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Questions to ask when looking for a legit cat breeder!
✨️ Have you been scammed by a ” individual claiming to be a legit breeder”?✨️
✨ Have you lost money and given up hope for finding a legit cat breeder?️✨️
🏆✅️THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS TO AVOID BACKYARD BREEDERS AND SCAMMERS!✅️🏆
To avoid scams and ensure you’re dealing with a reputable cat breeder, interested families should ask a combination of questions focused on breeder practices, health guarantees, transparency, and cat welfare. Here are the key types of questions to ask:
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1. Breeder Credentials and Practices📋📄🖋
Ask the “breeder” if they are registered with any cat breeding associations (e.g., TICA, CFA) They should be able to provide proof?
How long have you been breeding cats, and what breeds do you specialize in i.e. cattery goals?
Can you provide references from previous buyers or a veterinarian?
Do you follow a breeding code of ethics? Can I see it?Most Registries have a voluntary code of ethics that most good breeders will willingly participate in.
These help confirm legitimacy and experience.
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2. Health and Veterinary Care🐈⬛🏥🩺
Do the kittens receive vaccinations and deworming? Can I see the vet records?📋
Have the parents been tested for genetic diseases common to this breed?🧬
Do you offer a health guarantee in writing? For how long, and what does it cover?📝
Will the kitten be examined by a vet before going to its new home?💉
This ensures proper medical care and minimizes risk of inherited conditions.
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3. 🐈🤷🏼♀️🏚Living Conditions and Socialization
Where are the cats raised—in your home or in a facility? Can I visit or see photos/videos?
How do you socialize the kittens? Are they used to children, pets, or household sounds?
This speaks to the kitten’s behavior and future temperament.
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4. 🐈➡️🏡Adoption Process🐈➡️🏡
At what age do you let kittens go to their new homes?
Do you use a contract? Can I review it beforehand?
Do you require the kitten to be spayed or neutered before going home, or provide a spay/neuter agreement or offer breeding rights?
Ethical breeders typically won’t release kittens before 10–14 weeks and will have a formal contract.
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5.📲 Aftercare and Support 📲
What support do you offer after the adoption?
Do you take the cat back if the buyer can’t keep it?
Can I reach out to you with questions after I take the kitten home?
This shows long-term commitment to the cat’s well-being.
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6. 🚩🚨Red Flags to Watch For🚨🚩
Avoid breeders who:
Offer prices that are too good to be true.
You can google average price ranges for the breed you’re looking for and get a general idea. Please keep in mind breeders base pricing off of several different factors so prices definitely will vary.
Won’t answer questions or provide documentation.
Won’t let you see where the cats are raised at least through video at minimum.
Ask for full payment via cash apps without any paperwork.
You can reverse google search the image of the kittens they give and they come up as other breeders.
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Im going to share this with all my followers on how to properly make sure a breeder is legit!
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