Everything you need to know about adopting from Blue Sky Cattery
We believe a great match starts with great information. Below are the questions we hear most often about our Oriental Shorthairs, our breeding practices, and our future Serengeti program. Still have a question? Reach out anytime — Deanna personally answers every inquiry.
Oriental Shorthair kittens start at $1,800 for pet quality. A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your kitten and is applied toward the total fee. Breeding rights are reserved for selected candidates and priced separately.
Kittens go home between 14 and 16 weeks of age, after completing their vaccination series and a full veterinary check. This longer stay produces more confident, healthier, better-socialized kittens than early rehoming.
Kittens go home fully socialized and litter-trained, having completed their age-appropriate vaccination series and a full veterinary health check, and they come with a health guarantee. Specific details are covered in our adoption contract.
We prefer local pickup or meeting within a reasonable driving distance of Foley, Missouri. Delivery for approved families can be arranged case-by-case. We do not ship kittens unaccompanied as cargo.
We accept cash, Venmo (@blueskycattery), and Cash App. A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your kitten and is applied toward the total, with the balance due before or at pickup.
Occasionally, spay or neuter surgery is performed before a kitten goes home. When it is, an additional fee of $75 will be charged. Otherwise, per our adoption contract, the buyer agrees to spay or neuter by six months of age (unless breeding rights have been granted).
We're located in Foley, Missouri, in Lincoln County within the Northeast Missouri / greater St. Louis area. We're a small, home-based cattery and welcome approved families for in-person pickup by appointment.
We operate a closed cattery to protect our kittens. Feline panleukopenia has up to a 90% mortality rate in unvaccinated kittens and can be carried in on shoes and clothing. We offer live video calls so you can meet your kitten and our home, and you're always welcome to visit in person on pickup day.
Yes. Blue Sky Cattery is a CFA-registered cattery. Our kittens are raised underfoot in our home, complete their vaccination series, receive a full vet check before going home, and come with a health guarantee.
No cat is truly hypoallergenic. However, their fine, short, single coat sheds less than many breeds. Allergies come from the Fel d 1 protein in saliva and skin — not fur — so we always recommend spending time around the breed before adopting.
They're a slender, medium-sized breed: males typically 8–12 lbs, females under 8 lbs. Long, elegant body, large ears, and an athletic build rather than a heavy one.
Typically 12–15 years, with many reaching their late teens and some living to 20+ with quality nutrition, regular vet care, and daily interaction. They're a long-term commitment.
Genetically identical to the Siamese, they're extremely social, affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Often called velcro cats, they bond deeply, greet you at the door, follow you room to room, and hold full conversations. They thrive on attention.
Yes. The CFA states flatly that "an Oriental Shorthair does not do well as an only cat." They need a companion at their activity level — ideally another Oriental or Siamese. We take this seriously in our application review.
The Serengeti is a fully domestic breed developed to resemble the wild African serval — spotted coat, long legs, large ears — but with no recent wild ancestry. Unlike the Savannah (bred from servals and restricted in some areas), the Serengeti is legal everywhere. They're confident, social, vocal, and affectionate.
Our Serengeti program is in early development, with the goal of becoming one of the only Serengeti breeders in the United States. Kittens aren't available yet — join our waitlist to be among the first to know.
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