Ideal Companion

[1208recovery]

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[MllionDollarQuestion]

It's disheartening how much these "companions" are viewed as material commodities. It's great to be knowledgable about breeds, however it should be emphasized that breeding and dealing is a huge set back to pet population control. When looking for a companion, keep in mind that over 4million cats and dogs are euthanized yearly in the US alone- many who end up in shelters are pure breds. If you must get a purebred, look for breed-specific rescue groups. Don't add to the numbers being disposed of.

[DumbDuck44]

@MllionDollarQuestion Many purebreds that end up in shelters though are the "problem" cats with unanticipated temperaments for the breed or health issues.

A coworker had given up her expensive ragdoll after unsuccessfully dealing with scratching/biting and urinating outside the litter box.

99% chance that the shelter will not explain this thoroughly to the new adoptive parents.

[Finula99]

@MllionDollarQuestion - I understand what you are saying, however, to tell a person that gets a cat from a breeder - and that THEY are contributing to the overpopulation problem is a bit harsh.....I bet you those same people vaccinate, spay/neuter their pets....It's the the rest of the general poplulation that DON'T do this and allow the cats to breed and breed and breed.....

~and owner of two barn cats and one persian....

[WorldTravelon]

Thank you!

[Emiror]

Thank you very much for uploading this guide. :)

[zackthecat01]

beautiful cats and great video!