Why are people so rude and mean?

Question

I don't get it?

If I'm a professional breeded and have been for years as well as several people on my family? why can't I breed cats?

I understand the overpopolation thing. It's unbelievable the number of animals being put to sleep because there are no homes.

However if you want an exotic cat, like a persian, ragdoll, hymilian,etc. and there are no kittens available in the shelters why can't a person come to a breeder, if they really want a kitten?

.That's what I do. I'm a breeder, when I have at least 3 families call me and ask me about a kitten, then I have my cat checked out, and have her mate with my cousins cat(a cat they adopted from me about 5 years ago).

It's really crazy that when I ask a question about my kittens they say "you should have had her fixed" and call me an irresponsible pet owner when, as you just read above I have been doing this for years, in fact generations.

I just relocated from washington to philadelphia, for school and I was wondering if anyone had any advice.

Also I ment generations, I'm a third generation breeder. with my mom and grandma

Answer 1

for a 'seasoned' professional you're not acting like one.

let it go. you do know as a professional how people will respond to issues such as these.


you can't become emotional in your line of work.

Answer 2

Do your thing girl! Many ppl do look for pure breed cats! I myself would LOVE a devon rex and cannot find one in a shelter to adopt. To me it sounds like you are a responsible owner/breeder you dont allow your cate to have more than 1 litter and you wait until you have potential buyers! Do your thing! Bc can no one change your view as well as you wont be able to change theirs. I am a strong believer of adopting cats bc YES we are over populated with them but Im also for responsible breeders which ARE in demand! Now a person who has a Domestic short haired cat and dosent get the cat fixed gets on my nerves why?? bc they will end up giving those cats away to ppl who might not care for the cat after thier KITTEN stage, keep them outdoors, or even worse torture them. But a person who purchases a purebred knows what they are getting into! has mostlikely owned a cat b4! and will not let the cat go out doors ect! so dont pay attention to these ppl!!!

Answer 3

I agree with those who replied that a professional breeder would not be posting questions on YA about where to spay and neuter your cats. You don't have a working relationship with a veterinarian? I find that hard to believe.
Also, there is nothing wrong with reminding people that we have a huge cat overpopulation problem because some irresponsible people refuse to spay and neuter, and also let their cats roam outside. Animal shelters and cat rescue groups are full of wonderful cats and kittens just waiting for a loving home. I remind people of this every day with a bumper sticker on my car: "Don't shop, Adopt!"

Answer 4

A professional breeder would never come onto a site like this looking for someone to give them information on having cats spayed/neutered at a discounted rate. A responsible breeder that didn't want the offspring bred would have the new owners sign a contract stating they have to get the animal altered prior to a certain age and it is for no reason allowed to be bred. It sounds like you don't want your family to breed them because you want to be the sole provider and they would be competition. Also a person doesn't become a breeder because they want a kitten, they become a breeder because they think they can make the breed better, closer to standard. You don't sound like you do that.
Oh, and it isn't "I have been doing this for years, in fact generations", it's called decades.

Answer 5

If you believe in what you are doing then you will continue to breed cats despite what the "rude and mean" people say. Keep in mind that only 1 out of 6 shelter pets are ever adopted or reunited with their families. Look at the feral cats scrounging out their next meal. This is why many people believe - as I do - "Don't breed or buy while shelter pets die".

Answer 6

First of all, you didn't state that you were a "licensed breeder" in your first post. Too many people breed to make a quick buck, so it shouldn't surprise you that some of us were up in arms over your post. Especially when it had to do with getting a necessary surgery done "cheap or for free". There aren't too many "responsible" breeders who go online to ask questions about caring for the pets they're breeding.

I understand the business, though. Supply and demand. I just wish people wouldn't be so set on "designer" cats and dogs.

Answer 7

it's just the fact that there are groups of feral cats that run loose (more run loose than dogs), and dog showing of purebred dogs is so widespread - the general public is more familiar with dog breeds because of that. i think most people are less familiar with cat breeds, and people think 'why would you breed cats when there aren't a lot of cat shows' and there are gazillions of different kinds of cats in the pound.

people might also say you should have gotten them fixed b/c cats are sneaky and can escape from the house easier, and then might get pregnant when you don't mean for them to.

personally i think it's more the people's fault than yours - i think anyone can find a pet in a shelter that's right for them, even if it's not a pet that's visually appealing to them.

Answer 8

I understand that you just moved and that is why you want information. I think you had mentioned that the vet you went to before did the spay and neutering for you for free since you bring your business to them. and you did say that you do have the money to do it at regular price at the vets. Why don't you ask around and all and find and establish with a vet and have your cats spayed/neutered at them so you can establish a relationship with that vet and maybe down the line that vet will do the same thing. I hope you remembered to get copies of the medical records from your other vet for your cats that you still have so you can give them to the new vet.

Answer 9

I think youre right ! to each it's own though! I think if you don't have the money (sorry breeders charge too much in my opinion) to get a purebread cat but have the love to care for an animal then adopt one from the shelter that has no home. But there are soo many mixed breeds that I think breeders preserve the purebread animals and save thier species. And if you have the money , or want to do shows or get into breeding yourself then its good that you have that choice.

Answer 10

i think its wonderful that there is cat breeders and if i could afford to buy a regestered cat i would and id call you, but alot of ppl dont understand, they think every animal should be fixed and thats simply not true most of the animals that should be fixed cant be because the ppl cant afford it. i say if you can afford to breed and give your cats all the attention you need then the ****with what other ppl think... go you

Answer 11

Well, to be frank if you don't know enough about breeding to have a better source of information to consult than Yahoo Answers, I'd say they have a point. A veteranarian should be consulted if you have questions regarding the health of your kittens, and there are better places to ask about behavioral problems than Yahoo Answers.