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Cornish Rexcues
Mesa, Arizona
Practice safe Rex: spay, neuter and rescue. |
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Rexcue 101 |
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"Why rescue?" I hear this question
all the time. It boils down to our disposable society. People get rid of
their cats when they move into places that don't permit pets. Or when they're
pregnant because they're afraid the cat will suck out the baby's breath
- an old wives' tale. I've actually heard of people who turned in their
cats because "they no longer matched the decor." One woman asked
a local rescue group if she could "trade in" her two cats for
two cats the group was placing. |
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"But don't people value the cats they paid for?
I mean, these cats are so expensive." In a word, "No."
These are purebred cats that someone once paid money for. That's why I don't
have a set adoption fee for the cats I personally place. I try to cover
any immediate costs but mostly I want to find these cats good forever
homes. Some of the cats listed on my rescue page
do have set fees involved depending on the group placing the cat. |
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"Should I buy from a breeder or get a rescue?"
That depends on what you want. If you want a kitten know that kittens
rarely come into rescue. If you want a health guarantee you better try a
reputable breeder since we usually don't know the cat's health history or
genealogy. If you don't mind an older cat or one with special needs, a rescue
might be just for you. |
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"How do I
find a reputable breeder?" By
asking questions and being knowledgeable. Do research. Ask people. Go to
cat shows and see whose cats are winning. Above all inspect. Be very
cautious if a breeder won't let you (or someone you personally know
and trust) in their house and/or cattery.
Make sure they have a sterling reputation and references if they
won't let you in. Either a CFA
Approved Cattery or a CFA
Cattery of Excellence is a good place to start. Run if
they don't have a contract for you to sign. This is for your safety as well
as the cat's well-being. Not all breeders are reputable and sometimes reputable
breeders lose control. |
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I know of four Cornish Rex breeders that had their cats
seized from July 2004 to July 2005. Cascading Rex in Michigan
had 78 Cornish Rex (warning
- graphic photos) seized from her home, Purrdycat in Arizona
had about 15 Cornish Rex, Devon Rex and Sphynx seized, a third in
Virginia had 93 cats removed from her home, including
an unknown number of Cornish Rex, and Kenneth
and Margaret Ehrhart of Connecticut, former judges for AACE,
had their cats seized when 16 dead cats were found on their properties.
More cats were taken from them later. If you have serious concerns about
a breeder please contact your local ASPCA or law enforcement agencies. |
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My book, The Guide to Owning a Cornish Rex Cat, received
a
Certificate of Excellence
from CWA in its 2000
Communications Contest
Books/Single Breed category.
Check here for more information
about my book.
cover © 2000 by T.F.H. Publications |
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