Collecting 2 Kittens
Discussion
Well it's been a while since we agreed to a putty tat for our home, we thought the kids were too young but now at nearly 6 it's time.
As my missus is OCD on cleanliness we decided on Russian blue as they moult less and we were looking around the breeders and association without much success as we wanted 2 from the same litter.
Then I got lucky, I am handing over my business to the new owners and whilst there the cat topic. Came up bad a guy knew a breeder in Darwen who had new borns, she has called 7 week skater to say they are ready for collection - whoo hoo
So 4 of us are going up on Sunday to collect them and whilst the breeder will give lots of advice I am asking for any specific tips for collection and settling in please.
I promise pics once home .
As my missus is OCD on cleanliness we decided on Russian blue as they moult less and we were looking around the breeders and association without much success as we wanted 2 from the same litter.
Then I got lucky, I am handing over my business to the new owners and whilst there the cat topic. Came up bad a guy knew a breeder in Darwen who had new borns, she has called 7 week skater to say they are ready for collection - whoo hoo
So 4 of us are going up on Sunday to collect them and whilst the breeder will give lots of advice I am asking for any specific tips for collection and settling in please.
I promise pics once home .
8 weeks is fine to rehome a kitten just as it is for a puppy! Anything under 8 weeks for a kitten is too early however.
Breeders do sometimes like to keep longer do they can complete the vaccine courses first though, that is true.
In fact for some kittens earlier exposure to their new environment; especially when there is two of them can be better.
Just wondering though. Have you been to the premises yet or is this the first time?
Breeders do sometimes like to keep longer do they can complete the vaccine courses first though, that is true.
In fact for some kittens earlier exposure to their new environment; especially when there is two of them can be better.
Just wondering though. Have you been to the premises yet or is this the first time?
Edited by bexVN on Monday 7th September 06:51
Thanks for replying. The reference from the previous adopter was very good and recent plus Mrs DS spoke to her extensively before committing.
The breeder is not full time and breeds Russian and English blues, she is a teacher and does work with kids with problems as my missus did so they chatted for hours.
We haven't been before because I have no desire to go to Darwen unless necessary.
Out of 4 she has she mentioned 2 were very close and slept together so Mrs DS had to have both.
The breeder has used litter Old blankets and toys for us plus a guide for feeding etc so I feel she does care about them.
Any transport tips ?
The breeder is not full time and breeds Russian and English blues, she is a teacher and does work with kids with problems as my missus did so they chatted for hours.
We haven't been before because I have no desire to go to Darwen unless necessary.
Out of 4 she has she mentioned 2 were very close and slept together so Mrs DS had to have both.
The breeder has used litter Old blankets and toys for us plus a guide for feeding etc so I feel she does care about them.
Any transport tips ?
How far are you travelling?
Tbh they will probably curl up together in a basket as long as it is warm and comfy (though not too hot!). Don't overfeed before the journey but a little food can probably help.
I would probably secure the basket with seatbelt in the back and sit next to them to keep a check on them.
Take food from the breeder that she is already using, try and buy the same cart litter that they are used to.
Make sure they have been wormed and deflead at least once. Preferably a vet check as well.
Ensure she willctake kittens back if any problems found within one-two weeks of getting them if serious problem found. We would usually suggest a vet check within 48hrs of collecting to check this sort of thing.
Tbh they will probably curl up together in a basket as long as it is warm and comfy (though not too hot!). Don't overfeed before the journey but a little food can probably help.
I would probably secure the basket with seatbelt in the back and sit next to them to keep a check on them.
Take food from the breeder that she is already using, try and buy the same cart litter that they are used to.
Make sure they have been wormed and deflead at least once. Preferably a vet check as well.
Ensure she willctake kittens back if any problems found within one-two weeks of getting them if serious problem found. We would usually suggest a vet check within 48hrs of collecting to check this sort of thing.
Thanks Bex - yes she has said to get them to the local VET on arrival and "register " them for calendar of check ups and stuff (?) we will get a basket they sleep in I believe and she said she would try to tire them out a bit prior to collection - Darwen lancs to Wirral say an hour.
Simpo - yes we a certificate but dont ask me what it could be from WORD for all I know
Simpo - yes we a certificate but dont ask me what it could be from WORD for all I know
We have one like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easipet-Fabric-Carrier-Sma...
I'm on my 2nd, I gave Mum the original for her cat after he'd destroyed several plastic/metal crates. It's still in use for him (he hates the Vet)
They are lightweight & collapse down for storage
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easipet-Fabric-Carrier-Sma...
I'm on my 2nd, I gave Mum the original for her cat after he'd destroyed several plastic/metal crates. It's still in use for him (he hates the Vet)
They are lightweight & collapse down for storage
ali_kat said:
We have one like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easipet-Fabric-Carrier-Sma...
I'm on my 2nd, I gave Mum the original for her cat after he'd destroyed several plastic/metal crates. It's still in use for him (he hates the Vet)
They are lightweight & collapse down for storage
Only drawback is when the material gets vomited/pooed or weed on; can be a bugger to clean up!! Otherwise they are a useful carrier. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easipet-Fabric-Carrier-Sma...
I'm on my 2nd, I gave Mum the original for her cat after he'd destroyed several plastic/metal crates. It's still in use for him (he hates the Vet)
They are lightweight & collapse down for storage
I bought mine big enough to fit both 
As we always take both out to the Vet at the same time, it saves on stress (for them). They always snuggle in together in there.
When we took only one, the other would get very upset whilst the other was out of the house and hiss & spit because he smelt different when they got back; so it's less stressful for ours to always take both (this was Bast/Chilli & Bast/Pepi - Pepi/Beauty we have never split up as he's her seeing eye cat).
As we always take both out to the Vet at the same time, it saves on stress (for them). They always snuggle in together in there. When we took only one, the other would get very upset whilst the other was out of the house and hiss & spit because he smelt different when they got back; so it's less stressful for ours to always take both (this was Bast/Chilli & Bast/Pepi - Pepi/Beauty we have never split up as he's her seeing eye cat).
bexVN said:
Only drawback is when the material gets vomited/pooed or weed on; can be a bugger to clean up!! Otherwise they are a useful carrier.
It's waterproof & so cleans very easily Edited by ali_kat on Monday 7th September 16:01
lenats31 said:
The icc do not state this. They still seem to feel 8 weeks is fine but acknowledge breeders tend to wait til 12 weeks, this is only ok if the breeder provides positive integrations and social situations.Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff