Hey mate, just to let you know, this seems to be a Scottish fold cat. They have a genetic defect that causes cartilage weakness (that is the reason for the curled ears) and are prone to polycystic kidney dosease. Sooner or later it might need pain relief because of that (the cartilage of their joints gets damaged over time), so it should be regularly checked by a veterinarian.

That being said, I wish both of you all the best :)

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 28 points 1 year ago

Thank you! I've always thought Folds were adorable, so that made it much harder to turn her away.

I had never heard of their arthritis issues until after we got her and I started researching.

[–] DarkThoughts@kbin.social 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I wish people would stop breeding pets that clearly have issues.

[–] instamat@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

But they’re CA-yoooooot-ah!

I get a little angry every time I see a pug or a bull dog now

[–] Freez@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 year ago

Thanks for spreading this awareness.

[–] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

You just reminded me of how much I hate people who breed animals for money. Especially people who do torture breeding.

If I will ever get another pet it will be by adoption!