Is $850 too expensive to pay for a cat? - GoFuckYourself.com

bu((aneer · 08-28-2006, 09:31 AM

my gf nagging me to buy her a purebred cat
(of course she doesnt want anything from the local animal shelter)

do purebreds have more health problems than street cats??

DutchTeenCash · 08-28-2006, 09:35 AM

depends what kinda

animal shelter cats are fine too, esp with the 10mln a yr or so that get dumped. But if she wants a siamese or so, yeah they do have their troubles.

pornguy · 08-28-2006, 09:37 AM

Dpeends on how much you have. I did not even blink when I got my bird. She was 1100$

detoxed · 08-28-2006, 09:39 AM

I have a silver bengal. Beautiful cat, even people who hate cats like her, has a great personality and is nothing like a normal cat. Worth every penny.
About $800

http://www.aluren.com is a great site

DutchTeenCash · 08-28-2006, 09:40 AM

http://themightybengal.com/The_Might...er-Kittens.htm

bengals are pricey, him lynxes go up to 2k or more

adonthenet · 08-28-2006, 10:17 AM

damn bro.. this is just too much..for a car

stonegatherer · 08-28-2006, 10:35 AM

Couldn't pay me to have a cat, so yes $850 is out of control.

MetaMan · 08-28-2006, 10:36 AM

your girlfriend is a money hungry hooker, i suggest you find a new girlfriend and get a cat from a shelter.

dig420 · 08-28-2006, 10:42 AM

it's dumb. There are millions of great cats dying in shelters everyday, you could have one for less than $50.00, and she'll fall in love with any kitten u bring home right away. Be a man. Buy her a pound kitten.

detoxed · 08-28-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dig420

it's dumb. There are millions of great cats dying in shelters everyday, you could have one for less than $50.00, and she'll fall in love with any kitten u bring home right away. Be a man. Buy her a pound kitten.

Yes, and 20% of the time those cats die within a month from some random disease. Quality or quantity take your pick. I go with quality every time.

Sosa · 08-28-2006, 11:09 AM

here kitty kitty

I like cats, but my lab would chase that thing around and want to play. One swing of his paw and it would pry knock the cat out.

WDchris · 08-28-2006, 11:10 AM

it's a bad idea.

Napolean · 08-28-2006, 11:55 AM

if she'd rather pay almost $1k for a cat instead of rescue'ing one for free from an animal shelter, she probably wont even take care of the cat and it will end up in a shelter sooner or later

UniversalPassLorence · 08-28-2006, 12:03 PM

Too much, in my view

Cyndalie · 08-28-2006, 12:07 PM

My first Devon Rex was $500, I worked out a barter for web/marketing work with the breeder and got it down to half price. Her business tripled for the following 4 years after the work was completed. She gave me a second Devon Rex for free.

They are both wonderful, heathy, highly socialized, and worth every penny.

tiger · 08-28-2006, 12:59 PM

Bengals are about the coolest cat on the planet and worth every penny.

And I'm not even a little bit of a cat person.

selena · 08-28-2006, 01:01 PM

I wouldn't take a cat if you paid me $850.

Well, I probably would take it, but I wouldn't keep it.

Stephen · 08-28-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger

Bengals are about the coolest cat on the planet and worth every penny.

I was looking at an F1 Asian Lepoard Cat that was like $3500, but the wife said that "one kitty in the house is enough" - beautiful animal, but you need a proper place to keep it (as opposed to letting the little fucker claw my leather couch) - ugh, the ALC - my wife can claw the couch if she likes...

detoxed · 08-28-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

I was looking at an F1 Asian Lepoard Cat that was like $3500, but the wife said that "one kitty in the house is enough" - beautiful animal, but you need a proper place to keep it (as opposed to letting the little fucker claw my leather couch) - ugh, the ALC - my wife can claw the couch if she likes...

My cat claws my furniture, but honestly in 2 years its not bad enough for anyone to notice the damage. And she doesnt fuck with the leather, more the soft things like blanket /fleece feeling materials.

LittleSassy · 08-28-2006, 01:18 PM

erm...well, no.

wedouglas · 08-28-2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dig420

it's dumb. There are millions of great cats dying in shelters everyday, you could have one for less than $50.00, and she'll fall in love with any kitten u bring home right away. Be a man. Buy her a pound kitten.

DutchTeenCash · 08-28-2006, 01:23 PM

F1 is exactly what it says : nature

Youre not gonna take an elephant so Id say leave F1 cats where they belong. They WILL attack you on a given day. F3 is legal in GB not here. They look amazing but imho you dont want a kittie that eats raw meat and hunts to be in the same house as your kid is.

Dvae · 08-28-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dig420

it's dumb. There are millions of great cats dying in shelters everyday, you could have one for less than $50.00, and she'll fall in love with any kitten u bring home right away. Be a man. Buy her a pound kitten.

Right on.
Its fuckin insane.!

The pound has tons of'em.

tranza · 08-28-2006, 01:31 PM

Off course it is too expensive!!

cyberstar · 08-28-2006, 01:34 PM

waste of money. Go to a shelter and pick up a cat that really needs a home.. and you should dump you g/f... it sounds like she has expensive taste... she'll cost you too much money

pornpf69 · 08-28-2006, 01:48 PM

that is way too much to spend on an animal....

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-28-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by detoxed

Yes, and 20% of the time those cats die within a month from some random disease. Quality or quantity take your pick. I go with quality every time.

buy from a proper fucking place then... i bought my Siberian Husky from the Humane Society for $210 and hes a fucking moose...

dig420 · 08-28-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by detoxed

Yes, and 20% of the time those cats die within a month from some random disease. Quality or quantity take your pick. I go with quality every time.

you're not buying a shirt, you're taking a living creature into your home. If you don't care about animals enough to buy from the pound instead of from a breeder, you really shouldn't have an animal in your care in the first place.

second, that 20% figure is pure bullshit. I've NEVER had an animal in bad shape from the pound.

dig420 · 08-28-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen

I was looking at an F1 Asian Lepoard Cat that was like $3500, but the wife said that "one kitty in the house is enough" - beautiful animal, but you need a proper place to keep it (as opposed to letting the little fucker claw my leather couch) - ugh, the ALC - my wife can claw the couch if she likes...

exotic animals as pets never, NEVER works out. Look up labret's experiences with his jungle cat. It's just a bad idea.

go to the pound. Take your time and wait until you find a cat that pays attention to you. Walk away and if he sticks his paw out thru the bars to try to pull you back, that's the cat for you. That's the method I always use and man I've had some GREAT cats. Funny, outgoing, tough and smart.

abadfish · 08-28-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by detoxed

Yes, and 20% of the time those cats die within a month from some random disease. Quality or quantity take your pick. I go with quality every time.

That is probably the dumbest thing I have ever heard.

I can't believe how many people here talk out of their asses.

Animals from the SPCA or other sheltered are taken care of and tested and I believe always spayed or neutered before adoption. I'm pretty sure they always have all of their required shots as well, especially rabies.

Just because you spend over $500 on a pet does not make it any better then a pet you get for free.

I'd bet that the majority of the time animals that are given away for free are taken better care of. One reason is that the person giving them away would rather see it in a good home then have a few dollars in their pocket. All of my cats have been purchased from animal shelters or rescue places for under $75 and were spayed/neutered (if old enough) and current on shots.

As far as dogs, from my own experience and that of my friends the more they paid, the more problems. Especially breeders of dogs such as pitbulls. Usually the people are nothing but white trash trying to make money and care nothing about the animals.

bu((aneer · 08-28-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pornguy

Dpeends on how much you have. I did not even blink when I got my bird. She was 1100$

I'm not rich, but I do ok. Exotic birds are known to be expensive..

Dont think I can justify paying that when there are so many good cats available for the price of the adoption fee...

free4porn · 08-28-2006, 02:30 PM

my cat is a tom, and full of life with no problems! (touch wood..)

And was free from my mate

Violetta · 08-28-2006, 02:32 PM

10 bucks is to expensive if you ask me! But I am allergic!

ztik · 08-28-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detoxed

Yes, and 20% of the time those cats die within a month from some random disease. Quality or quantity take your pick. I go with quality every time.

Uh yeah right. Ive had 5 cats from the pound, never had a problem

longboardjim · 08-28-2006, 02:37 PM

i guess that would depend on what kind of cat.

sincerely ~ ..."now accepting reservations on "sphinx" cats $2000.00ea , a $500.00 deposit is required"...

bu((aneer · 08-28-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by longboardjim

i guess that would depend on what kind of cat.

sincerely ~ ..."now accepting reservations on "sphinx" cats $2000.00ea , a $500.00 deposit is required"...

purebred ragdoll , with papers, ect

IWantU_Jeff · 08-28-2006, 04:08 PM

does it come with a blonde for at least an hour?
my lil kitties cost like 30$ & with all the other stuff maybe like 150.

why does it have to be a purebred?

madawgz · 08-28-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornguy

Dpeends on how much you have. I did not even blink when I got my bird. She was 1100$

you bought a bird for 1.1k? :o

tical · 08-28-2006, 04:09 PM

my siberian was about 800

Z · 08-28-2006, 04:11 PM

My girlfriend wants a Russian hairless cat. $1500 for the damn thing. Then she's trying to talk me into a breeding pair. $3500 for that.

They're cool...but damn man.

MandyBlake · 08-28-2006, 05:23 PM

why does she want/need a purebred cat?
save a kitty's life!!!

selena · 08-28-2006, 05:39 PM

A good way to see if it is too expensive is a method I use on my sons.

Say a cat from the pound would cost $75. Tell her you will pay $75 toward the $850 cat, and she'll have to pay the rest if it means that much to her.

Odds are, the cat will suddenly cost too much money.

DWB · 08-28-2006, 05:41 PM

I had a Bengal. I paid about $800 or so for her. incredble cat.

notabook · 08-28-2006, 05:42 PM

How about using that $850 bucks and putting it to good use instead, such as buying a couple of good rifles to snipe cats with? We are running out of time to deal with the feline menace, do what you can to ensure the survival of the human race!

woj · 08-28-2006, 05:44 PM

get a dog instead

Scott McD · 08-28-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan

your girlfriend is a money hungry hooker, i suggest you find a new girlfriend and get a cat from a shelter.

Harsh, but yeah. With so many cats in shelters, she should go have a look, and see if any win her over. She might be surprised...

detoxed · 08-28-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by abadfish

That is probably the dumbest thing I have ever heard.

I can't believe how many people here talk out of their asses.

Animals from the SPCA or other sheltered are taken care of and tested and I believe always spayed or neutered before adoption. I'm pretty sure they always have all of their required shots as well, especially rabies.

Just because you spend over $500 on a pet does not make it any better then a pet you get for free.

I'd bet that the majority of the time animals that are given away for free are taken better care of. One reason is that the person giving them away would rather see it in a good home then have a few dollars in their pocket. All of my cats have been purchased from animal shelters or rescue places for under $75 and were spayed/neutered (if old enough) and current on shots.

As far as dogs, from my own experience and that of my friends the more they paid, the more problems. Especially breeders of dogs such as pitbulls. Usually the people are nothing but white trash trying to make money and care
nothing about the animals.

blah, blah blah... my ex g/f wanted a kitten once, went to the shelter and picked out the cutest little one... came home one night it was face down in the litter box not moving, barely alive, very fragile since day 1, vet said some disease the shelter never took the time to see. died in her hands barely purring at about 5am less than 2 weeks later after we took her home

detoxed · 08-28-2006, 08:44 PM

BTW many people that are allergic to cats, are NOT allergic to my silver bengal. people see the cat and say oh im allergic, then 2 hours later they say hmm this cat is cool

tony286 · 08-28-2006, 08:46 PM

adopt go to petfinder lots of cats need good homes or go to your local pound 100's of cats being put to sleep.

shake · 08-28-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Napolean

if she'd rather pay almost $1k for a cat instead of rescue'ing one for free from an animal shelter, she probably wont even take care of the cat and it will end up in a shelter sooner or later

I was thinking the same thing

08-28-2006, 09:31 AM	#1
bu((aneer Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 651	Is $850 too expensive to pay for a cat? my gf nagging me to buy her a purebred cat (of course she doesnt want anything from the local animal shelter) do purebreds have more health problems than street cats??

08-28-2006, 09:35 AM	#2
DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	depends what kinda animal shelter cats are fine too, esp with the 10mln a yr or so that get dumped. But if she wants a siamese or so, yeah they do have their troubles. __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

08-28-2006, 09:37 AM	#3
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08-28-2006, 09:40 AM	#5
DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	http://themightybengal.com/The_Might...er-Kittens.htm bengals are pricey, him lynxes go up to 2k or more __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

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08-28-2006, 09:39 AM	#4
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	I have a silver bengal. Beautiful cat, even people who hate cats like her, has a great personality and is nothing like a normal cat. Worth every penny. About $800 http://www.aluren.com is a great site

08-28-2006, 10:17 AM	#6
adonthenet Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,753	damn bro.. this is just too much..for a car

08-28-2006, 10:35 AM	#7
stonegatherer Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 115	Couldn't pay me to have a cat, so yes $850 is out of control.

08-28-2006, 10:36 AM	#8
MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	your girlfriend is a money hungry hooker, i suggest you find a new girlfriend and get a cat from a shelter.

08-28-2006, 10:42 AM	#9
dig420 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 9,240	it's dumb. There are millions of great cats dying in shelters everyday, you could have one for less than $50.00, and she'll fall in love with any kitten u bring home right away. Be a man. Buy her a pound kitten.

08-28-2006, 11:09 AM	#11
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	here kitty kitty I like cats, but my lab would chase that thing around and want to play. One swing of his paw and it would pry knock the cat out.

08-28-2006, 11:10 AM	#12
WDchris Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 612	it's a bad idea.

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tiger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,986	Bengals are about the coolest cat on the planet and worth every penny. And I'm not even a little bit of a cat person. __________________

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DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	F1 is exactly what it says : nature Youre not gonna take an elephant so Id say leave F1 cats where they belong. They WILL attack you on a given day. F3 is legal in GB not here. They look amazing but imho you dont want a kittie that eats raw meat and hunts to be in the same house as your kid is. __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

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08-28-2006, 04:11 PM	#40
Z Vidi Vici Veni Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,308	My girlfriend wants a Russian hairless cat. $1500 for the damn thing. Then she's trying to talk me into a breeding pair. $3500 for that. They're cool...but damn man.

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08-28-2006, 05:39 PM	#42
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	A good way to see if it is too expensive is a method I use on my sons. Say a cat from the pound would cost $75. Tell her you will pay $75 toward the $850 cat, and she'll have to pay the rest if it means that much to her. Odds are, the cat will suddenly cost too much money. __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9

08-28-2006, 05:41 PM	#43
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	I had a Bengal. I paid about $800 or so for her. incredble cat.

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notabook Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not a Library! Posts: 9,748	How about using that $850 bucks and putting it to good use instead, such as buying a couple of good rifles to snipe cats with? We are running out of time to deal with the feline menace, do what you can to ensure the survival of the human race! __________________

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detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	BTW many people that are allergic to cats, are NOT allergic to my silver bengal. people see the cat and say oh im allergic, then 2 hours later they say hmm this cat is cool

08-28-2006, 08:46 PM	#49
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	adopt go to petfinder lots of cats need good homes or go to your local pound 100's of cats being put to sleep.