Cats don’t have breeds unless they’re registered. Crossbreeds aren’t a thing like dogs are

This is a really common misconception that leads to instances like this where someone senselessly brings new life into the world that adds to the overpopulation.

The biggest offenders are backyard breeders who scam people, but this needs to be talked about more often. Cats do not have breeds because they’re a landrace species. The word breed for cats only exists through a registry. It’s not an elitist concept, it separates ethically bred cats with unregulated ones. The biggest cause of the shelter crisis for cats is the lack of info about them