General Kitten Purchase Information
Our Savannah kittens are priced according to their generation, as well as how closely they meet the TICA Savannah Breed Standard (which can be seen HERE). Prices are subject to change, and are not locked in until kittens are a minimum of 4-6 weeks old and a non refundable holding fee is accepted with a signed purchase agreement. All kitten prices include:
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip with lifetime registration
- Fecal Exam
- Minimum of Two Rounds of FVRCP Vaccines (administered by our veterinarian)
- 30 days free pet health insurance with Trupanion (not available in all states)
- Veterinarian health check
- Two Year Written Congenital Health Guarantee (5 year Guarantee for Congenital Heart defects)
- TICA Breeder Slip
- Printed Kitten Pedigree from our Cattery Software
- Top-Load Hard Shell Pet Travel Carrier (if not flying in cabin with kitten)
- Kitten care package including sample packs of kittens current food(s), familiar blanket and toys
- Lifetime Breeder Support
Average Pet Price Ranges (may be higher or lower than these in some cases):
F2B $8,000-$11,000
F3C $4,500-$6,500
F4SBT $3,500-$4,500 (not currently producing)
F5 and later SBT $2,500-$4,000
*Sales Tax Applicable for Connecticut Residents
**Discount available for multiple kitten purchases and/or previous NitroKatz kitten owners
Once kittens are born, we announce them after they are 1-2 weeks or so old and we know they are developing well. We are a very small hobby breeder, so we only have a few litters a year. Typically we do not produce a large number of kittens since they are usually small litters. Therefore, we don’t keep waiting lists or take pre-birth deposits like some breeders do. We wait to see who has kept in touch with us and are still interested when we actually have kittens available to reserve. People can contact us if they see a kitten they are interested in. From there we have an application process and will determine the home that is the best fit for the kitten, it is not first come first served as our first priority is our babies wellbeing. We don’t reserve kittens or take any holding fees until kittens are around 4-6 weeks old so we can evaluate their purrsonality to make sure they are the right fit for their potential family. We want the right home for our kitten, and the right kitten for your home. Our non-refundable holding fee is 50% of the purchase price and is only accepted once our purchase agreement has been reviewed and signed. Kittens will generally be ready to go home around 14-16 weeks old in accordance with the TICA Responsible Breeders Program.
We reserve the right to hold back any kittens for evaluation to show and breeding homes and for our own breeding program. (See "Breeder Evaluation" information below) We reserve the right to determine a home's eligibility to meet our standards, and to refuse sale to those we don't feel are a good match for our kittens.
Home Visits
While I understand the desire to come look at kittens before you "pick one out", this is not something I do here at NitroKatz. When people ask to come visit my "cattery" they are actually asking to come visit my home. I do not operate this as a business so I have no retail shop nor commercial facility. My cats are part of my household. Due to the inherent risks involved in allowing strangers into one's home, I do not take this chance.
Owners with a deposit down can visit their kitten by appointment starting one week after they have received their first vaccinations. (Visits available usually starting around 10-12 weeks of age but will depend on actual vaccination dates).
Folks are often under the impression that they must "pick out their kitten" in person. As an experienced breeder part of what I offer is the ability to match kitten personality to what their future owner's are looking for, while often times visiting means picking based on "cute" rather than finding the right fit. I want the best, forever home and that means knowing my kittens temperament and how to partner this with the right family. We use photos, videos and tools such as virtual sessions to have a remote visit with your potential family member without any health risks to our cats or the rest of our family.
If local, I actually prefer to bring kittens to their new homes in person rather than having their owners come to my home. I don't mind families coming to my home for pick up, but I prefer to go to the owner's home for several reasons. First, I get a chance to see the environment they'll be in. Next, I can make recommendations for transition room set up, litter box location, removal of house plants if dangerous ones are in the home, kitten-proofing, and so on. Finally, I have a chance to review everything and send the kitten off on their new adventure in person and in their new home so they have that added security.
Shipping
We do not ship our kittens in cargo, especially in light of recent mishaps we've seen in cargo pet shipping. New pet parents can fly here and I can meet them at the airport with their new baby to fly home in cabin with them. We have several choices of airports nearby to meet new families schedules. Or for an additional fee I can hand deliver kittens in some cases, depending on availability and new families flexibility.
Breeder Evaluation
When a kitten is marked "under breeder evaluation", the qualities looked at most is how closely the kitten matches the TICA Savannah breed standard. This can be seen HERE. Only the very best examples are kept back for breeding programs. We usually allow until a minimum of 8 weeks of age to determine this, as kittens development can change so much in only a few days time. Often we will give up to 12 weeks of age to evaluate them.
Then we all know there is no such thing as a Purrfect cat, so we have to look at exactly what good traits and also faults there are to determine if that kitten is a good fit for the breeder that is evaluating the kitten. This depends on the good traits/faults of the cats they will pair them with. There are also considerations for things we can't see, like what colors the kitten will carry for. These things involve DNA testing, which also takes time.
If a kitten isn't chosen for a breeder program, then we look for a good fit as a pet home. Many times they are breeder quality, they just aren't exactly what a breeder currently needs for their program. This does not reflect on the quality of your pet kitten, as long as they have the look you desire. All kittens are sold 100% healthy and with a written health guarantee.
Then we all know there is no such thing as a Purrfect cat, so we have to look at exactly what good traits and also faults there are to determine if that kitten is a good fit for the breeder that is evaluating the kitten. This depends on the good traits/faults of the cats they will pair them with. There are also considerations for things we can't see, like what colors the kitten will carry for. These things involve DNA testing, which also takes time.
If a kitten isn't chosen for a breeder program, then we look for a good fit as a pet home. Many times they are breeder quality, they just aren't exactly what a breeder currently needs for their program. This does not reflect on the quality of your pet kitten, as long as they have the look you desire. All kittens are sold 100% healthy and with a written health guarantee.
Please make sure the generation you are requesting is legal where you live. Residency will be verified prior to placing kittens.
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