What are the benefits of adopting a pure-bred kitten from a breeder?
A. Comparison Chart: Kitten from a Breeder Kitten from an Animal Shelter Kitten from a Shopping Mall Pet Store Health History Unknown Health History Health history varies Guaranteed Free From: Feline Leukemia, Feline Aids, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease No Guarantees Guarantees vary Responsible breeding of gene pools and care of breeding stock. Unknown gene pool background (many interbred cats within the same familial generation). Often ill, feral or abused parent cats. Often from “kitten mills,” therefore exhausted breeding stock. Properly socialized kittens Often feral and unsocialized “Kitten mills” don’t properly socialize their animals for eventual buyers Note that buying directly from a breeder is a process, not an impulse. Be prepared to possibly have to “wait” for a kitten. Demand often exceeds supply because responsible breeders “rest” their Queens between litters. Breeders usually require a contract with the new pet quality cat owner stating that the owner must remain committe
