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Offline Fire Fox

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Re: Does anyone know how much I should be looking to pay for a Siberian kitten?
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2010, 22:25:41 PM »
Unfortunately, it must be a Siberian. Siberians are the only cats I've never had an allergic reaction too, all others give me itchy eyes, a runny nose etc :( Doesn't have to be a kitten, though.

I wondered if that might be playing a part in your decision. As others have said there are no guarantees; living with a cat surrounded by their fur and dander week in week out is very different to visiting with one ... it would be heart-rending to give up a cat you adore. :( I work in healthcare and my whole family have allergies, all my experience says that allergic responses frequently progress from one substance to a similar one. A cat could easily live for twenty years, that is a long time to expect your immune system not to realise that Siberian dander is as 'dangerous' as any other cat dander.

Might we suggest you look to foster first, with a view to possibly adopting if you can resolve the allergy issue? There is anecdotal evidence that raw feeding helps reduce allergens in a cat as the skin is an organ of excretion. There are also some who swear by Petal Cleanse which I believe you apply to the cat, so that is two avenues to explore.

You might speak with your GP as there are desensitisation treatments available, tho this cannot be done whilst you live with a cat. There are also steroid injections that last a couple of months (ideal for hayfever season), tho there are side-effects so I doubt your GP would want to give these long term. Lastly you might look at your own nutrition - for example omega-3 (from oily fish) for example is a powerful anti-inflammatory; by contrast sugar and high glycaemic index carbohydrates have proven inflammatory effects. This is of course a long term commitment and far more complex than I have outlined here.  :shy:
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Re: Does anyone know how much I should be looking to pay for a Siberian kitten?
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2010, 11:02:11 AM »
Please be aware a lady I know breeds Sibbies/Neva Masquerades and had a kitten returned as the new owner was allergic to the kitten and she now insists potential new owners with allergies go for an allergy visit as some people with allergies will still react to Sibbies/Neva Masquerades as reactions vary from person to person.

Do look at other breeds though as you may find others you aren't allergic to. I am allergic to a lot of moggies and breeds of cat (and get asthma attacks and itchy rash with most) but have never had a reaction to any NFCs I've met and have only ever had slight itchy eyes with a couple of Sibbies and been fine with the rest. If you explain you have allergies I can't see any reason why a breeder of any breed wouldn't let you go round to spend time with their cats for an allergy visit. I've certainly had a couple of people come and meet my cats for allergy visits before.

One important thing to ask if going for an allergy visit is do they have any cats of other breeds as if you are wanting to know if you are allergic to X breed but they also have a couple of moggies/cats of a different breed if you have a reaction you won't know which breed it is you are reacting to.

As FireFox said breeders usually have a blanket rule of not homing over the Christmas period.
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I'm glad you didn't react to the ones you met, but bear in mind the idea that they don't give people allergies is a myth

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Must you have a Siberian and/ or must you have a kitten? If you widen your search to include Maine Coons or NFCs, or to include adult Siberians you will be far more likely to find a rescue cat in need of a forever home. Lottie is arguably Purrs resident NFC expert, and may be able to point you in the direction of someone with a suitable match for you. Please do consider that most reputable breeders and most reputable rescues will not consider placing a cat over the Christmas period.

Sorry to add a negative note, but please do consider that there are healthy cats being PTS or turfed out in sub zero temperatures (truly, my boy is just one example :'( ) in this country as there is simply nowhere for them to go; if you could provide a loving home for an adult Siberian or kitten cross you would make a space in a rescue for another cat.  :hug: I'd be amazed if you thought of your new furball by breed within weeks of adopting them, rescues particularly have a way of capturing your heart. :Luv:

Unfortunately, it must be a Siberian. Siberians are the only cats I've never had an allergic reaction too, all others give me itchy eyes, a runny nose etc :( Doesn't have to be a kitten, though.

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Must you have a Siberian and/ or must you have a kitten? If you widen your search to include Maine Coons or NFCs, or to include adult Siberians you will be far more likely to find a rescue cat in need of a forever home. Lottie is arguably Purrs resident NFC expert, and may be able to point you in the direction of someone with a suitable match for you. Please do consider that most reputable breeders and most reputable rescues will not consider placing a cat over the Christmas period.

Sorry to add a negative note, but please do consider that there are healthy cats being PTS or turfed out in sub zero temperatures (truly, my boy is just one example :'( ) in this country as there is simply nowhere for them to go; if you could provide a loving home for an adult Siberian or kitten cross you would make a space in a rescue for another cat.  :hug: I'd be amazed if you thought of your new furball by breed within weeks of adopting them, rescues particularly have a way of capturing your heart. :Luv:
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You could try emailing / pming Kelly joy on here. We got our Siberian bundle of fluff through her
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Yes you are thinking around the right sort of figure.

As others have said check out the breed sites for lists of reputable registered breeders. As most/all reputable breeders will have a clause in their kitten contract stating that in the event of the owner no longer being able to care for the kitten the cat must be given back to the breeder and must not be taken to a rescue you may from time to time find a breeder with a slightly older Siberian looking for a loving new home.
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have you tried finding the breed club website?
That would probably answer your question and may have a rescue section as well

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Sorry Purrs is a site  for rescue so most will have no clue

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Can't advice on how much a kitten would cost but if you contact the Siberian Cat Club they may be able to help you and point in the direction of registered / reputable breeders.  They also offer a rescue /rehoming service that may be of interest http://siberian-rescue.webs.com/
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Does anyone know how much I should be looking to pay for a Siberian kitten?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2010, 16:45:13 PM »
I'm thinking £500-ish? I would adopt/rehome if I could, but Siberians rarely end up in shelters, it seems.

 


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