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Home	New Destiny holds itself to a very high standard of care. Our cats & kittens live in a very clean & sunny environment. We feed only super premium foods and plenty of fresh water at all times. All of our cattery practices are designed to benefit our cats & kittens, even if it means a little more work and dedication on our part. We believe "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Health is our #1 priority! Diet - is the foundation to good health. Putting a little thought into what you feed your cat(s) can pay big dividends over their lifetime and very possibly help them avoid serious, painful and costly illnesses. ( for more information on feline nutrition - > ) Diets Health Care - We guarantee our cats & kittens to be FELV negative, free of internal & external parasites, infectious disease at the time of purchase. All health guarantees are voided if cat/kitten is given an FIP vaccination. (see contract). We also require our cat/kittens to be examined by a licensed Veterinarian within 72 hours of leaving our home. For proper health & long life - all kitties should have yearly health exams, updated boosters, be kept free of internal & external parasites, be fed a quality diet and always have fresh water available. Nuetering or spaying should be done by 6 months of age. Please keep all kitties indoors and do not declaw.( for more information on our health guarantees and contract terms - > ) Sample Contract Bringing A New Kitty Home - requires First and foremost, for you to be prepared. Purchase the foods your kitten is used to eating, and the cat litter they are used to using, as well as any grooming stuff and a cat tree *BEFORE* you pick the kitten up. Your kitten will be stressed by a change in environment - the kindest way to introduce them into a new place is to have everything set up to receive them, and have things that are familiar to them. Don't stop at the pet store on the way home - it isn't fair to the kitten. Plan ahead! ( for more information and a list of recommended supplies - > ) New Kitty Coming Home Spaying/Neutering - there were many scientifically documented reasons to spay and castrate. Spayed females are protected against mammary cancer and uterine infections. In males, castration reduces the risk of testicular cancer and enlargement of the prostate and related infections. From the pet owners point of view, the spayed or castrated pet is a much better companion. They are less aggressive and more affectionate than their unaltered counterparts. These are just a few of the reasons why it is out policy to require all pet kitties to be spayed or neutered. ( for more information on spaying or neutering your pet - > ) Early Spay/Neuter Indoors or Outdoors - one decision every cat owner must make is whether or not their feline friend will be allowed outdoors. Many people feel that keeping their kitties indoors deprives them of a full life. However, one must consider that the average lifespan of a totally outdoor cat is about a year and a half, while a totally indoor cat is expected to live upwards of 15 years. ( for more information on outdoor hazards - > ) Outdoor Hazards Declawing - few topics stir such controversy among cat lovers as the declawing issue. Some folks habitually have each cat in their lives declawed, while others would never consider it. Most cat lovers agree that declawing should only be performed as a last resort. Many shelter groups and cat breeders (myself included) require a signed contract stating that the cat in question will not be declawed. There are excellent alternatives available. ( for more information on Declawing - > ) The Great Declawing Debate Scratching Posts - are necessary for a cat to have somewhere in your home where they may scratch. If you don't provide some kind of a scratching post, they will chose a spot themselves, resulting in destruction to your furniture. Declawing is truly not the answer. ( for more information about scratching posts & retraining - > ) Training Kitty To Use A Scratching Post Litterbox - Cats are very clean animals, and their sense of smell is at least 60 times greater than a human's. Cleanliness is the biggest rule. You must scoop their litter pans daily to prevent unwanted odor and kitty presents in the corner. It may be necessary to put out more than one litter pan, each with a different type of litter to see what your cat prefers. Some cats will not use heavily scented litters, or litter made out of things other than clay. Location of the litter pan is also important. If kitty is avoiding the litter pan there could be a medical reason. ( for more information on litterboxes or problems concerning the litter box - > ) The Litter Box
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