Absolutely right Jem
We all try to breed for the betterment of our breed, if we used the same cats over and over again we would stand still.
I hate it when people say surplus to requirement
my cats are loved and cared for better than some Children, ALL my cats are pets first.
They have outside quarters with everything they could need !heating and radio included, they have access to the house when they want and get all my love and attention.
Sadly you do hear stories of so called "breeders'' that do just leave the cats in sheds and queens give birth outside
My kittens are born in my bedroom then after a couple of weeks they go into the cat room, once they are litter trained they come and go as they please and if I'm lucky they allow me to sleep in my bed
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