Finding the *RIGHT* cat for you & your family

Are you interested in owning a cat or obtaining an additional pet cat? If so, there is lots of information here for you to learn more about domestic and purebred cats,  the choices you face when choosing a cat (or kitten), and caring for your cat. There is also important information about how you can recognize if a Breeder or Rescue is reputable. Far fewer cats would need rescue had their owners known more about cats, what to look for, and what factors to consider before obtaining them, and this information is invaluable to selecting your cat and making sure you & your family and the cat you select are a good "match". 

The Purebred Cat Breed Rescue Website provides Directories of local and national rescues by breed so you can easily find out if there is purebred rescue cat of the breed of your choosing waiting for you should you choose to obtain your cat from a Rescue.

Your Choices - Obtaining your Cat

So you have decided to add a cat or kitten to your household? Now there are some other decisions to make!

Pedigreed or Domestic? Do roam the web and spend lots of time learning about Cats, including, if your are interested in a Purebred, researching any Breeds that you may have an interest in to ascertain the basic personality type and care requirements of that breed. The information you obtain will help ensure that the new feline family member will be an exact fit with your family’s expectations and desires. "Grandma's Best Advice" on choosing a cat or kitten will have been heeded.

You need also to decide WHERE you want to obtain the cat or kitten. Whether you should buy a purebred kitten or cat from a breeder, or a cat from a rescue, a shelter, or a pet store. This is a decision not to be taken lightly since the quality of your life and that of the cat is at stake. It is strongly advised that you don't you don't simply buy on impulse, too many people wind up unhappy with their choice and the animals suffer for it when they are selected on impulse. It is also strongly advised that you do NOT let yourself be emotionally blackmailed into selecting a shelter or rescue cat by animal rights propaganda. While there are some good reasons for choosing any of the sources mentioned, emotional blackmail is never a good reason for a decision and a very poor basis on which to base a relationship. Here is information to help you weigh out the pros and cons of each option and help you make an informed choice!

Here are the most common options and the pros and cons of each: