It can cost $50 to $150 to adopt a Japanese Bobtail from a shelter or rescue organization. This adoption fee usually covers an initial exam, preventatives, vaccines, microchipping, and spay/neuter. Conversely, buying a Japanese Bobtail cat from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive and typically costs $800 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Japanese Bobtail would be through a shelter or cat-specific rescue group. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet, which will show you all the available Japanese Bobtails in the search radius. Since they are a rare breed, especially in the U.S., it may help to look beyond your local area.