06/07/2022
HOW MUCH FOR A KITTEN?
Let me say some words to you, yes to you, the person who just inbox to ask for the price. The person who calls and says surprisingly after hearing a price: "I can buy a cheaper kitten somewhere else." I’m talking to you too; the person who doesn’t care about papers because I “just want a pet”.
No cat is “just a pet”.
Behind every purebred kitten is a BREEDER. I use capital letters to tell a breeder from a pet factory or mill. A reputable breeder does not breed cats without papers, which does not protect the integrity of the breed. Registrations (papers) are genealogy records that document the bloodline and enable one to investigate possible health issues in the lineage. When you tell a breeder that you are not interested in papers, you are really telling them that you are not less interested in the kitten's health, just the cheapest you can find! When you buy a kitten from a reputable and high quality breeder, this breeder is responsible for the health of each kit. This breeder skips holidays, misses sleeping in, and has converted most of his personal home space into space for his cats. Truly passionate breeder who loves what he breeds, puts all his heart and soul into it. Not just with kittens sold, but with every customer who has a piece of their heart and is now a member of their extended family. Breeders take care of their babies after they leave and take them back without question.
A breeder will get their hands “dirty”, often burdened with everything that comes with birth. Cos thats what life is all about... Between birth and death is life. The wheel that keeps turning. A breeder conducts tests, x-rays, analysis, emergency surgery, vaccinations, littering, pedigree, deworming and microchips for his kittens and gets them evaluated by specialists.
Last but not least, a breeder chooses the family that is lucky enough to have one of their kittens. Yes, you read that right. A real breeder chooses who he sells to because he doesn’t make money from the sale. There is no compensation that can compensate for the investments made by a breeder. So they need to make sure they fit correctly. Say no more often than yes... A good breeder has different criteria for those who want to further their bloodline. Why? Since breeding isn't a responsibility to ever be taken lightly, it's a lifestyle choice reserved ONLY for the few dedicated people willing to sacrifice.
Because a cat is never "just a pet", it is the breeder's legacy, a little boy's best friend, a protector of little girls, a therapy for the elderly, a family member, someone's whole world!!!
Written in part by: Sr. Eduardo Loredo Muller
English translated by: Angel Sophia Nogga
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Worth the share with so much truth in this article. Responsible breeding and owning multiple cats is a lifestyle and commitment many fail to understand. 7 days a week and 365 days a year our lives revolve around cats.
