Persian Cat Rescue Groups

Persian cat rescue listings. This page contains a directory of rescues that focus strictly on Persian cats and related mixes (including Himalayan).

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AJ's Best FriendsPurebred Cat Rescue (Arizona Persian and Himalayan Rescue)
Scope: Arizona
Website: http://azpersianrescue.org

AJ's Best Friends Rescue works not only with Persians and Himalayans, but other cat breeds and dogs as well. Their website states that they focus on "rescuing Purebred cats and small Purebred or mixed breed dogs destined to be euthanized in the area shelters or in other dangerous, life-threatening situations."

The cat breeds they rescue include: Persian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair, Selkirk Rex, Ragdoll, Siamese, Tonkinese, Burmese, Russian Blue, Egyptian Mau, Munchkin, Scottish Fold, and Maine Coon.

Persian and Himalayan Cat Rescue
Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Area, and Northern California
Website: http://www.persiancats.org

Persian and Himalayan Cat Rescue was founded in 1990 by cat groomer Wanda Roe. They now adopt out over 250 cats per year in the Northern California area.

Briland PotCats Rescue
Scope: Southern California
Website: http://briland.com/cats.htm

Briland PotCats works with the following cat breeds: Persian, Himalayan, and Scottish Fold in Southern California.

Defunct Rescue Groups

The following Persian cat rescue groups were on my list, but appear to either have outdated or abandoned websites, or no longer have cats for adoption listed at Petfinder. I've put them here on the list in case you're searching for them too:

Flat-Faced Friends Rescue
Scope: Colorado

Persian/Himalayan Rescue of Southern California
Scope: Southern California

Persians and Friends Rescue Inc.
Scope: Southern California

More About The Breed

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According to American Humane, the Persian cat is the most popular cat breed in the world. The Himalayan is a colorpoint Persian created by a Siamese cross. Himalayans are also very popular, and are sometimes classified under the Persian name, as in the CFA. In addition, the Exotic cat (a shorthaired Persian), is also popular.

Persians are often gentle, quiet, and docile, and many people identify them as the ultimate lap cats. They do need daily grooming, and matted fur may need professional help and can become a health issue.

They may have several other health issues, including weeping from the eyes, respiratory problems, and inability to properly chew some forms of kibble (dry cat food). Even so, these fluffy creatures are adored by millions of fans.