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“ I think it's sad that it didn't end up being a domestic cat. ”

“I think it's sad that it didn't end up being a domestic cat.”

“I had hoped that you would help a homeless cat instead.”

“The last thing I expected was that you would support breeding pedigree cats.”

“I have taken in many homeless cats without any issues, and many others also have homeless cats in their flock without problems. That’s why I am disappointed by your choice.”

These kinds of comments have started appearing now that people have seen we chose a pedigree cat.

But no, we are neither upset nor offended, and we don’t expect everyone to agree with our decisions.

When we only had a domestic cat, we often got joking questions from pedigree cat owners asking if we were planning to get one too.

We could have chosen any cat, worked with it, and adapted to make it fit into our home.
But for us, it's not just about the cat living here – it has to be part of our everyday life.
Just because some people take in many homeless cats doesn’t necessarily mean that it would be the right choice for us right now or that it would suit our purpose.

I think many people forget that we don’t just have a cat for cuddles and cute pictures while knitting potholders with cat designs and watering petunias on the windowsill.

Our cats travel with us, meet many people, attend fairs, exhibitions, mountain hikes, film and commercial shoots, and much more.
We could have taken in a domestic kitten that wasn’t homeless, but we chose a Norwegian Forest Cat because their temperament often suits this lifestyle.
Breeders know their cats' temperaments through several generations, which hopefully makes this choice easier for us.
Additionally, there’s a higher chance that the cat will get along well with our two senior cats.

Choosing a pedigree cat gives us more predictability in relation to our needs.

When we got Kasper, we had more time for taming and adaptation, but unfortunately, we don’t have that time now.
That’s why we are taking steps to ensure the best possible transition – for us, for Jonatan, and for the rest of the flock.

When people get a puppy, they spend a lot of time researching the right breed and individual that fits their lifestyle and activities.
I don’t see why people shouldn’t be just as thorough when getting a cat.
Maybe more people should take the time to find out what type of cat suits them best – young or old, indoor or outdoor, active or calm, senior cat or kitten.
Most importantly, they should consider what fits into their existing household.

Far too many people end up rehoming a cat because a new one has joined the household.
People fall in love with a new kitten because it's cute, but then conflicts and unrest arise among the animals.
The worst part is when they decide to rehome the cat that has lived there the longest because the new kitten is "so sweet" – or in the worst case, we even hear about people euthanizing the older cat because it has become aggressive.

Far too many cats live in homes where they don’t actually thrive.
They develop behavioral problems, start marking, fighting, become stressed, refuse to come inside, disappear for long periods, or find themselves a new home.

And don’t think everything is perfect in homes with many rescued cats – these cats often have challenges that require patience and special care.

In our home, people come and go frequently, and we can’t have cats that panic and run off whenever guests arrive.

Kasper benefits from a feline friend who is confident and calm in situations where he might feel insecure, but at the same time playful enough to create a good dynamic.
Jesper is older and shouldn't be exposed to a new anxious cat.
Hopefully, Kasper and Odin will take care of Jonatan’s kitten energy so that Jesper can be the steady presence Jonatan needs as he experiences new things.
Odin is active and will likely enjoy having a confident, playful cat with lots of energy – hopefully, they will become great companions once they learn each other’s language.

We are excited no matter what, even if things don’t go exactly as we planned.
The most important thing is that it works out well for everyone.

We are waiting for Jonatan to arrive