Your guide to finding and caring for a Singapura in Bountiful
Say hello to your Singapura
While we don't have enough cats near Bountiful, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
Often called the smallest pedigreed cat, the Singapura is a petite, muscular cat with enormous eyes and ears and a fine, close-lying ticked coat in warm ivory and dark brown, a color known as sepia agouti. The breed's foundation cats were brought from Singapore to the United States in the 1970s, and it was developed there before winning recognition from the CFA cat registry in the 1980s. Some historians question how much of its ancestry truly came from Singapore street cats, but the breed's look has stayed consistent.
Singapuras tend to be curious, playful and people-focused, following their humans from room to room and investigating every new bag or box. Many keep a kittenish energy into adulthood while having soft, quiet voices. They suit homes that want an engaged, interactive cat and can offer play and company, and their rarity means most adopters find one through breed rescue.
Having a Singapura in Bountiful
A Singapura packs a big personality into a tiny frame. Its curiosity, steady energy, easy-care coat and a few inherited health concerns all shape life at home, so understanding these traits helps adopters decide whether this lively little cat matches their household.
Singapuras tend to be affectionate, inquisitive and social, often greeting visitors and supervising household chores. Many are gentle and get along with respectful children and other friendly pets. They usually dislike being left alone for long stretches and may seek constant interaction. Personalities vary, so meeting the individual cat gives the best sense of fit.
Most Singapuras are active and playful well past kittenhood, enjoying climbing, chasing toys and learning tricks. Several daily play sessions with wand toys, balls or food puzzles keep them content. Cat trees and high perches satisfy their urge to climb and observe. Without enough stimulation, some find their own entertainment in cupboards and on shelves.
Singapuras are prone to some inherited conditions linked to a small founding population, including pyruvate kinase deficiency, a cause of anemia that a DNA test can detect. Their small size means even modest weight changes matter. Regular veterinary checkups and dental care are important for long-term health.
Their small size and quiet voices make Singapuras well suited to apartments as well as houses, provided they get vertical space, toys and company. They prefer warmth and often seek sunny spots or heated beds. Indoor living keeps these tiny cats safest, and a home where someone is around often helps them thrive.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption fee | $350, one time | $350 in year one |
| Food | $20 to $40 per month | $240 to $480 |
| 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) | $1,140 to $2,580 | |
| First-year total (with adoption fee) | $1,490 to $2,930 | |
Adoption fee is the fee on Singapura listings in Bountiful on GetBuddy today. Other costs are national averages for Singapuras; we don't have costs specific to Bountiful yet.
* Litter, flea prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, toys, a cat tree and other supplies, and minimal home grooming for a short coat.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Singapuras available.
Here are the rescues & shelters in the Bountiful area where you can find Singapuras and other cats available for adoption.
Singapura cats stay small, with most adults weighing only about 4 to 8 pounds. Females usually fall around 4 to 6 pounds and males around 6 to 8, making the Singapura one of the tiniest cat breeds. Despite their size they are muscular and solid, and they mature slowly, often filling out until about two years old.
A Singapura is a small, rare cat breed developed in the United States from cats brought from Singapore in the 1970s. It has a fine, ticked coat in ivory with dark brown tipping, very large eyes and ears, and a muscular body. Singapuras are known for being curious, playful and affectionate with a quiet voice.
Yes, Singapura cats are usually very friendly. Most are social, affectionate and curious, often following their people around and greeting guests. Many get along with respectful children and other friendly pets. Like any cat, each Singapura's comfort with strangers depends on its history and socialization, so spending time with the cat is helpful.
No, Singapura cats are not hypoallergenic. Their short, fine coat sheds very little, but the main cat allergen comes from saliva and skin glands and spreads during grooming, regardless of coat type. Some allergic people may react less to certain individual cats, but anyone with allergies should spend time with a specific Singapura and consult a doctor first.
Singapura cats shed only lightly. Their short, fine coat lies close to the body and has little undercoat, so loose hair is minimal compared with most breeds. A quick weekly brushing or rub with a grooming mitt is usually enough to remove dead hair and keep the coat glossy, and these cats rarely need baths.
Singapura cats typically live about 12 to 15 years, and some reach their late teens with good care. Inherited conditions such as pyruvate kinase deficiency can affect certain lines, so asking about genetic testing is worthwhile. Indoor living, a healthy weight, dental care and regular veterinary checkups help a Singapura enjoy a long life.
You can find a Singapura cat through breed-specific rescues, cat rescues and occasionally shelters, and GetBuddy lists adoptable cats from shelters and rescues near you. The breed is rare, so saved searches and patience help. Adoption fees for cats usually range from about $50 to $250, and similar ticked-coat cats are often available too.
Yes, Singapura cats are rare. The breed descends from a small number of founding cats, and only a limited number are registered each year with major cat associations. So few are born that it is unusual to see one in a shelter. Patience, breed rescue contacts and saved searches give adopters the best chance of meeting one.
Yes, a Singapura cat, like any domestic cat, could become feral if born or left outdoors without human contact during kittenhood. Feral behavior comes from a lack of early socialization, not from breed. The breed's ancestors were said to be street cats in Singapore, but pet Singapuras raised with people are typically social, people-oriented companions.
We have 1 rescue with Singapuras available: Whiskers. You can see every rescue with Singapuras available in the list above these questions.
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