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MissingLegMatt

MissingLegMatt

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Hi guys, I'm Matt.

I lost my leg in combat operations in Ukraine in 2022. I don't have much of any family left, and I live by myself.

The house is a bit large for one guy with one leg. And I would love some companionship. I grew raising all types of animals imaginable (ranch life), but I always loved my cats' personalities.

I've always wanted a sphynx and I think adopting one that I could give all my attention to would do my heart some good.
 
Catzzzmeow

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Good luck on your search…it’s definitely important to research. There are many backyard breeders and scammers these days. Hoping this info helps you.

Ways to help detect fraud & scammers when adopting/buying a cat

NEVER send money via Western Union. If possible - get a cat or kitten that is in driving distance of your home. Most breeders selling kittens or people re-homing or adopting out will communicate no problem via phone, emails or in person. If not - look somewhere else. Visit the breeder’s home if...
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What to expect from a responsible sphynx breeder

We get this question quite a bit here on Sphynxlair so I figured we would compile some useful information, a check list if you will for a first time sphynx buyer or even an existing sphynx parent looking to get another sphynx cat or kitten. All of these items listed below aren't necessarily deal...
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Welcome to SL…thank you for your service!
 
Yoda mom

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@MissingLegMatt , Hi Matt, welcome to the lair family. so glad you joined us.
bless your heart for your service . I know there are no right words for loss of your leg in combat. where in Colorado? I spent time in Arvada and Pueblo many years ago.

a sphynx cat companion would be amazing! I swear they are cat ,dog, monkey , baby all in one for life.
I joined here with my first and never looked back. never hesitate to ask questions. I have all adoptees and always try to help hearts align.
be sure to read the fraud tips link if looking at ads in cyberworld outside sphynxlair.

saved me from near scams out in cyberworld. several of us have adopted from members. stay active with us! jump in and enjoy this fun friendly bunch . there are fun threads too like change a letter, numbers game etc.

all paws crossed the sphynx stars align!
the info center is a great resource on sphynx life.


Sphynx Cat Help Center

Check in here for useful articles about the sphynx cat.
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look forward to you being an active member with this fun friendly down to earth bunch. we have several sphynx cat daddy members too!
 
MissingLegMatt

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Thank you all so so so much for the warm welcome.

Luckily for me, I have done some research beforehand, and that's why I came HERE first.

I currently live in Cortez, right by the 4 corners. I lived in Denver for a decade before going overseas.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone, and I'm manifesting hard for the right opportunity.
 
Yoda mom

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@MissingLegMatt , stay active and positive with us, check often. they get adopted quickly. the right one(s) will find you.
I tagged you in a Pueblo bonded pair (tagged owner to see if found forever home together or still interviewing).

all paws crossed the sphynx stars align.
 
Yoda mom

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@MissingLegMatt , sharing too the maximum rehoming fee on sphynxlair is $250 each or less.
sharing another resource that worked for me , I reached out to a reputable breeder in my state and adopted a wonderful 2 yr old retiree who came HCM heart scanned, spayed, fully vetted. her mum and I are friends ever since. my ClaireBare is 15 now!
often times retirees are about $600 rehoming fees from reputable breeders (usually a fraction of the cost to the breeder when imported /purchased with breeding rights).

I never knew about "retirees" and wanted to share the option . be sure to read the "reputable breeder " and fraud tips links shared by admin above,

dont hesitate to PM any cyberworld ads for an extra peek for red flags. There are very creative cyberworld scammers out there that will copy paste pics, health certificates etc and ask for western union payment etc.
 
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