Cats are great pets to have. They are loyal, low maintenance and can bring unconditional love and companionship into your life. We have listed 5 cat breeders where you can get the most adorable kittens for sale. All of the listed cat breeders have cats registered with The Southern Africa Cat Council (SACC). SACC aims to provide important news relevant to the SACC, cat breeds and the organised cat fancy, both local and international. The organisation provides information about pedigreed cats, cat shows, administration, and the organised cat fancy at large.
1. Purrbridge Cattery
If you are looking for beautiful Persian and exotic cats, check out Purrbridge Cattery. Purrbridge Cattery was registered in 2008 and all their foundation cats are bought from reputable breeders. Purrbridge Cattery started breeding exotic cats from March 2013, their first exotic cat was called Cracker Bojangles and his genes have been passed on to their current exotic lines. They also breed award-winning cats.
Purrbridge Cattery kittens are dewormed three times, inoculated once or twice and neutered or spayed. Kittens only leave for their new homes at 13 or 14 weeks. But you can book a kitten and watch it grow and develop before you take it home. Prospective cat parents are carefully screened before buying a kitten from Purrbridge Cattery. If you would like to buy a kitten from Purrbridge Cattery, find their contact details here.
2. Silverpaws Maine Coons
Sliverpaws Cattery breeds Main Coons in Durban. They are enthusiast breeders who breed out of their love & passion for their cats. They work hard to produce Maine Coon kittens that adhere to the breed standard and are attractive, healthy, socialised, and well-behaved. They have registrations with the three recognised cat registration organisations in South Africa: Cat Association of Southern Africa (CASA), World Cat Federatio (WCF), South African Cat Council (SACC), and Cat Federation of Southern Africa (CFSA). To assure healthy kittens free from genetic disorders, breeding cats are tested for the following hereditary diseases: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and PKdef (pyruvate kinase deficiency). Kittens are dewormed, microchipped and sterilised and taken to their new homes between 13-16 weeks. Kittens are only sold to approved homes. Find out more about Sliverpaws Cattery here.
3. Luan’s Cattery
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Launa’s Cattery is worth considering if you are looking for goreous Bengal cats. Launa’s Cattery began breeding cats in 2007 when they imported their first Queen, Canicspots Vesper, and Stud, Charmed Cussler, from Canada. The breeders have kittens for sale with a contract to approved homes. The price of each of their kittens includes neutering/spaying, vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, blood tests for feline leukaemia and aids (the vet will offer a certificate on the results of these tests), registration, and transfer of ownership to the new owner. The new owner also receives an original pedigree signed by us and the registrar of the South African Cat Council. Get more info about Launa’s Cattery here.
4. Kashew Cattery
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When looking for Shorthair kittens for sale, consider Kashew Cattery. Kashew Cattery is a small cattery in Kimberly, South Africa. They breed silver classic tabby American Shorthair cats. Kashew Cattery breeders started breeding cats after becoming engaged in a cat fancy by presenting their domestic cat, Fluffy, who won the inaugural Domestic Pet of the Year award at the prestigious SACC Cat of the Year show in 2005. The breeders fell in love with the ASH breed and wanted to import it to South Africa because there were so few in the country. Kashew Cattery’s kittens are vaccinated, dewormed and sterilised before being sent to their new homes. The kittens are accustomed to children, pets, and household noises since they are nurtured in a home atmosphere. When a kitten is 14 weeks old, it is placed in a new home. They have the physical and social maturity needed at this age to quickly adjust to new owners and environment, showing or being transported by air. Find out more info about Kashew Cattery here.
5. Rock ‘n Purr Catter
Rock ‘n Purr Cattery breeds Persian & Exotics cats. They are a small, cage-free cattery based in Pretoria, South Africa. They firmly believe in breeding for quality rather than quantity. They are listed with the World Cat Federation (WCF), the Southern Africa Cat Council (SACC), and the Cat Association of South Africa (CASA). Rock’n Purr Cattery treat every one of their cats as if they are their kids. Their cats all live in a home environment to ensure that they receive the necessary love, care and attention they so deserve. All Rock ‘n Purr kittens are sold with a contract to loving homes. Find out more about Rock ‘n Purr here. There are several things to consider before purchasing a kitten to make the best decision. The breed of the kitten should be considered first since various breeds have distinct personalities, activity levels, and grooming requirements. You should also ensure the kitten is healthy and free from illnesses or congenital defects. Spend time with the kitten to assess its personality and compatibility with your household. Find more cat breeders on our pet breeders service directory, and if you are also on the lookout for a pup, check out these 5 dog breeders with KUSA-registered dogs. Stand a chance to win one year’s worth of cat or dog food valued at R15 000 by just answering five easy questions! Click here to enter the competition.