Enchanted Highlanders Cattery

01/15/2026

They are growing up so fast 🥹

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01/14/2026

I said I wouldn’t get smitten with Jingle… and guess what? I am 😅

The Christmas trio 🎄✨
Jingle, Mistletoe & Bells

Two standards and one LT non-standard
Two brown/black torbie tabby girls and one black spotted tabby

These are their first little growth photos — more to come as they grow! 😅📸✨

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01/13/2026

📌 Important Kitten Placement Policy – Please Read Before Inquiring

I am still receiving inquiries asking for younger kittens, early pickup, or kittens to leave unaltered. I want to take a moment to clearly explain our policy and why it exists.

Kittens from our cattery do not leave until 16–18 weeks of age.
This is intentional and based on health, development, and long-term wellbeing—not convenience.

Highlanders are a slow-maturing breed, especially females and certain lines. Some kittens simply need more time to grow, develop properly, and recover fully before transitioning to a new home. Bigger or faster-growing lines may mature sooner, but that does not change our minimum standards.

✨ Our protocol includes:
• Spay/neuter completed at 14–16 weeks
• Kitten must weigh at least 3 pounds before surgery
• All core vaccinations completed
• Rabies vaccine administered at 16 weeks
• Microchipped prior to leaving, with our cattery remaining listed as primary contact
• Proper recovery time before going home with full health exam

This approach reduces health risks, behavioral issues, accidental breeding, and stress on both kitten and family. It also protects the breed and prevents irresponsible reproduction.

🚫 Unaltered kittens are NOT an option.
If you inquire about taking a kitten unaltered because you “don’t believe in spay/neuter” or want your cat to “have just one litter,” and continue to argue with me; that inquiry will be declined. And you will be banned.

🐾 Breeder rights are extremely limited.
I am very selective and only consider breeder placements for approved, established programs. I must be familiar with your lines, your goals, and how the pairing supports genetic diversity, health, and the long-term preservation of the breed. Breeder rights are not granted casually or upon request.

I will no longer spend time debating or arguing these policies. They are clearly outlined, non-negotiable, and in place for the protection of my kittens and the breed as a whole.

I am always happy to educate and answer respectful questions—but these standards will not be bent.

Thank you to the families who understand the process, respect our policies, and prioritize what is best for the kitten long-term. 🐾✨

01/13/2026

✨ Hint hint… babies are due at the end of the month Someone is looking a little extra round these days 💕

01/13/2026

I went to check in on the Christmas trios… and apparently they’ve unlocked Adventure Mode. 🎄🐾

01/12/2026

We got peepers! 👀
Andddd you might spot two straight ears—it’s been a while, but it happens
This litter is no doubt stunning, all that silver ✨
No poly
Rune × Storm

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01/12/2026

Sila has found his forever 🏠
We only have Willow, Hallow and Yakone! 2 standards and 1 non-standard LT all girlies

01/12/2026

🐾 Chicken Protein Sensitivity 🐾

This is something I want to share for education and awareness, based on what I’ve personally observed over time in Highlanders, as well as what other breeders and owners have shared with me.

While chicken protein sensitivity is not unique to Highlanders, I have noticed that some Highlanders seem more prone to developing symptoms when chicken is fed as the primary or sole protein long-term—especially since chicken is so commonly used in kitten and adult foods.

👀 What the Symptoms Often Look Like

In the Highlanders I’ve seen affected, symptoms may include:
• Weepy or watery eyes
• Crusting around the eyes and nose
• Mild upper respiratory–type signs
•GI upset (soft stools, diarrhea, gassiness, or intermittent vomiting)
• Symptoms that improve with treatment, then return again

When this cycle happens, it’s often not an infection, but rather a dietary sensitivity, most commonly to chicken protein.

⚠️ Why This Gets Missed
• Chicken is the default protein in most kitten foods
• Many cats eat chicken daily from weaning onward
• Symptoms can mimic mild URI issues
• Allergy testing can be expensive and often unnecessary when diet changes resolve the issue

🍗 Why Protein Rotation Is Important

Feeding only one protein—especially chicken—can increase the likelihood of developing a sensitivity over time.

In our program:
• Kittens are free-fed dry and receive rotated poultry wet foods
• We use Purina ONE+ Kitten primarily chicken, but still rotate wet proteins
• Adults have transitioned to Purina ONE+
/Pro Turkey, while continuing poultry rotation

Rotation helps reduce overexposure while still providing balanced nutrition.

🧠 Important Notes
• Not every Highlander or cat will develop this sensitivity
• Not every eye or nasal issue is food-related
• Sensitivity levels vary cat to cat

However, if symptoms keep returning despite treatment, diet is absolutely something worth evaluating before pursuing costly testing.

📚 Educational Resources (Vet-Backed)

For those who want to read more:
• Cornell Feline Health Center – Food Allergies in Cats
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/food-allergies-cats
• VCA Animal Hospitals – Food Allergies in Cats
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/food-allergies-in-cats
• Tufts Cummings Veterinary School – Adverse Food Reactions in Cats
https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/01/food-allergies/

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🖤 Why I’m Sharing This

My goal is to help families recognize patterns early, reduce stress, and make informed decisions for their cats—especially within the Highlander breed, where I’ve personally seen this come up.

If you’re noticing recurring eye or nasal symptoms, diet may be the missing piece.

Nutrition Resources: Online Tools & Resources | Nutrition Services |

01/12/2026

Breakfast with the Babies 🥘
Free-fed dry all day, wet food twice daily…
and they’re politely requesting a third plate for next time 😂

We always feed Purina

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01/12/2026

A Whole Lot of Cute, Just Because
We only have Hallow, Willow, Sila and Yakone 🏠

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