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Shocho Cattery is registered with the Cat Fancier's Association Inc. (CFA), the American Cat Fanciers Association
Inc. (ACFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA). We subscribe to the breed standards, by-laws and recommendations
of these associations.
Our kittens come with a 2 Year HEALTH GUARANTEE against congital diseases, two series of vaccines, dewormed against
parasites, a five generation pedigree and Certificate of Registration(s) blue slip(s) in at least one of these associations.
Our small cattery is Negative (-) and the queen and stud are tested prior to mating for Felv
(Feline Leukemia), FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) and FIV (Feline Immune Deficiency
or Aids) diseases. You are expected to take your kitten to your Veterinarian within 10 days of receiving it to
be assured it is not harbouring or been exposed to any illnesses or diseases while on route from our home to yours,
otherwise our Health Guarantee is NULL and VOID.
It is now our policy to SPAY and NEUTER our kittens prior to leaving for their new destinations. There is the
odd occasion that a kitten cannot be altered due to its weight or a male kitten's testicles are too small or have not fully
descended. However, if you have purchased one that is not, we will provide you with the slips(s) as soon as we have
received proof of altering from a certified licensed Veterinarian.
The health and safety of our kittens is paramount, and that is why we insist you
sign an "Adoption Agreement" (Contract) promising NEVER TO DECLAW OR DEVOICE your pet, provide
fresh high quality premium kitten food and water daily, a clean and safe shelter, annual (yearly) vaccines, and most importantly,
keep your pet indoors. In your portfolio you will find helpful information on how to introduce your kitten to its
new home, other family pets, a kitten food pouch and instructions on how to slowly change your kitten's food to
a different brand. However, we gravely advise against this, and suggest that you wait until the kitten
is ready to transfer to adult food, usually around 8 to 10 months of age.
We are not restricting your pet to a permanent indoor environment - we are assuming you will be responsible and supervise
your pet when outdoors with you or a family member through the use of a harness and leash. If you do not take these
precautions, you cannot expect us to honour our Health Guarantee. Siamese, Snowshoe and Oriental cats
are extremely intelligent and can be trained to walk on a leash. My sister in Hamilton Ontario Canada who owns two of
our ladies - a Siamese, and a White Oriental, has trained them both with no difficulty. Contrary to what you might
have heard, an INDOOR pet is much healthier than one that is permitted to run loose - and a
lot happier!
We do not breed our cats without giving serious considerations to them and the welfare of their offspring. We hope
that you will appreciate our concern and keep in close contact with us. The transition from our home to yours can be
quite traumatic. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. Your new baby will always be very
important to us. We wish you and your new family member the very best - long and pleasurable hours together and
most importantly, many years of companionship.
Although we breed purebred Siamese, Snowshoe and Oriental cats, we want to stress how important it is to SPAY
and NEUTER all pets. It is safe to alter by 4 months of age. Reputable registered breeders
of pedigreed cats are not kitten mills! We do not sell our offspring to pet stores! We screen our potential buyers to
make sure that our kittens are transferring from our stable environment to another in order to maintain their health, happiness
and longevity. Breeding is a NON-PROFIT expensive hobby - we do it for the good of the breeds,
to preserve them for future generations, and most importantly, because we love them. We strive to prevent unplanned
or unwanted offspring through our selective program of breeding our queens only once a year. Our customers reserve their
pet with a deposit and must wait until the kitten is ready to be spayed or neutered. This is why we insist that Spay/Neuter
contracts be signed at time of purchase and/or prior to delivery of your kitten. It is intended to clarify both the
Breeder`s and Purchaser`s rights and obligations. Any violation entitles the breeder, throughout the legal systems in
Canada and United States to be able to remove the kitten(s) and recover any and all legal costs from the purchaser(s).
We have shipped as far south to Florida, north to Alaska, east to the Atlantic coastlines of both Canada and
United States, across Atlantic Ocean to South Africa and west across the Pacific Ocean to Japan..
~ Thank you ~
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