Sentences with phrase «most cat breeders»

For most cat breeders, it's a labor of love, but not all breeders are created equal.

Not exact matches

So if most pets came from either shelters or breeders, urban spay / neuter programs would serve largely purebred dogs and cats.

Establish standards for care that are no more stringent than United States Department of Agriculture specifications for the humane handling, care, and treatment of dogs and cats; (this means USDA rules are the maximum in standards, as opposed to the present Act where USDA rules are the minimum in standards) How many ways do we need to explain to you that means the Dept. of Ag will not be able to write rules in excess of USDA standards which by most reputable breeders are absolute minimum standards by which they exceed?

Even if you don't react right away, most reputable breeders and rescue organizations will take the feline back if you were to develop a problem later on, so be sure to ask what their policy is to make sure you won't have to re-home the cat or kitten on your own.

A bath is not difficult with Sphynx, as most cats have been acclimated from kitten hood with bathing and proper grooming from their breeders.

The first step is to research some of the most common breeds that are considered hypoallergenic, and find a reputable breeder or a private owner that will allow you to either borrow or spend time in a house with the type of cat that you think might work.

Studies have shown that chronic ringworm problems are most common in catteries in which members were genetically related, and breeders may be unintentionally selecting for susceptible cats when they breed for certain coat characteristics.

Most experts agree that shelters and reputable breeders can be good places to get a cat, while pet stores and backyard breeders should be avoided because of he higher chance of health and behavior issues.

Since the launch of Cat Educator's Facebook page, the topics that generated the most comments are issues related to breeders and declawing.

Many of our most successful breeder - exhibitors enjoy discussion of their breed standard and will openly share the good and bad points of their show and breeder cats.

At that point most breeders agreed to give us the cats.

Most reputable cat breeders have contracts that stipulate that the cat must be kept indoors only.

The breeders cared nothing for threats to report them to the SPCA, but they knew the municipality would not only seize the cats and destroy all (or most of them), but make the breeder pay fines too.

The most common source of owned cats was from a friend or relative (42 % in 2005 versus 33 % in 1993), followed by being found as a free - roaming homeless cat (20 % in 2005 versus 32 % in 1993), a public or private animal shelter (16 % in 2005 versus 12 % in 1993), a breed rescue group (9 % in 2005 versus 2 % in 1993), a breeder (4 % in both years), an ad in a newspaper or adopted or purchased in a pet store (2 % in 2005 versus 6 % in 1993), a negligible percentage born at home (< 1 % in 2005 versus 6 % in 1993), and the remainder coming from various minor or unknown sources.

The breeders now understand that the Lykoi is one of the most healthy breeds of cats due to the outcrossing process.

At the same time, raising license fees and increasing restrictions on the most responsible pet owners and breeders in society reduces the number of well - bred, quality dogs and cats available to the public and assures that poorer sources will emerge to fill the demand.

Even if your pooch came from the most reputable breeder and remains in pristine condition, it is not a negative indicator of the care you provide your pet if your vet suspects your dog or cat suffers from flea allergy dermatitis.

Like most of the Ohio cruelty laws, Goddard's law does not protect farm animals, horses and other equines, animals used for research, animals used by breeders other than dogs or cats, or even any dogs used for hunting or in field trials.

Most hobby breeders of cats may still be exempt from federal licensing and inspection, or may be able to become exempt, by making small changes to the manner in which they conduct business.

If you want a pedigree cat you can locate a breeder through the advertisement section of most cat magazines or by going to a breed information stand at a cat show.

Most South African cats are indoor - outdoor cats though breeders are making buyers aware of the hazards that their cats can face there: rampant burglary / theft, cars, dogs, pigeon fanciers and their weapons and also razor wire.

Many cats (most of them Persians / Himalayans but occasionally other breeds) land on our doorstep regularly from animal control raids of unscrupulous breeders.

Most industries do not require a second industry to rescue and rehabilitate their «product,» yet hundreds of rescue groups and humane societies throughout Minnesota with thousands of volunteers rescue, care for, foster and adopt harmed or sickly dogs and cats — without any financial compensation from breeders or pet store.

Most of the breeder cats» coats have been destroyed and their bodies are infected with ringworm and other fungal diseases.