Designer cats?

[fragrancehound]

Did anyone read this article on Yahoo about breeders creating "designer" cats that sell for $22,000? I have to say that I find the whole thing very disturbing. With all the stray and abused animals out there that need a loving home I just don't get why anyone would want to fork over that kind of money for a new "it" pet. I just don't understand. :confused:


http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/89/how-much-is-the-kitty-in-the-window-22000

[smokey the elder]

That's almost 20% of the yearly budget for the cat rescue I work with. :(

[catmandu]

And Those People Want A Status Symbol , Not A Friend And Companion.
Thats The Kind Of People Who Will Boast About What They Pay For Things Endlessly , Not Realizing That They Are Forever Branding Themselves As Overich Morons.

[cassiesmom]

remember the California Spangled, the one that was sold in Neiman Marcus Christmas book? No, thanks ... I'd rather have a shelter cat!

[smokey the elder]

That's like our corporate rewards book that I went off on 2 years ago, referring to dogs as "trophies".