Kahali Cattery

So you are planning on bringing home a KahaliCats Kitten…

 

FAQs

 

hOW MUCH ARE YOUR KITTENS?

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Disclaimer

All homes are subject for approval. And each kitten may have their own quirks that may not make them ideal for all homes. Please keep in mind that these are living animals we are talking about, therefor...

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

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KITTENS

Our kittens are $2,550 CAD.​

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RETIRED ADULTS

From time to time, we will have older kittens or retiring adults. Prices will vary in those situations.

Typically, our adults are around $600-1,200.

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DEPOSITS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULING

Once we approve you as a home for our kittens or cats and you agree on a kitten/cat of choice,

We will ask for a non-refundable holding fee of $200 to reserve your kitten.

With the remaining balance due at pick up or delivery.

If you need someone to fly the kitten to your nearest airport, then booking confirmation and cost of flight is due at least one month before kittens are ready to leave. The sooner the better to get better pricing though. Balance is due one week before day of flight unless agreed upon otherwise. ​​

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This price does NOT include the cost of getting the kitten/cat to you. Cost of getting the kitten/cat to you is at the buyer's expense. Please keep reading the FAQ page for more information on this.​

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What’s included IN THAT PRICE?

All of our kittens will go to their new home with a New Kitten/Cat Pack which includes the following;

• Sales Contract and Health Guarantee 

• Health / Vaccine Record

• Spay/Neuter Document

• Microchip Enrollment Form

• Registration papers from parent club (TICA or CFA)

  • Kitten registration and the cost of registration is the sole responsibility of the buyer once name of kitten is decided (~$12-15)

• One month free of Pet Insurance through Trupanion

  • Buyer is responsible for and required to register cat with Trupanion within 24 hours of ownership using breeder code for free month of insurance. Coverage may vary by state. If your state is not covered, we will reimburse you for the first month of insurance. 

• Tips for introducing a new kitten into your home​

• A bag of dry cat food

• Canned cat food (if kitten is flown canned food not included)

• A cat carrier (style/color will vary pending supply)

• Some toys and a bed that smells like home

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Prior to leaving our cattery all of our kittens will be;

• Up to date on age-appropriate vaccines

• De-wormed at least twice

• Spayed / Neutered

• Vet Examined

• Microchipped

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Do you have a contract?

We sure do! Please note this contract applies to kittens only. Retired adults and breeders will receive a different contract. We will not accept any signed contracts before you receive your kitten. Note that the contract may change at any time. We will not accept requests for contract changes. The contract is written as is to protect both parties.

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Please review and acknowledge before requesting to reserve a kitten or adult cat.

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Please click HERE review the KITTEN contract. 

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Please click HERE review the RETIRED ADULT contract. 

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dO YOU GENETICALLY TEST YOUR CATS?

Yes, all of our cats have been genetically tested with Optimal-Selection which covers the common genetic health concerns in this breed such as; PKD and PRA.

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Can we come over and pick out our own kitten?

Can we come see your cattery?

We are a closed cattery. The main reason we have decided to practice a closed cattery is because with each person we welcome into our homes, we increase the chance of bringing in disease and sickness. Not to mention it is a stressful event especially for mothers with young babies. This is our home first and foremost, and these are our pets first. And sadly, in today's world, it isn't always the safest practice to invite people into our homes.

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I am interested in breeding, will you

mentor/co-own/sell me a cat with breeding rights?

At this time we are unable to sell to any breeders due to contract restrictions with our male. So any kittens born in our cattery now will only be able to be sold as Pets. If we get a different male in the future without restrictions, then we are open to working with established breeders with similar goals and policies to ours. 

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Can I bring my kitten home without being fixed if I promise to get them fixed later?

No.

Not unless there are unforeseen rare circumstances. 

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And why do we do this? For starters, I don't want to be in a contract breach myself if someone decides to have an "oops" litter because I sent home an unaltered kitten.

But it is also safer and kittens have a quicker healing process when fixed at a younger age. 

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I know what to look out for, know the best way to handle it, and if there are complications that require additional vet care, it's at my cost, not yours. If you buy a kitten from a breeder when they are not already altered, that bill and responsibility falls 100% on you. Another key benefit of going to a breeder who fixes their kittens before they go to their new homes, it guarantees your kitten has had a veterinary examination at least once. Veterinarians are diligent about not spaying or neutering any kitten with serious health conditions. This acts as a safeguard, ensuring that only health kittens undergo the procedure, which minimizes the risk of complications. 

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Almost all ethical breeders, of almost all breeds, are now altering their kittens before placement because we are all seeing how the pros outweigh any cons. 

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Benefits of early spaying and neutering include:

• Faster Surgery and Recovery: Young kittens have less fat, making it easier to find and remove reproductive organs with minimal bleeding. They need less anesthesia, leading to quicker recovery times.

• Reduced Cancer Risk: ESN almost completely eliminates the risk of reproductive cancers, like mammary and testicular tumors, and uterine infections (pyometra).

• Decreased Disease Incidence: It lowers the chances of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which are often spread through mother cats or fighting.

• Behavioral Improvements: ESN can reduce nuisance behaviors like urine spraying, yowling, and fighting over mates.

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Not to mention females can start coming into heat / get pregnant as young as 4 - 6 months, and males can start spraying again around the 6 month mark. 

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For more information on ESN (Early Spay Neuter) visit The "Fix by Five" Initiative.

 

Can I be placed on your waiting list?

Unfortunately we do not have a waiting list.

When the litter is ready for deposits, it will be a first come first serve basis to approved homes.

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Only exception to this is for breeders or previous buyers.

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When can I place a deposit for a kitten?

We typically start taking deposits on kittens after their first vaccine, around 10 weeks old.

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How do I pay for my kitten/cat?

Deposits 

eTransfer (Candians) / Paypal (Americans)... We can accept Western Union for either country if no other options

We will not hold a cat or kitten without a deposit.

Because kittens move quickly, we will no longer accept payment by mail for deposits.

 

Remaining balance 

eTransfer(Canadians), Cash, Cashier's Check, or Money Order ONLY

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We do NOT accept personal checks, or Paypal (Unless approved) at the time of delivery.

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Please make sure to plan ahead for your kitten. We will not be able to transfer ownership without correct payment. If our courier arrives to your location and this is the case, they are instructed to return home with the kitten. In which case your deposit will go towards their fees. 

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If you are having your kitten delivered via our courier by plane, full payment is due one week prior to the flight. 

Flight costs are non-refundable once booked and due in full before flight is booked.

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Please bring separate payment in form of cash or money order to pay the courier/driver fees at time of delivery. **​

*See below "how will I get my kitten" 

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When can I bring my kitten home?

Our registration club by-laws states no kitten can be sold prior to 12 weeks of age. Meaning, this is the absolute earliest your kitten can come home with you. However, when your kitten will be ready for his or her new home is entirely dependent on that particular kitten.  We take into consideration multiple factors when it comes to deciding when kittens are ready to leave our cattery (example: when they start eating solid food). Kittens must reach a certain age and/or size before they can be spayed/neutered. Some kittens are smaller than others and take longer to get to that weight limit, meaning they will go at a later time. Recovery time after castration must also be considered. Males can go to their new homes a few days after being neutered assuming there are no complications. Females can go to their new homes a week after being spayed assuming there are no complications.

 

Adults do take longer to heal after surgery. Adult females can go about 1-2 weeks after their spay. Adult males we hold until they are no longer spraying. This can take 2-4 weeks. Each cat is different.

 

On average you are able to bring your kitten home when they are 14-18 weeks old.

 

We will never sell a newborn kitten or allow a kitten to leave our home before they are ready, both mentally and physically. It is at our and our veterinarian’s discretion when our kittens are ready to leave our home. Therefor we will NOT give a set date on when the kitten can leave until the kitten is older and we have a better idea.

 

 

How will I get my kitten/cat?

Once your kitten is ready to go, we will start to make arrangements for you to get your kitten. Please keep in mind that while we dedicate our lives to our cats, we do have other obligations in life. Certain times of the year are busier than others. We understand that you are very excited to bring your new family member home, but please be patience and considerate.

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Pick Up:   Due to a closed cattery and the pandemic, those wanting to drive to pick up your kitten we can meet locally in Red Deer, Alberta.

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Delivery options:   Fee varies by location - CURRENTLY ON HOLD FOR LONGDISTANCE LOCATIONS.

Hand delivery by Car: Courier will deliver kittens by car to your home within the NorthWest region. Cost for hand delivery is $1.15 per km from Red Deer, Alberta rounded to the nearest $5. There is a $100 minimum charge.

 

Hand delivery by Car in North East Region:  Our previous courier is still available if kittens are flown out east first. NOTE, this option would require the cost of the flight as well! Courier will deliver kittens by car to your home within the NorthWest region. Cost for hand delivery is $1.50 per mile from Plattsburgh, NY rounded to the nearest $5. There is a $100 minimum charge.

*Deliveries to NYC require an additional $50 for tolls and parking.​​

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Flying in to Pick Up: Our nearest airport is either Calgary International or Edmonton International. Our courier or ourselves with permitted will meet you at the airport and hand you your kitten if you choose to fly in to pick the kitten up yourself. Please note, they will charge the $100 courier fee as listed above to meet you at the Airport.​

 

Worldwide Flight Nanny Service by Plane: Flight Nanny will bring your kitten with them in the plane cabin and meet you at your nearest airport.

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We suggest It's a Breeze Pet Transport LLC.

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When available, we are able to fly the kitten to you directly, cost is pending ticket prices and fees at the time of booking.

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It is the buyer's responsibility to pay any expenses for getting their kitten/cat to them. Shipping is NOT included in the kitten price.

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What food/litter do you use?

How much should I feed my cat?

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Dry food

• Fussie Cat (Red Bag)

• Go! (Urinary Health suggested for Males)

• Nulo Cat & Kitten (Pink or Orange Bag)

 

Wet Food

• Nulo

• Raw Meat Mix (they haven't been a fan of beef)

• Canned Pumpkin (plain, not pie mix!) (optional)

• Salmon Oil and other supplements (optional)

 

Litter

• Wood Pellets

 

 

Feeding Schedule:

We allow our cats to have access to dry food and water all the time.

Our cats get a wet food mixture in the morning and at night.  

 

 

If you have any issues finding these products locally, please visit:

USA

http://www.chewy.com/

Free 1-2 day shipping on orders over $49.

Please have your food ready for your kitten's arrival.

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CANADA

https://www.homesalive.ca/​

& ​Canadian Tire for wood pellets