I have had the absolute worst luck trying to adopt a kitten. I am looking for a fairly specific breed - Himalayan/Persian or a mix of either. I've been through rigorous adoption processes and interviews only to be told the cat went back to the original breeder or to have the shelter accidentally adopt the kitten out to the wrong family (this has happened two times).
Long story somewhat short - after a weekend of tears because as we were on our way to pick up a Himalayan mix kitten from a shelter out of town, we got there only to be told - "oh my gosh, I just adopted that kitten to someone else thinking it was you". After this happening over and over, I finally gave up and just decided I was going to stop looking.
My husband happened to find a family that had a litter of Persians (parents on site). They are not regular breeders, but occasionally have a small litter here and there from their pets. They are holding the most beautiful little black/chocolate brown Persian male kitten for me. My husband arranged everything and I am SO overjoyed and excited. They have sent tons of pictures and he is just the most gorgeous little thing I have ever seen.
I was legitimately attempting to rescue. I had met with a breeder in the summer and was so close to purchasing a Persian from her, but just couldn't bear to spend such a large sum when I know so many kittens and cats need homes. I feel very let down by rescue organizations though, I have to say. I've went through both the kind that are very involved and thorough with checks and those that are "first come, first serve" with a two minute approval. Neither have worked out for me although I have excellent vet and groomer references from my dogs. I am always approved, but for some reason the cat never ends up with me. Very frustrating.
The kitten I am purchasing is not registered, which does not truly matter to me and I feel it's an appropriate price in relation to adoption fees at local shelters. I have little dogs and want a cat that will work with our lifestyle and through researching the breeds - I believe our best bet is a Persian/Himalayan. I'm just so truly grateful I was able to find a kitten that seems perfect for our us. The parents appear to be very clean, nice family pets, and the kittens themselves are precious and vet checked.
I'm sorry to write such a LONG post - but this has been a few years in the making and I am just so thrilled it's finally happening. I have been purchasing things so when I did finally find our new family member, the transition would be easy. I expect that we're picking him up sometime this week as he's a bit far away and we need to coordinate our schedules.Those of you that are Persian moms out there - anything special I should be considering for our new member of the family? I have a section in my office (where I spend tons of time) to keep the kitty separate from our dogs for the first few weeks while they all get acclimated. I don't have a cat tree yet (trying to find an attractive one) - but I have a bed, dishes, brushes, toys, and a scratching box. I still need to find a litter box my dogs won't get into and the best litter. I am clueless about that! I also plan to switch the feed over slowly to a high quality brand. Our dogs have been on Canidae a long time, but there are so many brands now. Any favorites for your cats/persians?
Long story somewhat short - after a weekend of tears because as we were on our way to pick up a Himalayan mix kitten from a shelter out of town, we got there only to be told - "oh my gosh, I just adopted that kitten to someone else thinking it was you". After this happening over and over, I finally gave up and just decided I was going to stop looking.
My husband happened to find a family that had a litter of Persians (parents on site). They are not regular breeders, but occasionally have a small litter here and there from their pets. They are holding the most beautiful little black/chocolate brown Persian male kitten for me. My husband arranged everything and I am SO overjoyed and excited. They have sent tons of pictures and he is just the most gorgeous little thing I have ever seen.
I was legitimately attempting to rescue. I had met with a breeder in the summer and was so close to purchasing a Persian from her, but just couldn't bear to spend such a large sum when I know so many kittens and cats need homes. I feel very let down by rescue organizations though, I have to say. I've went through both the kind that are very involved and thorough with checks and those that are "first come, first serve" with a two minute approval. Neither have worked out for me although I have excellent vet and groomer references from my dogs. I am always approved, but for some reason the cat never ends up with me. Very frustrating.
The kitten I am purchasing is not registered, which does not truly matter to me and I feel it's an appropriate price in relation to adoption fees at local shelters. I have little dogs and want a cat that will work with our lifestyle and through researching the breeds - I believe our best bet is a Persian/Himalayan. I'm just so truly grateful I was able to find a kitten that seems perfect for our us. The parents appear to be very clean, nice family pets, and the kittens themselves are precious and vet checked.
I'm sorry to write such a LONG post - but this has been a few years in the making and I am just so thrilled it's finally happening. I have been purchasing things so when I did finally find our new family member, the transition would be easy. I expect that we're picking him up sometime this week as he's a bit far away and we need to coordinate our schedules.Those of you that are Persian moms out there - anything special I should be considering for our new member of the family? I have a section in my office (where I spend tons of time) to keep the kitty separate from our dogs for the first few weeks while they all get acclimated. I don't have a cat tree yet (trying to find an attractive one) - but I have a bed, dishes, brushes, toys, and a scratching box. I still need to find a litter box my dogs won't get into and the best litter. I am clueless about that! I also plan to switch the feed over slowly to a high quality brand. Our dogs have been on Canidae a long time, but there are so many brands now. Any favorites for your cats/persians?