Woman That Buys Expensive ‘Sphynx’ Kitten Soon Learns She Was Misled

Before you bring a new pet into your home, it helps to connect with the animal first. You want to meet it, rub its belly, hear it purr or bark or chirp, and only then can you know if the domestic critter is right for you. But two particular women learned that foregoing this in-person meeting can end poorly.

On the Sphynx hunt

Recently, two women, Shayla Bastarache (pictured below) and Shaniya Yung, from Alberta, Canada, were looking to purchase a new feline friend. Both women, who were total strangers prior, purchased a Sphynx cat, or better known as a hairless cat.

Designer breed

The Sphynx cat is a designer feline developed through selective breeding in the 1960s. Their skin feels leathery to the touch. Their skin coloration also correlates to the color fur they would have had and follows typical cat markings like solid, point, tabby, tortie, etc.

Super social

Sphynxes tend to be a more social breed of cat and display extroverted behavior. They have high energy levels, extraordinary intelligence, increased curiosity, and affection for their owners. They can be described as a dog-like cat compared to other cat breeds.

High cost

So it's understandable that Shayla and Shaniya both wanted to add a Sphynx to their homes. Due to the designer aspect of this breed, they would need to go through a breeder to obtain their new kittens. Sphynx cats are expensive and can cost up to $1,000.