Your guide to finding and caring for a Bombay in Sioux Falls
A Bombay suits a Sioux Falls apartment well, since this sleek black cat is happy living indoors with company. In a converted building in the Cathedral Historic District or a Whittier duplex, it will claim a window perch and follow you from room to room. Bombays are playful and people-focused, so they do best when someone is home for part of the day. Winters here are long, and a cat that loves lap time won't mind them.
Open your home to a Bombay
While we don't have enough cats near Sioux Falls, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
M, 0-6 mo., 967 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
F, 6 mo.-2 y., 967 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
M, 0-6 mo., 967 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
F, 1 y., 971 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
M, 6 mo.-2 y., 971 miles
Bombay
M, 2 y., 975 miles
Bombay
M, 1 y., 975 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
M, 6 y., 975 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
F, 2 y., 975 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
F, 2 y., 975 miles
Bombay, Domestic Medium Hair
The Bombay's look comes from sable Burmese and black American Shorthair ancestry, a mix started in Kentucky in the 1950s. The result is a medium-sized, surprisingly solid cat, usually 6 to 12 pounds, with a short satiny coat that is black to the roots, a black nose and paw pads, and round eyes in gold to deep copper.
Many Bombays are affectionate, curious and playful, and some learn to fetch or walk on a harness. Most sleek black cats with copper eyes listed under this name are domestic shorthairs who share the look, so a cat's personality matters more than the label. In Sioux Falls, where cold months keep cats indoors, a people-loving Bombay gets plenty of time with its household.
Having a Bombay in Sioux Falls
Grooming a Bombay is simple, but the cat itself wants company, games and a measured diet. Think about how much time someone is home, how you'll keep play going through a long Sioux Falls winter, and who will watch the food bowl.
Bombays tend to be affectionate, outgoing and keen to be involved, and many greet visitors rather than hide. Some bond closely with one person and dislike long stretches alone. They often accept other cats and calm dogs after gradual introductions. Socialization and past experience shape behavior, and some cats take longer to warm up to handling.
Most Bombays enjoy daily interactive play with wand toys, chase games and fetch, and some take to harness walks with patient training. Food puzzles and short trick sessions add mental work. In Sioux Falls, indoor play matters most from November through March, and regular sessions help a food-loving cat stay lean.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has been reported in Bombays, and some have watery eyes that need occasional wiping. Like many sturdy, food-motivated cats, they can gain weight easily, which raises the risk of diabetes and joint strain. Regular veterinary exams, measured meals and dental care help, and a vet can check the heart.
A Bombay can settle into a Sioux Falls apartment or a house with a yard it never needs to use, as long as it has play and places to climb. Window perches, cat trees and scratching posts matter more than floor space. Indoor living also keeps it clear of coyotes and traffic.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food | $25 to $50 per month | $300 to $600 |
| Pet insurance | $30 to $60 per month | $360 to $720 |
| Routine vet care | $150 to $350 per year | $150 to $350 |
| Other* | $455 to $1,175 per year | $455 to $1,175 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,265 to $2,845 | |
Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.
* Litter, flea prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, toys, scratchers and other supplies, minimal home grooming, and the Sioux Falls cat license ($5 a year if spayed or neutered, $25 if not).
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below have cats available in and near Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls adoptions run through an open-admission humane society and foster-based rescues, and the cats listed here change often. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Sioux Falls area with cats available for adoption, worth asking whether a Bombay is coming in.
Yes, no breed is banned in Sioux Falls, and South Dakota law forbids local breed-specific rules. Cats six months and older need a city license and a rabies vaccine, and a household can have no more than four pets over six months old. Cats off your property must be leashed, so a harness helps.
Often, yes, for a household that is home part of the day. Bombays like company and play, which suits long indoor winters here. Some dislike long hours alone, so a work-from-home schedule or a second cat can help. Rule out allergies and plan for play every day.
Yes, a Bombay can do well in a Sioux Falls apartment because it needs play and perches more than floor space. With about 40% of households renting, read the lease for pet rent, pet limits and deposit terms. State law caps deposits at one month's rent unless both sides agree otherwise.
Yes, as indoor cats. Sioux Falls has about 66 days a year that stay below freezing, and wind chills can be dangerous within minutes. A Bombay's short, thin coat gives little protection, so keep it inside, offer a warm bed away from drafts, and keep up daily play.
Very little. A Bombay's short satin coat needs a weekly brush or wipe with a soft cloth to keep it glossy, and shedding is low. Dry winter indoor air can add a little dander, so brushing helps. Wipe watery eyes as needed and trim nails every few weeks.
Expect roughly $1,265 to $2,845 a year for a Bombay in Sioux Falls. That covers food at $25 to $50 a month, insurance at $30 to $60 a month, routine vet care at $150 to $350 a year, and other costs such as litter, dental care and the city license at $455 to $1,175 a year.
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