Alright, listen up, y’all. You wanna get yourself one of them fancy Russian Blue cats here in the big city, New York City, that is? Well, it ain’t as simple as pickin’ a chicken at the market, let me tell ya.
First off, you gotta find a place that’s got these cats. I hear there’s this “Adopt a Pet” thing, and some other places like “PetCurious” and even “Little Wanderers NYC Inc” over in Brooklyn. They got all sorts of animals, not just them blue cats. They got Calicos, Persians, them British Shorthairs, and even Birman cats, whatever those are. But you’re lookin’ for the Russian Blue, right? So, stick to the plan!
Now, findin’ the cat is just the start. You can’t just walk in and grab one like a loaf of bread. They got this whole “adoption process,” they call it. Sounds fancy, but it just means they wanna make sure you ain’t some crazy cat hater. You gotta fill out papers, talk to some folks, and even play with the cat a bit to see if you two get along. It ain’t like buyin’ a can of beans, that’s for sure. This here thing might take a few hours, so clear your schedule, ya hear?
- Fill out papers, lots of ’em.
- Talk to some folks, answer their questions.
- Play with the cat, see if it likes ya.
And get this, it ain’t free! They gonna charge you somethin’ they call “adoption fees.” Sounds like a racket to me, but they say it’s for shots and stuff the cat needs. Could be anywhere from a hundred to three hundred dollars, dependin’ on who you’re gettin’ the cat from. Now, if you go to some fancy breeder, that’s a whole ‘nother story. Them folks charge a fortune, four hundred, maybe even a thousand dollars! For a cat! Can you believe it? But they say it’s because the cat’s got good “lineage,” whatever that means. Probably just a fancy way of sayin’ its mama was a pretty cat too.
So, let’s say you got your cat, paid your dues, and brought it home. Now what? Well, these Russian Blue cats, they ain’t like them alley cats you see rummagin’ through the trash. They’re smart, real smart. Some folks say they’re a bit… stand-offish, like they think they’re too good for ya. But they’re also pretty loyal, and they live a good long while. Twelve, fifteen years, they say. Some folks even claim their Russian Blues lived to be over twenty-five! That’s a long time for a cat, let me tell ya.
When you’re lookin’ for your cat, make sure they got their shots and all that. The places I told ya about, they usually take care of that. They’ll tell ya what kinda cat it is, if it’s a Russian Blue or somethin’ else, and they’ll show ya the papers sayin’ it’s had its shots. Don’t go gettin’ a sick cat, now. That’s just askin’ for trouble.
And if you see a picture of a cat named Ghost, well, that’s a Russian Blue lookin’ for a home right here in New York City. Poor thing needs someone to love it. Or maybe you’ll find Jerry over in Brooklyn. Lots of cats need homes, you know. It ain’t just about gettin’ a pretty cat; it’s about givin’ a critter a good life.
They got these rescue groups too, like “RESCUE ME,” where people put up pictures of animals that need homes. It’s free to look, and maybe you’ll find your perfect Russian Blue there. And if you can’t adopt, maybe you can help out with somethin’ called the “Sponsor a Pet” program. It’s run by some group called “The Petfinder Foundation,” and they help animals find homes. Good folks, I reckon.
So, there you have it. Adopting a Russian Blue cat in New York City. It ain’t just about the money, though that’s part of it. It’s about finding a good cat, making sure it’s healthy, and giving it a loving home. And remember, these cats live a long time, so you’re makin’ a commitment. Don’t go gettin’ a cat if you ain’t gonna take care of it, ya hear? That’s just plain wrong. Now go on, find yourself a furry friend. And don’t forget to feed it!
