Cats For Flats

[Theland]

My daughter in law wants to get two cats, company for each other, but she lives in a flat and she and my son are out at work all day. She said she saw a site somewhere describing very small mini-persians that are bred for indoors, ideal for her needs I think. I understand they go by other names, especially in the U.S.
Can anyone help me identify these cats? What are they called in the U.K. and are there any breeders here? Also, what do they cost? Your help would be most appreciated.

[yinyang]

Sorry I can't help with the mini persians but i just wanted to say that when first got our two cats we were in a 1 bedroomed flat and out for most of the day and they coped fine.
They were kittens from Cat's protection league and as long as they knew where their litter tray was and had plenty of food and water left out they didn't seem to miss us at all. When it was possible, I would pop back at lunchtime to check on them.
Another option would be to adopt cats that are used to being kept indoors and are already litter trained.
Now my cats are nearly 11 I can go out all day and come home to find them lying in exactly the same spot as I left them!

[Theland]

Thank you.

[pastafreak]

I would echo exactly what yinyang says.......there are SO many cats in shelters that would make great pets...and anything bred specifically would cost a fortune-money that could be better spent.

[lankeela]

This sounds like a typical american thing where they breed so called 'teacup' puppies of small breeds that are bred down from the smallest specimens. They then charge the earth for them from the sort of people who are daft enough to believe they have got something rare.

In my opinion cats should be able to go outside, so unless the flat has access to the great outdoors then I would not have one.

[Theland]

lankeela - One of my cats is a Ragdoll, who never goes out and is quite happy. We have another three cats, a Siamese and two moggies who do go out.

[coco pops]

i have a house cat and he is very happy , likes a box to play in etc . He was a rescue kitten.

[Ava77]

If you talk to the Cat's Protection League or a local RSPCA shelter, they may have cats that need rehoming that have never been outdoor cats.

I got my two from the CPL, and they said that they were indoor cats. In fact I urged them to go out (didn't force them though), and they now enjoy going out unless it's cold or wet!

I do think it's healthier for a cat to go out, but if they've never been an outdoor cat, then quite honestly they probably won't know to miss it.

[Misty77]

I think you mean Ragdolls, they are an American breed, we have 2 of them. They are very similar to Persians, but a lot bigger/stockier with really thick fur and blue eyes. My partner had always wanted Ragdolls and I was used to Siamese, but I love the Ragdolls to bits; they're fabulous cats - really loving with great temprements. We live in a flat and have no problems. There are breeders all across the UK if you check on Google, but I wouldn't recommend getting a Ragdoll just so you can leave them at home all day. You need to get one for the love of it, not just because it fits into your lifestyle. BTW - expect to pay anything from �350 - �500 per kitten !