A cat rescuer knew buyers who paid $7000 for two 'bengals' which were just tabby cats.
UpdatedJanhavi GosaviJournalist·NZ Herald·30 May, 2026 03:00 AM5 mins to readSpot the difference: A tabby kitten (left) allegedly advertised as a Saimese cross online, compared to a purebred Siamese cat.Pet buyers are spending hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars on “purebred” cats that turn out to be fakes, rescue organisations are warning.One agency said they knew buyers who had splashed $7000 on a pair of moggies advertised as Maine Coons.
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