I’m in the process of adopting two rescue cats. Their background isn’t known - they were found dumped in the street, covered in ticks, fleas and suffering from flu. They are now in good health, vaccinated, spayed and ready for adoption. I’ve filled in the forms, passed the home check, and will be collecting them next week. Can’t wait! I think they will help mend our broken hearts after losing our dear old lady cat.
Today the rescue sent me some videos of the cats. There is another cat in one, who the grey one was found with and who has now already gone to a new home. The rescue refers to him as her brother, and they do look very similar, with one notable difference - the brother has slightly folded ears.
Of course, just because they were found together it doesn’t actually mean they’re related. But there is a chance. This could mean that there is Scottish fold in the genetic mix of one of the cats I’m taking.
That’s not great, right? I understand they’re a dodgy breed due to health problems. Should I worry? Or does the fact she doesn’t have folded ears herself mean that the genetic influence, if even there, is weak? She’s quite round and has the appearance of a British Blue, and her ears look normal.
To be honest there’s zero chance of me not going ahead with the adoption now anyway; the kids are so looking forward to the new arrivals. But it would be good to know what I could be letting myself in for. I’ve only ever had moggies before, nothing that resembled a ‘breed’!