MAKERRA Korats

 Cattery Information Letter

Makerra Cattery was started in 1994 when a long time dream of owning a Korat became a reality. Although initially, the foundation Queen was to be a pet, I became interested and devoted to promoting what I consider the most wonderful of all domestic felines.  Since I have full time career as an IT Specialist, Makerra Korats is a hobby and not a pet shop.  I breed on occasion to produce Korats that will further the breed for future generations and to show.  Since I cannot keep all of them,  I occasionally have kittens which are placed in select homes.

          I am a member of the Si Sawat Society and the CFA Korat Breed Council.  I am very involved in all matters concerning the Korat and abide by all Pledges and Regulations of those associations.   Kittens are placed with a Sales Contract and I strive to find compatible, loving, and happy homes for them.

 Korats are not for everyone. They are very active and highly intelligent.  In their homeland of Thailand, they are treated as royalty and they have never forgotten this!!!!!

  If you have a vase that has been in your family for years, then you should be willing to put it away in a safe place, rather than confine the cat.   They are also the most wonderful companion and need interaction with humans.     

Makerra Cattery is both FeLV and FIV negative.  All Korats have been tested for Gangliosidosis by the Scott Ritchey Research Center at Auburn University and I have never had an affected kitten.   Additionally all of our adults are periodically tested for all major diseases.   Our kittens are placed between age 3 1/2 - 4 months old.  Sorry, but I do not ship

       I guarantee the kitten to be in perfect health when it leaves here. The kitten will have had its first series of 3-way shots against Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici and Panleukopenia at age 8 and 12 weeks old. It will be checked by our Veterinarian for worms and such, and receive its Rabies vaccination.  The Feline Leukemia vaccination will be up to the future owner as most Vets do not like to administer this to kittens under 6 months old, but I strongly recommend against it as current studies question the effectively of this vaccine. I do give a 60 day health guarantee, which is to say, should something happen to the kitten that is not your fault, and something that was beyond our control or having knowledge of, the kitten will be replaced or your money refunded. This would strictly refer to a genetic problem which went several generations back, and I did not know about.  

Breeding is a time and money consuming hobby. I spend at least $30 a week on food and supplements to ensure that our Korats are kept in optimum health. That figure jumps up to $70 to $80 when I have a litter.  Veterinary care, Stud fees (at least $500)  accommodations for breeders, shows, etc…. are an added expense.  Therefore money from kittens helps offset expenses so that I can continue to produce the high quality, loving Korats that I am  known for.  

     Our prices are as follows:

Pet quality kittens which are sold already Neutered/Spayed and with a sales contract for  $500.

I do not place kittens in homes as breeders unless I have been working with that individual for some time. 

The kitten is to be paid for in full before leaving here, unless other specific arrangements are made at the time of purchase. You will also be asked to sign a sales contract, agreeing to certain common sense rules as not to let the kitten run outside, not to resell it without my knowledge, etc.

      I do not sell kittens as top show quality, nor do I guarantee their Grand Championship. The reason is simple. In showing, you most likely will always encounter other cats with a better show potential, thus beating yours. All of our cats are of Champion and Grand Champion bloodlines; I have mainly the KON LEK LEK, KOTHAI , MOWL SIMA lines and a very special import from Chiangmai Cattery, Chiangmai Thailand. I currently have 2 breeding females. As a rule, I have 2 or 3 litters a year. 

I have a lovely stud male from Mowl Sima.

     Since KORATS have always been rare even in their own native country, they are not as plentiful as some of the other breeds. You may have to go on a waiting list; ours are usually spoken for before they are born.

      When a kitten leaves here, it will be accompanied by the health record, feeding instructions and its Pedigree. With Pet quality kittens, I retain the CFA application for individual registration (CFA Blue Slip) until the owner sends us veterinarian proof (verification) of neutering or spaying. By the way, altered cats can be shown in what CFA refers to as the "Premiership Class", and they can go as high as Grand Premier.  They may also compete for regional and national awards.

         Should you have any further question, please fell free to write or call me, and I'll do my utmost best to help - that's what I'm here for.