A Cat Called Freya

We’re feeling very upset and ranty today. We think it’s a great shame when people’s dogs or cats get pregnant by “accident” and then plan to sell the puppies or kittens, and continue to claim that they’re animal lovers. They’re nothing more than backstreet breeders.

They justify it by saying that if a dog or cat has a litter, then it means that they have less lady problems later on. But we think that’s just an excuse that backstreet breeders make up to justify their actions.

I don’t understand people who buy backstreet puppys and kittens. I came from RSPCA Ashford. Teego came from Foal Farm as a kitten and cost £150 but INCLUDED in that price was a certificate of health from a vet, his first set of kittie injections, AND his Teutering. So actually, it worked out pretty cheap when you think about it.

So I simply CANNOT understand why anyone would buy any animal off a backstreet breeder, because although the initial price is cheaper, you have to pay for neutering and injections on top of that. PLUS you can rest assured that from an animal rescue place, they’ll be honest about any possible issues with the animal. Of course, if you’re dumb enough to buy off a backstreet breeder, you’ll probably not be responsible enough to have it neutered either, and probably want it to have “just one litter” before it gets neutered.

Also, buying a puppy or kitten from a backstreet breeder, you have no idea if the animal has even been looked at by a vet (Of course they haven’t)

Everyone loves puppys and kittens. I would have dearly loved to see Teego produce a litter of his own before he got neutered, but I know that rescue centres are already overcrowded, so it would be in direct opposition to my claim of being an animal lover and “accidentally” having a litter.

A responsible breeder will have every kitten/puppy checked by a vet and be able to show PROOF, and will already have had its first injections, and will also make you sign a contract to say that you will have it neutered within a certain period of time. Anything less, and you’re a backstreet breeder.

My friend the grand champion abssinian cat breeder hardly makes any money from breeding her cats, because the costs of vets and injections and being reputable are why pedigree cats are so expensive. She says it’s more of an expensive hobby than a way of making megabucks!

So, my question to you, all my furriends, have I gone off the deep end with this, or do you agree with me? Can private/backstreet breeders be ok? Let me know in the comments!

Adopt a pet from a rescue centre.
Don’t buy from some dodgy backstreet breeder.

Of course it’s true that cats give unconditional love, and are loyal and selfless, but we’re even more loyal, selfless, and unconditionally loving when there’s treets being given away!