Hoping
that they can be adopted in pairs because they have known each other all
of thier lives.
Siberians do better if they have another animal to live
with because they can do cat things together- like play, snuggle,and talk.
Siberians have a language of over 100 hundred words. Many of them are
inaudible to the human ear. They should be able to have someone to talk
too.
In theUnited States, there is approximatelyone cat for every 2.4 people, with an estimated74.2 millioncats total (including pets, strays, and ferals).
Key Statistics:
Pet Cat Population:There are roughly58 to 76.3 millionpet cats in U.S. households.
Feral/Stray Population:Estimates range from30 to 80 millionself-sufficient feral cats.
Household Ownership:About37% to 40%of U.S. households own at least one pet cat, with an average of2.2 catsper cat-owning home.
Comparison:The U.S. has thelargest cat populationin the world, accounting for approximately15.5%of global pet cats.
In 2025, an estimated 3 million cats entered shelters and rescues in the USA, with2.2 millionbeing adopted and277,000euthanized.Nationally, there are approximately30 to 40 millionstray, feral, or unhomed cats in the United States, though only about10%of this homeless population enters shelters.
Key 2025 Shelter Statistics for Cats:
Total Intake:3 million cats entered shelters and rescues.
Adoptions:2.2 million cats were adopted.
Euthanasia:277,000 cats were euthanized.
Return to Owner:362,000 cats were returned to their owners or the field.
Transfer:376,000 cats were transferred to other organizations.
The overall sheltering landscape includes4,100 animal sheltersand9,371 rescuesacross the country, with82%of shelters currently operating as no-kill facilities.While
the total number of cats entering shelters has seen slight increases in
recent years compared to 2022, adoption rates remain high at63%of intakes.
Why can I not just come over to your house to see the cats/kittens? Most catteries are in private homes. Most breeders have families to take care of and their families do not
like strangers in their
homes all the time. It is disruptive to family life and uses up a lot of family time.
There are so many different pathogens that can be shared by having people in your home. COVID is one example.
Can I see the cats/kittens?
Yes, they can be seen live for the duration of the two hour Zoom Kitten
Care Class and you will have time to see your kitten/cat in person on
pickup day before you adopt them.
Here is a good reason to not adopt from another country:
A
client applied for a Siberian kitten from Kitails and later told me
that the kitten could not be adopted from Kitails anymore
They had
imported a kitten and had spent $10,000.00 in vet bills on the imported
kitten.
Yes, you are reading that number correctly $10,000.00 in vet bills.
Adopting from another country does not give you any protection
How to avoid being scammed: Never adopt a kitten/cat that you cannot see A picture is not proof of having a kitten/cat for adoption
Ask for a LIVE VIDEO with the breeder and kitten or ask
to see the kitten/cat in person Adopt locally and pickup in person
Get a receipt and contract
***Please, Check your Spam /Junk Folder if you do not hear from me.***
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Step 2-Get your Application Approved
***Please, Check your Spam /Junk Folderif you do not hear from me.***
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Step 3- Attend a Zoom Kitten Care Class
Pay the $50.00- Kitten Care Class Feeand
attend a Zoom Kitten Care Class.
*The class is a live, interactive, Zoom class with the present available cats or kittens present for you to observe for two hrs.
*As part of the class a fur sample will be mailed to you, so you can test for allerigic reaction at home
If, you are attending a Zoom Kitten Care class you have been approved as an
adoptive family
Once
you have attended a Zoom Kitten Care Class you can adopt from the present available kittens.
Once
your application is approved and class fee has been paid I will add you to the Zoom Kitten Care Class Schedule.
Choosing of kittens goes in the order that a family attends a class.
Class Information
Class is: A Learning experience that will prepare you for life with your new kitten/cat. The class is not just
for those with allergies. This class is
for everyone.
It teaches basic care and beyond. Some of what the class covers :
grooming your kitten/cat, nutritional needs,
litter box issues, cat psycology, how to intergatre your kitten/cat into your family, indoor vs
outdoor cats, vaccinations schedules, parasite control, etc. You will be able to observe your kitten/cat-live- for the entire 2 hr class.
A
class may be canceled at times.
Each classcan have
different families attending. All immediate family members on your application should
attend, but is not required. Please try to attend a class that is being filled.
Class Schedule
This Zoom Kitten Care Class is open: 8/13/26- 6:30-8:30pm- Heidi B. ******************************************
Step 4-Choosing of Kittens
We do not take deposits on kittens/cats. The full adoption fee is paid in person on pick-up day.
Kittens are chosen in the order that a family attends the Zoom Kitten Care Class.
If, it is your turn to choose, you should choose within about 3 days.
If,
I have no decision from you within 3 days, of emailing you about choosing
your kitten, I will move on to the next family that has attended Kitten Care Class. We need to be considerate of all those on the wait list.
You can still email me to choose a kitten if, it is passed the 3 days, but any kittens that are reserved or in the process of being reserved will not be available to you.
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We do not email individual pics to anyone. You can see them live during a class.
*I reserve the right to stop any adoption that is in progress for any reason.
*I also reserve the right to keep any kitten that
I am considering for my breeding program.
A
kitten/cat will be marked as
reserved when a family makes their choice.
*Please
do not ask for the altering of your kitten to take place at a time
different from when I can get them in to my vet because of a birthday,
holiday, vacation, work schedule, etc. It's ok to say the kitten/cat is
for one of these oscacsions, it's just that on demand kittens/cats for
an ocassion are not like ordeing from Amazon and getting special
delivery times. The vet schedule and age of the kittens/cat are what
make available dates for final adoption days.
*Please do not ask for a kitten/cat to be altered at your vets office.
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Once a kitten is altered it doesn't really matter if you choose a boy
or girl. They nolonger have the gender
related issues that an
unaltered kitten/cat would have. They are basically all the same after
altering. Accept that males will grow larger than females. Both genders are extremely friendly.
* It is a myth that certain colors or genders have
lower FeL-D1 levels.
*It is a myth that certain colors are more affectionate or more aggressive than other colors.
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*Get
Pet Insurance-one visit to the vet can cost more than the yearly
insurance fee.
*Schedule a Wellness visit with your vet. Should be within 3 days of pick-up.
*Schedule your pick-up day and time. Read and follow all the pick-up instructions.
*Please, do not rearrange your whole scedule or take time off from work
to pick-up your kitten. At times a scheduled pick-up can be canceled
and I don't want you to lose work time for no reason. *Please, do not visit Kitails after visiting other
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Step 6-Take Home Instructions
Kitails
kittens go home at 11-12 weeks because they are altered at about 11
weeks and need time to heal
after altering is done. They are also not
socially ready to leave their mother until they are 12-16 weeks old.
Shots/Deworming/Teeth:
Your kitten comes with its first
shot.
Kittens
should receive a series of 3 distemper shots as
kittens at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, and a rabies at 16
weeks.
The first shot is given by the breeder. The adoptive family is responsible for the other shots.
These shots are repeated at one year
and every three
years after that.
Your
Kittie should be checked for parasites every six months or you can just
do a dewomer bought from
your local pet supply store every six months. Dewormers are done twice-
two weeks apart. If, needed
they can be done a third time, but still need to wait two weeks again
before giving the third dose.
They should recieve a yearly
check-up to look
for problems.
They should have their teeth cleaned
by the vet every three years, so you schedule an appointment for shots and teeth at the same time.
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Step 7-Please be a
responsible pet owner
The
life of a kitten is in your hands when you take one of these sweet
bundles home.
Many people start out with good intentions of caring for
them all their life, but then along the way some feel that kittie isn't
so important anymore. A cat can live for 25 yrs. or more.
Being a kitten is a small part of this 15- 20 years of life.
Along the way you may run into problems
with litter box usage, or furniture scratching,
or moving, or injury, or sickness, or financial
problems, and the
golden years of old age, of your
Siberian. Are you prepared to take care of this
kitten/cat in all situations?
Please think it through and talk about
it with
family members.
If the answer is no to any of these questions... please
don't adopt this kitten.
They are entirely dependent on their owners
for food, shelter, and medical care. No one wants a pet to be neglected, abused, or abandoned them to a shelter or just
dumped them somewhere to fend for themselves.
There
many people out there who blame breeders for pets in animal shelters,
but breeders are not usually the ones who put animals in shelters.
It is the owners who do
this. Adopting a Siberian
should be for
the ENTIRE LIFE
of the kitten/cat.
If,
you need to rehome your Siberian, please contact me. I will do my best
to help you find a new home for them, so they don't need to go to a
shelter or rescue.
