Question on gender choice and intergration of new pet.

[WitchyWoman]

the spare bedroom? How harsh?" "She's going to think she did something wrong." LOL I will definitely try it though. Now I just need to find a kitten.

HA. It's part of the world-wide domination conspiracy of these cats. They are experts at manipulating us. And those darn hooded eyes that always look sad. That's what gets to me and that's why my 3 are so stinking spoiled. But, they are resilient and Nikita will survive having boundaries. You on the other hand.....

 

[Pam Flachs]

There is always risk of disease, whether from a shelter kitty or a breeder: the shelter cats, because of the high exposure to other cats, and diseases they may have been exposed to before arriving. Many people have adopted healthy shelter cats or kittens. Most reputable breeders will only sell and keep healthy stock and kittens. Testimonials from previous kitten customers is a good way to find if a breeder has sold them a healthy kitten, or referrals from other breeders if they do not have what you are looking for. If you are able to visit a cattery, look at the other cats and kittens there for signs of good health, as well as the condition of the cattery. Ask what diseases they have been tested for. And of course, once you have purchased another kitty, take them within a few days to your own vet for a health check. This is required with almost every kitten contract I have seen, including mine, and is another reason why quarantine is so very important.

Most kittens will be sold as "pets". This may be because they do not meet the breed standard in some way to be shown or bred (bad coat, tail kink, smaller ears, etc) but are beautiful and healthy just they way they are "Breeders" are usually only sold to a person who already has an established cattery, or has been mentored by another breeder for beginning their own. The higher price of breeder kittens reflects the quality of that kitten and additional fertility guarantee that comes with a breeder. If that kitten does not produce within a certain time frame, the original breeder of that cat must replace him or her....

If price is a factor to you, you could consider an older kitten/young cat or retired breeder. They are usually priced quite a bit less, and make wonderful pets And honestly, any other breed of cat can be pricy, even more so than Savannahs.

I have seen lots of shelter kitties on Petfinder that are quite Savannah-looking (of a lower generation). Other breeds of cats can be quite high-energy, too. Bengals, Ocicats, Oriental Shorthair, Siamese, Abyssinian...are just a few. Type in any of those breeds (along with Tiger, Egyptian Mau and Tabby) on the Petfinder search. You'll be surprised at all the spotted kitties available. You could also contact specific breed rescues. I know Savannah Rescue always has a long waiting list.....but there are several Bengal rescues, and Oci....

 

[Per Lausund]

HA. It's part of the world-wide domination conspiracy of these cats. They are experts at manipulating us. And those darn hooded eyes that always look sad. That's what gets to me and that's why my 3 are so stinking spoiled. But, they are resilient and Nikita will survive having boundaries. You on the other hand.....

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[melissam87]

HA. It's part of the world-wide domination conspiracy of these cats. They are experts at manipulating us. And those darn hooded eyes that always look sad. That's what gets to me and that's why my 3 are so stinking spoiled. But, they are resilient and Nikita will survive having boundaries. You on the other hand.....

Yeah I know I'm finished. I'm like the parent who just had their first child. Always worrying about how the decisions you make, will affect them. Accept I have a cat, so I look insane to my friends and family. So that's why she always looks like that? I couldn't figure it out. LOL I often wondered why she looks at me like she just lost her best friend. Good to know. Thank you!

 

[MK Anderson]

I agree with Trish too... Both Pergie and Keeba were in quarantine for 2-3weeks and were still in there quarantine room when I was not home tell I felt comfortable with them all out together. Keeba is very bonded to me mostly and is a lap cap. If i sit he comes and sits with me, it's all about me with him. Pergie too is a lap cat.

 

[melissam87]

There is always risk of disease, whether from a shelter kitty or a breeder: the shelter cats, because of the high exposure to other cats, and diseases they may have been exposed to before arriving. Many people have adopted healthy shelter cats or kittens. Most reputable breeders will only sell and keep healthy stock and kittens. Testimonials from previous kitten customers is a good way to find if a breeder has sold them a healthy kitten, or referrals from other breeders if they do not have what you are looking for. If you are able to visit a cattery, look at the other cats and kittens there for signs of good health, as well as the condition of the cattery. Ask what diseases they have been tested for. And of course, once you have purchased another kitty, take them within a few days to your own vet for a health check. This is required with almost every kitten contract I have seen, including mine, and is another reason why quarantine is so very important.

Most kittens will be sold as "pets". This may be because they do not meet the breed standard in some way to be shown or bred (bad coat, tail kink, smaller ears, etc) but are beautiful and healthy just they way they are "Breeders" are usually only sold to a person who already has an established cattery, or has been mentored by another breeder for beginning their own. The higher price of breeder kittens reflects the quality of that kitten and additional fertility guarantee that comes with a breeder. If that kitten does not produce within a certain time frame, the original breeder of that cat must replace him or her....

If price is a factor to you, you could consider an older kitten/young cat or retired breeder. They are usually priced quite a bit less, and make wonderful pets And honestly, any other breed of cat can be pricy, even more so than Savannahs.

I have seen lots of shelter kitties on Petfinder that are quite Savannah-looking (of a lower generation). Other breeds of cats can be quite high-energy, too. Bengals, Ocicats, Oriental Shorthair, Siamese, Abyssinian...are just a few. Type in any of those breeds (along with Tiger, Egyptian Mau and Tabby) on the Petfinder search. You'll be surprised at all the spotted kitties available. You could also contact specific breed rescues. I know Savannah Rescue always has a long waiting list.....but there are several Bengal rescues, and Oci....

I know there are other breess that are costly but I actually read somewhere that the Savannah was ranked as either the most or damn close to the most expensive breed to purchase. But in any event I like the kitten/young cat or retired idea. That is definitely more in my price range. Especially if I have to pay shipping costs and etc. Thanks for that idea. Got anybody in mind?

 

[WitchyWoman]

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LOL Per, whatever you're smokin' I want some.

 

[Per Lausund]

LOL Per, whatever you're smokin' I want some.

It would be a cats comment to the world-wide dominance of cats conspiracy-theory!

 

[Kronos]

I do think the general rule of thumb is that opposite sexes do get along better, but there are cases all over the place proving that same sex relationships in animals can do well... just as how there are also cases of opposite sex relationships not working out so well.

Primarily I think it has the most to do with personality. I think males tend to be more submissive to the females, so then your girl could be queen of the house... It really depends!

 

[Patti]

Delaying introductions for two weeks (standard quarantine is two weeks not one) will NOT affect your cats bonding to each other, in fact it can help greatly. This gives your girl time to adjust to the presence of another kitty in the house, get over a little jealousy (kinda the toddler when the new baby comes home thing), and to smell the other kitty under the door and by exchanging pet beds between them etc. It won't prevent their becoming friends to give the new kitten time to bond to you first. It just means that the kitten won't forget you when he meets his new kitty friend who is going to be his bff in any case

Just how I was going to respond Brigitte. If you forego the quarantine period you may very well end up finding Nikita beating the furballs out of the new little kitten and that will be the beginning of a very long and negative relationship.