FabSwingers.com forum: The price of kittens

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20 "

Indeed, how much?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20 "

My guess is if she’s not getting a cat, you’re not getting any peace haha

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By *lynJMan
over a year ago

Morden

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20 "

Try somewhere like Battersea Dogs and Cats home. Though still not cheap it will be better than getting a pedigree breed.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

It really depends. I'd personally prefer to get one from a rescue though they do come with a fee. However, you do sometimes get people who have accidental litters and give the kittens away for free so they can pick and choose who has them. Some people also need to rehome their pets and are more bothered by who than money. A friend of mine got his puppy this way as he had a friend who had a change of circumstances and no longer felt they could give the dog a good home. Obviously these situations don't pop up all the time though and if you want a new pet now, they're not very convenient options

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I have three cats and they are all rescues, there is still fees associated with them but I do feel that I have given a good home kittens that needed one.

It might be worth you checking out similar places in your area.

The organisation I use came recommended, but they are on Facebook, you could have a look and see what recommendations you could find locally to you

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By *vpamelaTV/TS
over a year ago

kinkville

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20 "

Worst thing to get a toddler. Pets usually end up traumatized.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20 "

Have you tried rescue shelters? If there aren’t any now, there soon will be. Pretty much into kitten season now.

Don’t play into the hands of breeders, the price of kittens and puppies shot up during the first Covid lockdown when people found themselves at home with more time on their hands. Suddenly cats & dogs were in demand, and people would pay silly prices.

Look out for small local rescue centres, as their prices will be considerably cheaper than likes of S/R SP CA.

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

I use rescue centres and tend to go for older or unwanted, they may not live as long but I can feel more content with giving an elderly mog a nice retirement

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I use rescue centres and tend to go for older or unwanted, they may not live as long but I can feel more content with giving an elderly mog a nice retirement

Our boy was 9 when we got him

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By *ny1localMan
over a year ago

READING

Ask your local kebab van where they get theirs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

£20 for a kitten?

You must be mad

£1000 for a puppy?

Take my money

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20 "

I know! My cat she's 14 now got her and her sister for £50! B 4 that people used to give them away they were first I've paid for! My labrador whoes 6 was £450 now they selling for near on £1000! Mind u not such a bad thing as if someone has paid u would hope they get a good home x

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

My rescue spaniel mad as a hatter was £100 fee in 2012 x

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"My rescue spaniel mad as a hatter was £100 fee in 2012 x"

Do you do mad hatters tea parties

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I agree with those who said get one from a rescue,they are usually flead and vaccinated/neutered also for you .

We have a rescue girl and a boy I paid £30 for 4.5 years ago when he was tiny,best money I ever spent .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to get mine free to good home in the free ads

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"I used to get mine free to good home in the free ads"

How did you get around the good home bit?

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

Most people ask some sort of fee because it deters the evil shitbags that take free animals to use for bait when ‘training’ fighting dogs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My kitten cost me nothing. Found him alone and scared in a market in London…that was 15 years ago

He’s annoying though at times and I don’t like him very much(at times) but wouldn’t be without him

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

"My kitten cost me nothing. Found him alone and scared in a market in London…that was 15 years ago

He’s annoying though at times and I don’t like him very much(at times) but wouldn’t be without him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Back in the day, yeah, you could pick up a kitten free or cheap from an accidental litter. These days people tend to be better informed about neutering, so I’m glad it’s not like that anymore.

It’s not a decision to be made lightly anyway (not saying you would), and there’s the insurance, microchipping, jabs etc to consider. I wish the cost did stop at the initial outlay!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to get mine free to good home in the free ads

How did you get around the good home bit?"
i lied of course blagging is what i do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plus, my cat is a knob

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got a box of kittens in the back of my van , jump to n and take a look...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got a box of kittens in the back of my van , jump to n and take a look...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got a box of kittens in the back of my van , jump to n and take a look...

I only do that for puppies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got a box of kittens in the back of my van , jump to n and take a look...

I only do that for puppies

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erm yes there's a box of puppies too I promise!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"My rescue spaniel mad as a hatter was £100 fee in 2012 x

Do you do mad hatters tea parties

Ohh yes indeed everything is mad here ! Have fairies in the garden 2 x

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

"Plus, my cat is a knob

They all are, still doesn't stop me looking after one though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All my cats have found me, either turned up at my door and never left or been discarded by the neighbours

TBag my cat was discarded by the neighbour 15 years ago, I took her in because she was besotted with my dog, absolute little madam who is still besotted with dogs, my boy gets no peace from her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All my cats have found me, either turned up at my door and never left or been discarded by the neighbours

TBag my cat was discarded by the neighbour 15 years ago, I took her in because she was besotted with my dog, absolute little madam who is still besotted with dogs, my boy gets no peace from her

My son has a Somali cat and he paid £400 for her! She is a beautiful cuddle monster but blimey

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

"All my cats have found me, either turned up at my door and never left or been discarded by the neighbours

TBag my cat was discarded by the neighbour 15 years ago, I took her in because she was besotted with my dog, absolute little madam who is still besotted with dogs, my boy gets no peace from her

Awwww

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By *aeganaWoman
over a year ago

birmingham

Got my boy smudge free some evil dick threw him out as he's only half maine coone at 4 weeks old. Found him almost dead got him back to health and 13 years later he's as cheeky as ever but thinks he's part human part dog part bird haha. Awesome dude tho love the furrball best thing I ever did x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a very good reason for this. Many get into the wrong hands. The higher priced the chances they are going to a better home and not ending up as bait.

You could always rescue one and make a donation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a very good reason for this. Many get into the wrong hands. The higher priced the chances they are going to a better home and not ending up as bait.

You could always rescue one and make a donation."

Bait? What eats kittens? What does one hunt using kittens as bait? Wolves? Vampires? Piers Morgan?

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By *etwifeandhim69Couple
over a year ago

Darlington

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20

Indeed, how much?"

Last time I saw a pet shop with kittens (about a decade ago) they where £80 each.

We would go rescue anyway but that has a similar fee attached now from what I understand.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Kittens are not toys for toddlers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My two cost me 100

Plus a recent spay , vaccines, chipping. Not cheap.

Rescue centres are good but can be hit and miss ( the ones around me didn’t even come back to me and I wanted 2, which I found bizarre )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers."

Or Morgans

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20

Indeed, how much?

Last time I saw a pet shop with kittens (about a decade ago) they where £80 each.

We would go rescue anyway but that has a similar fee attached now from what I understand. "

How much????!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20

Indeed, how much?

They are about 60 from rescue , but they are vaccinated, spayed and chipped x

Last time I saw a pet shop with kittens (about a decade ago) they where £80 each.

We would go rescue anyway but that has a similar fee attached now from what I understand.

How much????!!!

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers.

Or Morgans"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers.

Or Morgans

Pay attention, bond.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Rescue centres are good but can be hit and miss ( the ones around me didn’t even come back to me and I wanted 2, which I found bizarre )"

Many of them are run by non-crazy cat ladies. Often on their own.

Covid didn't help with them being able to move on their rescue cats.

They may just be swamped, poor and knackered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a very good reason for this. Many get into the wrong hands. The higher priced the chances they are going to a better home and not ending up as bait.

You could always rescue one and make a donation.

Bait? What eats kittens? What does one hunt using kittens as bait? Wolves? Vampires? Piers Morgan?"

Like snakes

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers.

Or Morgans

Pay attention, bond.

Cat Café?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a very good reason for this. Many get into the wrong hands. The higher priced the chances they are going to a better home and not ending up as bait.

You could always rescue one and make a donation.

Bait? What eats kittens? What does one hunt using kittens as bait? Wolves? Vampires? Piers Morgan?

Like snakes "

In the UK?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a very good reason for this. Many get into the wrong hands. The higher priced the chances they are going to a better home and not ending up as bait.

You could always rescue one and make a donation.

Bait? What eats kittens? What does one hunt using kittens as bait? Wolves? Vampires? Piers Morgan?

Like snakes

In the UK?

Was meant to be

not

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Bait? What eats kittens? What does one hunt using kittens as bait? Wolves? Vampires? Piers Morgan?

Like snakes

In the UK?

Was meant to be

not

Fighting dogs I think

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bait? What eats kittens? What does one hunt using kittens as bait? Wolves? Vampires? Piers Morgan?

Like snakes

In the UK?

Was meant to be

not

Fighting dogs I think

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Like snakes

In the UK?

Pet ones

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Another sad thing is kittens are bought for kitten farming, because they can sell for a lot of money...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Like snakes

In the UK?

Pet ones

Well that's fucking horrid. Ew.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I agree with those who said get one from a rescue,they are usually flead and vaccinated/neutered also for you .

We have a rescue girl and a boy I paid £30 for 4.5 years ago when he was tiny,best money I ever spent ."

All the cats have had medicals before being put up for adoption

I have a page on Book face that directs people to their local rescue or legitimate over seas rescues all over Scotland. A local rescue near me helped out a woman who had to rehome her cat that she had got from a rescue in France. She did say he cat had feline IBS, but failed to disclose the cat also had FeLV, which can cause issues. The cat was take to their vets for a medical check up including a full bloods. This is when FeLV was found. He has since been rehomed as an only cat, in a home where the people are fully aware of his needs. Hopefully he will live a long and happy life.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"All the cats have had medicals before being put up for adoption

I hope so too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Another sad thing is kittens are bought for kitten farming, because they can sell for a lot of money..."

They are on the decrease…. The practise is now illegal. Can only hope that one day they will all be closed down.

Most dog fighters seek cats/ kittens and other dogs for free off sites like Gumtree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes rescued cats already come neutered/spayed and all their vaccinations done, full health checks so you may think it’s a lot but actually you are getting a healthy pet and of course the charity’s have to find the money somewhere to pay the vets bills.

Vets bills seem high to us but we only pay a fraction of the price for vaccines and treatments etc provided.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Plus get insurance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Plus get insurance."

Absolutely, I agree- X-rays/scans can easily run up thousands. Just make sure you check the small print to see what you are actually covered for.

Many won’t pay out for dental treatment so be sure to check and make sure your vet does a dental check every year when getting their health check and boosters done. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes rescued cats already come neutered/spayed and all their vaccinations done, full health checks so you may think it’s a lot but actually you are getting a healthy pet and of course the charity’s have to find the money somewhere to pay the vets bills.

Vets bills seem high to us but we only pay a fraction of the price for vaccines and treatments etc provided.

It’s absolutely fair enough, isn’t it

The bait comments are so saddening. It sickens me to think of what some human beings are capable of.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I bet you had kittens when you saw the price.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...

"HOW MUCH!!!!!

So the toddler want a cat, me being me “ no bother youth I’ll pick you one up.

Yeah she’s not having a cat.

Gone are the days where you get one for £20 "

The British Ragdoll Cat Club often has links to Raggies that need rehoming, also Google "Ragdoll Rehome".

You make a donation, but get an awesome cat. Mines a rescue and she's t'rrific.

Winston

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"The practise is now illegal. Can only hope that one day they will all be closed down."

Sadly evil people don't always obey the law

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The practise is now illegal. Can only hope that one day they will all be closed down.

Sadly evil people don't always obey the law

No, but they more they’re caught the more are ‘off the streets’ so to speak

Insurance - so glad I have insurance for my girls (even though one is an indoor cat) the other girl got bumped by a car last year (am so sure it was because of the neighbours dog) but she got away with a partial dislocated jaw, but the whole experience came just over a grand. Plus she has the advanced plus policy so the premium doesn’t go up when renewed and she’s insured at 3k and it’s stays at 3k when renewed. None of my previous pets had been insured.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

My sister has just paid £100 for a rescue kitten

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers."

Exactly. They're also a 15-20 year commitment.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers."

Obviously our last cat died over a year ago, the little one misses her and we've decided it's time now to get another, especially with the little one asking..... Under no circumstances are we leaving the kitten in the incapable hands of a toddler. We would be caring for the kitten/cat.

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By *eisty LadyWoman
over a year ago

Count Your Blessings Cottage, Gratitude Grove

I paid £100 each for my kittens from a cat rescue 5 years ago

They have a clause in contract they must be spayed - more £s

Litter trays, plus regular litter changes, toys, wet and dry food, scratch boards, treats … bloody expensive!

In comparison my dogs are cheap as chips to keep - and much more loving

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers.

Exactly. They're also a 15-20 year commitment."

Behave, most cats do not live to 20yrs old, my oldest cat lived til the day after his 17th birthday previous cats liked to 11 & 16.5.

No one is saying that kittens are toys for toddlers nor puppies. But it’s good for a kid to grow up with an animal, it teaches them compassion towards animals, also teaches them how to respect an animal, obviously they both have to be closely watched.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kittens are not toys for toddlers.

Exactly. They're also a 15-20 year commitment.

Behave, most cats do not live to 20yrs old, my oldest cat lived til the day after his 17th birthday previous cats LIVED to 11 & 16.5 "

Bloody autocorrect

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By *oobyHotwifeWoman
over a year ago

Thurrock

Because at £20 people don't care for them when they get bored they allow they to become strays

If you pay £250-850 depending on breed it's more likely to be truly wanted and cared for

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