Why do catteries refuse to allow visitors to view their cats?
Many people who want to buy a cat may hear cat breeder owners give this kind of reply. These people usually think that the cat breeder owners are arrogant, and may even block the cat breeder owners and go to a cat breeder that allows you to visit the cats in person to buy a cat.
Catteries that truly love cats don't allow visitors to see the cats at their homes. Let's analyze this issue today. 
The psychology of buyers who want to visit the cat store
1. I'm afraid that the cat I buy is not the same cat as the one in the video or picture, and I'll be scammed.
First of all, with today's advanced internet technology, if you can find a cattery that resonates with you through WeChat or the internet, you must have done some research before making a purchase. You can browse their WeChat Moments, official accounts, Weibo, etc., to learn more about the cattery.
2. Many friends are worried about the health of the kittens they receive.
In fact, if the cats are bred by professional catteries, they usually know their cats' bodies and habits very well. If there are any problems with the cats, you should communicate with the cattery owner as soon as possible. Cats are living beings, and they will more or less have a stress reaction when they go to a new environment. Responsible cattery owners will teach new owners how to help their cats smoothly transition into the adaptation period based on the cats' conditions, and there are certain after-sales guarantees.
3. Concerned about the kitten's personality.
Purebred cats have undergone multiple generations of domestication, so their basic temperament is generally not a concern. However, any cat needs about a week to adapt to a new environment, and it's normal for them to be a little distant for a short period. Many people try to understand a cat's temperament from the first meeting, but I can only say that it's extremely difficult. I've had friends tell me that their cats were very well-behaved and affectionate when they first met, but became resistant after being brought home. Cats are very individualistic animals, and somewhat neurotic. So, if you think you can tell their true nature at first glance, I can only say you're too naive.
Cattery is the cat owner's own home.
Unlike dog kennels, most catteries are the homes of cat owners. The cats there are used to living carefree in their familiar surroundings, which leads to better health and socialization. We love cats, and cats love us too; we all live happily together.
Since it's the cat owner's own home, they would refuse to come and see the cat, whether for "safety" or "privacy" reasons. After all, it's their own home; they can't have people coming in all the time, right?
For the safety of the cat
Most people who request to see cats have touched cats (including stray cats) in other places (including the wild), which brings unseen germs to the cattery.
Catteries often have kittens that require meticulous, safe, and hygienic care, so contact with potential pathogens is absolutely forbidden. For example, if a cattery experiences an outbreak of feline panleukopenia, the impact would be devastating, potentially wiping out the entire operation.
Cat theft and snatching are common occurrences.
Some criminals use cats to scout out homes, and even commit robberies when someone is alone. This is not an exaggeration; this has happened many times.
To prevent this from happening and for their own safety, cattery owners will not tell strangers about their residence (cattery).
Malicious competition, poisoning cats
Believe it or not, this kind of thing really exists, and it happens quite often. Due to vicious competition, personal grudges, and other reasons, there have been cases of people hiring thugs to poison and kill cats.
Normal cat buying process
Many people believe that cat owners who don't allow visitors to see the cat at their home are scammers. Before buying or selling, both parties need to get to know each other, and cattery owners will be more cautious. Below is a brief overview of the typical buying and selling process from a reputable cattery for pet families:
1. Communicate with each other to understand the buyer's desired cat level and budget;
2. The cattery introduces its cats' details and sends photos and videos of cats suitable for buyers to choose from;
3. After selecting a cat, pay a deposit to reserve it. Deposits are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
4. Agree on the transportation method and the date for picking up the cat.
Finally, a reminder to all cattery owners to be careful.
