Question 1

How does reserving a kitten work?

Accepted Answer

Once you apply and we receive the reservation deposit, the reservation is not complete until your application is approved. Once your application is approved, you will be notified that your kitten is reserved. If your application is denied, your reservation deposit will be refunded.

Question 2

What is the reservation deposit?

Accepted Answer

The reservation deposit secures a specific kitten and is applied toward the purchase price. If you’re on the Priority Waitlist, your $250 is already on file and will be applied to your reservation deposit at the time that you select a kitten.

Question 3

Is the deposit refundable or transferable?

Accepted Answer

Deposits and fees are non-refundable and applied to the purchase price. In limited situations, a transfer may be considered at the breeder’s discretion.

Question 4

When do kittens go home?

Accepted Answer

Kittens go home at 12-16 weeks of age. On rare occasions, we may delay go-home if it’s in the kitten’s best interest.

Question 5

Are kittens pet-only?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our kittens are placed as pets only and are not sold with breeding rights. Our contract requires that the kitten be spayed/neutered at the appropriate age, which is also when the owner will receive a full TICA pedigree for their kitten.

Question 6

What vet care do kittens receive?

Accepted Answer

Kittens receive a routine deworming protocol, 2 FVRCP vaccines, and a health certificate before going home. Kittens going home beyond 12 weeks may have received additional FVRCP & Rabies vaccines.

Question 7

What health testing do you do?

Accepted Answer

We maintain high health standards for our breeding cats and take a proactive, layered approach to wellness. Our program includes HCM monitoring when appropriate, along with screening such as FeLV/FIV testing and blood typing, and we also run genetic panels on many of our adults. We stay consistent with routine veterinary care—including wellness exams, bloodwork panels, and fecal testing (stool tests) as needed—and we quarantine any new cat entering our program to protect the health of our existing cats and kittens.

Question 8

When do we get TICA paperwork?

Accepted Answer

Our cats are TICA registered, but kittens do not go home with pedigree paperwork. Since kittens are pet-only, TICA pedigree paperwork is released after proof of spay/neuter is provided.

Question 9

What comes home with my kitten?

Accepted Answer

You’ll receive your kitten’s vaccination records and a vet health certificate. Your kitten will also go home with a TSA-approved pet carrier, a small bag of food to help with the diet transition, a blanket that smells like mom and littermates, and a favorite toy.

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