"Breaking News"

Your e-mail addresses:  Our e-mail has crashed taking with it many e-mails addresses.  If you're interested in one of our kittens please send us an e-mail at:  mott53@wi.rr.com

Facebook:  You can now go on Facebook and find us under "Whisker Oaks Cattery." 
Just "Like" us and you'll get updates on our kittens.

Kitens:  CH Grasshopper, our golden persian, is now pregnant, but not for long.   She and CH Bentley have silver and golden persians.  Let me know if your interested in one.  She is due any day now, so we are on kitten watch.


CH Bentley and CH Babette
29 April 2012

Our CH Babette has had her first litter.  She had a "Blue Silver Persian," not sure if its a male or female yet, but I do know the color is gorgeous! As its an only kitten, its name is "Uno."  Its eyes have opened and its twice the size it was when born.  Its been very well fed :)  CH Babette carries it around and put's it where ever I'am at.  So at night its at the head of my bed and during the day its in my chair. 



 



CH Bentley and Abby's Litter
23 March 2012

In the litter is one red male tabby, one female torby and one silver classical male.
Below, Abby watches over her new babies and to the right is one of the kittens at six weeks, playing on a basket.  All of these kittens are spoken for already.

   
 

CFA Cat Show

CH Babette and CH Grasshopper attended the CFA Cat Show in Wheaton, Il,
March 24 and 25, 2012 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. They each received  more than the six 1st Place ribbons required to become a champion. 
Thus, we have two more champions in our cattery.

Below is the benching area for Whisker Oaks Cattery. Each entry has a benching area that has to have a cage for the show contestants to be housed in,
when they are between show rings.
Cathy made the curtains for the standard double wire cage.
Below is Mike and Cathy Ott Whisker Oaks Cattery benching area.



Next to the show cage is a grooming area for the cats. It can either be on the next table, or on a small table that is brought to the show, that sits in the aisle. We used the table next to our cage table, as it offered more privacy.

Below, CH Babette is resting in the grooming area while watching the events.



Below, CH Babette and CH Grasshopper are in the show ring waiting to be judged.


Below, both CH Babette and CH Grasshopper are being judged:


Below, CH Grasshopper rests in the show ring after receiving her ribbons.
A 1st place and a Best Color ribbon.  Between the two, CH Grasshopper received more points than CH Babette, although they were close to each other.



Below, on the left CH Grasshopper is waiting for the next ring, while Cathy and Sophia (our new female kitten) takes in the show during a short break. Sophia was just at the show checking things out.



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TICA Cat Show

CFA CH Babette and CH Grasshopper also attended the TICA show in
St Francis at the Cudahy Kennel Club on March 9, 10, and 11, 2012.  
Below, the benching area for Whisker Oaks Cattery at the TICA Cat Show.



Below, #114 is CH Grashopper waiting to be judged. She's coming up next.


Below, Cathy Ott in front of the Whisker Oaks benching area.




Past Kitten Pick-up Days at Whisker Oaks Cattery





"Whisker Notes"


"Whisker Notes" is a newsletter filled with pictures and information on our kittens and cats. If you are interested in following any of our current litters, each litter has a 10 issue series of "Whisker Notes," that focuses on the litter from birth to placement. Each issue has pictures of the kittens as they grow. You can also learn what they are doing, and how they are growing week by week. For instance, learn why the mama cat always moves her kittens 2-3 days after they are born. Also, learn important ways to safeguard your cat, and provide healthy options for them.

For those of you looking at purchasing a kitten from our cattery, this is an excellent way to learn about us and our kittens. Will you be able to find typo's, spelling errors and problems with grammar, probably. But, the love for kittens and cats will always be there. Join others in learning more about our kittens and our cattery.

Included in each issue are pictures of the kittens, their parents,
 a feature article and a past kitten which has grown into adulthood.

Feature articles have included:

• • How to describe the tabby Persian coat
  • CFA Standards for the Persian cat.
  • Grooming your Persian cat.
  • Eye care for the Persian
  • To declaw, or not to declaw
  • Vaccinations
  • Kitten and cat food
  • Getting ready for kitty
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Poisonous plants in the home
  • Myths and facts about felines.

 The cost of our newsletter is $20 for a series of 10 issues. E-mail us and let us know your interested. Past litter issues are available.

Below, are some pictures of our kittens from CH Bentley and Abby last litter. This litter had some wonderful colors in it. One red male, one cream male, one silver torby female, and one classical tabby female.

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Below is an update on Sebastian, the little red male from the above litter:

Hi Cathy - attached are a few pictures of Sebastian (we kept his name the same, it just seemed to fit him). He is a wonderful, playful sweet cat and we love him dearly. He's been very healthy, eats like a horse and has grown a lot. His favorite thing to do is to sit on the table in the screen porch and watch the critters outside. Now that it's colder, he gets to do that less often, but he's found a couple of windows that work too...thanks for such a wonderful addition to our family! Lisa Basting

Sabastian, What a gorgeous boy you are! Thank you for the update, Lisa.

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Below is another kitten from this litter, a little female silver torby. Katie sent us an update.
Hi Cathy, Sophie is doing so well, we love her to pieces! Kate

About our Cattery

Our kittens are raised underfoot, meaning they grow up in our home, literately under our feet. They are never caged, and are held frequently. Each receives a lot of attention, and are able to
climb up onto a lap when they want to. Each kitten is checked by a vet, before placement, to ensure good health. At that time, their receive their first set of vaccines and deworming. We do not give the Leukemia vaccine, due to its side effects.

All of our cats and kittens are DNA PKD negative.

E-mail us at mott53@wi.rr.com for pricing and updated pictures.



Greetings from Past Kittens

Below is Willow, one of our female torbies all grown-up. She is a silver torby.



Ariel - Marie sent us some pictures of Ariel, offspring of CH Bentley and Izabella.


"She is my little Princess, she tells me what she wants all day. She loves watching out the windows, hunting in the garage and drinking out of the facet!"

Malcome and Emma Rose
I visited Barb in Sheboygan Falls to see Malcome and Emma Rose this summer.
Malcome is a red tabby Persian whose parents are CH Bentley and Izabella. I hadn't seen him since he was a little kitten. Now, he is a wonderfully big boy who loves to come out and visit with company. Emma Rose was one of our past dames, who was retired. She is just a little thing at about 5 lbs. Barb is a wonderful mother to both. Thanks for the visit.

Cosmo - Cream Persian
I thought I would send you a couple of updated 1 year old pictures of Skylar. (We changed his name to Cosmo). He just loves to greet anyone that comes to the house and will follow you anywhere. He loves to talk and will sit and watch everything you do. He is just a good kitty….
Julie

Hi Cathy,
My friend e-mailed me some pictures she took of Serena at our Christmas party in December. She was the life of the party, everyone just loved her. My other two cat's hide, but not Serena, she is a social butterfly. She curled up and slept on a small perch in the basement, but she would not leave the party. She is ohh so sweet, and we love her so much. Every time I am on the computer, she has to come downstairs, and be right by me, she likes the arrow on the computer, and I move it around with the mouse. Serena is grown so much, but she still acts like she did when we brought her home. She is over 6 months now.

Jack and I would like to be contacted when Abby will have her next litter, but I am sure I already told you that. Happy New Year, Debbie



Cream Persian

 

Hi Cathy,

I have been trying to send you these pictures of Billi for awhile now, but my computer wouldn't let me! I thought you might want to see how she was doing because I know you love your cats/kittens so much. I have to tell you that she is so loved. Everyone laughs because she is more like a dog than a cat. She follows me everywhere, wants to always be around people, and loves to play. She is absolutely my joy during the day. She has been doing great at the vet as well. The girls who work there even asked for your website because they think that she is beautiful. Thank you so much!!! She is incredible and has the best disposition. In the middle of the night she also sleeps on my pillow. I wanted you to know how great she is!!! Congratulations on your new litter. Whoever gets them are very lucky. Thanks again. Amy


Dewey - Red Tabby Male

Dewey is amazing. His temperament is fantastic. He is loving up my daughter who is 4! I'll keep you posted, so far, I am thrilled! Elissa




Lehley and Zahra, golden and silver Persians

I received your Xmas card and wanted to write you back with a link to a bunch of photos I've taken of Lehley and Zahra over the last year on my camera phone. The two of them are beautiful and completely love each other, so it's hard not to get good photos of them. I am having so much fun with these two girls, we are having a great life together. Amir Washington, D.C.




Sir Michael - silver persian
Mikey is doing great! He gets soooo much attention. Everyone loves him, and our adult male cat "Jake" is adjusting fine. Happy new year! Stephanie

Poppy - golden Persian
Poppy had her surgery (spayed) on Monday and is doing well.
They all think she is one of the sweetest cats they've taken care of.



Miss Lela - Torby Female
She is doing great!!! She is playing with both Suki and Hanna, running around the house, injecting energy into the group! Is working out just fantastic! And, she is really intrigued with my shower…lol……I just wish I could get her to stop waking me up in the middle of the night trying to climb up my nose >^..^<

 
Sophie and Simba - Torby Female and Silver Male
The babies are doing real good. The boys love to play with them (Sophie and Simba,) and the kittens purr when they get snuggles on the cat tree. Below, Simba, gets a big hug here from his buddy.

Below, Sophie plays with her buddy.

Sir Simone
Sir Simone made it to us safe and sound (he traveled via air from Milwaukee to Oklahoma.) He is so much fun and has already won over our hearts! My son continues to tell me how much he loves Simone! I think they will be get friends! I am attaching a picture of Kaleb and Simone sleeping together in the chair. Thanks again for everything! Tracy, Oklahoma


Holly - Silver Female
Holly, meets her new owner, just in time for Christmas.
I had the honor of escorting her from Wisconsin to her new home in San Francisco.




Past Kittens

Greetings from Past Kittens

Below is Willow, one of our female torbies all grown-up.

Ariel - Marie sent us some pictures of Ariel, offspring of CH Bentley and Izabella.

"She is my little Princess, she tells me what she wants all day. She loves watching out the windows, hunting in the garage and drinking out of the facet!"

Malcome and Emma Rose
I visited Barb in Sheboygan Falls to see Malcome and Emma Rose this summer.
Malcome is a red tabby Persian whose parents are CH Bentley and Izabella. I hadn't seen him since he was a little kitten. Now, he is a wonderfully big boy who loves to come out and visit with company. Emma Rose was one of our past dames, who was retired. She is just a little thing at about 5 lbs. Barb is a wonderful mother to both. Thanks for the visit.

Cosmo - Cream Persian
I thought I would send you a couple of updated 1 year old pictures of Skylar. (We changed his name to Cosmo). He just loves to greet anyone that comes to the house and will follow you anywhere. He loves to talk and will sit and watch everything you do. He is just a good kitty….
Julie

Hi Cathy,

My friend e-mailed me some pictures she took of Serena at our Christmas party in December. She was the life of the party, everyone just loved her. My other two cat's hide, but not Serena, she is a social butterfly. She curled up and slept on a small perch in the basement, but she would not leave the party. She is ohh so sweet, and we love her so much. Every time I am on the computer, she has to come downstairs, and be right by me, she likes the arrow on the computer, and I move it around with the mouse. Serena is grown so much, but she still acts like she did when we brought her home. She is over 6 months now.

Jack and I would like to be contacted when Abby will have her next litter, but I am sure I already told you that. Happy New Year, Debbie



Cream Persian

 
Hi Cathy,  

I have been trying to send you these pictures of Billi for awhile now, but my computer wouldn't let me! I thought you might want to see how she was doing because I know you love your cats/kittens so much. I have to tell you that she is so loved. Everyone laughs because she is more like a dog than a cat. She follows me everywhere, wants to always be around people, and loves to play. She is absolutely my joy during the day. She has been doing great at the vet as well. The girls who work there even asked for your website because they think that she is beautiful. Thank you so much!!! She is incredible and has the best disposition. In the middle of the night she also sleeps on my pillow. I wanted you to know how great she is!!! Congratulations on your new litter. Whoever gets them are very lucky. Thanks again. Amy


Dewey - Red Tabby Male

Dewey is amazing. His temperament is fantastic. He is loving up my daughter who is 4! I'll keep you posted, so far, I am thrilled! Elissa




Lehley and Zahra, golden and silver Persians

I received your Xmas card and wanted to write you back with a link to a bunch of photos I've taken of Lehley and Zahra over the last year on my camera phone. The two of them are beautiful and completely love each other, so it's hard not to get good photos of them. I am having so much fun with these two girls, we are having a great life together. Amir Washington, D.C.




Sir Michael - silver persian

Mikey is doing great! He gets soooo much attention. Everyone loves him, and our adult male cat "Jake" is adjusting fine. Happy new year! Stephanie 

Poppy - golden Persian
Poppy had her surgery (spayed) on Monday and is doing well.
They all think she is one of the sweetest cats they've taken care of.




Miss Lela - Torby Female
She is doing great!!! She is playing with both Suki and Hanna, running around the house, injecting energy into the group! Is working out just fantastic! And, she is really intrigued with my shower…lol……I just wish I could get her to stop waking me up in the middle of the night trying to climb up my nose >^..^<

Sophie and Simba - Torby Female and Silver Male
The babies are doing real good. The boys love to play with them (Sophie and Simba,) and the kittens purr when they get snuggles on the cat tree. Below, Simba, gets a big hug here from his buddy.

Below, Sophie plays with her buddy.

Sir Simone
Sir Simone made it to us safe and sound (he traveled via air from Milwaukee to Oklahoma.) He is so much fun and has already won over our hearts! My son continues to tell me how much he loves Simone! I think they will be get friends! I am attaching a picture of Kaleb and Simone sleeping together in the chair. Thanks again for everything! Tracy, Oklahoma


Holly - Silver Female
Holly, meets her new owner, just in time for Christmas.
I had the honor of escorting her from Wisconsin to her new home in San Francisco.





See our "Past Kitten" page for more pictures.



See our "Available Kittens" page for more information on an available kittens.