Our recent series of articles on the proper way to breed cats has prompted both positive and negative feedback. What is my answer?
No doubt we are all aware of and concerned about the pet population. Cats in particular are at high risk due to their ability to reproduce rapidly. It is heartbreaking to look at the numbers of felines put to death every day. Rescue workers put amazing amounts of time and effort into saving as many cats as they can, and though the work is appreciated, in all honestly, it will never be enough to save every cat born into our world.
So am I encouraging others to get into breeding? Absolutely not! I have a twofold purpose behind the series of articles on breeding. First, I hope that those looking for a quick way to make a buck while working from home will see that breeding cats is not a business, and in all probability, will never clear a profit. I hope to show how much time, work, and money is involved in breeding so that those who don’t have a true passion for their breed will choose not begin breeding.
On the other hand, there are those who will begin breeding regardless, and I believe it is best that they are knowledgeable of the entire breeding process so that they can do the best job possible. An uninformed new breeder causes problems not only for their cats, but also for the families that adopt their kittens, which ultimately puts cats in shelters. Teaching new breeders can save lives!
Feel free to stop by the forum and share your thoughts!
