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FAQ
AVAILABILITY OF KITTENS
We usually have kitten available between March and September. Only
rarely we have litters born during Fall month and very few kittens
are available between October and March.
HOW ARE OUR KITTENS RAISED?
Cattery Niva is not a large commercial cattery. We follow Mother
Nature and our cats live outdoor, in a protected habitat that fits
well the needs of this magnificent breed. Litter are born in a separate
garden house and will romp in their own garden. At 2 months they
are given their first set of vaccinations but we wait 2 to 4 more
weeks for making them ready for their new homes. Our way of breeding
does privilege the quality but we limit the number of kitten raised
during the year.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN PET, SHOW AND BREED QUALITY KITTEN?
All cats of our cattery do comply the WCF (World Cat Federation)
Siberian Breed Standard but kittens that do not meet the Standard
closely enough to warrant their use in a breeding program or their
presentation at a Cat Show are considered “Pet Quality”.
Pets are sold without breeding rights but many of our Show and Breeder
kitten are sold as Pet since we would rather see them in loving
homes.
IS THERE ANYTHING WRONG
WITH A PET QUALITY SIBERIAN?
Reasons for evaluating a kitten as pet quality are related to the
breed standard, but are quite different from genetic defects.
Genetic defects are genetic malformations or disease which affect
health and temperament. There are no known genetic defects in the
Siberian breed at this time.
WHAT VACCINATION
HAS A KITTEN RECEIVED?
When our kittens go home, all of them have been given the recommended
primary vaccines. When you are ready to pickup your cat, we will
discuss which shots are remaining and you will be responsible for
these.
IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE
IN PERSONALITIES OF MALES OR FEMALES?
No, there is no difference in personalities of cats. How the kittens
are raised determines how affectionate they are.
There is no difference in price for male versus female.
WHAT CONTRACT RESTRICTIONS
DO YOU HAVE?
By adopting a pet quality kitten, the new Owner accepts the following
conditions:
- the kitten will be examined annually by a veterinarian and receive
annual vaccinations, dental cleanings and all other recommended
treatment
- the kitten will not be allowed to reproduce and will be neutered
or spayed at a safe age
- the kitten will not be declawed
- the kitten will not be given inoculations which interfere with
or suppress its immune system
- the new Owner will contact Cattery Niva first in the event,
at any time during cat’s life, that he will be unable to
keep the cat. We will help you find a new home fort your cat
WILL YOU DELIVERY A KITTEN?
WILL YOU SHIP IT? HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Yes, we will delivery or ship kittens, but you should realize that
the relevant costs are additional and will add to the overall cost
of your kitten. These costs are your responsibility. We have estimated
costs for you as follows but the exact quotation will be given at
the time of transport.
Air Travel Priority Parcel (Continental Europe)
€ 90.00 - € 250.00 plus travel to Airport
Air Travel Priority Parcel (UK) € 350.00 - € 400.00 plus
travel to Airport
Delivery (Air Travel) at the cost (flight + expenses)
Delivery (by car) at the cost (0,45 €/Km + expenses)
The price range for air travel depends on the destination.
Priority Parcel Service is a service which ensures a greater degree
of safety for travelling pets. Your cat is one of the last items
loaded onto the plane, and one of the first taken off upon arrival.
It is hand carried from the office onto and off the plane.
All shipping expenses including the purchase price of the kitten
must be paid and a signed sales contract, agreeing to our conditions
of sales, must be received before the kitten is shipped or we deliver
it to you.
HOW DO I RESERVE A KITTEN?
As soon as a kitten is old enough for us to evaluate the kitten
becomes available for sale to the next person on our reserved waiting
list.
The best way to reserve a kitten from us is to call and have a personal
discussion about your interest for Siberians. At that time we also
answer any question you might have. If we reach a “meeting
of the minds”, will be pleased to reserve a kitten for you
with a deposit.
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