Advertising kittens for sale that were younger than owner said????

Mayflower10cat

Fridaycat wrote: »

I did not say those markings can only belong to a Bengal, but I said that I can see Bengal genes in the cat - hardly surprising if it is a Bengal cross.

The Mother cat, which my friend saw, was a very striking looking cat indeed!

Sorry; to another cat lover in this thread;- Many years ago, I used to feel uncomfortable at the idea of asking for ££s for kittens. Then I did some (unpleasant) reading around and learned that asking for 'a reasonable sum of money' for a kitten/puppy might sort out a genuine adopter from some unscrupulous person who wants young animals for whatever cruel, horrid purpose that I don't even want to elaborate on...

moggymutt

Fridaycat, I'm still very keen to know how YOU can see DEFINITE Bengal genes. Simple enough question, isn't it. Most of us cant SEE genes by simply looking at a photo.

And if I am sarcastic its probably the knowledge that there's thousands of dogs, cats, puppies, kiitens, ponies and foals out there dying because there's just too many dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, ponies and foals in this world.

cheepskate_2

Mayflower10cat wrote: »

The Mother cat, which my friend saw, was a very striking looking cat indeed!

Sorry; to another cat lover in this thread;- Many years ago, I used to feel uncomfortable at the idea of asking for ££s for kittens. Then I did some (unpleasant) reading around and learned that asking for 'a reasonable sum of money' for a kitten/puppy might sort out a genuine adopter from some unscrupulous person who wants young animals for whatever cruel, horrid purpose that I don't even want to elaborate on...

Then neuter your animal then you would not need to.
Before you say............In all the 25 years of only ever having female animals we have never had a unwanted pregnancy, only one time has one of our girls got out( daft DS1's fault) and we had her straight down to the vet for i think it was injection, just in case.

You know if your animal gets out when in season, then there is a high chance of pups/kittens

Fridaycat

moggymutt wrote: »

Fridaycat, I'm still very keen to know how YOU can see DEFINITE Bengal genes. Simple enough question, isn't it. Most of us cant SEE genes.

And if I am sarcastic its probably the knowledge that there's thousands of dogs, cats, puppies, kiitens, ponies and foals out there dying because there's just too many dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, ponies and foals in this world.

Pedantic and sarcastic?

I didn't actually say I can see genes I said I can see Bengal heritage and that the brown one shows Bengal genes.

I absolutely agree that there's too many unwanted animals in this world - can't see the link between that and the need for sarcasm to someone expressing their opinion though.

I've had enough of you now - I'm going to talk to the nearly 5,000 people who like my Bengal Facebook page, a much nicer experience than your petty mindedness.

mountainofdebt

gettingready wrote: »

Please remember that many people who are able to offer happy homes for cats/dosg are not "accepted" by rescues as they do not meet their very often overstrict criteria.

Totally agree with this comment.

I must admit I've looked at preloved in the past but I haven't gone any further than looking.

juliebunny

We've got 3 tabby kittens at the shelter that look exactly like these kittens. The mum also looked like this - could have been cross of a few variations of pedigrees (got several others in the shelter) but she was pure (but beautiful) moggy.

A tabby is a tabby, be it moggy or pedigree, it's simply their colouring, used to make out they may be pedigree but without papers to prove it (I'm assuming....). We likewise use their prettyness to try and get them a home.

Unfortunately mankind feels that we have the right to buy and sell/kill, mistreat and eat any other living creature (even each other in past times....) and it makes me sick. Kittens are no different to how pigs, cows and sheep etc are treated, and if you've ever been to a horse market....I'm ranting....but it breaks my heart.

I am guilty of getting a free to good home kitten from LOOT many years ago, when I lived in a flat and would never have passed a homecheck, so I really do see this points of view. But the difference for me is in the financial aspect which encourages more and more breeding and misery. And this is how dog fighters get cats......

Whilst this story is very very sad in places (thinking about the poor mum cat), I am glad you posted it because if it educates even one person reading this thread, then that can't be a bad thing.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

I wonder why anybody would 'waste' good bengal or MC genes with any old scabby moggie?

Would make far more sense to keep the pedigree going.

Pollycat

gettingready wrote: »

Please remember that many people who are able to offer happy homes for cats/dosg are not "accepted" by rescues as they do not meet their very often overstrict criteria.

All my 5 (dog and 4 cats) were bought via Gumtree - I wanted dog and cats but none of the rescues I have approached would consider me.

mountainofdebt wrote: »

Totally agree with this comment.

Me Too!

After an incredibly distressing rejection by a very rude and abrubt representative of a cat rehoming centre and a more polite option from the RSPCA which we didn't want to take, we ended up getting a kitten from a farm.

And no, I didn't pay for him, he was 'free to a good home', although it was evident when we chose him that she didn't really care if it was a good home or not, she just wanted rid of the kittens.

I tried everywhere to get a kitten - local newspapers, shop adverts, friends with no success.

Even now, 11 years on and although my circumstances have changed, I'm still wary of rescue centres.

moggymutt

Now that I'm both pedantic and sarcastic I'll direct you to the post I found that you spoke down to someone. Post 21


Quote:
'Originally Posted by Jojo the Tightfisted
Lovely, but I'm willing to bet a tenner of them both being bog standard tabby kittens - as my brown tab also has a spotty tummy.

Your friend has made a backyard charlatan an awful lot of money - guess what's going to happen in roughly 70 days' time?

That's right, more 'bengal' crosses random moggies for sale.'

Reply from Friday cat 'Sorry but I disagree - the brown one definitely shows Bengal genes. I've seen plenty of them to recognise a Bengal when I see one (or not as the case may be) - I would say it's a marbled Bengal not a spotty one.'

Sorry cant quote using quote button as computer is 12 years old.

moggymutt

These kittens will not personally care whether they are Bengal/moggy or what. All THEYwill care about is that they are now feeling a lot better and being well cared for.