Be careful when it comes to home-based shelters. You have to look through as many real people’s reviews as possible. Some owners interbreed animals who are actually each other’s relatives. Kittens often look healthy on the outside, but as a rule, they suffer from different congenital genetic diseases. Such pets are usually offered at half-price.

Also, keep in mind that sometimes owners are simply fooling their customers. For example, instead of Maine Coons, they sell ordinary big kittens with similar fur and tassels on their ears. So when you want to buy a pet, go to reliable breeders only.