Your guide to finding and caring for a Siamese in Yakima
Siamese cats suit Yakima's older houses and small apartment buildings, as long as someone's around to talk back. In a neighborhood like Barge-Chestnut, with its older homes and walkable blocks, a Siamese will claim the sunniest front window and comment on every passerby. Yakima winters are cold and dry, so expect this warmth-loving cat to park itself on a heating vent or a sunny perch. Plan on lively play sessions in the evening, and some conversation the minute you walk in.
Meet a Siamese who needs you
While we don't have enough cats near Yakima, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
M, 9 mo., 291 miles
Siamese
M, 7 mo., 291 miles
Siamese
F, 14 y., 291 miles
Siamese
M, 3 mo., 291 miles
Domestic Short Hair, Siamese
F, 6 mo.-2 y., 304 miles
Siamese, Tabby
M, 2 mo., 310 miles
Siamese
M, 2 y., 310 miles
Siamese, Domestic Short Hair
F, 2 y., 310 miles
Siamese, Russian Blue
F, 5 y., 362 miles
Siamese
F, 3-7 y., 387 miles
Siamese
Siamese descend from the pointed Wichianmat cats of Thailand, once called Siam, and reached the United States in the late 1800s. They were among the first breeds recognized by cat registries. The pale body, darker face, ears, paws and tail, and vivid blue almond eyes all come from a temperature-sensitive pigment gene, and points often deepen with age.
Most Siamese are talkative, clever and devoted to their people. They like to follow you from room to room and can get loud or mischievous when bored. Many pointed cats in shelters are Siamese mixes, and only pedigree papers confirm a true Siamese, so personality is a better guide than looks. The short, single coat sheds lightly and needs only a weekly brushing.
Having a Siamese in Yakima
A Siamese pairs a sleek, elegant build with a big appetite for attention. In Yakima, where winters are long and indoor time adds up, a home with company and plenty to do keeps this cat happy.
Siamese are affectionate, curious and social, and many bond closely with one person while staying friendly with the rest of the household. Expect a loud, raspy voice used freely. Some enjoy other cats, especially another Siamese. Each cat differs, so watch how a cat reacts to children, dogs and other pets before deciding.
Plan on daily interactive play: wand toys, chasing games, climbing and puzzle feeders. Siamese are smart enough for fetch and clicker training. Window perches and tall cat trees give indoor enrichment through Yakima's cold months, and short sessions spread through the day help prevent noisy, bored behavior.
Siamese can face progressive retinal atrophy, a hereditary liver condition called amyloidosis, asthma, and dental and gum disease. Some cancers are also reported more often. Regular dental care and yearly veterinary checkups matter. On smoky late-summer days, keep the cat indoors, since asthma-prone cats may be sensitive to poor air.
Yakima is mostly single-family homes and small multiplexes, and a Siamese does well in either. Vertical space, scratching posts and sunny window perches matter more than square footage. Their voices carry through shared walls, so apartment neighbors may hear them. Keep this cat indoors, ideally with someone home often.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.
* 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.
Yakima's shelters and rescues care for cats of every age, including pointed Siamese-type cats and mixes, and many are ready for adoption. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Yakima area where you can find Siamese and other cats available for adoption.
Yes, but only in a carrier. Yakima Transit requires pets to stay in an approved pet carrier while on board its buses, and Yakima has no subway or rail. A Siamese is medium-sized and usually fits a good carrier. Get the cat used to the carrier at home first, since Siamese tend to voice complaints loudly.
Yes, as indoor cats. Yakima has about 147 freezing nights a year and roughly 20 inches of snow, and a Siamese has a short single coat with no undercoat. Keep the cat inside, add a heated or insulated bed, and provide a sunny window perch. Outdoor time in winter isn't a good idea.
Yes. Yakima has no breed ban on cats, and the city allows up to five cats per home. No city cat license is known, but keep vaccines current and add a microchip and ID tag. If you rent, get any pet terms in writing before you sign the lease.
Yes, a Siamese can do well in a Yakima apartment if it gets company and play. Housing here is mostly houses and small multiplexes, with about 46% of households renting. Provide climbing space and scratchers, and expect the cat's loud voice to carry through shared walls. Confirm your landlord's pet terms in writing.
A Siamese can be a great fit if someone is home often. Yakima's cold winters mean lots of indoor time, which suits a social, warmth-loving cat that wants play and conversation. Long workdays alone can lead to loud complaints, so plan on daily interactive play, puzzle toys and a window perch.
Very little. A Siamese has a short, fine single coat, so weekly brushing is usually enough and professional grooming isn't needed. Yakima's dry air and winter indoor heating can mean a bit more shedding or dry skin, so brush gently and keep water available. Grooming is covered in the Other cost line.
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.
We have 1 rescue with Siamese available: Yakima Humane Society. You can see every rescue with Siamese available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Siamese near Yakima.
Plan on roughly $1,200 to $2,700 a year for a Siamese in Yakima. Food runs about $25 to $50 a month and insurance about $25 to $50 a month. Routine vet care is roughly $150 to $350 a year, with $450 to $1,150 a year in other costs.
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