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20 Reasons NOT to BUY a Persian Cat

Published: by Elena Suslina · This post may contain affiliate links

Persian cat seems to be everyone's favorite, and we wonder why. We think Persian cats are atrocious animals!

But these fluffy cat seems to leave everyone who sets eyes on it hopelessly bewitched and yearning to own themselves. Does this sound like you?

Before you dash out to buy a Persian cat, we implore you to read what we have to say.

#1 Don’t buy, adopt instead! They are beautiful kittens

two Persian Cats in the flowers
Before you buy a Persian cat (or any cat) from a breeder please seriously consider adopting one from a rescue center instead.

#2 They grow into amazing adults

Persian Cat sitting on top of the TV stand
Here are a few facts:
-Approximately 3.4 million cats are given up to shelters in the US every year

#3 They have ridiculously amazing tails

two Persian Cat sitting while looking back
33 to 40% of the cats that enter shelters every year are eventually euthanized as they can’t be found new homes – that’s between 1.1 and 1.3 million healthy cats put to sleep.

#4 They have fancy nose ruffs

sleeping Persian Cat
Every cat purchased from a breeder means one less cat in a shelter is rehomed.

#5 They have weird fluff between their toes

Persian Cat sitting on top of a glass table
Give them a second chance... to show all their love.

#6 They wear mad furry suit
gray Persian Cat jumping
#7 Their eyes are bewitching
Persian Cat sitting on its cat tower
#8 They are so playful
Persian Cat inside a cardboard box
#9 And love children
a kid hugging a Persian Cat
#10 They love other cats
six Persian Cats sitting on top of the drawer and chair
#11 They love to cuddle
white Persian Cat lying in its owner's feet on the couch while closing its eyes and smiling
#12 They might never leave you alone
a lady with seven Persian Cats in the living room
#13 They never sleep
white Persian Cat lying flat on the floor while sleeping
#14 They are often funny
Persian Cat sitting on the corner
#15 They have amazing personalities!
two Persian Cats with round heads sitting on top of a wooden fixture
#16 Their stuff will clutter up your home
Persian Cat sleeping in the basket
#17 They take the best seats in the house
white Persian Cat sitting on top of the couch
#18 They steal your bed
Persian Cat with big eyes lying on the bed
#19 …and then steal your heart
girl kissing the forehead of a Persian Cat
#20 Forever and EVER

holding up a white Persian Cat against the sky

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