About Siberian Cats
Yes! Overall, as a breed, Siberian cats tend to have lower levels of Fel d1 (the protein in cats' saliva that some people are allergic to).
Please note: hypoallergenic does not mean NONallergenic. No cat is lacking the Fel d1 protein, but some (including Siberians) have naturally lower levels. Within the breed Fel d1 levels will vary from cat to cat, so if you have severe allergies it would be good to spend time with the cat/kitten you are interested in before taking it home; if that isn't possible, you may want to find a breeder who specializes in low allergen cats and performs Fel d1 testing on their kittens.
No, that is a myth.
Honestly, in our experience there isn't a distinct difference between the males and the females. We hear from different people that one gender supposedly has higher or lower allergen levels than the other, or is more cuddly than the other, but we just don't see it.
We encourage our families to choose the kitten they are drawn to, regardless of gender, and so far everyone has been happy with the kitten they chose.
Some do, but most of ours, for the most part, shed a lot for about ten days in the spring and another ten days or so in the fall. The rest of the year we may notice slight shedding when they are stressed about something, and that's pretty much it.
About Our Cattery
We currently have a breeding pair or two in each of three locations:
Arabesque and Zefirchik live with us in Wolfe City, TX — less than a 90 minute drive from either Dallas airport, just a bit north of Greenville.
Nezabudka and Harley live at our son's townhome in Plano, TX (just off Hwy 75 at the Parker Rd exit).
Marie, Tsezara, and Luchik (along with Marie's neutered brother Stone) live with our foster family in St. Hedwig, TX (about 30 minutes from the San Antonio airport).
Yes, we do allow visits!
Cattery visits are 30 minutes long and cost $25. Allergy visits are 60 minutes long and cost $50.
If you place a deposit within 24 hours we will apply the $50 towards the total price of your kitten (as a credit on your final invoice; if you change your mind before your final payment, there will be no credit).
Cattery and allergy visits can be scheduled through our booking page.
We got our first breeding pair in early 2016. Our first litter was born in March 2016 and we have no plans of stopping any time soon.
NO, definitely not! Our cats are members of our family and we are raising our kittens to be pets; they are all underfoot 24/7 and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Yes, we have been registered with TICA since 2016!
Our registered cattery name is: SpellboundSC
TICA member number: 1181660
You can see our TICA breeder listing here.
We have also now registered with CFA
Our registered cattery name is: SpellboundSC
CFA member number:323058
No, we are too small to be registered in Texas!
(Registration is required for anyone who has five or more intact adult females in one location. Source)
About Purchasing From Us
Our kittens currently range from $2900 - $3700 (depending which waitlist you choose and whether you add any upgrade options; plus sales tax if you live in TX).
Current pricing and upgrade options can always be see in our store.
Aside from a healthy, happy, adorable kitten (who has been dewormed and will be up-to-date on vaccines), we send you home with*:
- Your kitten's health record
- Food samples and/or coupons from companies like Birdie and Louie, Dr. Elsey, Essence, Fromm Family, Nulo, Petcurean, Royal Canin, Taste of the Wild, and The Honest Kitchen
- Sample of NuVet Supplement
- Sample of Kitty Bloom Supplement
- Samples of cleaning and odor control products (currently from NuKleen and Thornell)
- Litter Attractant sample from Dr. Elsey
- Litter coupons from Dr. Elsey and World's Best
- A selection of toys (from us!)
- 30 days of insurance from Trupanion
- Lots of info and advice! (Including a kitten guide that is still a work in progress)
- A FIVE-year health guarantee!
- A Starter Kit (we used to sell it for $120, and it's worth more than that)!
Starter kit includes
- a couple weeks' worth of food (about 30 cans, a variety of the foods we feed)
- a bag of dry food
- a small food dish, water dispenser, and feeding mat
- a bag of litter, a litter box and scoop
- a shaker of the supplement we use (about a one-month supply)
- some treats
*All items subject to availability
We want YOU to choose!!! We prefer in-person selections when possible, but are happy to do a video call if that isn't an option for you. If you already KNOW which kitten you want, just let us know!
We also now have a shared iCloud or Google Photos album for every litter!
When there is no waitlist, you can choose your kitten at any time after birth by adding the EARLY Selection upgrade.
- When there IS a waitlist, Your DEPOSIT puts you in line to be notified when kittens are born (or reach 8 weeks, depending on which list you are in).
- EARLY SELECTIONS will begin when kittens are around 2 weeks old, beginning with families who also added PRIORITY.**
- Each family has up to 24 hours to choose, or can opt to wait until later, or wait for another litter.
**If there are more LITTER HOLD families than kittens born, LITTER HOLD families will select before non-LITTER HOLD families.
If you don't want to pay for the EARLY SELECTION upgrade, we start REGULAR selections when the kittens are around 8 weeks old*, beginning with families who have paid for Priority, followed by other families in deposit order.
* Full disclosure: we have not had kittens available at 8 weeks since late 2023.
ALSO: if a family is not ready to choose—maybe they are trying to decide between 2 or 3 kittens?—they can elect to pay a DECISION HOLD fee for each of those kitten to remove them from the selection pool (we would mark the kitten as “PENDING” on the website) until they are ready to decide. (If they decide before the kittens are 8 weeks old and another family pays EARLY SELECTION for the kittens not selected, we would refund the DECISION HOLD fees on the final invoice.)
Once the kittens are 8 weeks old, REGULAR WAITLIST families can choose from any still-available kittens, in deposit order.
After selecting a kitten, a family can decide to switch to a different kitten (from remaining available kittens, of course) or even a different litter. When switching litters, upgrades may not transfer, depending on kitten ages and current waitlist status.
I know this is a LOT of info, and it’s probably a bit confusing, so please feel free to call/text/email for clarification on anything, or ask any new questions that come up!
Our deposit is 1/3 of your total. You can add/remove different options when adding to your shopping bag in our online store, to see how they affect your total and deposit.
You can check our Available Kittens page for current availability.
I do my best to keep it up-to-date, but sometimes when life gets busy, I fall behind; when that happens, please don't hesitate to reach out by phone, text, or email to ask!
Just place a deposit through our online store!
Kittens can be picked up when they are 12-14 weeks old; longer stays can be arranged for a boarding fee of $20/day.
We have driven or flown kittens (in the cabin... we don't ship them in cargo, ever!) to their new homes occasionally in the past, and are happy to do so (for a fee, of course) if the timing works with our schedule. If we are unavailable and you are unable to pick up your kitten, there are professional couriers who specialize in bringing pets to their new homes and we are happy to help you find one.
🚗 Kitten Delivery FAQ
We’ve been doing more deliveries lately, so we created a handy Delivery Cost Estimator to help you see what your kitten’s journey might cost.
What goes into the delivery cost?
Distance & Time
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We calculate round-trip miles based on your one-way Google Maps distance.
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Travel time assumes an average speed of 60 mph plus a 15-minute break every 3 hours.
Labor
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$15/hour per person for our driving time (two drivers for safety).
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There’s no charge for time spent at the actual kitten hand-off.
Vehicle (Gas + Wear)
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Gas is charged at the actual pump price during the trip.
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Wear & tear includes tires and oil changes prorated by mile.
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You can adjust gas price estimates under the calculator’s “Advanced” options.
Meals
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$15 per person every 3 hours of driving (two drivers).
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Airport food may cost more when flying.
Hotel (if needed)
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If the round trip (including up to 1 hour for the kitten hand-off) will exceed 8 hours total, a hotel stay will be added.
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Lodging is billed at actual cost — we choose clean, safe, reasonably priced accommodations (nothing fancy).
Tolls
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Enter toll totals into the calculator (we recommend TollGuru).
More details
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Meeting halfway: We’re happy to meet at a midpoint — just plug that location into the calculator as your destination.
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Shared delivery: If multiple families meet at the same spot, the delivery cost is split evenly.
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Flying instead of driving: If airfare is less than driving, we can fly instead. The fee would be actual travel costs plus our time, meals, and lodging (if needed).
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Driver rates: $15/hour per person (two if driving, one if flying).
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Hotel stays: Required for trips 8+ hours round trip.
For driving: Wear and tear formula can be found here.
For Wolfe City (Xilari and Solya) and Plano (Nezabudka and Taiga) deliveries, we will be driving either a 2000 Honda Accord (mid-sized sedan), or a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica (minivan). St. Hedwig deliveries (Tsezara & Marie) will be using Shaddiah's vehicle, which averages 28 MPG.
Yes, of course!
Our cats and kittens live with us as part of our family, and you will likely meet ALL of them if/when you come to visit us. (Exception: we don't allow visitors for our new mamas until their kittens are at least a couple of weeks old.)
This is directly from our contract (I’ll be happy to send you the whole thing if you’d like to look it over):
Health Guarantee
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- Our kittens come with a five (5)-year health guarantee against congenital and genetic conditions. If your kitten is diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian with a condition that is determined to be hereditary or congenital and significantly impacts quality of life, you are eligible for either a replacement kitten or assistance with medical expenses—up to the current selling price of our kittens at the time the issue is reported.
- The seller guarantees that this kitten comes from a cattery free of known infectious disease, and that all recommended vaccinations and deworming have been completed. If your kitten is examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of pickup (reduced to 24 hours if other pets are present) and diagnosed with a communicable illness, the seller will cover the cost of any required medications.
- We expect all families to activate their complimentary 30-day health insurance policy (currently provided through Trupanion). For the first 30 days after the kitten goes home, the seller will only reimburse the portion of medical expenses not covered by the insurance policy. If your kitten is examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of pickup (reduced to 24 hours if other pets are present) and diagnosed with a communicable illness, the seller will cover the cost of any required medications.
- If a licensed veterinarian diagnoses the kitten with a life-threatening illness or life-altering genetic defect, the buyer must notify the seller within seven (7) days of the diagnosis. Veterinary records, including test results and all relevant documentation (such as registration papers), must be provided.
- All diagnoses must be made by a licensed veterinarian within the United States and must be presented in writing, including relevant test results.
- The seller reserves the right to obtain a second opinion from a veterinarian of their choice before any refund, replacement, or compensation is provided. Refusal to allow a second opinion will be considered a forfeiture of any right to refund, replacement, or compensation under this agreement.
- Medical bill reimbursement will not exceed the lesser of (a) the seller’s current kitten price at the time of report, or (b) the actual cost of treatment. Reimbursement is only offered for treatments directly related to the qualifying condition.
- We expect all families to activate their complimentary 30-day health insurance policy (currently provided through Trupanion). For the first 30 days after the kitten goes home, the seller will only reimburse the portion of medical expenses not covered by the insurance policy.
- The buyer agrees to seek immediate veterinary care if the kitten shows signs of illness, injury, or distress. Failure to seek appropriate care voids this health guarantee.
- The buyer agrees to cooperate fully with the seller and any veterinarians involved in the diagnosis and resolution process.
- In the case of death, an autopsy may be required to determine whether the cause was congenital or genetic in nature. This requirement will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The seller agrees to cover the autopsy cost only if the results confirm a covered condition.
- The seller’s liability shall never exceed the replacement cost of the kitten. Upon the return or passing of the original kitten, a replacement kitten of equal value will be provided as soon as reasonably possible. If no suitable kitten is available at the time, the seller has up to one year to fulfill the replacement. A cash refund may be issued at the seller’s discretion.
- The replacement kitten may differ in color or sex, depending on availability. You may choose to wait for a kitten of a specific color or gender, but please understand this may increase the wait time for your replacement.
Health Guarantee is voided if the kitten/cat:
- is declawed
- receives a feline leukemia or FIP vaccine against our recommendation
- remains intact beyond 1 year of age
- produces its first litter, regardless of age
- is transferred to a new owner not selected/approved by us
- is fed a dry-food-only diet, not provided at least the equivalent of two small cans of wet food daily, or denied consistent access to clean water
- shows signs of distress, illness, or injury and is NOT seen by a vet or emergency clinic
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No, we don’t do early spay/neuter here. I’ve looked into it quite a few times, but in the end, it comes down to me having to take kittens who are 12 weeks old to the vet and tell her to put them under anesthesia and cut them open, and I just can’t do that. They’re still babies when they leave me and I just can’t…
Not at the moment… It’s on our to-do list for future litters, but we don’t have a start date set yet.
If you’d like an official pedigree from TICA you’ll need to order that after you register your kitten. (I register litters, then send you the breeder slip and instructions once you have sent me proof of neutering.)
If you'd rather not pay for an official pedigree, I am happy to print one for you! (It will have all of the same information, it will just have my stamp instead of TICA's.)
Yes and yes!
We normally do one round of deworming as a preventative, and the kittens will be up to date on vaccines when they leave here, with one round of kitten vaccines due after you take them home.
(We use Purevax or Nobivac Feline 3, a live virus vaccine which only requires two rounds. We do the first round around 11-12 weeks, and the second round is due about 4-6 weeks later.)
They will also need a rabies vaccine, which we ask you to do at a later visit (to avoid overloading their systems; the only vaccine reactions that have been reported to us on the second round were in kittens who also received the rabies vaccine the same day…)
