LOCATION:
Southeast Idaho, USA

ORIGIN:
December 1999

REGISTERED AFFILIATIONS:

THE BREEDER'S MISSION:
The controlled breeding of

Our goal is to breed healthy, strong, gentle, and beautiful cats, able to compete in world class competition. Many of our cats are recognized as champions in CFA, ACFA, TICA, and WCF, and have often been victorious at shows sponsored by ACFA, CFF, TICA, WCF and MFA.

Our cats and kittens come in a variety of colors. For example,

Kittens from our cattery have gone on to actively participate in world-class competitions, and some have been recognized repeatedly as Best of Best. One son, SacredSpirit Jupiter, is a World Champion, while another, SacredSpirit Alfa Romeo of Emburrs is a Grand Champion (ACFA) and was Best of Best at an exhibition in Canada (October 16-17, 2004). Some of our other children have become champions and inter-champions, frequently participating in exhibitions awarding them Best in Show.

Sacred Spirit is a small cattery near Idaho Falls. We began breeding Burmese cats in Russia and were caught up in all of the excitement. Cat shows in Moscow are major events and to do well has always been a source of pride for us. So, when we moved to the USA, our cats came with us. We are grateful to Mila’s American husband, Rick, for all of his help and patience. He has come to love the cats as much as we do.

We test our cats for FIV and FeLV and can certify that our cattery is free of both. We treat all of our kittens for parasitic worms, and vaccinate them at least twice for FVRCP. If still with us after 4 months, each of our kittens will receive his or her first vaccination for rabies. We weigh our kittens at least twice a day for the first month after birth, and subsequently every two weeks, in order to ensure that they are developing correctly. When they are 3 weeks of age, we begin to wean them, by introducing them to other foods, and train them to use the toilet. We also teach them where it is acceptable to stretch their claws (not on the furniture, please) and get them used to having their nails clipped.

All of our breeds are characterized by a wonderful disposition and all make great family cats. But we certainly also try to breed good show qualities into our cats, our future champions. For us, participating in cat shows is a true joy! We bring our star makers from many different countries, selecting from the best genetic lines. We register all of our kittens and cats with CFA, TICA, or both.

All of our cats and kittens are bred for the indoors, but we allow them access to a special outdoor run, where they can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. We keep our kittens apart from other cats, except of course their mothers, while they are in their initial formative periods. Gradually, we give them access to the rest of the house. We think that it is vitally important to their development that we communicate with them often and treat each one as a member of our family, not as a product to be shipped off at the earliest convenience. That is why we try to avoid having more than two litters in the house at any time, and we try to keep those at least two months apart.

Our cats and kittens get a lot of love and attention. We watch their health and work closely with our veterinarian to keep them healthy. We try to teach them "correct behavior," but anyone who loves cats knows that they can be stubborn :)) We do not keep our cats in cages unless absolutely necessary, such as “quarantine” on a new arrival. Most walk freely about our house, which has enough room to keep the boys away from the girls when we are not ready for another litter! In this way, we encourage their socialization with people and with other animals, making them gentle and loving in return.

You would not be making a mistake when buying a kitten from the Sacred Spirit Cattery. Our kittens are bred and raised to steal your hearts! They are wonderful in families with children and other pets. They do not like to be alone. If you have no other pets in your home, you might consider getting two kittens. Many people have returned to us after their first kitten for that very reason. We have a sign by our front door that says, “Happy is a home with at least one cat.” Getting a second one could only make your home happier :))