Adoption Information

The current price for our pet kittens is $2500, regardless of color. This price is subject to change due to an increase in costs of veterinary care, supplies, and demand. Our pricing reflects what it actually costs to breed healthy pure-bred Siberian cats responsibly in this region. Veterinary care, genetic testing, annual HCM screenings, high-quality food, equipment, registration, on-going education, grooming supplies, and cat furniture/toys for enrichment all add up very quickly. 

We do keep a waiting list for future litters. This is partially due to high demand, and it also helps us know when to plan our litters.  A waiting list allows us to plan mating’s in such a way that we can to try to meet the demand for kittens but avoid over-producing. We want to help families find healthy Siberian kittens and cats to bring into their homes, not contribute to the unwanted kitten population.

The first step in getting onto our waiting list is the completion of our adoption form. This form must be submitted and reviewed before we will accept a deposit. We charge a non-refundable deposit of $100 to join our waitlist. When a litter is born, the people on our waiting list will be notified and we will narrow down which people on the list are interested in kittens from that litter. People on the list may choose to wait for another litter if they are looking for a specific gender, color, etc. Kitten selection will happen in the order that deposits were received. An additional deposit of $900 will be due at the time of kitten selection. A specific kitten is not considered to be reserved until the full deposit amount of $1000 has been received. The remainder of the balance is due in cash at the time of pick up.

Our kittens will fall under one of five categories. 

Available = available for reservation
Reserved = a deposit has been placed and the kitten is not available
Option = we are holding onto this kitten for further evaluation. This kitten may become available later.
Hold = we are holding this kitten for someone who has scheduled an allergy test but has not yet put down a deposit. This kitten may be available later.

*Shaded Sky Siberians reserves the right to decline applications for adoption at our discretion. We carefully choose the best new family for each kitten. This is for the benefit of the kittens AND our customers.

Some people have very strong opinions about which gender they want their new kitten to be. Others are confused about which to choose. Hopefully, we can help clear up some misconceptions about males and females and describe some of the differences for you.

Females are just as likely to spray urine when they go into heat as unneutered males. Having your kitten spayed or neutered by six months of age should prevent any hormonally triggered urine spraying in both sexes.

Are males more affectionate than females?  Often, yes, but females can be just as loveable and snuggly as the boys. It just depends on the individual kitten. We notice that our boys are affectionate most of the time while some of the girls have certain times of the day that they reserve for cuddles.

There are rumors that female Siberians produce lower levels of Fel d 1 than males, but spayed females and neutered males will have similar levels of Fel d 1. There are variations in Fel d 1 levels between each cat, but this is due to lineage and the particular genetic material of each cat. It does not have anything to do with gender.  Intact cats of both genders will have higher levels of Fel d 1.

The biggest difference between males and females is their adult size.  Full-grown males generally get to be around 13-20 pounds while the females usually stay between 8-14 pounds. If you are looking for a large cat, a male is probably a better choice. Spayed and neutered Siberians will usually be larger because they have stable appetites. Breeding cats may have variable appetites due to hormone fluctuations, therefore, tend to be thinner.

All Shaded Sky cats/kittens will be spayed or neutered before leaving for their new homes unless other arrangements are made in advance, or the kitten is intended to be a breeding cat. Sterilized cats lead healthier and longer lives. They have lower stress levels and maintain better body condition than their intact counterparts. Spaying a female cat eliminates the possibility of uterine and ovarian cancer and significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer. Neutering a male reduces the risk of developing testicular cancer and prostate disease. Neutering also makes your pet more even-tempered and less likely to roam, get in fights, or become lost. Additionally, spaying and neutering can prevent hormone-triggered behavioral problems such as urine “spraying,” howling, and aggression. Did you know that females who have not been spayed are just as likely to spray when they are in heat as a non-neutered male?

If you would like to visit our cattery before getting on our waiting list, we currently offer one visit for allergy testing for $50.00 per visit. Keep in mind that each Siberian produces a different level of Fel d 1, the protein that triggers the majority of cat allergies. Having a successful allergy test with us does not guarantee that you will not react to Siberians from other breeders. Please note, cats who have not been spayed/neutered, or who are in heat, pregnant, or nursing have higher Feld1 levels.

You can expect an allergy visit to last between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your needs. It takes place in our home at a mutually agreed upon time. You will have the opportunity to meet and pet one or more of our Siberian cats, depending on the situation, and we’ll see how you react to them. We recommend that you bring allergy/asthma medication with you in case you develop symptoms but not to take it before your visit. People with severe allergies should consult with a doctor about the planned visit to discuss whether or not the visit is advisable and which precautions to take.

We do ask that you do not visit any other breeders or shelters on the day of your visit to protect our cats and kittens from any illnesses from other animals. There are many fungal spores, viruses, and bacteria that can be transferred by contaminated hands, clothing, and shoes. Additionally, please do not schedule visits if you have other pets at home who are sick. We will also ask you to take off your shoes (please wear socks) and to wash your hands before handling our cats. Home visits are a great benefit to the future families of our kittens and help socialize the kittens. Still, they do create additional opportunities for illnesses to enter into their environment. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to keep our cats and kittens safe and healthy.

If you have any questions regarding allergies or the testing process, please feel free to contact us.

We do not currently ship any cats/kittens to other states or countries unattended.  You are welcome to come pick up your kitten or talk to us about possible delivery options.