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| Most shelters do not commonly have purebred cats, except for Persians and Siamese. Cats aren't like dogs---they aren't all purebred mixes or any kind of identifiable breed. They're just cats. I like "just cats" best anyway. I do not recommend a small kitten for you. I know they're cute, but the cute stage doesn't last long at all, and kittens are very naughty. If your dad doesn't like cats, he really won't like a kitten. And it's possible the kitten could be hurt by your brother, even a gentle little kid can hurt a baby kitten accidentally. And kittens have tiny needle claws that scratch a lot, and they can't control them very well yet, so your brother could be hurt, too. Plus, you NEVER can tell how a kitten will turn out. A gentle, laid-back kitten might grow up to be a cranky cat, and a shy kitten might turn out to be outgoing as an adult, or not. You just never know. Again, they aren't like dogs. If you get a dog young, you can shape his personality and train him to be a certain way. But cats will turn out however they turn out, and you don't have a lot of power over that. In your situation, I'd choose a young adult cat, between 9 and 18 months old, one that's used to kids and has no history of behavioral problems. One that is spayed or neutered already....sometimes, in a family with kids, the spay/neuter surgery will be put off for too long because the parents are busy or because funds are tight, and then you have BIG problems. So it would be best for you to find a cat that's already fixed,to save you the trouble and expense. At that age, you'll be able to tell what the cat's real personality is, so there won't be any surprises.
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| Thanks so much guys but I adopted a cute kitty. 
isnt he sweet! I named him Tripod. Well because, he is missing a back paw and he seems so stable and calm. HE is so sweet and loving and playful. He walks and talk (meows), I just fell in love!
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I suggest adopting a homeless kitty from an animal shelter if you don't care about getting a non-pedigree (most of the cats there are't purebred). If you would like a purebred, I think a Ragdoll would be a very good choice. They are usually very laid-back, affectionate, love people, and GOOD AROUND YOUNG CHILDREN .
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try to convince your dad that you are responsible and why it would be good for you to get a cat but I think you should get a maine coon they are very affectionate
~Gemma & Divcho
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your kitty is so cute !!!!! 
~Gemma & Divcho
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| I have a mixed breed cat (domestic longhair), a British Shorthair $750 and a Birman $600. My favorite cat was my Persian I used to have. He loved me as much as my dogs did/do and he showed it. He passed away at 14 years old. I decided I didn't want to deal with that much grooming again. As was suggested, I would highly recommend going to the CFA website and going to breeds to read the breed profiles. staffordmom
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I wouldn't make any plans at all on what kind of cat you are going to get, how old, what color, nothing. Go to the shelter or wherever you plan on getting the kitty and you will see the right kitty for you. When my mom's cat died, she went to the humane society with plans to adopt a female calico cat between 3-5 years old, already spayed, She came home with a 2 yr old male [refrain from using profanity]z shu .
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karebu (1/11/2009)
When my mom's cat died, she went to the humane society with plans to adopt a female calico cat between 3-5 years old, already spayed, She came home with a 2 yr old male [refrain from using profanity]z shu .Hehe, it's spelled "Shih Tzu", no profanity involved. Funny what you come home with when you go to the shelter  .
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I would go for an American Short hair or a Maine Coon, both wonderful cats both laid back and wonderful family pets.Hope I could help. 
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| There are plenty of cats at local shelters, so look there first. Myself, I have a cat from the shelter, a laid-back Maine Coone mix, and then I have a sweet little purebred CFA Egyptian Mau girl, and those are very nice. Their fur is easy to maintain with just a damp towel, and are sweet cats, if you're looking for a purebred. These cats are not as well-known though, and they do run from $800 for pet quality on up. My husband got me mine as a birthday gift over a year ago.
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