This beautiful mamma and her 2 special babies.
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Cutest babies in this house. 😍
Hey friends,
I wanted to take a moment to explain our process and why it's important to get on our reservation list early if you're looking for a specific kitten.
As a cat trainer, breeder, and rescuer, I've seen firsthand that picking an animal based solely on a brief encounter or color can lead to mismatched homes. In rescue work, too many animals were returned for this reason, which was heart-breaking. When I started working with Siberian cats, I knew there had to be a better method.
We match people with kittens at 10 to 12 weeks based on a detailed survey about your wants and needs. We observe each kitten from birth and match them based on their personalities and your preferences. If no kitten is a perfect fit, I will let you know and give you the option to wait or continue.
Our success rate with this method is around 95%, if not higher. Because our process is unique, we don't know which kitten or sex will be available until matching time. The reservation list numbers aren't crucial since matches are based on personality. Typically, our spots are taken before the kittens are born. However, if people move around the list due to sex or color preferences, the list can move faster for others.
Cat sexes don't significantly impact personality; we have many male and female lap cats who work as therapy animals. However, we avoid matching females to homes with older females, which can make the wait for a specific sex a bit longer. This approach ensures a long-term companion with good health.
We limit our litters to usually two at a time, unless it's necessary for the cats' health. This allows us to focus on each kitten individually, train them, and get to know them well enough to make the best match.
The next litters, leaving in 6 to 9 weeks, are something special. We are attached to every one of these babies, and the last spot will go fast, possibly even to a show breeder. I will be opening our fall/winter list soon, so jump on it as soon as possible. This ensures
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**Hi friends,**
I wanted to share a new video showcasing our process of matching our cats to their new families. This process is something we take immense pride in, as it is a true labor of love. Just like humans, each cat has a unique personality and preferences.
We breed therapy cats, but not every cat becomes a therapy cat. They must genuinely enjoy the work. Just because a parent or grandparent liked the work doesn't mean their kittens will, even with the best pairings. As we all know, humans aren't always like their parents either.
We focus on selecting the right attributes in parents, starting with personality, then body type, color, and health. Despite exposing the kittens to various stimuli, we periodically test them in unfamiliar environments to see how they react. This helps us understand how they might behave in a new home on their first day. Typically, the first 15 minutes in a new environment give us the best insights.
We also use detailed surveys to understand the dynamics of their potential new families, including the presence of other pets and travel habits. This process is not shown in the video because it's essential to see the whole picture of each kitten's personality, not just their initial reaction.
Kittens who seem timid in the beginning often blossom once they become the center of attention in their new homes. We are transparent about each kitten's personality and will move people around if necessary to ensure the best match.
For full therapy cats, the process is even more rigorous, involving extended stays and specific task training. These cats must genuinely enjoy the work, showing relaxed and happy behaviors even under stress.
In this video, we are showing kittens at 10/11 weeks being evaluated in a new area. Please note, this is not a definitive display of their personalities, as they continue to develop significantly between 10 to 16 weeks. Our goal is to match happy, well-suited cats with their new familie
