About Us and Our Mission

ABOUT US:

We have been avid animal lovers all of our lives.  I have owned and loved various cats and dogs throughout my life.  My animals have always been a part of the family.

When I discovered the Sphynx existed,  I researched their personalities and realized that was the breed for me. Unlike many, I did not think they were ugly at first, I always thought they were beautiful and unique.  Not only are they unusual and beautiful animals - I soon learned they have personalities to match! There is no other breed that is as affectionate, warm and sweet as the Sphynx. If you cannot have a dog, Sphynx are the closest to dogs. Many people who get a Sphynx immediately want another they are so addictive! This breed does need a lot of love and attention, so we strive to keep 6 breeding cats at any one time, but we will not go above 8 (Sometimes they are growing out and finishing up litters) They live as our loved pets in our house, not locked away. This is very important to us.

I want to ensure that each kitten receives the attention and socialization that he/she deserves. I believe it is an important duty of a responsible breeder to only have a few litters as there are many cats that end up in shelters due to overbreeding. In addition, I believe in maintaining the purity of this breed and not exploiting it with mixing in other mutations into the Sphynx breed. The Sphynx are perfect like they are!

All of our cats are tested to ensure they are FIV, FeLV negative and are deemed to have "normal hearts" by a Board Certified Cardiologist. If you have any questions about what those diseases are, please visit my link page or email me and I will direct you to some research material.

My cattery is located in Philadelphia, PA. We will be at the shows in the region , so look for us there!!  If you would like to meet me at a show, please email me and I will let you know what shows I will be attending.

OUR MISSION:

CitizenKat's mission is to maintain all the wonderful aspects of the Sphynx breed  - personality, health and genetics and the education of new owners.

To maintain the personality, we will ensure that each cat is socialized with people and other animals and breed only those animals that have excellent temperaments.  Males are separated from the females to maintain the integrity of the breeding program.

Each and every cat's health will be maintained.  The cats will live in clean and spacious living quarters.  Cats will all receive the best medical care and be up-to-date on all examinations and vaccines. Each cat will be fed properly with the best quality food. 

Genetics are also important - we will do our best to ensure that cats are bred without genetic ailments or issues.  We believe that healthy, socially well-adjusted cats are even more important than breeding a "show cat".  We strive to breed the best possible show cats, however, healthy, well-socialized cats will ALWAYS be our first concern. There is a fine balance between trying to breed great show cats and providing wonderful healthy pets to good homes. While we do our best to ensure that each cat will be as healthy as can be - diseases and genetic defects are an unfortunate but natural part of any animal species - there is no one that can predict that.  If there is a genetic issue, we will replace that cat (for 2 years).

The final item that we will ensure is each cat that leaves our home goes to an excellent "cat educated"  home.  Prior to, during and after you adopt a cat from us, you may ask us any questions and as much advice as you wish.  If we do not know the answer, we will do our best to find an answer for you.  We want to provide you with all the information and help to make you and your cat happy and healthy.

**From the Heart**

Destyny & Citizenkat Sphynx are combining as one cattery.

Carole Bohanan-Uhler and I have had a long wonderful, rare relationship. Over the past few years, as friends, all the litters have been planned together and we share the same goals and ethics. Since we have already been the same cattery and shared cats for the past several years, we are merging catteries.

The CitizenKat website will be maintained, however all litters are now registered as "Destyny" kittens as we are one in the same. It is not often you find we are lucky to find such special people in our lives. Destiny is what brought us together!