If you've ever considered adopting a squish cat it is a very good time overall, but beware of three things:
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Not all of them have health problems, but when they do it's bad. We joke that getting a Persian for free is a $10k deferred cost in vet bills but also it's kind of true.
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People know a rehoming fee is standard practice for animals that are abandoned frequently and need a lot of money to take care of. If you're not getting them from a rescue or they're not an older cat, watch for signs that the person "adopting" out the cat is an inexperienced breeder trying to sell you a kitten they bred for profit and couldn't find a buyer for.
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Enjoy getting sneezed on by a space alien who isn't sure what animal it's trying to masquerade as.