Your guide to finding and caring for a Siamese in Plainfield
Meet a Siamese who needs you
F, 8 mo., 32 miles
Siamese
M, 6 y., 32 miles
Snowshoe, Siamese
F, 2 y., 32 miles
Siamese
M, 3 y., 35 miles
Siamese
M, 3 y., 35 miles
Siamese, Snowshoe
M, 0-6 mo., 37 miles
Siamese, Domestic Short Hair
M, 3-7 y., 37 miles
Siamese, Domestic Short Hair
F, 3 mo., 38 miles
Siamese
M, 3-7 y., 39 miles
Siamese
F, 3-7 y., 39 miles
Siamese
Siamese cats descend from the pointed Wichianmat cats of Thailand, once known as Siam, which appear in centuries-old Thai manuscripts of cat poems. They reached Britain and the United States in the late 1800s and became one of the first breeds recognized by cat registries. Their pale bodies, darker face, ears, paws and tail, and vivid blue almond eyes come from a temperature-sensitive pigment gene.
Many Siamese are talkative, intelligent and intensely people-oriented, following their humans from room to room and voicing opinions about everything. That devotion can turn into loud complaints or mischief when they are bored or left alone for long hours. Adopters who enjoy an interactive cat, and can offer play, puzzle toys and company, often find them deeply affectionate. Shelters also see many Siamese-mix cats with similar coloring and personalities.
Having a Siamese in Plainfield
A Siamese stands out for a chatty, attention-seeking personality housed in a sleek, elegant body. Understanding how much company, stimulation and conversation this cat expects helps adopters judge whether their home and schedule suit a Siamese.
Siamese tend to be affectionate, curious and highly social, often bonding strongly with one person while staying friendly with the household. Many are very vocal, with a loud, raspy meow they use freely. Some get along well with other cats, especially another Siamese. A shelter cat's history with children, dogs and other cats is the best guide.
Siamese are usually active, playful cats that need daily interactive play with wand toys, chasing games and climbing. Their intelligence makes puzzle feeders, fetch and even clicker training worthwhile. Cat trees and window perches add enrichment. Bored Siamese may become noisy or destructive, so short play sessions spread through the day help keep them content.
Siamese can be affected by progressive retinal atrophy, a hereditary liver condition called amyloidosis, dental and gum disease, asthma and some cancers. Their pointed coloring is linked to unusual eye wiring, which explains the crossed eyes some older lines show. Regular dental care and veterinary checkups help.
A Siamese can thrive in an apartment or a house as long as it has companionship and things to do. Vertical space, scratching posts and sunny window perches matter more than square footage. Their voices carry, which shared walls may notice. They do best indoors, and many are happiest in homes where someone is around often.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption fee | $200, one time | $200 in year one |
| Food | $25 to $50 per month | $300 to $600 |
| Pet insurance | $25 to $50 per month | $300 to $600 |
| Routine vet care | $150 to $350 per year | $150 to $350 |
| Other* | $450 to $1,150 per year | $450 to $1,150 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,200 to $2,700 | |
| First-year total (with adoption fee) | $1,400 to $2,900 | |
Adoption fee is the fee on Siamese listings in Plainfield on GetBuddy today. Other costs are national averages for Siamese; we don't have costs specific to Plainfield yet.
* Litter, flea prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, toys, scratchers and bedding, and light at-home grooming for a short single coat.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Siamese available.
Here are the rescues & shelters in the Plainfield area where you can find Siamese and other cats available for adoption.
A Siamese cat is a pointed breed from Thailand, once called Siam, known for a pale body with darker face, ears, paws and tail, plus bright blue almond-shaped eyes. Siamese are slender, medium-sized and short-haired. Many are famously talkative, intelligent and affectionate, and the breed has helped create many others, including the Balinese, Himalayan and Oriental Shorthair.
A Siamese cat has a long, slender body, long legs and tail, and a short, glossy coat in a pale shade with darker points on the face, ears, paws and tail. Its eyes are almond-shaped and vivid blue. Modern show Siamese have a long wedge-shaped head and very large ears, while traditional types have rounder heads.
Siamese cats are typically talkative, affectionate, curious and very attached to their people. Many follow owners around, join in activities and demand attention with a loud, distinctive voice. They are often playful and clever enough to learn tricks. Their need for company means they can become lonely or mischievous when left alone for long stretches.
Siamese cats come from Thailand, which was known as Siam until 1939. Their ancestors, the pointed Wichianmat cats, are described in Thai manuscripts of cat poems that may date back several centuries. Cats from Bangkok were taken to Britain and the United States in the late 1800s, where the modern Siamese breed was developed.
Before adopting a Siamese cat, know that most are highly social, vocal and active. They want interaction every day and may complain loudly when bored or alone. They need play, climbing space and puzzle toys. Grooming is easy, but dental care matters, and the breed has some inherited eye and liver conditions to ask about.
Siamese cats are medium-sized but slender. Most adults weigh about 6 to 14 pounds, with females usually around 6 to 10 pounds and males heavier. They are long and lean rather than bulky, and fine-boned yet muscular. A healthy Siamese should feel firm, with ribs easy to feel and a visible waist.
Siamese cats differ from most cats in their pointed coloring, vivid blue eyes, slender build and unusually talkative, people-focused personality. Their coat color depends on body temperature, so cooler areas darken. Many Siamese seek far more interaction than the average cat and may bond intensely with one person, following them throughout the day.
Siamese cats are one of the best-known and most popular pedigreed breeds, though registered purebreds make up a small share of all cats. Pointed cats with Siamese-like coloring are much more common, and shelters regularly take in Siamese mixes. Most of those cats are domestic shorthairs carrying the pointed gene rather than pedigreed Siamese.
Siamese cats are not usually one sex more than the other; males and females occur in roughly equal numbers. Their colorpoint gene is not linked to sex, unlike calico coloring, which is almost always female. Males are often somewhat larger, but personality depends far more on the individual cat than on sex, especially once spayed or neutered.
We have 1 rescue with Siamese available: SAYv Animal Organization. You can see every rescue with Siamese available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Siamese near Plainfield.
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