Tabbyluv Birmans

03/02/2024

My purchase of a well bred dog/cat didn't give another dog/cat death sentence.

My purchase of a well bred dog/cat has not caused an increase in the number of dogs in kennel or cats in Kattile

Me wanting a dog/cat with a predictable healthy temperament didn't cause the loss of another dog/cat adoption.

My meticulous research and support only to the most responsible breeders is not the problem. That's not what you should be upset about. Not what you should blame.

I am not the one who irresponsibly brought these dogs/cats into a shelter. The breeders are not responsible those who put dogs/cats in kennels/kennels.

It's my home, my life. It's my choice what kind of dog or cat to bring inside. Maybe I needed a working dog, a sports dog, or just a companion puppy of a breed I like. Maybe I needed a mellow, kid loving/lively cat. No matter the reason, my choice to support a reputable breeder did not kill a kennel dog or a cat in a kennel

A breeder who tests health, tests temperament, studies pedigree, proves that a dog/cat is worthy of breeding, and only when it does it is beneficial to the breed does not contribute to the number of homeless dogs/cats.

The number of homeless dogs/cats in the world is a problem, but it’s not an issue exacerbated by reputable breeders and those who buy from them.

Your street neighbor refusing to contain his dogs and cats (mostly not spayed) IS contributing to the problem.

Your friend who bought a dog/cat at a pet store IS contributing to the problem.

That guy on e-commerce sites selling non-pedigree animals for cheap IS contributing to the problem.

Your relative who simply HAS to let their dog/cat have a litter “so they can experience motherhood” or because “she’s just so sweet” IS contributing to the problem.

Your vet pushing for your dog/cat to have at least one pregnancy before spaying IS contributing to the problem.

Your old high school classmate who bought a high energy breed (without taking the time to inquire about what dog he's actually buying) and realizes it wasn't right for him, IS contributing to the problem.

A reputable breeder offers his/her lifelong support. A reputable breeder would never allow their dogs/cats to end up in a shelter to begin with. A reputable breeder has a contractual obligation to return to them the dogs/cats they have produced, if you can't keep them.

It’s understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs and cats in the world, but if you look deeper, you’ll find that your anger towards responsible breeders is misplaced.

( Shared )

20/10/2023

Copied with permission from another group

A couple of things we have addressed before but are popping up a lot in responses. Sadly all registered breeders are now having to defend themselves because so many scams are out there.

MYTH- “ if you can’t visit a kitten before committing financially then you shouldn’t buy from that breeder”.

FACT - many legitimate, ethical catteries are closed catteries. Some don’t allow visits at all prior to collection. Some allow visits after a deposit is paid. Many legitimate cats/kittens fly interstate. Some will allow visits and that’s their choice but many do not and for very legitimate reasons. There are plenty of ways a breeder can provide updates on kittens other than cattery visits.

MYTH- “ only buy from a breeder who keeps their breeding cats in the house like family, not outside in a “cage”.

FACT - you can’t keep breeding cats in the house! you just can’t ! Females yes that’s possible. Mature Males - hell no ! And they certainly can’t be kept together or you’d have kittens every other month ! Yes absolutely we see horror stories of cat hoarders and vile individuals who keep breeding cats in cramped, filthy conditions, but registered ethical breeders will have secure, comfortable and adequate housing for their breeding cats. Of course they can come inside under controlled circumstances but you just can’t have them running loose in the house spraying and fornicating at will !

Please think carefully before making comments such as this when someone enquires about how to select a legitimate ethical breeder. Common sense is all that is needed.

09/10/2023

This was not written by me... the author is anonymous, but I feel they speak of what every reputable, ethical breeder strives to be.

I am a cat breeder.

I have spent a lifetime learning pedigrees, going over cats, talking and learning from those in my breed and those outside it. I raise each litter as if I gave birth to them myself and spend an equal amount of time finding them loving forever homes. I only put kittens on this planet that I think will be the healthiest (mentally and physically) and nicest examples of their breed. I also choose to desex every cat and kitten that leaves my home so that it doesn't end up in the hands of a non-registered breeder.

I support each family who chooses one of my cats or kittens and let them know they are now a part of our extended family. I am there if one needs to come back and will aggressively pursue the return of one of my cats if it's in the wrong place. I support my breed in rescue and education.

I hold them when they arrive and leave this world, not only my own, but my brethren in the fancy. I share my knowledge, show and socialize my cats so that they will be the advertisement for my dedication. This does NOT mean the cats and kittens I share will be automatically for sale.

I don't keep track of the money and time I put in to my love of cats, it would not be true measure of how I feel.

I support my friends in the fancy, because it takes a village sometimes and only WE know how things are for us.

The price I charge for my kittens is never profit, but investment in the next generation.

I will not be ashamed of who I am, I work hard at being a good cat person and encouraging others to be the same. I am a breeder with a goal... and I am proud of it. If we don't support each other - we are doomed as a fancy.

11/01/2023

Shared from Michelle Fardell

Today, once again, I have had to decline a post on a group from someone who believes they are in fact a registered breeder.

I then posted this on several groups. If anyone wishes to use this, please do so. There is a LOT of misinformation out there and the ones suffering are our buyers. They are being led to believe that their breeder is registered, when in fact, they are not

WHAT IS A REGISTERED BREEDER
A registered breeder is someone who is a member of a cat governing council. Each state has several who are affiliated with ACF or CCCA, plus there is also ANCATS. A registered breeder ALWAYS has a breeders prefix, for example mine is AMJANCE, and is able to issue pedigree papers for their cats.
DOES HAVING
A BREEDER NUMBER WITH MY GOVERNMENT MAKE ME A REGISTERED BREEDER
NO! All this number does is make the government body aware that you exist, and if you have a number that begins with MB, you are in fact a glorified backyard breeder. Registered breeders are also required to have a number in some states, in particular Victoria
I AM A MEMBER OF NCPI or RPBA, AM I REGISTERED
NO! Unless you are a member of an applicable governing body and have a breeders prefix, you are just a glorified backyard breeder
If you are looking at a kitten from someone who claims to be a registered breeder, PLEASE always ask what their prefix is and who they are a member of. You can then verify that they are registered by contacting the applicable governing body.

08/09/2021

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02/06/2021

DON'T BE A VICTIM OF THIS SCAM!

These scammers have stolen my personal identity, my ABN and my Registered Australian Business name. This matter has been reported to Victoria Police , Australian Cyber Security Centre , IDCARE and other various Australian Government bodies.

Cat Breeders Australia DO NOT under any circumstances breed or sell kittens directly to the potential homes.

The only website for Cat Breeders Australia is www.catbreedersaustralia.com.au - we simply help you connect with VERIFIED registered breeders of your desired breed.

If you have paid money to the people running this fraudulent website - please contact the police IMMEDIATELY.

06/02/2021

Due to desexing and rehoming my breeding adult girls. Tabbyluv Birmans will not be having kittens again till the end of this year when our new queens are old enough to breed.

05/02/2021

15/12/2020

Copied from another Group, but it needs to be said.
Just out of interest I decided to get a price comparison for RPBA, NCPI and to be a valid registered breeder.
Membership for RPBA is $18.99 per month, which equates to $227.88
Membership for NCPI is $150 membership, PLUS $30 per breeding cat. So as an example for a member with 5 breeding cats it would be $300
I am a member of GCCFV, I pay $50 per year, and that includes listing on their website for the year as well.
Just going on the above figures, why the hell would you be with RPBA or NCPI. Oh wait, I know the answer, BECAUSE THEY ARE FOR BACKYARD BREEDERS WHO HAVE UNREGISTERED CATS THAT CAN NEVER BE INCLUDED IN THE GENE POOL NO MATTER HOW NICE THEY MAY APPEAR TO BE. THEY ARE JUST A MOGGY
Do your homework BEFORE you purchase from one of these FAKE breeders
NCPI is $150 plus $30 per cat
RPBA is $277.88
Proper registries average $50
For those unaware, RPBA and NCPI are NOT Registered Cat bodies, they are groups set up for Back yard breeders to try and rort the system of selling pets and entire cats and kittens without actually Registering the animals with a Legislated Registering body in Australia
The acronyms of
RPBA and NCPI are Responsible Pet Breeders Australia, National Companion Pets Institute.
Be very careful if you buy from someone mentioning these names. They are not a registered breeder

25/11/2020

UPDATE: These girls are not available.

Sofi (seal Point) and Violet (blue point) have both been desexed and retired from my breeding program.

01/11/2020

Tabbyluv Birmans have no kittens available at this time. Depending on our girls we won't have kittens til next year. I don't keep a waiting list any more due to people changing their minds or purchasing from another breeder (which is your right)

25/09/2020

Tabbyluv Birmans has no kittens available and due to covid19 will not be breeding for the remainder of this year.

04/08/2020

Qantas Freight Update (04/08/2020-15:08pm)

03/08/2020

More information on flights to and from Melbourne

UPDATED NEWS (17:58pm-3/8/2020)

Both the international and domestic terminals have paused operations completely and will remain closed for at least the next 24 hours.

Until operations resume, freight cannot be lodged or collected from either terminal in Melbourne

As a precaution, we’ve removed flights into and out of Melbourne from the online booking portal until midnight tomorrow (4 Aug 2020), and we recommend you seek alternative arrangements for any urgent freight movements as both freighter and passenger services are affected.

We’ll resume operations as soon as we’re able to and we’re continuing to assess other options to minimise disruptions during this time.
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News to hand from Qantas Freight Melbourne Airport.

16/07/2020

Due to the ongoing restrictions caused by covid19 on flights for kittens, for the short term kittens will only be available to Victorian homes unless there has already been a verbal agreement put in place. This may change by the time kittens are born and ready to go home but it is likely to remain this way for the remainder of 2020. This is more for the benefit of my kittens who may experience delays in going to their forever home and this is unfair on the kittens. Thank you for your understanding

12/07/2020

Breeders need to follow the rules for our and your safety

Leaving home to care for animals is permitted.

Travel has the potential to spread the virus, so we are asking Victorians to please consider postponing to a later date. The restrictions travel with you and so you need to abide by the same rules as if you were at home.

If you are planning to pick up a new companion, Victorians must please call ahead to the animal shelter or breeder to make proper handover arrangements. Physical distancing measures and good hygiene practices must also be followed at all times. The trip to and from picking up your new companion must also be direct, no stopping is permitted between.

If you must travel across the NSW border, please see https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-covid-19-nsw-border-entry-permit

More information here https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

30/06/2020

Tabbyluv are proud to welcome Subria Violet Crumble into our home. Beautiful girl with a gorgeous temperament. Thank you Brian for entrusting me with another of your gorgeous babies

28/06/2020

Animal Welfare Victoria (AWV) has introduced a new user category for Rescue organisations and Community Foster Care Networks who self-enrol on the Pet Exchange Register (PER). A source number issued to these entities will be identifiable with the prefix of RE. AWV encourages anyone buying a dog or cat to search the validity of a source number by searching on the PER: https://per.animalwelfare.vic.gov.au/

14/05/2020

My gorgeous boy Majic

08/05/2020

Majic the Man of the house. Such a sweet loving boy. Thank you Liisa for the pics

08/04/2020

Breeding season at Tabbyluv Birmans is over for this time of the year. Depending on what is happening with Covid 19 we may or may not have kittens later this year

23/12/2019

Merry Christmas everyone. Eat, drink and be merry but most of all be safe. May 2020 be a wonderful year for you filled with much love, happiness and good health

20/10/2019

My gorgeous Lily and Magic are proud to announce they are expecting babies. Blue point and blue tabby points are expected - Irene Price

20/10/2019

My gorgeous Candy and Magic are proud to announce they are expecting babies. Blue point and blue tabby points expected - Irene Price and Melissa Hume

09/10/2019

So looking forward to this boys babies. I hope it will be sooner rather than later

04/10/2019

Brianti Chocolate Ripple affectionately known as Mr Ripple was and will forever be my heart cat. I miss your snuggling and sandpaper kisses so much. You were such a special boy to me