£100 to adopt a moggy - too expensive?

[RaisinRainbow]

Hello everyone,
I'm looking to adopt a new kitty and have come across one locally. The cat is still living with its owners and I've been dealing directly with them.
The cat sounds lovely, and the owner has offered to drive her to me (approx an hour each way)
I'm hesitating over the fee she has requested - £100. On one hand I understand (as the cat mama of 2) the expenses involved in neutering, vet care etc particularly in the first year (Cat has just turned one) However, the 'market rate' to rehome a moggy would seem to be under or around £50 as a direct rehome, and more for a cat charity.
The owner says the kitty will come with bowls, litter, food, bed etc Which is fine, although I don't need such and would transition her to a raw diet.
My question is: is it reasonable to raise the issue of the fee? And if so how to phrase politiely?
I don't wish to offend, and they are being kind enough to drive kitty to me.
I just can't make peace with the idea of spending £100 to adopt her.
Would love to know your thoughts, thank you.

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I re-homed two pedigree cats (aged 2) which had been returned to the breeder due to allergies. The kittens usually sell for £800 each (from a line of champions). The breeder gave them to me for free as the previous owners hadn't kept up with their vaccinations, so she asked me to get them vaccinated instead of giving her money. They are amazing cats. We all love them to bits and they are so chilled.

I wouldn't pay £100

beauellie Wonderful story, such a happy outcome for all.

birthdaykate true one never knows the actual reasons behind rehoming, the owner says it is because her 3yr dd is too rough with her.

The average cats protection donation for a cat is around £100 but you know who it is going to, it’s not just some random woman. Also they had spent possible thousands on vet fees to heal her first so £100 was a drop in the ocean towards those!

the owner says it is because her 3yr dd is too rough with her.

If this was the case she should just be happy she’s found someone willing to take the cat rather than asking for £100!

We adopted our beautiful cat from a family with similar reasons for giving her up - young DC very noisy and boisterous, and a new baby on the way. They didn’t want any money, and were desperste for her to go to a loving home. We met her in advance, and the dad of the family brought her round a few days later with some of her things. I gave him a gift card for the Disney shop for the DC to choose some toys with, but they weren’t expecting anything. We still keep in touch and send photos regularly. She runs this house now, the little madam.

My daughter has just rehomed her 6 month old cat (genuine reason) and asked for £40...purely to put off disingenuous people. She just wanted a good home for him, not to profit! I'd be very wary of this person if I were you.

I also think it could fall into the wrong hands and thats why its got a £100 tag on it. Has it been neutered and vaccinated? I paid £80 for mine from a rescue. Why dont you offer £75? I would hate for it to be chucked out into the fields!