My 4 year old has set her heart on having a cat, but as I am mildly allergic to them was against the idea until someone told me that Siberian cats are great for people with allergies. Wonderful, I thought and got really excited until I found the price of them which much to my amazement was horrendous and more than most other cats. Does anyone know of any looking for a loving home either for free or a small price. I am willing to pay for a cat or kitten but not the hundreds of pounds that some breeders seem to want. If anyone has a cat or kitten that might fit the bill, please contact me. We can offer a really loving home.

I think you will find that most pedigree cats are that price - and for good reason - you would be buying a fully vaccinated, parents health tested (via DNA tests), parentage known for many, many generations, fully socialised cat with full GCCF registration and breeder support.

Yes you will find back yard breeders selling what they call Siberian cats but they won't be able to guarantee that they are - anyone can make up a false pedigree and how would Johnny Average know? But to actually register the kitten with the GCCF, or TICA or FiFE you have to be the genuine article. The SIberian isn't a cheap cat, but then you are paying for much more than the flesh and bones. If you want, take a risk on a byb but you could end up paying out more in the long run because of health problems or a badly socialised cat that won't look at you or is vicious. SOme of the sellers of supposed cheap pedigree cats - well . . I look a the photos and I KNOW that the cat in the photo is a moggy and the person is being scammed.

In the cat world you really do seem to get what you pay for. If you want a less allergic reaction creating cat you need to go and visit the breeder at least twice and sit in the house for at least a couple of hours each time letting the cats lick and nibble you and holding them close - this way not only will you find you if you are allergic but you will also find out f you like the breed, the breeder and how well socialised that breeders cats are.

You will find I think, that like most people who are mildly allergic that you will grow used to your own cat - my mum was but it never put her off having cats (yes plural). My husband is and I breed cats. A lot of people find pedigree cats (of lots of varieties) less allergic. But unless you want you fingers burnt if you go down the pedigree route do it properly and pay the price (very few breeders make any money on their cats - most litters bring a loss - most breeders do it for the love of the breed). Or get a moggy and grow used to it if you really can't stomach the cost of a ped.

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please look at my website - www.finesthourcats.webs.com - for gorgeous GCCF registered RagaMuffins and Selkirk Rex

there isn't really any cat breed which can guarantee you they will be better for allergies they all have fur but thats what anti histamines are for

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If you are prepared to travel this rescue has some

RUSHDEN PERSIAN RESCUE

Good luck!

i think patsy's ones are already reserved

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