Sorry to hear about your ordeal!! I can personally say that I didn't find anything that would put me off from buying from any particular breeder in your previous post also WELCOME back Stash is as handsome as ever!!! Cheer up, take what others say and leave it alone no sense in stressing!! A little tip!! Next time someone wants to call and give you an ear full hang up don't give them the time of day! Like I said nothing in those post(IMO of course) made me think anything negative about the breeder, in fact I was all for you getting her kitten!! Just don't sweat it!!!!!!

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Blimey you've been through the mill...

Some breeders can be veeerrryyyy funny about what they deem as their business being discussed - I know as I've been on the receiving end after putting my foot in it (and that was only done privately) but by god did I know about it - unfortunately because of that I never have had any dealings with said breeder and don't ever intend to either.

Unfortunately I think alot of breeders have had their fair share of issues with other breeders at one time or another and can make them very paranoid - thing is they HAVE to accept that their kitten buyers will want to ask opinions and do their homework! I think its an admirable trait that you care enough to find out information, ask for advice etc - to me that says someone who also would be willing to put the work in with their kitten should anything crop up.

I think it is said she has acted this way as missed out on a very good home for one of her kittens.

I should also add on the flip side it can be VERY frustrating for breeders to have people post on forums such as this with possible issues with their kittens (usually diet/toileting relating) and they do not go to the breeder first hand - but would rather ask a thousand strangers then take a blind bit of notice of what is and has been instructed from the person who has raised that kitten from birth.

Does not sound very pleasant at all.

I was harsh on them for not vaccinating in the first thread and defended them a little in the second.

I think that breeders need to understand that buyers may research them and ask questions on forums and social media sites.

As a breeder, I would hope any buyer would come to me with problems. Like mentioned by Claire. But that is a bit different to asking opinions before a sale which is perfectly acceptable. Only can be offended really if the breeder doesn't cross all their T's.... Otherwise it is great advertisement for them.

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Haha Crazy Cat Lady's begin crazy. Of course she could have just taken the hint, started vaccinating her kittens, joined the forum and explained her side. But freaking out and going crazy is a good option too