I'm a kitty mom again! *Updated with pics*
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I also just adopted two older kittens (10 months, and 1 year) after my two senior kitties passed last year within 6 months of each other.
They were obtained from Craigslist, not free, but a small "rehoming fee". They weren't advertised as such, but it was obvious to me that they were both Scottish Folds (one a Straight), and I was instantly in love with their cute faces, and practically ran to get them! However, I also knew that Folds have probably have some significant health/pain issues with their cartilage, so would need insurance, so I started researching.
I went to the Scottish Fold subReddit, and was referred to the pet insurance, Fetch, which was among several. There's a two week waiting period, and they would need a vet checkup, which I've finished. Haven't used the insurance yet, but others reported good reviews about them. No upfront costs either.
I figured the kittens I got were bonded, but not the case. Actually, they were both intact, something I was NOT looking for. My feeling is that the person I got them from was trying to breed them, so I had the male fixed within a week, ASAP. Unfortunately, the female appears to be pregnant, so I will have a litter in about a month. Vet wouldn't vaccinate due to that reason. As the female is the Straight, male a Fold, the kittens should be
OK. The problem comes when two Folds are bred together.
Pics soon!
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Congratulations. 
Please do keep us updated with their progress. I love reading happy stories like yours. It's a much, much needed respite from any bad news and political hubbub posts.
You are a wise parent, the pet insurance is a good idea and the sooner you get it, the better. My neighbor had a fold for 21 years with no health problems and he was a real sweetheart. Hope you have a similar experience.
