Cat advice: what breed and where to get them?

[BettyBoopBetty]

What cat breed do you recommend for an indoor cat living with small children? Appreciate it's hard to predict but I know some are more suitable than others.
Also, where did you get your cat from? I am not very keen on spending £££ on a pedigree cat from a breeder when there are so many equally beautiful cats that can be adopted from somewhere else. I had a look online, are most cat adoption websites reliable? I mean the ones where people can post their own advert etc.

It may be a bit far for you, but Ruth who runs Rolvenden Cat Rescue in Kent is brilliant at matching the right cat to the right home/family. I've had 3 indoor cats from her (a pair then another to keep the remaining one happy when one died) and despite them being 2 ex-ferals and a stray have all been content indoors - though I wish I had a) the money & b) a suitable shaped garden for a catio for them. First pair were 2 when they came home, latest one was 3.

I had all kinds of problems finding an rescue that would re-home indoor only both times, but Ruth came up trumps. She has just supplied my DSis on here with a couple of young adult cats (1.5 and 2.5 we think) which can be either indoor or go out once they've settled. For us, the journey was well worth the cats we have been chosen by.

I would second Rolvenden Cat Rescue. My two came from there and they are just gorgeous. I got ours at 6 months but they do go out. I'm sure however that I've seen them stating indoor cats only on their website. Ruth and Allan would find you a cat which meets your needs Im sure.

Hey BettyBoopBetty,

I completely understand your concerns and desire to find the perfect feline companion for your family. If you're considering adoption, local rescues can be a fantastic option. I'd like to add my voice to the Rolvenden Cat Rescue recommendation. Ruth does an amazing job matching cats with the right homes.

Adopting from a rescue not only gives a loving home to a cat in need but often provides you with valuable information about the cat's personality and suitability for an indoor lifestyle with children. Plus, the cost is generally more reasonable than purchasing from a breeder.

Do some research on local rescues, visit them if possible, and see if there's a furry friend waiting to become a cherished member of your family.

Best of luck in your search!

I spot a possible obstacle to adopting from a rescue centre. OP mentions young children. Some rescues insist their cats must have access to the outdoors, some prefer an indoor only home, but most I've heard about are funny about there being young children in the house. It may take a lot of research to find one that doesn't turn you down for that reason.

Rolvenden is great, but many of their cats are nervous and need a quiet household to recover from whatever trauma left them in need of rescuing in the first place. You could be lucky though; we adopted a 2-year-old cat the other week who had clearly been a lost or abandoned pet and just loves a fuss. Her kittens, on the other hand, were evil little buggers (some other poor fool adopted those).