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My husband and I love cats but he is allergic. It isn't severe where he can't breathe, but he gets itchy eyes and nose. I have heard that Siberians are a good choice for our situation. I have only ever adopted from a shelter when I was growing up, so getting from a breeder would be a new experience. Are there any reputable breeders in Wisconsin or Michigan that sell Siberian kittens? We can't afford a lot of money for the kitten, about $250-500 is our price range, though $500 is on the high end for us. Also, I know it will spark debate, but we would like to declaw since she would only be an indoor kitty. I know a lot of people have called it cruel, but I have had two cats in 21 years and have declawed them both and have lived long, happy, pampered lives. One breeders website (we would have considered getting from her but she was too far) said that they discourage it but would rather have that than homeless kitties and in my case we can't get one unless it is declawed. I would try to find a vet that did laser surgery instead of with the scalpel. Anyway, the kitty would have a very loving home with my husband and I. We both love cats and I would pamper and spoil her! I hope we can find one.
There is a Ragdoll breeder locally, but I am guessing that wouldn't help with the allergies, right?
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I'm going to refrain from commenting about the declawing (bet you can guess which side of the fence I'm on  ). Many breeders do forbid declawing in their contracts, but not all. If you truly are set on declawing, you may have to work a little harder to find a breeder to work with you.I have heard that Siberians are more hypoallergenic than other breeds, but there is no truly hypoallergenic cat. And no, Raggies aren't supposed to be hypoallergenic - but there are folks who have cat allergies who discover that yes, they can tolerate certain breeds even if the breed isn't hypoallergenic. You kinda have to check 'em to see! My advice to you would be to arrange to visit a breeder first before you put any nonrefundable money down - many breeders normally do not refund deposits unless they, for whatever reason, decide not to sell you a cat. But if you explain your situation to the breeder, you may be able to go spend some time looking at the cats and use that as a "test drive" to see if your husband can tolerate them or not. Once you've determined that Siberians won't aggravate his allergies, then you can start working seriously with a breeder to find your perfect kitten - what fun! So where do you find a breeder? Check out www.breedlist.com first - you'll find many breeders listed here and can get to their websites. Happy kitty-hunting!
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| Might want to check out the links in my signature. Even laser de-clawing is in no way humane. You will have a very hard time finding an ethical breeder who will allow you to de-claw.
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| After doing some research on other options besides declawing, I would want try other options and use declawing as a last resort.
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| I think it's great that you are willing to reconsider declawing. Most of us here think it's a horrible thing to do to your cat and I think it shows that you care enough about your kitty's welfare that you're researching the subject. I've heard only good things about Soft Paws - have you looked into them? Good luck finding your new kitty - he/she will be very lucky to find such a good home!
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| I don't know anything about soft paws. What is it? Does the cat mind it? I sure hope I can find a kitty. I really miss having one. They are such a joy to have around.
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| Soft-Paws are like false fingernails for kitties! You glue them over the cat's claws, and they're a soft rubbery-type material. They don't hurt the cat, and the cat can still use his claws to scratch, but they do limit the damage that cat's claws do to furniture and other surfaces. You can even get them in colors if you've a mind to. They last about six weeks. Some vets will apply them if you're having trouble doing it yourself. I haven't actually used them myself but several folks here have.
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I hadn't heard about Siberians, I thought it was Norwegian Forrest Cats that were more hypoallergenic? It would be wonderful to try the Soft Paws and/or simply trimming the claws before doing something that can never be undone. Please keep us updated on your search and progress!!
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CatChannel has a listing of breeders that you might want to check out. Here is the link:
http://www.catchannel.com/classifieds/cat-breeder-directory.aspx
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Yes, I did check the link out. Not many options in my area. After looking at finances, it may be a few months before we can seriously start the process and put down a deposit. The least expensive kitten would be $800.00. That makes me sad because I ache for a kitten to be in my home. I wish we could adopt from the shelter and give a needy cat a home, but allergies do not permit that. I feel great that I was able to do that twice. One has since died, she was 16 and the other one lives with my parents. I used to live with them and she is a family pet, but my parents couldn't part with her even if DH wasn't allergic. They were both gems! I hope there is a way to have a little furry bundle of joy in our home. They are so fun! I will let you all know if and when it happens. I will be extatic!
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