Ma-Lia Katz Cattery

"A meow massages the heart." -- Stuart McMillan

1.  The Reputable Breeder places cats/kittens by contract.

2. The Reputable Breeder places cats/kittens with a health guarantee.

3.  The Reputable Breeder insists and contracts the return of a cat/kitten should the purchaser be unable to keep the cat/kitten.

4.  The Reputable Breeder carefully interviews prospective owners and has specific requirements that are to be met, i.e..; cat/kitten is to be altered, cat/kitten is not allowed to roam outdoors, etc.

5.  The Reputable Breeder is willing and able to educate the novice.  He/she happily answers any/all questions regarding the breed and his/her breeding program.

6.  The Reputable Breeder insists on being informed of any health, genetic, or behavioral problems the cat/kitten may develop in it's lifetime.

7.  The Reputable Breeder does not have more cats/kittens that he/she is able to keep clean, healthy and well socialized.

8.  The Reputable Breeder spends lots of individual time with each of her cats/kittens.

9.  The Reputable Breeder is very concerned with excellent temperament in his/her cats/kittens as well as excellent health.

10.  The Reputable Breeder makes him/herself available for advice and help to other breeders, and throughout the life of the cats/kittens he/she has placed.