FAQ
Buying a Kitten
What do you charge for your kittens?
$1,600 + $200 deposit. The deposit is refunded upon proof of spay/neuter (at 6 - 8 months).
Do you have a waiting list?
I don't maintain a wait list. When kittens are born I will announce it on social media. If it is the right time for you to consider a kitten contact me and we will begin discussions.
I know which kitten I want - what do I do now?
A $200 deposit will reserve a specific kitten. If you change your mind, the deposit can be transferred to any other not-yet-reserved kitten. The deposit is refunded upon proof of spay/neuter (more on this later). However, the deposit is not refunded if no sale results because of buyer's change of mind.
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At what age can I get my kitten?
Kittens go to their new homes at 12 weeks old. Many Saskatchewan residents are used to being able to take farm kittens home at 8 weeks. At 8 weeks, the weaning process is rarely complete and at that age, kitten misses out on a lot of the life lessons that mom still has to teach. Keeping them until 12 weeks leads to a wiser and more well socialized kitten.
What shots etc has the kitten had at 12 weeks?
Vets recommend that kittens receive 3 sets of vaccines in their first year at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. Woodlily kittens go home with their first two sets of vaccines. It is the new owner's responsibility to get the third. This is a good opportunity to introduce the little one to their new vet and to get assurance from your vet as to the kitten's state of health.
When kitten goes home at 12 weeks they will have also been dewormed, microchipped and thoroughly checked out. The vet's notes with observations will accompany the kitten.
Is the kitten litter trained?
Yes
Will the kitten scratch my furniture?
That depends. Cats have a natural need to scratch. So they're going to do it but you can determine where by giving them better alternatives. Cats don't get the urge to scratch then seek the scratching post, rather they see an object with an appealing surface and get the urge to scratch. Provide plenty of appropriate and appealing items throughout your house and redirect the kitten when you notice them approaching an inappropriate object. You can also block inappropriate objects with more appropriate ones initially. Inexpensive corrugated cardboard scratchers are great for this stage and are quite inexpensive (you can also make your own). More permanent options are sisal-wrapped posts or carpet covered cat trees.
So the kitten won't be spayed/neutered before adoption?
No. I don't practice early spay/neuter.
There is some controversy over the affect that early spay/neuter has on the growth of long bones. Some believe that when you neuter so early, the hormones that tell the long bones to stop growing are disrupted. This can lead to leg bones that grow too long and thus they are thinner and prone to breakage in later adulthood. Many breeders who are far more experienced and knowledgeable about all things cats than I am do practice early spay/neuter however when I contacted vets around Saskatoon looking for one that would perform this service for me none wanted to do it for the reason stated above. Due to the fact that Siberians are Forest Cats who tend to love jumping up to and down from high places, I chose to err on the side of caution.
Can I declaw my cat?
NO! Nonononono. Declawing is extremely cruel and even now illegal in all provinces and most states. Literature will tell you that declawing is the process of amputating the toe at the first knuckle. This is incorrect because amputation is a very precise procedure which involves carefully cutting the bones, ligaments, and muscles and closing the wound just so. Declawing however uses an instrument not unsimilar to a cigar cutter to just lob off the end of the toe indiscriminately. Every step that the cat takes for the rest of its life can be painful.
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Are your kittens registered?
My cattery and my breeding cats are registered with the CFA (Cat Fancier's Association). As well, each litter is registered upon arrival. From that litter registration I will produce the paperwork required to register your kitten. Upon proof of spay/neuter and upon request, I will provide you with that required document. It will then be your cost and responsibility to register your kitten. Cost is minimal ~$20