02/09/2024
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HOW MUCH DOES A PUREBRED CAT COST?? (written by Gregory Joseph)
I read this and say this is a very true post:
POTENTIAL OWNER: how much does a purebred kitten cost?
BREEDER: 2000-4000
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? This is way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think a reasonable price would be?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than 800. You breeders are overrated.
BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way; why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done this!
BREEDER: I can teach you this for FREE and also you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, Thank you!
BREEDER: To get started you need a female (average minimum cost 3500 and above). Also male (average minimum cost 3500 and up). You will have to genetically health test them, which is averaging of around 1500+ per cat per year. Raise and provide daily care, feeding and trimming for a minimum 3 years (250+ a month per cat) Don't forget the litter and toys and cat trees that need to be replaced every so often (So a minimum of 100 per month per cat)
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...
BREEDER: For 1500 you can raise a litter for me and then keep one of the kittens. Of course you also have to pay hatching and care costs.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that.
BREEDER: OK so I have a female cat due in 2 weeks. You must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for at least 14 weeks to assist with delivery and childcare. Alternatively feed kittens with a tube or bottle every 2-3 hours if mom is low on milk for the first few weeks. Don't forget the constant cleaning, toys, cattery room supplies, enclosures, litter and food purchasing and cleaning products and trash bags, gloves etc. (Minimum 250+ a month per kitten)
OWNER: Fourteen weeks?? It's taking way too much time for me! I must work .
BREEDER: You will also need a reproductive vet to do x-rays (200-500), possibly a progesterone test (75-250) and a C-section (2,000-5000) and preliminary vet care of the kitten until they are big enough to be placed.Have a weight, thermometer, latex gloves, disinfectant, suction wipes, scissors, hemostats, heating pad, crib, blankets, cleaning products, the appropriate supplementary food for mothers, modified milk, medicines and hand feeding products in case of emergencies. ..
You have to be available for vet visits and care, and following up for routine care and any issue that may arise. Vet care ranges anywhere from 80-200 per kitten per visit, plus 150-500 per spay/neuter.
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all those things!
BREEDER: 1500 can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Umm... You know, I think it would be better if I just got a kitten.
BREEDER: A wise decision.
For us breeders, there are no days off or holidays; while you visit family and friends, we are at home by our cats caring for them. It's a commitment without breaks.
THIS IS THE REALITY.
By choosing a professional, you pay not only for a kitten, but also: tools, knowledge, experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc.
