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February 9th, 2010 by admin | Filed under Uncategorized.The “Bad News”—many people purchase animals without considering the long term requirements of proper pet care, the “Good News”—this creates an opportunity for you to purchase a purebred cat at a fraction of the cost. Breed specific rescue organization, which are privately funded, have grown in recent years. There are many types and varieties of purebred felines available for adoption. There are several advantages to adopting a purebred cat; costs, developed personalities, free expert advice on the breed, reduced medical costs, and a free turn in policy (If for any reason the adoption does not work, the animal may be returned to the shelter). The disadvantages are that with some breeds you may need to travel long distance to meet and adopt your new pet, you may be subject to a rigorous background or criminal check, some of the animals turned into rescue sites have been abused or neglected and require patience and training, and you may not be able to obtain they type of purebred or age desired. Most likely though, you will be sadly amazed to see how many excellent purebred pets are available for adoption.
The cost of purebred cat adoption varies dependant on the breed and age, however costs may be as low as $75 for an older purebred cat, and only $150 for a young cat. The adoption fee typically includes medical costs such as vaccinations, Feline Aides (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FELV) tests, a health examination to insure the cat is in good general health, and if the cat is over six months of age, it is already spayed or neutered. This is quit a bargain considering most often these cats originally sold for $200-$1000, have had $300-$500 worth of medical care including shots and testing, and the adult pets are already spayed or neutered. Other financial benefits may include free breed specific information and tips, an optional free membership into the breed rescue organization, or a free subscription to the organizations newsletter.
If you are thinking about adopting a specific breed the first step is to determine if the breed you are drawn to matches your lifestyle. Many people assume a cat is a cat. They are wrong. A Siamese, which has a life expectancy of approximately 18-20 years, is like a high energy comical dog that will follow you everywhere and noisily demand attention. A Maine Coon, which is nearly double the size of a Siamese, has a life expectancy of 8-10 years and has an easy going personality. Do some research on line or at the library to make sure the needs of the new pet will be compatible with your lifestyle. Once you’ve determined which breed will be well suited to your home and lifestyle search on-line for a rescue site in your area. For example, let’s say you want to adopt a Himalayan and you live in Minneapolis, MN. In your web browser, type “Himalayan Rescue Organizations in Minneapolis, MN”. You can also search by state. Most organizations have clear information on their website about the adoption process, policies, breed tendencies, and costs. Some have pictures of animals available for adoption.
When you decide on a specific possible pet, ask specific questions about its history and personality. The personality of an animal is more important than it’s past. Many animals with horrific pasts make excellent pets, provided you are willing to be patient, establish and maintain routines for the animal, and provide training if needed. Remember animals are sentient beings with emotions and pain receptors. Please consider the long term care of the pet, the breed specific needs, and whether the needs of the animal will negatively affect your lifestyle, before you adopt or purchase an animal. In the long run it is better for you and the animal to wait for the right match.
For more free pet care or animal welfare tips, visit PetCareRCA.com PetCareRCA.com Kate Garvery is the founder and director of the Pet Care Resource Center of America. She is also a freelance writer and provides professional writing services for individuals and business owners kategarvey.net kategarvey.net Kate is the author of 3 non-fiction books and more than 40 non-fiction articles.
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