Hello everyone. Before reading the adoption information below, we kindly ask you to take a moment to read this message first. We will gradually be looking for suitable new homes for some of our retired breeding cats. Since the establishment of our cattery, we have only rehomed one retired cat, as she was more independent and better suited to a household with fewer pets. All of our other retired cats have stayed with us simply because we could not bear to part with them, and they have remained with us to enjoy their retirement.
The primary caregivers of our cattery have always been my mother and myself, both of whom stay at home full time to care for and accompany our cats, with other family members occasionally joining in to play and spend time with them when they are home. Our house has two floors, and the cats are distributed between both levels to reduce density and ensure comfort. Because my mother and I deeply love our cats and rarely go out, in previous years we made sure that at least one person was present on each floor to keep the cats company. As a result, our cats have been accompanied by us almost all day, every day, throughout the year.
However, in 2025, our family experienced a difficult loss. My uncle passed away due to illness. Previously, my grandmother had been cared for by my uncle, and after his passing, my mother took on the responsibility of caring for her. As a result, my mother had to move abroad in 2025 to look after my grandmother, leaving me as the sole caregiver and companion for all of the cats at home.
Our cats truly have exceptionally loving and affectionate personalities. They are deeply bonded to people, very clingy, and emotionally sensitive. Over the past year, I have come to realize that, as one person, I am no longer able to provide every cat with the level of companionship they truly deserve. Some of our cats have especially high emotional needs, and with limited time and energy, I often feel unable to meet those needs fully. This has brought me a great deal of guilt and self-reflection.
Because of this, I have begun to reconsider whether keeping all of them with me is truly the best choice for them. Holding on out of my own reluctance to let go, while knowing they may not be receiving enough companionship, does not feel like the right decision. Therefore, I will gradually begin looking for new homes for a few cats who have particularly high emotional needs and who would thrive in a home with more dedicated human companionship.
Please understand that I may be very selective when choosing new families—perhaps even more so than when placing kittens. Our retired cats have been deeply loved and cherished their entire lives, and they have truly been spoiled. My hope is to find families that are even more suitable for them than we are, and who can provide them with the same level of care, attention, and love that they are accustomed to. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and kindness.
OUR RETIRED QUEEN - RIA -AVAILABLE
Ria is a British Shorthair with black golden shaded coloring, coded as NY12, born on May 16, 2021. She is a truly beautiful girl, with a warm, radiant golden coat and exceptionally large, expressive eyes, sometimes it feels as if her eyes can speak. She has an exceptionally wonderful temperament and is extremely affectionate, people-oriented, and very intelligent. Ria is also highly sensitive and emotionally perceptive, with a remarkable ability to sense human emotions. Once, when I accidentally started crying while watching television, she became really worried, repeatedly jumping onto me, gently patting me with her paws, and meowing as if asking what was wrong. Later, I noticed that whenever I sing, she immediately comes over to check on me, likely mistaking singing for crying. She looks deeply concerned, presses herself close, and tries to comfort me. She is truly an incredibly attentive and thoughtful cat. Ria is very people-loving and enjoys all forms of affection, including cuddling, kissing, and being held. She often comes to sleep beside us and, when we are busy, stays close by as if quietly keeping watch. She is a cat with rich emotions and high emotional needs, and she thrives on close human companionship.
During her breeding career, Ria had only one kitten, Mochi, whom we decided to keep with us. We did not arrange further breeding plans for her because she is a more petite girl in size. Later, we adjusted our breeding direction by introducing more traditional, larger-bodied Kings, and for safety reasons, due to the size difference, we chose not to pair her again. However, we did not spay her at that time, as we wanted to preserve her future breeding possibilities. Only recently did we officially have her spayed, and she has now fully retired from breeding. She is also up to date on vaccinations and routine veterinary checks, and has been genetically tested.
Ria gets along very well with other cats, but we would preferably like to look for a home that currently does not have any cats. We hope she can be the first cat in her new family, receiving sufficient love, attention, and companionship as the “only child” at the beginning. In the future, if her family wishes to add another cat, we would prefer that Ria first has the opportunity to fully enjoy being the center of attention and establish her sense of security as the “older sister” of the household.
Another reason why a single-cat household may suit Ria better is that she occasionally experiences mild allergic reactions. After around two years of age, she has experienced mild skin flare-ups approximately once a year. After veterinary examination, these were identified as allergic reactions. In a multi-cat household, even when fed a hypoallergenic diet, it has been difficult to fully control her intake, as she would occasionally eat food meant for other cats. Especially breeding cats, we often give a variety of different meats for nutritional purposes. That said, her allergies appear suddenly but also resolve quickly. They have not required medication, typically, after wearing an e-collar for a few days to prevent licking, she recovers fully. The frequency is about once a year so she does not require any special or intensive care.
We hope to find a home where someone is usually present and able to spend plenty of time with her, as companionship is very important to her. We are also looking for a family with a stable financial situation and a stable living arrangement, with no plans to relocate abroad in the future. Ideally, we would prefer the new home to be within driving distance, as we would not want her to be too far away. We also hope to have the opportunity for future home visits.
AAdoption fees can be found in the questionnaire. If you are interested, we kindly ask that you complete the questionnaire first, then send us a brief message introducing yourself. Photos of your living environment would be greatly appreciated if available. We also believe it would be best to arrange a meet and greet before making any final decisions.
Please fill out the Questionaire if you are interested in reserving the Kittens, you will be contacted after the submittion of your Questionaire. Thank you.