BC 24, a spayed female from the shelter or a friend is the best choice.
My black kitty was my companion for 17 years 'til she went to heaven 2 years ago today. She was with me when I lived alone after my divorce and when I moved from RI to GA. She had a heart of gold and everyone loved her....miss personality plus even won over my hubby #2 who hated cats.
My newer kitty came from a friend who is a vet at an emergency shelter/surgery. She had been abused, neglected and thrown out of a car then left to die. Very skittish at first (who could blame her), but now a dear friend. She is a grey tiger with a small white bib, 1 tall white boot and three feet with white toes.
Shelters are much better for adopting, pet stores have no clue and the kittens are not innoculated.
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