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Where would I find cats for sale? "not adoption" Im looking for a breed that is very bonding to its ownwer..?

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1. Hi Nick... depends on what other characteristics besides loyalty that you may be interested to have in a specific breed. Some cats may be extremely loyal to their pet family, however those can also be extremely vocal (e.g. Siamese, Egyptian Mau, etc.) The following website lists cats by breed and provides characteristics of each. If you find one of interest, you can also look for local breeders to visit these cats. http://www.breedlist.com/seekers.html
2. Hi Nick! There are many breeds of cats to choose from. Some are more independent than others. You want to look for a breed that people say is "dog like" as this usually means they are very human social, want to be with you and "help" you do everything. My breed of choice is like this, they are called Siberian cats. They also have a unique beauty and are hypoallergenic for many. I have heard Burmese cats are also very people oriented. It is best to search for a responsible breeder. Websites like http://www.breedlist.com and http://www.kittysites.com list breeders and try to encourage only responsible breeders but it is no guarantee. Look for a clean cattery that's main focus is healthy cats and kittens. You should be getting a cat that is registered with a major registry such as CFA, TICA, ACFA or in Europe WCF and FIFe. There are a few others as well. I've actually been writing an article on buying purebred cats (focus on Siberian cats) that applies to all buyers for all breeds. I only have part 1 up but you are welcome to read it. http://www.pendraig.com/siberians/Buying-a-purebred-siberian-cat.php A few things I haven't gotten into yet on my article but are very important when you go looking for your new kitty. 1. Cat should be healthy! If the cat or kitten is sniffling, sneezing, lethargic, has gunky or inflamed eyes, bald patches or anything else odd WALK AWAY!! That breeder is trying to sell you a sick kitten. 2. Cat/Kitten should come with a good health guarantee that covers at least 1 year. Anything less is not acceptable. Some breeders offer extra guarantees... this does not mean your cat is guaranteed to never get sick but that the breeder has done all they can to produce a healthy cat and is backing that up with a guarantee. Most guarantees offer a replacement kitten should something really bad happen as long as you provided good care for the kitten and followed their contract. 3. Speaking of contracts your new kitten (or cat) should come with one! This should describe the cat you are purchasing including color, sex, registered name, parents name and registration numbers and the litter registration number. 4. Your kitten should be registered! Otherwise how do you know its really a purebred? Might as well rescue a shelter kitty instead. Some kittens are not registered yet at the time of sale and that is ok but you should get a blue-slip if the kitten is already spayed/neutered (altered). If they have a spay/neuter contract then you will get the papers after you prove you altered your kitty. If you do not get papers be sure you see the parents papers and you have a contract outlining when and how you get your papers. 5. Kittens should go home no earlier than 12 weeks! kittens need time to mature, learn how to be good cats from their mom, learn how to play safely and be courteous to other living beings from their siblings and their breeder. Anyone placing kittens younger (not counting rescue situations) is doing the cat and the buyer a serious disservice and should not be breeding. Buyers demanding younger kittens are also a huge part of the problem and do not seem to understand that future issues with aggression, skittish behavior, litter box aversion and destructive behavior can stem from leaving their mom too soon. 6. Breeder should be friendly and willing to answer your questions for the lifetime of your cat. The breeder should also be concerned that you will provide a good home. A good breeder also takes their cats back if you are unable to care for him/her. A good breeder does not want their cats or kittens to end up homeless, hurt, sick, or put to sleep just because their owners had to give them up. Buying a kitten should be a commitment on your part but life being as it is things do happen and the breeder needs to also be responsible for the cats they produce. 7. Breeder should provide you with a basic care guideline letting you know how to acclimate your kitten or cat to your home, what foods to feed, what types of toys are safe and how to train the cats to scratch appropriately and how to avoid litter box problems from developing. If your breeder doesn't have time to answer your questions, find a new breeder! This should get you started! if you'd like to meet some breeds in person try to attend a CFA or TICA cat show near you. ACFA also has cat shows in some parts of the country. I will provide links for those below. Good luck finding your new kitty and we hope you have MANY years of love and loyalty between you both. Regards, Dawn Campbell