Siberian Cat Rescue

Siberian cat rescue organizations exist to help place Siberian cats in loving homes.

What Is a Cat Rescue?

There are cat rescues for almost every breed of cat in existence. Most of these work in the same basic way to locate and place cats that have lost their homes for one reason or another. A rescue is usually a non-profit organization and maintains a 501 (c) (3) status with the Internal Revenue Service. This means that any donation that you make to the rescue organization is tax deductible.

Generally a cat rescue will:

Remove a cat from a shelter
Remove a cat from an abusive home
Place a cat in a temporary home
Attempt to find a permanent, loving home for the animal
Assist in relocating cats that need new homes

In addition, the rescue may do any or all of the following:

Assist in spay/neuter programs
Vaccination clinics
Help educate people about a particular breed (in this case the Siberian cat)
Raise money for a variety of programs

Adopting a Siberian Cat

While buying a good, purebred Siberian cat could cost you well over $1,500.00, getting one from a rescue will be considerably less. The Siberian rescue operation will usually charge less than $200.00 per adoption. This cost covers some of the following expenses:

Food
Spay, neutering, and medical attention
Paperwork
Rescue organization expenses

The fees charged don't begin to cover all the expenses involved. However, they do help to defray them as well as ensuring that the new owner is serious about taking care of the cat he is adopting. You can also expect to go through a screening process to make sure that a rescued Siberian cat is the right pet for you. You may also want to talk to the rescue staff about cat adoption tips to make the transition easier.

What You Can Expect from the Rescue

When you adopt a cat from a shelter or a rescue you can expect:

A health certificate
The animal to be current on vaccines
Any background information or history on the particular cat that the rescue may have
FeLV testing

In addition, the rescue may act as a support system that helps you to find a veterinarian, solve possible behavior problems and help with breed information that you may desire.

Behavior Problems

A rescued cat of any breed comes with a unique set of problems, depending on why the cat was at the rescue. These behavioral problems can usually be overcome, but they will take patience and dedication. If a Siberian has been abused, for example, it might never exhibit all of the friendliness that is prevalent in the breed. Before you decide to adopt a Siberian cat from a shelter, you should take these things into consideration. Bringing any animal into your home is a lifelong commitment. Be sure you are aware of and ready for the possibility of problems.

If your cat does exhibit behavioral issues, you should have it thoroughly checked by your veterinarian to ensure that the problems do not stem from health problems. Your vet may also be able to offer suggestions for behavioral modification.

Finding Siberian Cat Rescues

Since Siberians are somewhat a rarity in the United States, you may find it difficult to get in touch with a Siberian rescue facility locally. Even on the Internet, Siberian cat rescues can be scarce. Don't forget that all breed shelters and rescues may have Siberians now and then so be patient.

Here are some rescues that may be able to help you:

Adopting a cat from a shelter is a generous way to acquire a loving pet. Without rescues and no kill shelters, these animals would be euthanized or left to fend for themselves on the streets. It is more time consuming to find just the right animal to adopt, but the time is a wonderful investment in your and your pet's future.