When I have a next litter of kittens available, I will post it on my Facebook page: Kattawa Lane British Shorthair Cats.
Yes, I usually have a Waiting List. This does not mean that everyone on the waiting list will ultimately adopt. Many change plans and some do not meet some requirements to adopt. So, don't lose hope! There is no fee to be placed on the waiting list.
Once I have kittens available I will inform you by sending photos and videos and the reservation can be made by a verbal commitment. When the kittens are very young, I do not take any advanced payment to reserve a kitten. I want you to be 100% comfortable with your decision. I want you only to adopt a cat after much time of getting to see and know your kitten. I also know that my kittens are highly desired and if you choose not to adopt, there are many others who will.
When the kitten reaches 3 months of age, I will ask for a deposit of $500 to secure the reservation. In the event that the kitten has to travel, I will need full advanced payment for the cost of the travel reservation and documentation requirements. These advanced payments are non-refundable.
Final payment is due prior to transport or pickup at Kattawa Lane.
The value of a kitten is $2600 CAD (already neutered/spayed, with a complete vaccination plan, dewormed and with a TICA pedigree ). This value does not include transportation to the new owner.
The value of our kittens represents their quality, my investment importing the best cats from other countries, the type of food and care, and their health tests for genetically transmitted diseases. If you are interested in adopting a lower-valued cat, please make sure you look for a responsible breeder. Please see this link for what makes a responsible breeder: Breeder Hallmarks
It is the responsibility of every breeder to breed with healthy cats and test for certain diseases. If a breeder does not have their breeding cats tested negative for the following diseases, there is a very good chance that you could acquire a kitten that develops these diseases.
No, there is no price difference between male and female.
No. All colors are the same value.
Payment can be made in cash or by bank transfer in Canadian or American dollars.
All the information about my cats is on my website. I do my best to answer all emails.
Cats live as part of my family in my home. For reasons of privacy and security, I do not accept visits when I do not have kittens available. At the time that they are available, I am happy to update you with photos and videos for your selection. I also frequently participate in TICA and CCA feline shows in the Ottawa area where you can come see my cats.
Kittens can leave their mother and siblings to live in a new family after 16 weeks of life.
Like almost every cat, the British sheds hair. If you are bothered by pet hair on your clothes or in your home, my recommendation is that you do not adopt this breed (or any other cat ) or look for one like the Sphynx that is hairless.
The British Shorthair likes to be with you and be petted, but they don't really like to be held or carried for a long time. This may be because they are a large and heavy cat, and they likely feel more comfortable resting their paws on a stable surface.
The harmonious and friendly coexistence of a cat of this breed (or any other breed) with other pets depends on the character of both and the way in which they are presented. For my part, I do my best to properly socialize my kittens. My cats live with two energetic dogs - a schnauzer and a labradoodle, and they are in constant contact with the members of my household. This is my advice on how to introduce your cat to other pets.
This is a moderate to low-activity breed that can live just fine in an apartment or small house. They should not go out freely and should only have access to the outside (patio, balcony, terrace, etc.) if it is completely covered and the cat has no chance of escaping. For the safety and health of my cats, I only give them to families where they cannot escape. A cat that has free access to the outside has a high risk of being attacked by other animals and infected with diseases, stolen, hit by a car, etc.
Based on my experience, the gender of the kitten does not influence its character. Just as there are more or less sociable and affectionate boys and girls, there are male and female kittens that are more or less shy, demanding of human attention, or independent. This may depend on the stimuli received at an early age, the environment in which they live, and the individuals with whom they interact.
The average number of kittens in each litter is 3 or 4.
It is a myth that cats have 7 lives and that they always land on their feet. If your windows are not protected, the cat could fall, suffering very serious injuries and/or escape.
The kittens are delivered with all the corresponding vaccinations: 3 doses of triple vaccine and 1 dose of rabies vaccine. These vaccines must be repeated after 12 months.
Yes. Kittens begin to use the litter box on their own after 4 weeks of life.
All kittens are born with gray eyes. British blue (grey) babies are born with blue eyes, which turn orange over time. It can take up to ten months for a kitten's eyes to reach final saturation. All British with a blue (gray) coat color have orange eyes.
A pedigree is an official document that certifies your cat's relationship with its ancestors and also contains information about its breeder and the new adopter/owner.
The kittens are delivered with an official pedigree issued by TICA - The International Cat Association.
No. I correctly register all my kittens and I never deliver a kitten without its respective pedigree. If a breeder offers you to choose whether or not to process the pedigree, it means that this breeder is not correctly and breeding their cats from a documented lineage, thus not honestly registering their litters.
Yes, all kittens as pets are delivered already spayed or neutered without exception.
All kittens are delivered already spayed/neutered, unless it is a cat that in the future will be part of a breeding plan from an already registered breeder, who has knowledge of neonatology and genetics, and has good references.
Yes, while a rarity, I can occasionally have an adult available. When I have an adult for adoption, I prefer that they live in a house where there are no other cats. If you are interested in an adult for adoption, please add yourself to our Waiting List and indicate your specific interest in an adult cat.
In most cases I can hire a cat courier to take the kitten or the adopter can come pick the kitten up. I can also ship the kitten on direct flights from the city of Ottawa.
I can not confirm in advance the exact cost of transporting a kitten. The cost depends on the airline, the time of year traveled, the number of kittens traveling, and whether the kittens are shipped via courier or cargo.
There are two ways to ship a cat. In both cases, the cat travels on a commercial airline on a direct flight from Ottawa.
WITH COURIER: A passenger travels with the pet. In this case the cat is not an export, but the pet is considered part of that passenger's carry-on. This is the nicest and least expensive option and the one I recommend.
CARGO: The pet travels alone. This often is the most expensive way internationally, since the pet is considered an export. In this case, it is possible that the adopter must pay some import tax depending on the customs laws of the country of destination.
I do all the paperwork and documents in Canada for the kitten to travel abroad:
airline documents
certificate of good health
deworming certificate
vaccination certificates
* Some countries require a microchip.
If the adopter is within any province in Canada, I prefer that the adopter travels to Ottawa to pick up their cat. In this way you will be able to know my house and how my kittens are raised.
Great question! Please see this link for signs of an excellent breeder: Hallmarks of Good Breeders.