WARNING ABOUT BYB

BYB [i]In other words - Back Yard Breeders.

These people think by throwing two cats together they are going to make money. Unfortunately, they do, because they sell cats cheap that are too young to be seperated from their mother, haven't been vet checked or had any inoculations, usually not litter tray trained and in poor health.

Before you consider buying one of these cheap cats read the advice below -

NEVER buy a new pet without visiting it first
NEVER send money to someone for a pet using Western Union or Money Gram, as your money cannot be traced once sent
Be wary of outlets offering more than one or two breeds
When visiting the seller note the surroundings and never go alone
Visit the kitten more than once
Ask to see the pedigree papers and ensure the breeder's name is on the certificate
The breeder should want to know about you too
Ask to see the kitten with its Mother - be very suspicious if you can't
Kittens bred commercially, indiscriminately and carelessly are likely to…

Develop disease
Have temperamental problems
Be difficult to housetrain
Find adjusting to family life hard
Suffer physical defects and have hereditary weaknesses
Think carefully before buying and do not buy the kitten because you feel sorry for it.
If you buy from an unscrupulous breeder or dealer, you will be supporting their trade in misery. Every one you buy, another takes it place.

Buying a kitten in good health is vital for its own well-being as well as your bank balance.