KITTENS AVAILABLE 17th May

POPPY has one silver spotted boy available

  Ready to leave about 26th May

 

ETHEL had one baby on the 1st May---he is a red boy ---a first for us and can be reserved

3 days old

  13days old---mushrooming

FLORA had 5 kittens on Saturday  by C section Dad is Angus. There are 3 bicolours---blue bicolour ( boy) ,black bicolour -girl  ( could be very very dark brown)and chocolate bicolour girl ,self blue boy ( reserved)and self lilac boy

      

 Newly born                            Now 2 days old

 

Mushrooming at 5 days old

 

If enquiring about the availability  of a kitten PLEASE respond to my reply email within 24 hours . Also please do not reserve on a whim and then cancel weeks later. Give the buying of a kitten a great deal of thought beforehand. I have many enquiries and it is impossible if people do not reply quickly when other people are waiting for an answer---thanks .

 

After reserving, you can come and see the kittens at about 6 weeks of age. (Please note that at this age all kittens are vulnerable to infection and cannot be handled.) At this stage we ask for a £100 non refundable deposit. Our kittens are sold as indoor pets (see below). The kittens are vaccinated at 9 and 12 weeks of age and given a thorough health check by our vets. If at any time after reservation a health or breeding priority arises with a specific kitten, we reserve the right to offer an alternative from the litter or a future litter, returning or transferring any deposit. Kittens leave here at 13 weeks of age--with 4 weeks insurance with Pet-plan, full pedigree and registered (on the non active register, that is not to be bred from) with either GCCF or Felis Britannica or TICA. Registration paperwork is sent when we have proof of neutering from your vet.

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Having real problems with NTL so please send an email both to NTL and also to    max.robertson@gmail.com

PLEASE READ

Pedigree cats are NOT streetwise and our kittens are sold as indoor cats for the reasons stated in the article below.

Indoor versus Outdoor Cats

 The following excerpt from an article can give some idea of our feelings which are echoed by experts and vets worldwide.

''From first time kitten owners to seasoned cat companions, cat owners are divided whether or not cats should be allowed outdoors.  Traditional beliefs that cats need freedom to roam are fading in the light of statistics that indicate the indoor cats have a longer life span and better health.  Deciding whether or not a cat should be an indoors or outdoors animal is up to individual owners but the pros and cons provide substantial evidence toward indoor cats.

Statistics indicate that the life span of an indoor cat is much longer than an outdoor cat.

  On average, an indoor cat lives twelve years but some cats can live for as many as twenty years.  In comparison, an outdoor cat’s life expectancy is less than five years.

The pros of keeping a cat indoors outnumber the cons of an indoor cat.  Most are directly related to the health and safety of the cat.

The first valid reason to make a cat an indoor pet is traffic.  Busy highways, roads, suburban streets and country lanes all present a life-threatening danger for cats.  One accident can be fatal or cause serious injuries.

Indoor cats are not exposed to the host of poisons that many outdoors cats encounter.  Pesticides, home garden products, car and motor products, discarded trash, spoiled foods,  poisonous plants and intentional poisonings are among the poisoning dangers for cats that roam.

Danger of contracting an infectious disease rises for the outdoor cat.  Many feline diseases including Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV) are transmitted from an infected cat to another.  Cats who roam at will encounter other cats and can contract either of these fatal diseases. Free roaming cats often encounter problems with other cats in the area & abscesses as a result of a cat fight are  ailment veterinarians see on a regular basis. These are painful to the cat & can cost up to several hundred pounds to fix. A host of other infectious diseases thrive in the outdoor environment and among cats that may not have been vaccinated. 

Parasites are another health issue for outdoor cats.  Fleas are prevalent through the world and can be carriers for disease.  Some diseases can be transmitted to cat owners.  Ringworm (which is in fact a fungus, not a worm) is another disease that can adversely affect a cat’s health as well as pass to human members of the same household. While not deadly, ringworm can be quite hard to eradicate in the cat & prevention is better than cure.

Outdoor cats face other dangers.  Dogs and foxes often prey on cats that wander into the wrong territory.  Cruel and sadistic individuals sometimes kill defenseless cats for sport or pleasure. 

Neighbours who object to a roaming cat who may defecate or urinate in a flower bed or vegetable garden are another problem solved with indoor cats.  Neighborhood spats often arise from issues involving cats – if a cat lives indoors, then the potential for neighbour trouble is diminished.

Traditional views that cats require the freedom to roam outdoors have few pros.  The belief that indoor cats tend to be lazy and overweight is not true and can be combated with scheduled play times.  Outdoor cat enthusiasts claim cats love the outdoors, which is often true, but the dangers outweigh the benefits.  The same cat owners who promote the outdoors often insist that cats deserve their freedom. 

Such views, however, are outdated and outranked by most animal professionals.  The majority of veterinarians believe cats should be indoor pets.  So do members of most Humane Societies and animal protection societies.  Dangers to an outdoor cat far outweigh any benefits and responsible cat owners are urged to do what is best for the cat.

Cat owners uncertain about keeping a pet indoors can give their cat the best of both worlds by offering outdoor experiences in controlled situations.  Contrary to what most cat owners may think, it is possible to train a cat to a leash and harness.  It is easier to train a kitten or young cat but all cats can be leash trained.  This allows cats to be walked in the same manner as many dogs and offers outdoor exercise beneficial for both cat and owner.

Perhaps the best solution of all is a cat enclosure where cats can enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment.  Many companies manufacture cat enclosures but cat owners can also create their own.  A cat enclosure is simply an enclosed area that offers protection and keeps the cat from wandering away.  An ideal cat enclosure will contain enough space to move, climbing options, and a resting area.  A shady area is best so that the cat can enjoy fresh area even on the warmest days.  Every cat enclosure should be covered with material that can’t be breached by the cat.  Nylon mesh and chicken wire are two of the most inexpensive, effective options. ''

 

Holidays

When planning to have a kitten please think ahead to the time he/she will leave

 us. We strongly advise that a kitten is at least 6 months of age -and preferably 9 months before being left in a cattery.