Also whats the best breed to buy ? dont knw much about breeds .....which are the easiest to look after ?
2007-01-25 07:32:34 · 35 answers · asked by glitter 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Any animal shelter!
2007-01-25 07:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I assume you're in Britain, since you've listed the price in pounds. There must be an agency or shelter near your friend! There are too many stray cats who are simply waiting to be euthanized in shelters because nobody wants them- and yet there's absolutely nothing wrong with those cats, people simply treat them like inanimate toys that they get tired of. There are also agencies and adoption centers that have cats ready and waiting to go home with you, with shots and spay/neuters all done already. If your friend is worried about getting along with the cat, then visit the shelters/adoption agencies and play with potential take-homers. While some breeds may be said to be calmer/more active/aggressive than others, it really depends on the individual cat. The cat that responds to your friend best (likes to be petted, is alert, etc) is a good choice. Those same agencies also usually have people who will help you make a good choice.
Please, please, tell her to adopt. And most of all- to THINK before she gets a pet. Healthiest cats are indoor cats (although this is debateable- my cat is mostly indoors, but I let her out every now and then to explore the yard). They will need toys, something to scratch, food, a place to sleep, a carrier, yearly shots, human companionship and playtime to stimulate them and keep them happy- and I believe I spend something like 500 USD per year on my cat (without emergency vet visits or other things that crop up). Cats, and any other kind of pet, are not toys that can be thrown away when you get tired of them; they are a HUGE responsibility. Good luck!
2007-01-25 07:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by Nako-chan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about where you live, but over here there are often ads in the newspaper for free kittens. You can check that, or the local animal shelter.
Keep in mind, though, that the biggest expenses with kittens are in their medical care, such as shots and spaying or neutering.
I've never really concerned myself with specific breeds: Just a common tabby suits me just fine.
2007-01-25 07:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say animal shelters but now its worse then trying to adopt a kid. Most shelters want to see years of vet records proving you took your pets to the doctors. Her/his best bet would be to go to the local pet stores and look in there. The higher the cost for a kitten usually means it is pure breed.
2007-01-25 07:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by ahl_phantoms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you not find someone who has some they want to give away? Around here there is always someone looking for homes for there kittens. Unless you want a specific breed. She may be able to go to a pet shelter.
2007-01-25 07:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by precious1too 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with most the comments on here....
do you realise how selfish it sounds that your friend wants a kitten but doesn't really want to pay for the privilege!
all pets what ever they are require so much through out there whole life and to be perfectly honest all i can see happening here is your friend getting a kitten all cute and cuddly and then when something happens to it when it goes out and ends up requiring veterinary treatment then it`ll end up being her kitten that is next up for adoption, either that or it has un wanted kittens of its own!
seriously tell her to buy a teddy its still cute and cuddly and perfect for her cuz it wont cost a penny to feed!
2007-01-25 10:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by itsbimby 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she can't afford to buy one, how can she afford food, spaying/neutering, vet care, dental care, etc.? Advise her to hold off for a couple of years until she can afford it. Otherwise, check with your local animal shelter (assuming you have those in GB), as they may need someone to foster cats who come in before they are adopted. She could do a great service and have a pet for a while also.
2007-01-25 07:45:27 · answer #7 · answered by Karyn B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she can't afford to buy the animal how does she expect to pay for food and vets bills for the next upto 10 years? Not having a go but animals are expensive to care for
2007-01-25 07:43:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
rspca, cats protection league, battersea dogs and cats home or a local animal shelter (look one up in yellow pages)
don't buy a cat from a pet shop, adopt one, there are so many waiting for a new home,
we've got 2 from the rspca and if i could have i would have taken more.
easiest to look after are your bog standard short haired mooggies, pedigrees can take a lot of looking after especially long haired ones
2007-01-25 07:52:22 · answer #9 · answered by lola 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The animal shelter closest to you. But your friend needs to consider if she can pay for the vet's bills, cat food, insurances and other possible expenses if she can't afford to buy a cat.
2007-01-25 07:45:13 · answer #10 · answered by Cold Bird 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mm, sorry hun. It costs about $600 a year to take care of a kitten. Even more when you first get one, so around $800 of the first year.
2007-01-25 09:37:06 · answer #11 · answered by susan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋