Teacup Breed of Cat Wanted

WeirdoMagnet

Some cats are house cats, and never go outside, and seem happy with that existence. Could you explain to the rescue that owing to your situation, you'd like a house cat? They may have adult cats available that they know are house cats.

I'm a bit confused - you say you're on farmland with lots of traffic, but do you really have more traffic than folk who live on a normal street? I'd imagine that (within reason) rescues accept the fact that most people live on roads, and the risk of having a cat run over is a chance you have to take? Maybe I've misunderstood you - apologies if so.

Anyway, have a look at Cat Chat for details of rescue centres in your area.

~cleo~

kahlquist wrote: »

I knew when I posted this that the subject of this breed\type of cat would bring up such responses. We are aware of the risks in getting such a cat depending on the care/attention of the breeder....but then again that would be true no matter what sort of cat you got from the breeder. Are they in the business just to make money or do they actually care about the product they are turning out? I do know that breeders exist who care about the animals they provide....just not being British, I was hoping someone here could recommend some.

no breeder that breeds for size can possibly be responsible and care about the animals they are breeding because to produce a tiny (what they like to label "teacup") kitten they breed cats that are far to small to be bred from and therefore risking the life of the mother to make money out of her offspring - a responisble breeder breeds to improve the breed not line their own pockets with money and produce animals with a reduced lifespan and increased chances of health issues

eira

Totally agree with previous poster. Go on the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (the cat Kennel Club) and research the issue there.Cat breeders are totally rigorous in their adherence to healthy bloodlines-or the responsible ones are. If you ask around/ go online and research cat clubs you get an idea as to what breeders produce healthy cats.There are some cat breeds that would be happy to live indoors-maybe.The big advantage of cats over dogs is that generally you can't mess about with their genes to the same extent. Look at the quite dreadful things that have been done to some breeds of dogs due to irresponsible breeding.

Using people who just breed for money or fashion adds to the sum of animal misery and gifts a Pandora's box of heartache and vet's fees to the buyer.

HugoSP

kahlquist wrote: »

I knew when I posted this that the subject of this breed\type of cat would bring up such responses. We are aware of the risks in getting such a cat depending on the care/attention of the breeder....but then again that would be true no matter what sort of cat you got from the breeder. Are they in the business just to make money or do they actually care about the product they are turning out? I do know that breeders exist who care about the animals they provide....just not being British, I was hoping someone here could recommend some.

No, we have already said that some breeders are much more reputable than others. The difference between breeders of recognised pedigree cats and so called teacup cats is that normal pedigree cats are healthy - my mother had a burmese that she bread with the help of the people who supplied the mother, who lived for 20 years!

Teacup animals are specifically bread from blood lines of smaller animals until the eventual offspring suffer so many defects that giving life to them is probably unethical.

We have contacted shelters locally and they are aware that we would glady accept a teacup cat of any age if one became available.

We have several reasons for wanting such a small cat (and we can't have anything in the "rat variety" because we live on farmland).

So, what are your reasons?

Teacup cats are happy and content to stay indoors as required.
They also do not tend to want to roam away from home or venture outside on their own.

Any animal that has been bread in a cruel way, or a normal way for that matter can be content to stay indoors. It doesn't mean to say that the animal is healthy and that your demand leading to its breeding is not misplaced.

If we did not live on a farmland with lots of traffic, we would be happy with any sort of cat from a rescue center. When we explained to the rescue center where we lived, they did not want to home a typical cat to us because they were also worried that it would be hit/killed by the farm traffic.

A teacup cat is just as likely to want to roam as a normal cat. I have known and had several cats myself and size is nothing to do with its prepensity to roam - I've rarely heard so much rubbish from someone who is prepared to go to any lengths to justify what they must know will be a cruel decision!

So any ideas on how to make a teenage girl happy since I think she has already been scammed once by a breeder for a teacup cat.

Tell her she had a narrow escape and that the cat would have probably led a miserable life due to genetic deformaties, and she would have had to watch is suffer terribly as it got older - or is that what you want?

To be completely blunt - you may as well tell everyone here "Screw you all we're going to get one regardless of whether or not it will suffer - we will worry about that later."

I will be generous and assume that you will dutifully pay for all the vetinary care it is likely to need, and not simply rehome/dump it somewhere when it starts to suffer and becomes unpleasent to look at.

Murtle

Can't you get an indoor cat and keep them inside?

Many rescues have indoor cat available for rehoming or can you not prevent it from roaming and want something to stay nearby?

Could you rehome an elderly cat that wants to sit on people laps rather then roam the countryside?

greenmoneysaver_2

If you want a cat that will be content indoors - try a Persian!

Breeders/rescue usually advise they are not allowed out unsupervised, as they have a very high opinion of themselves and expect the world to stop for them (including traffic in the road, and dogs!). And all of ours have been rescues found wandering - so have had a taste of outdoors and didn't like it!

They make brilliant pets and all of ours have loved the indoor lifestyle. We have offered them the chance to go outside on a harness, but they wouldn't lower themselves to a dogs level!

And I support all the other posters DO NOT BUY A TEACUP! It isn't a breed/species, it is a RUNT! With all the associated health problems, and no guarantee it will want to stay inside - it is just a runty moggie!

This new fashion for bizarre new breeds that people are charging a fortune for is driving us in the veterinary world mad. Paying for a pedigree should get you a pet with GOOD breeding history - not this thing that may still GROW TO NORMAL SIZE and have ALOT of health issues. We sigh every time someone comes in as they don't really like big vets bills - and have paid dearly for the privilege of being best friends with their local vets.

Bun

Can't agree with other posters more, apart from to say that if it's being bought for a teenage girl, who will probably soon have more commitments and interests to take her out of the home (if indeed she stays at home for long - uni etc) I really would reconsider, unless you are prepared to keep it yourself for its whole lifespan.

MrsTinks

i have to agree with every one else so far too...
this is NOT a recognised breed that can be "shown" or registered.
It is a fashion fad and nothing more. If you really want an indoor car that is small then go to a rescue and just tell them this is what you are looking for. Mine were born farm cats so definitely don't like not going out, but next door have a tiny little long haired cat (well comepared to mine she is) and she hates going outdoors.
Please don't encourage irresponcible breeding of these so called "teacup" cats... Instead keep an eye out for a small rescue cat that is happy to be indoors. If you were happier with a larger cat I would probably recommend a Russia Blue - very intelligent, social and loving. And the ones i have met were all indoor cats and very happy!

HugoSP

greenmoneysaver wrote: »

....DO NOT BUY A TEACUP! It isn't a breed/species, it is a RUNT! With all the associated health problems, and no guarantee it will want to stay inside - it is just a runty moggie!

Despite my earlier attempt, I couldn't put it better.

I can only add that it is a runt that is bread from a bloodline of runts

Although I don't think the OP will be back as he has had such a flaming - I would like to think that he has thought twice.

Kimberley

HugoSP wrote: »

To be completely blunt - you may as well tell everyone here "Screw you all we're going to get one regardless of whether or not it will suffer - we will worry about that later."

I will be generous and assume that you will dutifully pay for all the vetinary care it is likely to need, and not simply rehome/dump it somewhere when it starts to suffer and becomes unpleasent to look at.

I think yes would be the answer to those two questions.