.  She had one kitten unspoken for out of a litter of 6, and she said I just had uncanny timing when we inquired.  Her contract says she will take the kitten back if allergies or other problems and does have a health guarantee.  I have to agree to neuter/spay, not surrender to a shelter, not declaw.[/quote]

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