FAQ
Buying a Kitten
What do you charge for your kittens?
$1,250 + $200 deposit. The deposit is refunded upon proof of spay/neuter (at 6 - 8 months).
Do you have a waiting list?
I don't maintain a waiting list. When kittens are born I will announce it on social media. If it is the right time for you to consider a kitten contact me and we will begin discussions.
I know which kitten I want - what do I do now?
A $200 deposit will reserve a specific kitten. This reservation can be transferred to any other not-yet-reserved kitten. The deposit is refunded upon proof of spay/neuter (more on this later).
At what age can I get my kitten?
Kittens go to their new homes no sooner than 12 weeks. Many Saskatchewan residents are used to being able to take farm kittens home at 8 weeks. By doing so the kitten misses out on a lot of socialization lessons and it is taken from its mother at the very beginning of the weaning process. At 12 weeks the kitten is much more mature and socialized.
What shots etc has the kitten had at 12 weeks?
By the time the kitten is old enough to go its new home it will have had its first 2 sets of vaccines. It will also have been de-wormed twice and had a microchip implanted. I send with the kittens notes provided by the vet at each of its visits and 6 weeks free pet health insurance.
Is the kitten litter trained?
Yes
Will the kitten scratch my furniture?
That depends. Cats have a natural need to scratch. So they're going to do it but you can determine where by giving them better alternatives. I've found posts wrapped in twine, carpet covered cat trees or inexpensive corrugated cardboard scratchers to be the best options. And one is not enough. If your cat is in the bedroom, he is not going to go all the way into the kitchen to do his scratching if the urge hits him.
So the kitten won't be spayed/neutered before adoption?
No. I don't practice early spay/neuter.
There is some controversy over the affect that early spay/neuter has on the growth of long bones. Some believe that when you neuter so early, the hormones that tell the long bones to stop growing are disrupted. This can lead to leg bones that grow too long and thus they are thinner and prone to breakage in later adulthood. Many breeders who are far more experienced and knowledgeable about all things cats than I am do practice early spay/neuter however when I contacted vets around Saskatoon looking for one that would perform this service for me none wanted to do it for the reason stated above. Due to the fact that Siberians are Forest Cats who tend to love jumping up to and down from high places, I chose to err on the side of caution.
Can I declaw my cat?
NO! Nonononono. Declawing is extremely cruel and even illegal in some states and provinces. Most literature will tell you that declawing is the process of amputating the toe at the first knuckle. This is incorrect because amputation is a very precise procedure which involves carefully cutting the bones, the ligaments, the muscles and closing the wound just so. Declawing however uses an instrument not unsimilar to a cigar cutter to just lob off the end of the toe indiscriminately. Every step that the cat takes for the rest of its life will be painful if the wound doesn't heal over the end of the toe. Or the cat can learn to walk on its wrists to avoid toe pain and end up with arthritis. Either way declawing is likely to result in a very unhappy cat.
Are your kittens registered?
My cattery and my breeding cats are registered with the CFA (Cat Fancier's Association). As well, each litter is registered upon arrival. From that litter registration I will produce the paperwork required to register your kitten. Upon proof of spay/neuter and upon request, I will provide you with that required document. It will then be your cost and responsibility to register your kitten. Cost is minimal ~$20