They ARE lovely and I suppose that "variety is the spice of life", BUT I have to agree with our other members - there are already so many beautiful animals in shelters, just begging to be given a good loving home.

I'm interested in pedigree cats and exotic breeds, but my first (and only) cat was a rescue. My two dogs back in South Africa are also shelter animals.

I can't help thinking - If you are taking up "cats" as a hobby - ie entering shows etc then I can understand buying pedigree animals etc, but for those of us who are just looking for a loveable family furkid, isn't a shelter the best place to find one?

I dont want to get off track, but IMHO it's like cloning babies when there are so many orphans in the world!