Buying a Kitten from Obelix Cats
What We Consider
We take the placing of our kittens with a new family a very serious matter. We don't breed kittens to make money - we do this to enrich people's lives with an awesome companion. We need to be sure that our kitten is going to a home that will ensure that is has the best life it can.
These are things we consider when choosing the appropriate new family for our kittens.
Positive Considerations:
- Kittens which go in pairs (or will have another cat as a playmate).
- Will be kept indoors only.
- Will be treated like a member of the family.
- Realise that owning a cat is a 10-15 year commitment and take that seriously.
- Come recommended from a current owner of one of our kittens.
- Understands that a kitten/cat costs money to keep - from food, worming, vaccinations, general heath and so on.
- Have had Siamese cats in the past.
Negative Considerations:
- Children under 12 - depending on the child and how boisterous they are (we've had kids get bored after only a week of cleaning up a kittens mess!). Children who have other cats/animal experience is a positive.
- A house where the cat would be let outside.
- A house which has dogs which have access inside (related to above).
- Prospective owner is over 70 (Cats can live for 15 years easily).
- Being purchased as a gift or prize.
- To be taken overseas (travelling and quarantine is particularly harsh for cats).
- Considering the cat a fashion accessory - because it is cool to have a purebred kitten.
- People that live in high-rise apartments in which the cat would have access to the windows or balcony.
- People who are rarely home - Siamese cats love human contact and bond with humans very closely.
None of the above automatically assumes you will or won't be appropriate for one of our kittens; they are just some of the factors that we consider. Some of the issues we feel strongly about, others are just minor considerations. We've had younger children who are good with their kitten and we've had kittens go to country areas where outside isn't a problem - so the situation can vary greatly depending on the circumstance.
A lot also depends on the kittens. Like humans you get ones which are shy and would be better in a quiet calm environment and others who aren't bothered by a busy household. Others are better when with another cat/kitten to play with; some attach themselves to one or two people and prefer it that way.
In the end we have the final say - so please don't be offended if we think a particular kitten is not appropriate for you or your family.
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