Should i report them??

Hi everyone,

im pretty new to the site, so first i'll say hi, and thanks for looking/helping.

I recently brought home a new addition, Toby our "maine coon" (i say it like that as i bought him as a maine coon, but the vet said he wasnt a full breed). Not that im bothered in the slightest, he is gorgeous and i love him to bits.

Anyway.... when i went to collect Toby, he was kept in a dog cage, and a small one at that, just enough room for a litter trap and a bed, no sign of his mum, only him and his brother.
I decided straight away to take him home, he was covered head to toe in matted fur and just looked so sad, i wish i could of taken them both, but i didnt have enough money.

I asked to see the parents, and she showed my her other cats, she has about 7-8 Maine Coons - although im not an expert so im not sure if they were all "proper" maine coons (if that makes sense?)

Today i took Toby to the vet, to have him checked over, and to register him for his injections and micro-chip.
He had ear mites, and possible cat flu, as he has sneezing fits once a day sometimes more. Otherwise he is a happy boy, eating and playing well, he was weighed in at 1.6kg @ 10 weeks.

The vet said he was doing well considered where he came from, and that she knew with me he'd get the love he deserved (i know my vet very well, and they are just the best in my opinion).

ANYWAYS im rambling, i'm thinking of letting someone know (im not sure who though???) about this "breeder" she said she wasnt a breeder, that this litter wasnt intended, yet i see she has more kittens for sale!!! and claiming still that they are maine coons.

So i guess what im asking for is advise, on if i should report her and who i would report her to??

thank you again

AnneMarie x

Here is a picture of Toby :smile:

The answer is yes, and maybe you can expose on here so we can see and warn others if they are advertising more kittens ...

He look cute though, good look with him xx

Thanks for the reply Debbie

Their name (well her name is Julie) - and she advertises in the local paper (Scotads and Gumtree) she is from Ellon in aberdeenshire, scotland.

Hi Candes, thank you for your reply, i dont have papers for him, to be honest i wasnt specifically looking for a pedigree kitten, i just saw a picture and fell in love. When i enquired about him was when she told me he was a maine coon.

There is a Cats Protection in Ellon and i have given them a phone, they have agreed to go and check the conditions of the kittens, and also the other animals she owns.

He is a lovely kitten, and has settled in to the house well ( we have a GSD a Jack russell and a silver tabby.... oh and 2 human children lol), he already OWNS the room and has stolen all of our hearts.
Xmas tree is a firm favourite, all the baubles off of the bottom are scattered and the tinsel has to be reset every day :)

Oh and he sleeps on the bottom branches.

I will upload some more pictures as he grows

thank you for the warm welcome and
MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL XX

Some more pictures :smile:

Oh my, what a cutie! The first pic reminds me of Puss n' Boots from the movie Shrek. LOL!

PS... welcome to MCF and Merry Christmas.

He's beautiful and I think he looks like a Maine coon too.

He is just adorable. May you have many happy & healthy years with him. Be watchful of the tinsel as it is dangerous if swallowed.
Have a Furry Christmas & Happy New Year.

He is such a handsome boy, with beautiful big eyes.
How lucky he is to have a real home and family for Christmas.As he grows up he will become fluffier and happier.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome Smile

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Originally Posted by amackenzie85

Hi Candes, thank you for your reply, i dont have papers for him, to be honest i wasnt specifically looking for a pedigree kitten, i just saw a picture and fell in love. When i enquired about him was when she told me he was a maine coon.

There is a Cats Protection in Ellon and i have given them a phone, they have agreed to go and check the conditions of the kittens, and also the other animals she owns.

He is a lovely kitten, and has settled in to the house well ( we have a GSD a Jack russell and a silver tabby.... oh and 2 human children lol), he already OWNS the room and has stolen all of our hearts.
Xmas tree is a firm favourite, all the baubles off of the bottom are scattered and the tinsel has to be reset every day :)

Oh and he sleeps on the bottom branches.

I will upload some more pictures as he grows

thank you for the warm welcome and
MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL XX

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You will love him anyway... no matter what breed he is... but with a bit of luck someone else will be stopped from breeding that is not taking care of their cats..... Enjoy him... and keep us posted with photos xx

Hi Anne Marie, welcome!

Where I live there are a number of reasons why a kitten is sold without a pedigree. The obvious one being it’s not a pedigree kitty but a cross.
Another possible reason: the breeder is not a member of any cat fanciers’ association (who are responsible for giving out the pedigree papers). Perhaps she never applied for membership, perhaps she was thrown out for breaking the rules.

I think you did well by reporting this woman to the Cats Protection – it’s the least, and probably the only thing, you could have done.

Before we got our first Coonie I had been reading up on “how to choose your kitten” and knew what to look for when visiting a breeder. For instance: if the cats are kept in cages, turn around and walk out.
But I realise this can be awfully, awfully hard. Once you fall for the kitten you’re lost and you will want to rescue it. Sadly, this also keeps BYBs in business.

Anyway, your Toby certainly is a handsome little devil. And the fact he’s not shy or frightened is a very good sign. He’s obviously not too traumatised by his past experience. I look forward to seeing more of him on here.

Take care,
Anna

Another welcome from here too he is a smashing little chappie,I do hope someone has success in bringing that breeder into line not all babes may be as lucky as yours in finding such a good home...x