Is there a purebred cat that grabs your heart? Maybe it’s the look of the breed or its temperament that charms you. Persian cats, for example, are the most popular of the purebred cats in the U.S. and have been for years, according to The Cat Fancier's Assocation. Persians are affectionate, easy going, calm cats. They are not talkative and so will stare at you if they want your attention.
Burmese, another popular breed, are very smart, active and love to play. You won't be alone if you love Maine Coons. These popular cats are playful, friendly, affectionate and crave companionship. They are compared to dogs since they will follow you everywhere and even greet you at the front door (see: Are you walking your cat named dog?) All in all, there are approximately 50 different purebred cat breeds.
Save the life of a purebred cat you love
If you are looking to add your favorite purebred cat to your family, save a life and contact your local shelter. Sadly many purebred cats – even ones that someone paid hundreds of dollars to have – are surrendered to shelters or abandoned. Take Matilda, the newest cat to take up residency at the famed Algonquin Hotel in New York. This beautiful Ragdoll was left in a box at the North Shore Animal League America in Long Island. Now she holds court at one of America’s most historic hotels.
If you happen to live near San Francisco and want the companionship of a Persian, the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA would love you to come and look at Easter. She's a five-year-old, spayed female Persian, with a long smoky gray coat and luminous copper eyes. Easter is confident, playful and friendly. She gets along well with other cats and supervised children.
In additon to shelters, check out rescues. There are specific rescues for just about every purebred cat. Purebred cat rescue organizations promote and rescue purebred cats to place into caring, loving homes for adoption. Their members are expert in identifying the various breeds of cats and dealing with their specific needs.
Here’s just one site that lists purebred rescue groups by breeds: http://purebredcatbreedrescue.org/nationwide.htm. Try Petfinders as well at http://www.petfinder.com/index.html.
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