Toby has been reserved...

Bruno & Sophie decided they'd rather play upstairs than stick around for a viewing - other than a very fleeting 'hello....' which didn't do them justice, but Toby wanted to play and volunteered to provide the entertainment for our visitors.  Not surprisingly, being such a charming handsome chap, he has now been reserved.  Alfie and Freddy are potential names for Toby... Jude Law played Alfie in the remake of the film and the only Freddie that came to mind was Freddie Mercury.  I'd say he is as handsome as Jude Law - but as vocal as Freddy Mercury,  so both names are well suited! 

Toby

Lucy and Oscar didn't even see the point of getting out of their comfortable bed on the climbing frame - knowing they had already been chosen for their forever home.

So beautiful Sophie and handsome Bruno are available for the time being. 

Sophie

Bruno

GCCF states that pedigree kittens do better if they leave their mothers no earlier than 12-13 weeks. Bellas Kittens are available for collection from 16th October - 26th October subject to a mutually convenient date.  The kittens will be vet checked, fully vaccinated, wormed, frontlined and come with free 4 week PetPlan insurance and kitten information pack including food and cat litter samples.  They will be GCCF registered on the non-active register and a pedigree supplied. 

It is recommended that the kittens are registered with the new owner's vet 1 or 2 days after collection to confirm good health.  If the vet identifies any health issues which existed prior to collection the new owner may return the kitten/s for a full refund.  However, this is acceptable as long as a vet report is provided stating the medical problem could not have arisen since arriving into the new owner's home and the report is dated no more than 2 days after collection of the kitten.  Kittens are boisterous and playful, but should have a safe place to hide and play until they find their place in their new family.

Bella's kittens are sold only to good homes where they will be given the attention they need, good quality food to keep them in top condition, kept as a house cat or be assured of a safe environment if allowed outside.  Many cats go missing each year - so chip your kitten as soon as possible, perhaps when your kitten is vet checked.  Pedigree cats are much more valuable to cat thieves, so if your cat is out in the street it is vulnerable (for more information see  http://www.messybeast.com/misscat.htm) .

Although I love my cats to enjoy the garden - most are curious to find out what is over the fence and venture much further than you think!  I lost my beautiful Maiya a few years ago when she had just turned one year old, being knocked by a car. I was of the opinion that she would be safe in my garden.  This is a short video of her...

 


It was heart wrenching and upsets me still when I think of all the things I could have done to avoid the tragedy.  She was very road wise, but a noise spooked her.  Whether it was a roaring engine, a barking dog, a cyclist, a screaming child, something scared her onto the road in front of a car.

Rufus our siamese seal point boy - died last Winter of old age. Our house was out in the country at the time, with the nearest neighbouring house a quarter of a mile away. Yet, Rufus had 4 road accidents and required extensive and very expensive surgery (he was not insured) a couple of the accidents left him in a critical condition. It only takes one careless driver to kill a cat or kitten - so whether your road is busy or 'safe' it really depends who is driving the car and whether they have regard for cats.

Kittens develop road sense only through experience.  Yet with more cars on the roads and people driving faster there is little opportunity for a kitten or cat to make a mistake without serious consequences.  Even if your residential area is quiet - your kitten / cat will venture much further than you think!  I've learnt the hard way - and hope my experience will save a kitten's life if just one person heeds my advice and save the owner from the same heartache that everyone feels when they lose a cat.  Cat proof netting can be fixed to fence panels to retain a cat in a garden such as Secure-a-cat and Purrfect Fence and keep them safe and also provide peace of mind.  The other option to limit them to a  cat run for sunny days when they want a bit of fresh air, but this should have a climbing frame, basket, hideout and water available.  By starting as you mean to go on with a kitten is the best way... be prepared at the outset and your kitten will assume it is the norm.  For more information look at www.mycatfence.co.uk        www.purrfectfence.co.uk