We’ve got children age nearly 7 and 4.5 and would love to get a cat (I’d prefer a pair) fairly soon.
I grew up with Burmese cats and love that they are so friendly and welcome human attention. Both my DC love animals and one in particular will happily spend hours stroking a cat if it will let her (she knows it’s up to the cat!)
I am wondering what is the best route to finding a very friendly cat or two. I know there are no guarantees but would like to maximise the chances.
Do we look at Burmese and similar breeds with known attention loving temperaments? Or do we go to a rescue for kittens - ethically preferable but much wider variety of personalities? We could look at young adult rescue cats who are said to be friendly, but then are less likely to find a pair, plus many seem to be unsuitable for families.
We would like the cats to be able to go out in the garden, we live mid terrace so it’s fairly safe I think, but I know some breeders will only accept indoor homes.
I am at home but may return to part time work sometime next year (not until any kittens are grown/settled of course).
Any advice welcome please.
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minipie · 13/08/2019 14:43
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