Siberian Breeder Problems

15/12/2021

Thinking of the holidays, this might be a good Siberian kitty choice. Be safe!

23/10/2021

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21/10/2021

Yesterday this was posted about ill Siberian kitties from a cattery located in Brooklyn, NY, “Siberian Angels”. I have edited for anonymity, but be aware:
“We brought home our second sib —- about six weeks ago. We got him from the same breeder where we got —— two years ago. When we took —— to the vet a couple days after bringing him home, he tested positive for coccidia and they both went on antibiotics. A week or so later, —— was very sick, vomiting, diarrhea, and he had to go to the emergency room. The vet bill there was $800. A couple days later, (the second kitty) had the same issues and she also went to the emergency room for $300. Our insurance is not paying for the ER because they say it’s a pre-existing condition since —— was already being treated for coccidia at the vet before he went to the emergency room.

I’ve emailed our breeder and let her know about the coccidia. Her reply was to doubt the diagnosis because she dewormed the kittens before sending them home.”

26/02/2021

I have been receiving some messages personally asking for recommendations for breeders. I recommend posting these questions here on the main page because some of our readers may have some insight.

14/01/2021

https://siberian.multiscreensite.com/available-kittens
I was told about this scam that got $900.00 from a buyer today. He paid with Zelle! The man sending email about kittens available was Woodman Peter Gliton. This is a cross post for information purposes. Beware!

27/12/2020

CFA has this current list of banned permanent and temporary catteries:

https://cfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/disciplinary-suspensions.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0MIu-zMp8fM_upxxssnfDTpcdXCdPqIM55h5TMi4Xh4YRa9PeqsSBl-WM

27/12/2020

As we say good riddance to 2020, this is just a reminder that the purpose of this group is to inform persons of bad catteries, specifically as they relate to Siberians. We are reminded too that groups such as the Cat Fancier’s Association (CFA), have posted on their website the disclaimer, “CFA makes no representations or warranties with respect to the breeding or business practices of any of the persons so identified. CFA strongly recommends that transactions with breeders be undertaken with the same caution and due diligence as one would devote to any important business matter.” We know first hand bad practices exist with breeders listed with TICA. So discussions here are to assist persons in making informed decisions when purchasing a kitten represented as a pedigree. REMEMBER a represented Siberian kitten without papers proving pedigree, is a long haired domestic cat.

18/12/2020

Another scam cattery. Beware. https://ginasiberian.com/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0ctpt9tHn4v2hBVkixbmIMM5lA4l3fmaG1pivr_OmqMsG-Jxk-y54Jz7A

The Siberian Cat is the only cat breed that can legitimately claim the title of being hypoallergenic and they have the proof behind them to back it up. Many people who suffer with cat allergies can tolerate a Siberian Cat very well. People with allergy never experience any symptoms living with a S.....

10/11/2020

Fel d 1 testing. 12/7/20 follow up. In communication with a Cornell Univ vet, he stated that he had never heard of this “mutant” gene, and that there were no double blind tests referred to on the site, so he believes this may be a marketing gimmick.
Original post: I discovered a Canadian lab, HealthGene, that will do Fel d 1 testing for $98 with no vet referral needed. Interesting is what they wrote to me in response to my inquiry, that it is the “mutant” protein that is of concern:
“Feline Fel d1 glycoprotein is produced by lacrimal, salivary, sebaceous, and perianal glands. During grooming, Fel d1 protein from saliva becomes airborne. Allergen from the skin glands stays on the fur and is easily transferred to clothing, carpet, and upholstery.
Until recently, it was believed that the Fel d1 glycoprotein was a source of allergy in humans. However, scientific investigations at HealthGene have shown that cats also produce a mutant Fel d1 glycoprotein and that only in its mutant form this protein is a source of allergy.
Based on that information, HealthGene has developed and recently implemented the “Feline Allergy DNA Test”, which tests for the mutant Fel d1 glycoprotein, therefore determining whether a cat will or will not cause allergy in humans.”
Comments?

08/11/2020

While this page is always for posting information regarding bad Catteries, we are always open to hearing about good experiences too. Remember to vet a cattery. Check BBB pages, the State’s Dept of Agriculture to ascertain the licensing of the cattery. Not giving an address and other information to locate the premises is a red flag. I personally had dealings with a cattery that represented the kitties were all hand raised in the breeder’s home. I later discovered it was all a ruse. She had moved to another state and farmed out the kittens to questionable “foster” homes, and falsified vet records. All under the guise of doing the best for the breed. So it’s important to research and ask.

02/10/2020

This cattery was just posted on Siberian Cats, as having scammed a buyer out of $1250 for a kitten never received.

https://buysiberiankittens.company.com/available-kittens-for-sale.html?fbclid=IwAR1KnH_p18YI7wS-2P3n_ZxRIQoHpu5-TMYnv9WCoRY9uvjIx4yCiq5SEEw

our siberian kittens for sale are lovely, adorable. our avaible siberian kittens are hyperallergenic.

21/09/2020

Well it seems we are being viewed, meaning the page, but no posts by anyone. So I am opening this up for posts from folks who love the breed but are not selling anything. Recommendations for great breeders are welcomed and cautions against others are welcomed too if claims are founded in proof.

29/08/2020

Any experiences with getting kittens from this cattery? AKA (also known as) Caroline’s Siberians
https://buysiberiankittens.company.com/available-kittens-for-sale. Do not contact them until you hear about the cattery. Apparently their favorite cat Lucy is a boy. (Reposted from Siberian Cats)

our siberian kittens for sale are lovely, adorable. our avaible siberian kittens are hyperallergenic.

24/04/2020

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15/03/2020

Welcome visitors! This is a place where you can share your experiences - whether they be recommendations, suggestions, or complaints regarding various catteries. I have created this page because I have found censoring of expression on other Siberian cat pages, and I believe consumers should have the full story.

07/03/2020

I created this page because the more I read Siberian kitty pages, people have complaints about breeders but admins block them from sharing the information. Not here! Breeders need to be held responsible for misrepresentations and health problems due to bad practices. It is acknowledged that we do not live in a perfect world. Nature sometimes shows us a different path. That is very different from a breeder knowingly engaging in deceptive practices.