FAQs
Why should I adopt a minskin?
Minskins are unusually affectionate, intelligent and playful, and great with kids, adults and other household pets. Plus, they’re hypoallergenic, have a healthy constitution, and don’t require brushing. Not only is this breed adorable, they make cat ownership easy and rewarding — and they’re the reason we became breeders in the first place.
What are the different types of minskins?
The standard minskin has short legs. The Teddy Rex minskin has long legs. Minskin coats can be hairless, fur-pointed, rex coated, or straight coated.
Why should I adopt from Catskills Cattery?
Our cats and kittens are never put in cages; they sleep with us, eat with us and play with us every day. Honestly, they’re always underfoot, and that’s why Catskills Cattery kitties are not just well adjusted but the reason we call cats man’s best friend.
Plus, from our early partnership with minskin breed founder Paul McSorley to our diversity of breeding cats (including four from the original TRT line), and from the way we raise our kittens to the special Kitty Kare Package and transport options we offer all our adoptive families, there is truly no minskin cattery like Catskills Cattery.
In fact, unlike the bigger, busier catteries, we offer lifetime support to all our adoptive families, always answer questions within 24 hours, and offer on-call support for emergencies. Plus, if we don’t know an answer, we have mentors who do.
How do you ensure the health of your breeding cats and minskin kittens for sale?
We use a licensed veterinarian to HCM scan all our adult breeding cats at 1.5 years of age and every 2 years thereafter. They are also tested to ensure they are negative for HIV and feline leukemia.
Our kittens, meanwhile, have been dewormed, have negative fecal exams, and come with a health guarantee.
For more information, click here.
Are your minskin cats and kittens registered?
Yes, Catskills Cattery is TICA-registered cattery, and all of our cats and kittens are registered by TICA.
Do you have minskin kittens for sale?
As a family-owned cattery, all our breeding cats (and their kittens) live with us at home, and we treat them like the pets they are. In other words, we put their health and happiness first, which means we don’t overbreed any of our queens and may not always have kittens for adoption. Of course, with nine breeding cats we often do.
How do I start the minskin adoption process?
We recommend you review our Adoption page, and then complete the form to express your interest. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
How much do you charge for minskin kittens for sale?
We don’t publish our prices, because they depend on a number of variables; however, we’d be happy to discuss our pricing with you personally, so please feel free to contact us at any time.
We live far from Upstate New York. Can we still adopt a kitten from Catskills Cattery?
Absolutely. We will deliver anywhere; however, the health and happiness of our kittens are our top priorities, so we only use personal transport and never ship our kitties in cargo. For more information about our transportation options, please click here and scroll down.
Do you provide references?
Yes, we’d love to connect you with any of our adoptive parents. Just email us for more information.
What foods do you recommend for minskins?
For our recommended products, click here.