The exotic and regal beauty of the Persian cat captivates the attention of cat enthusiasts all over the world, which helps to make it one of the most coveted breeds of cats available in today’s market. Their dense and luscious long-haired coats, short legs, and big heads with round eyes and flat snout faces are distinguishing features that let almost anyone recognize them without much effort.
If you are a lucky Persian cat owner then the following websites and resources may be very helpful for you!
Persian Cat WebSites
- CCA AFC – Persian Cat Shows
- Fabuls – Solid & BiColor Persians
- LeBordo Persian Cattery
- Persian Cat Rescue
- Persian Cats & Laura Rogers Cat Products
- VIRAN Persian Cattery
- Portuguese persian cats home page
Persian Cats Rescue Groups & Shelters
At any given time, there are 800-1,000 Persians & Himalayans in shelters and rescues throughout the US. You are more than welcome to fly or drive to meet our cats. We have adopted cats living all over the world, however, we prefer that you find a cat near you.
Two good websites for finding Persians in Shelters and Rescues near you in the US are:
- Petfinder.com
- Petharbor.com
They list thousands of animals in shelters all across the U.S. You just put in your zip code, do a search by breed or shelter, and you’ll get all the Persians listed in the US, starting with those closest to you. Be sure to do a separate search for both Persians and Himalayans.
However, not every Shelter or Rescue lists on the above websites, so it’s a good idea to let your local shelters and veterinary offices know that you are looking to Rescue a Persian. So many are euthanized because there is nowhere for them to go. One example is Las Vegas, Dewey shelter. They get many Persians in and don’t have local rescuers there anymore.
- Arizona
- www.ajsbestfriends.org – AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Rescue, an affiliate of Purebred Rescue through the US. Email is: admin@ajsbestfriends.org
- www.azpersianrescue.org – Persian & Himalayan Cat rescue located in Arizona.
- www.mainecoonrescue.com Rescued Maine Coon Cats Available for Adoption.
- Atlanta
- California
- Purebreds Plus Cat Rescue
(www.purebredsplus.org). Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Persians, Himalayans, Siamese, Tonkinese, Balinese, Ragdolls, Main Coons, Birmans, and other purebred and exceptional cats.
- http://www.rescuers.com California’s Directory of Pet Adoption Resources
- www.givemesheltersf.org They rescue cats of all breeds from shelters in the Bay Area.
- Helping Persian Cats HPC always has lovely Persians and Himalayans available for adoption. Occasional Scottish Fold. vmcmorris@hotmail.com Beverly Hills, CA 310-409-5086
- www.town-cats.org Cats About Town Society. Orangevale, CA. Phone: 916-484-3700. Email: cats@town-cats.org. Will take in Persians and Himalayans.
- http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/CA431.html Pet Adoption Fund. A Non Profit, No Kill shelter in Canoga Park. They are willing to take young adult through Senior Persian & Himalayan Cats when space permits. Contact Joanne Ventrusca: (818)761-3635 or email her at joventresca@earthlink.net.
- www.hopalong.org A non-profit pet rescue and adoption organization. Email: info@hopalong.org Phone: (510)530-5154 This Rescue is based in Oakland, CA
- Cats at the Studio Inc. (C.A.T.S. Inc.) [Woodland Hills]
- www.cathouseonthekings.com A private, non-profit, no-kill sanctuary, rescue and adoption center for cats, run solely on donations and out-of-pocket. Founder, Lynea Lattanzio. Please visit this site. You’ll be impressed.
- www.yolospca.org Yolo County SPCA – located in Davis, CA
- Persians And Friends (PAF) Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA836.html PAF Rescue Mission Statement: We are a NO KILL, non profit private animal rescue dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of Persian, Himalayan, Bengal, Ragdoll, Abyssinian cats, mixed breed cats and pocket sized dogs. Dee Reynolds PAF-adoptions@mail.com - www.marinhumanesociety.org The Marin Humane Society. Located in Novato, CA
- Persian & Himalayan Cat Rescue of Northern California
- Persian Cat Rescue of Northern California
- Purebreds Plus Cat Rescue
- Colorado
- www.flatfacedfriends.com A PACFA licensed rescue organization specializing in Persians, Himalayans and other purebred type cats. Fort Collins, CO. Phone: 970-484-0111 flatfacedfriends@yahoo.com
- Nevada
- Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Nevada SPCA) Las Vegas, NV 702-873-7722 NevadaSPCA@aol.com
- Texas
- http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/TX512.html South Texas Persian Rescue. San Antonio, TX 78247 Phone: (210) 658-0914 southtexaspersianrescue@yahoo.com
- South Texas Persian Rescue
- Ohio
- Forgotten Persian Rescue and Friends (Columbus, Ohio)
- Minnkota
- National
- www.petfinder.com is A great way to find a Persian, Himalayan, or any other breed of animal in shelters all across the Country. Easy to use, just type in your zip code and do a search.
- http://www.felinerescue.net/persian_rescues_links.htm This website will put you in touch with Persian & Himalayan Rescuers all across the United States and Canada. A great way to place your cat, or to find a cat in your own area.
- Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue
- Europe
- Animal Lost & Found (Germany)
- St Francis Persian Cat Rescue (United Kingdom)
- Worldwide
- www.h4ha.org/shelters World-Wide Rescue Organizations & Shelter Directory.Friends of Roman Cats — based in San Francisco, but works to help the many “free-roaming” cats in Italy.
Cat Organizations:
- American Cat Fanciers’ Association
- Cat Fanciers’ Association
- CFA Persian Breed Council
- Traditional and Classic Cat International
Cat Health:
- Ask the Vet
- Vetinfo.com
Breeders:
Other Cat Web Sites
- CATS Links – An interesting list of cat links and Web resources
- Kitty Korner
- One Busy Cat – Kitty Central, Cool Cat Links, Cat Quote, Daily Kitty Tip, Kitty Articles, …
- Pat’s Cats: Simon & Louie
- Toilet Train Your Cat
- The Traditional Cat Association Inc.
- Sharada Birmans Online
- RoseMarie Traditional Siamese
- Cats of Australia
- My Pets Directory