Monday, June 16, 2008 Kittens Posted in Breeding Cats Our hobby breeding cats is a big part of our day - I took some photos for owners yesterday so here are some to share with you guys too. We have worked hard to be different in the cat world. I was quite shocked of how a lot of breeding animals are kept - what a life! I've made myself a bit unpopular in the cat world, as I am outspoken and I do want the standard for breeding cats to be way better than what it is. I don't want to attend cat shows after hearing other breeders came home with ringworm - charming! I'm thrilled that one person can make a difference & owners have the power of the web to research about buying a pet. Owners are voting with their money & by doing this they are demanding breeders to look at how they are keeping their cats & kittens. I'd never ever recommend anyone buying off a pet shop - you need to visit where the animals are kept, meet the breeding parents if possible. Look at the surroundings they are kept in. How do they interact with the owners & also you as the visitor. The cattery should be clean and not smell of cat. Cats are clean animals. The health of the cats & kittens should be looked at carefully. Is there any sneezing? - cats do sneeze like us if dust etc... but what you look for is lots of sneezing & especially a wet sneeze, is the cats eyes clear. Does the breeder have strict  policies about entering the cattery - eg our cattery is a closed cattery meaning no animal comes to visit our stud & we don't have to send a queen out to be mated - this stops bugs. We ask people when looking to please have a full change of clothes including shoes & jeans if they have visited a boarding or breeding cattery within 2 days. Most people who buy a pedigree cat love animals & want a life long pet that is healthy & has been socialised with people. I often find they are also animal lovers like us & most send me back photos of how their kitten has grown - it is a nice a hobby and thankfully one we all enjoy. Hope you enjoyed seeing some of out 6 week old kittens. Oh we have a big waiting list for our kittens some people wait over 10 months to get what they want eg colour & either a male or female. • Post A Comment! • Send to a Friend! Comments Monday, June 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment Posted by Anonymous They are just gorgeous! Jono's cat Missy loves the armpit scratch too :-) Enjoy the wet weather! Cate ( http://momentsofwhimsy.wordpress.com/ ) • Permanent Link Monday, June 16, 2008 - Beautiful Babies - kittens I mean Posted by Cathy Hear Hear - Love your words Many breeders wouldn't like to hear what you said Nice to hear about your day Take care Cathy Cranethie Burmese and Balinese (now sort of retired) • Permanent Link Monday, June 16, 2008 - Beautiful Babies - kittens I mean Posted by Cathy Hear Hear - Love your words Many breeders wouldn't like to hear what you said Nice to hear about your day Take care Cathy (cranethie.blogspot.com) Cranethie Burmese and Balinese (now sort of retired) • Permanent Link Monday, June 16, 2008 - Cathy Posted by TheGoodLife Hi What is the standard of care for breeding stock like in Australia? • Permanent Link