Okay, folks, let’s talk about my recent adventure in trying to find a Russian Blue cat for adoption. I’ve always loved these cats – their silvery-blue fur, those bright green eyes… just gorgeous! So, I finally decided to take the plunge and see if I could bring one home.
First thing I did was hit up the usual spots online. You know, the big pet adoption websites. I spent hours scrolling through listings, filtering for “Russian Blue” and my location. I found a few possibles, mostly mixes, but a couple looked like they might be the real deal.
I filled out application after application. It felt like applying for college all over again! Some places wanted to know everything but my shoe size. Others were pretty basic. I made sure to write a little something extra about why I wanted a Russian Blue specifically, hoping it would make me stand out.
Then came the waiting game. Ugh, the worst part! I checked my email like a hawk, refreshing every five minutes. I got a few rejections – “too many applicants,” “not the right fit,” that sort of thing. It was a little discouraging, I’m not gonna lie.
Digging Deeper
After a few weeks of nothing, I decided to get more proactive. I started looking up local animal shelters and rescue groups directly. I figured maybe they had cats that weren’t listed on the big websites.
I made a bunch of phone calls. I visited a few shelters. I even went to a couple of adoption events. I met some lovely cats, but no Russian Blues. A few shelter workers told me they rarely get purebreds, and when they do, they go fast.
A Glimmer of Hope
Just when I was about to give up, I stumbled upon a small, breed-specific rescue group * was dedicated to rescuing Russian Blues and other similar breeds. I contacted my appliation to them.
Finally after waiting a while, and a phone interview, they finally told me that they had a young, female Russian Blue that might be a good match for me. I was so excited! I drove three hours to meet her, and it was love at first sight. She was a little shy at first, but so sweet. I took her home that day!
- Do lots of research online using major adoption sites.
- Look up information and contact local animal shelters and rescue groups.
- Contact small, breed-specific rescue group.
So, that’s my story. It took some time and effort, but it was totally worth it. My new kitty (I named her Luna) is settling in nicely, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s definitely a process, but if you’re patient and persistent, you can find your dream cat too!
