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All the information you will need.
Responsibilities of the Adopter
If you are reading this page, it is because the idea of adopting one of my kittens appeals to you. However, before going any further, my top priority being to find them the most suitable family possible, I would like you to take a moment and think about the following questions:
- Is anyone in the household allergic to cat hair?
- Are we ready to change our lifestyle habits over time for our new life partner, to see them grow old and to support them?
- Are we ready to share our beautiful interior and adapt it for its well-being (cat tree, scratching posts, recognizing toxic plants, protecting windows, etc.)?
- Are we ready to be patient, not to scold and to forgive if there is nonsense?
- Are we ready to be more present, to organize our work days and our vacations with him in mind?
- Are we aware of the budget our pet requires for its purchase, quality food and litter, games and sleep, transport and, above all, its veterinarian?
Conditions and procedures for adoption
I offer for adoption kittens resulting from my selection work based on beauty, character, and pedigree, in order to avoid a high percentage of inbreeding and ensure the best possible health for the babies.
This work is in line with the selection work of large catteries whose bloodlines are reflected in the pedigrees of my felines.
The price of my kittens will depend on these matings and their individual quality: companion or show/breeding, if applicable.
My kittens will leave home and be entrusted to you between the ages of 3 and 4 months, depending on their maturity and whether they are going abroad.
They will be:
✔ sterilized and dewormed (internal and external)
✔ first vaccinated twice and microchipped
✔ with a sell certificate from the veterinarian and a passport if necessary (with additional cost)
✔ with a commitment certificate issued and signed at least 7 days before the transfer
✔ with a reservation contract and a sales contract signed and fully paid upon receipt of the commitment certificate
✔ with a pedigree or proof that the application has been made and is in progress with the LOOF or TICA
✔ with copies of their parents’ health tests.
Reservations can be made from the kittens’ two months old when I have a better idea of their character.
My kennel is not open for visits until the pups have been vaccinated and we have exchanged views as part of a serious adoption followed by a reservation contract. However, we can set up a virtual visit via Zoom without any problem.
Important :
A kitten, like any living being, is a small, sensitive creature that has just left its only known home. It therefore requires patience, care, and a great deal of attention upon its arrival.
Even though it may look like one, it’s not a stuffed animal, and I therefore ask that you respect its integrity and not disguise it as I see in some social media videos.
Similarly, the permanent wearing of any form of collar, leash, bell, or other accessory that could endanger its physical or mental health (the incessant sound of the bell when its hearing is hyper-developed) is to be avoided.
Welcoming your kitten
A short guide will be given to you at the time of adoption to ensure that your first steps at home go as smoothly as possible.
Transport and “refuge” room
I usually transport my cats in a sturdy carrier that I wedge between the front and back seats of the car to prevent the carrier from flying around the passenger compartment if I brake. I put a blanket inside so they can hide if necessary and cover the carrier with another blanket to darken it. This makes them feel like they’re in a cocoon.
The “safe room” is essential for successful integration: the mistake is to release your kitten from its carrier immediately upon arrival in its new home. Your kitten will then be stressed by its new environment, unfamiliar smells, voices, and noises. It may panic and hide. To avoid this, leave it in a quiet, small room with its carrier, the litter box I provided, and its food and water bowls placed opposite the carrier. Open the carrier and give it time to come out at its own pace.
Once it has gained confidence, gradually open the entire house to it.
Food
A kitten’s intestinal flora is fragile. They eat a very large number of small meals in 24 hours. At the breeder, they were accustomed to quality food appropriate for their age, a sample of which you will receive upon departure.
I recommend maintaining this diet, that is, their brand of kibble and wet food, for as long as possible so that they don’t experience too many changes all at once.
Hygiene and cleanliness
Your kitten will have been housebroken, but transporting her and the change of environment may cause a slight disruption in the first few days.
I recommend purchasing a litter box identical to the ones at home and placing it in an easily accessible, quiet location that allows her to see her surroundings well and is away from her food. It is generally recommended to have more boxes than the number of cats in the home.
The litter box should be cleaned daily and completely changed at least every week.
Comfort and safety
Votre chaton vous rejoindra avec uneblanket from home to keep the scent of his siblings and his mother. This doesn’t stop you from sleeping more often for his comfort.
Many cats don’t feel the need to go outside if they’re sufficiently stimulated at home, and your kitten isn’t familiar with the outdoors. They don’t realize danger until they’re six months old, and they’re a Ragdoll kitten!
If you have outdoor access, I strongly recommend that you secure it and supervise its outings, because statistically, the life of a cat that goes outside is reduced by half. Its first steps outside can also be a source of great anxiety and tension. Unfortunately, we regularly see young cats who become ill due to an episode of great stress: https://vetovie.com/pif-chat-coronavirusfievre-anorexie-gros-ventre-jaunisse-ictere/
I will always be delighted to follow the development of my kittens and strongly encourage you to send me photos of them regularly so that I can better judge my selection work over time.
If you have now carefully considered your decision and think you are the ideal adoptive family for my babies, let’s get in touch using the form on the Contact page for a presentation of your home.