Alright, let me tell you about my little adventure trying to find a Russian Blue breeder down here in San Diego. It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, lemme tell ya.
So, first thing, I decided I really wanted a Russian Blue. Saw some pictures, read about their personality – kinda quiet, loyal, super pretty cats. Figured, okay, let’s find one locally.
Starting the Search
Naturally, I jumped online. Typed in all the usual stuff, you know, “russian blue kittens san diego,” “russian blue breeders near me,” that kind of thing. Seemed simple enough, right?
Well, the results were… thin. Really thin. It felt like there weren’t many folks breeding them right in the city, or at least, not many who were easy to find online.
I spent a good few evenings just scrolling, clicking through websites that sometimes looked kinda old or didn’t have much info. Some listings were just for general cat ads, not actual breeders.
Digging Deeper
I realized I had to change my approach. Started looking for broader cat breeder directories, hoping someone listed there might be in the area or maybe knew someone who was.
Found a couple of possibilities that looked a bit more legit. You know, they talked about the breed standard, maybe mentioned health checks, showed pictures of their cats (not just generic kitten pics).
- Sent out a few emails.
- Tried calling a number or two.
- Waited for responses, which sometimes took a while.
It was a bit frustrating. Some breeders didn’t reply, one said they weren’t planning litters anytime soon, another was way up north, not really San Diego.
Getting Somewhere
Finally, I got a promising email back from someone who sounded like they really cared about their cats. They asked me questions too, which I thought was a good sign. They didn’t just want to sell a kitten; they wanted to know it was going to a good home.
We emailed back and forth a bit. I asked about:
How the kittens were raised: Were they underfoot, used to people?
Health stuff: Did they check the parents for common issues? Were the kittens gonna get shots?
The process: Was there a waitlist? Could I visit (or see videos, you know, with everything going on)?
They were pretty open, explained their setup. Sounded like a small, home-based thing, which I liked. They did have a waiting list, wasn’t too surprising.
The Wait and The Kitten
So, I got on the list. It took a few months, but they kept me updated with emails and eventually pictures when a litter was born. It was exciting seeing the little fuzzballs grow.
When it was finally time, arranging the pickup was straightforward. Went over there, saw the place – clean, cats looked happy and healthy, mom cat was calm. Got all the paperwork, vet records, and my little grey kitten.
It took some real digging and patience to find a breeder here in San Diego, more than I expected. But yeah, ended up working out. Just had to keep at it and sift through a lot of dead ends first.
