
Along the way...
Cat Fancy Magazine interviewed me for a Pixiebob article, November 2004
PetWorld--Asia's Only magazine for All Animal Lovers Vol. 8 Issue 6--My cats' pictures and an article about me and my cattery were published along with a Pixiebob feature.
Groups I'm involved in:
*ACFA's Pixiebob Breed Committee member.
*Associate member of ACFA's Suncoast Cat Fanciers
*Fellow founder of ACFA's Cats Gone Wild -- Pixiebob Cat Club.
*Pixiebob Advancement Board member
--Our main accomplishment to date is achieving CHAMPIONSHIP STATUS IN ACFA.
*Associate member of a group of Breeders known as FTLOP--"For the Love of Pixie"
As of May 1, 2008 we are a championship Breed in TICA, as well as ACFA. (YAY!)
Kittens
I adhere to the guidelines set forth in TICA's Voluntary Responsible Breeder Program.
I plan my litters very carefully, taking into consideration pedigrees, ancestors, physical attributes/deficiencies and timing. The goal is to have them fit the Standard as closely as possible and to be born at the best time for socialization and individual care. TICA's Standard is slightly different than ACFA's Standard. They are raised in my home with kids and
toys
and noise . They are underfoot and sleeping in our beds when I'm assured they know how to use a litter box. This makes it an easier transition when you take your cat/kitten home. Since many people already have other cats and dogs, here are some guidelines for introducing a new pet. Ideally I like to meet the new adoptive parents, but I also ship.
The items listed in my contract mirrors the Florida Pet Lemon Law, as well as addressing declawing and a raw diet supplementation.I have had enough success with my raw meat mix so I'm unable to recommend any kibble with much enthusiasm. However, these premium dry food brands are better than many.
When placed as pets, they come spayed/neutered, vet checked, fecal and Feline Leukemia tested, health certified and guaranteed, and they've had most, if not all of their vaccinations. Being altered so early, the kittens rebound very quickly AND the risk of 'marking' is practically nil. Usually by the time they go to their new homes, they're about 14 weeks old. Some folks think that "8 weeks" is the ideal age--not so with Pixiebobs, who are slower to mature. By the way, all of my stock has been DNA parentage/wild-blood tested and/or cleared, assuring that all of my stock is who they're supposed to be. BEWARE the Breeder who refuses to test!
Showing
I really enjoy showing my cats and will go to as many shows as my family life affords me. My kids take their turns stewarding (cleaning cages at the show for pay) and lugging cats back and forth to the ring. Since I began breeding Pixiebobs in 2000, I've had some of the Best Pixiebobs in the Southeast every year.