Welcome to Harvest Hill Himalayans

Glad you stopped by, I hope you enjoy seeing all the pictures and reading about my cats and kitties.   Please check out my AVAILABLE KITTENS page to see my sweet kitties and occasionally retired cats.   I have flat faced, doll-faced and in between faces too. 

My KINGS page has pictures of my new future breeder, and also my other gorgeous big boys.

Check out my sweet girls on my QUEENS page.   They are very loving and sweet!!!!

All kitties are raise under foot with our family and our little Mini Aussie, Wrangler.  They are loved and handled from the day they are born and get tons of hugs and kisses.

If you have any questions, please visit the CONTACT ME  page and send me an email.   Many Blessings.   Karen

I was excited  when my Cattery of Excellence certificate came in the mail.   This is the first time I have  tried for this certificate, and I was thrilled when I got their highest rating.

Our newest addition

I may not meow, but I’m still sweet!!!!   I’m a Miniature Australian Shepherd.  I plan on helping around the farm and being a best friend to my new Person.  He is 9 and he loves me very much, but sometimes he playes with all those fluffy little kitties.  I’m still not too sure what to think of those things, but maybe we can be friends someday.   I get to sleep in the house and play outside.  At least the kitties don’t come outside with me, they aren’t allowed out like me. 

Here I am with my new friend.  Cassie is 3 years old and will have to show me the ropes and help me learn my do’s and don’ts.   Today is our first day together. 

About Us

Have you ever had a dream, an amazing dream? I have been very fortunate recently, to be able to live my dream. It all started when I was a young child. I loved everything soft and fuzzy, especially cats. I had one cat growing up. She lived a long, old life, and cemented in me my love for the long haired cats. She was a rescue cat that friends from our church had found in a big dumpster. We loved her dearly. She was a beautiful long haired, cream bi-color we called Vanilla. My parents still had her after I graduated.We have an amazing God that knows us and our needs and wishes. I feel very blessed because he brought the most wonderful man into my life. He was a farmer and lived on a working wheat and cattle farm. We got married and I was in heaven on Earth. Not only did I have the best guy in the whole world, I had animals. LOTS of animals. Cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, geese, cattle, a horse, a pet rabbit, and there was more as time went. Of course we also had house cats. Time passed, along came kids, and the house cats lived their long happy lives, then they were gone. Life seemed different without my beloved house cats, and I had known for many years that I wanted to raise registered cats. I had been doing research on and off, for over 10 years. I knew it would be a long haired breed, but I just wasn’t sure which one, till one day, I found two of the most beautiful Himalayans advertised online. I read the add and discovered that the breeder was retiring and selling all 10 of her adult Himalayans. Ok, now I had to spend some time with Jesus in prayer. Was this His will for me? Are these the right cats? Is this the right time?…… I think I prayed for hours, asking God all kinds of questions. Most of all, I wanted to be sure that this was His will. So that is exactly what I prayed. Lord if this is your will, open this door, and let everything work out. I contacted the lady, and went for a visit. Oh, my goodness!!!!, they were the most beautiful cats in the world. Everything that I had ever dreamed of. I wasn’t the only person interested in the cats, and I was very scared that maybe she would decide that someone else would be the new owner of the cats. I went home praying all the way, and it was several hours drive. When I got home that night, I emailed her my thoughts, wishes, and prayers, then left it in the Lord’s hands. She emailed me right back that next morning saying that she also had been praying for the right person to come along and be the new owner of the cats. We both knew it was God’s working in the situation. Talk about a dream come true.

So now I am the very happy and blessed owner of Harvest Hill Himalayan cats. I am having a ball. I have about 4-5 litters of kittens each year, and absolutely love every one of these sweet babies. I tell God that these are his cats. He is the one that worked it out, and I pray that I can be a blessing to each and everyone that gets one of my sweet babies. I hope by now that you can tell that I am a born again Christian, and I give all the praise and glory to God. He is an awesome God and is always there for us. Even if this is my dream come true, things don’t always go as we would like them to, but I just remember He loves us and wants to be involved in our lives; if things are going great, and when things are tough. It is comforting to know that He is always there for me and with me. I think of all my cats as a gift from God. Thank you God.

Every good and perfect gift is from above…. James 1:7

My wish here at Harvest Hill Himalayans is to raise happy, health kittens that will give you as much love and joy as we have received from them. I have both flat faced and doll faced kittens. I treasure every kitten, and they are all played with and handled from the day that they are born. Most kittens are born in our bathroom, as it is our nursery. If the bathroom is already occupied by a cat family, then I use our office as a nursery. As soon as the kittens are all litter box trained, they have free run of the house. Kittens usually leave for their new homes when they are around 12 weeks of age. Each kittens is different, so timing will vary as I evaluate if a kitten is ready for it’s new home. My socialization crew consists of my 4 children ages from 6 to 18 years. The kittens will get handled and lugged around, they play in homemade tents, get Tonka truck rides, are wrapped up like a little baby and carried around,…….. and I give them tons of hugs and kisses. When they come to your house, I have done my best to make sure the switch will be as easy as possible and that they are ready for anything, but as we all know, each kitten is very different from the next and they all have their own personalities. Even though they are all raised the same, some will be very outgoing, others more laid back. Some will be go getters, some the class clown. Some will be the cuddle bugs that can’t get enough lap time, others will want to sit close by and watch you. I will try to describe each kitten as best as I can, so you can get a good match for your family. Above all, I want to know that each kitten that I sell is loved, respected, and taken care of for the rest of it’s life. Don’t be surprised if I ask you some questions about your household and the kind of home you can provide for a sweet, precious kitten. I Love all of my kittens and only want the best for them.

When each kitten leaves for it’s new forever home, it will be up to date on shots, be wormed, litter box and scratching post trained, have a spay/neuter contract with health guarantee, health record, toys, kitten food, and CFA registration papers will be provided when I have received proof of them being fixed. I will also be available to you if you have questions or need help or support with your new kitten.

Most of my kittens are sold as forever, loving pets. If you are interested in breeding rights, they are extra and are not available with all kittens. Email me first, and we will see what we can work out. Thanks for checking out my website, email me if you have any questions. Karen

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you except payments?Yes, the kitten will stay here at Harvest Hill Himalayans till fully paid for. ( An extended payment plan that goes past the kitten’s age of 12 weeks, will require an additional sum to cover extra food and vet expenses.) Payments are non-refundable, so be sure you want the kitten and plan to follow through. Exceptions would be if I choose not to sell or wasn’t able to provide the kitten, then I would return any money paid.

Do you ship your kittens?I have not had to ship any kittens yet, and would prefer that they were either picked up here, or I would be willing to deliver or meet part way (within reasonable distance and for an additional fee)   The nearest airports for me are 5 hours away. 

Do you provide extra services like spay/neuter, health certificates?

Yes, if kitten is old enough. My vet has very reasonably priced services.   Health certificates are available to anyone wanting one for $35. If the kitten is sold out of the state of Kansas, the health certificate is  a requirement. I will usually have that figured into the price of the kitten.

 Do you sell your cats with breeding rights?

Yes, although most of my kittens are sold with a spay/neuter contract, stating that they have to be fixed before the age of 6 months. Occasionally I may sell breeding rights for an additional price, to a small cattery or individual. If you are interested, please email me.

 

 

Do you declaw your cats?NO! Scratching is a natural part of a cat’s life and they need to do it. Provide them with cat appropriate scratching surfaces and encourage them to use it. I start my kitties on a scratching post a very young age, and I don’t usually have any problems with them trying other things. Spray catnip on the post and place lots of fun toys around the area. It will become a fun, welcoming place to be. If you do have problems with your cat scratching other places, there are many things that you can try to retrain them. There is a lot of info on the web, just do a search for lots of ideas.

 

Do you allow your cats outside?No! There are too many risks to a cat when let outside. Even though we live in the country and don’t have traffic, it is still not safe for cats. We don’t have outdoor cats, but there are quite often strays that wonder through,  so to me it is not worth the risk. . My kitties are all pampered and live the good life indoors with heat and air conditioning and a nice cushy bed.

 

Do I have to sign a contract?Yes! I will only sell a kitten with a signed contract. It is for your protection as well as mine. That way we both know exactly what is expected before the kitten is sold. Whether you are buying a kitten for a pet or with breeding rights, make sure you agree with the contract and intend to follow it. I do have the right as the breeder to refuse sale of any kitten, at any time, for any reason.

 

Why are you asking me personal questions?I want to know that every kitten I sell goes to a good loving, forever home. I will probably ask you if you have children and their ages, other pets, and if so what kind and how many, the kind of home you could provide for the kitty, have you ever owned long haired cats before, and others. If you are going to inquire about a kitten, you could put that info into your email and anything else that you may think is important, and save some time of me having to ask it. Let me know what kind of kitten you are looking for, whether a boy or girl, or certain color. If you want a certain personality, let me know that too. I try my best to match the kitten with the right home. My personal opinion is that a neutered male makes the best, most loving pet.

 

Are you registered?Yes, in several ways. My cattery name Harvest Hill is registered with CFA, and every cat that I have is registered with them. I am also registered with The Kansas Animal Health Department and have a Hobby License. With that, I am able to sell up to 5 litters of kittens a year. The state inspector comes and does a premise inspection twice a year. I am also required to have all my cats inspected by my vet yearly, so she comes here to my house and does a health check of every cat and kitten. (Thank you Dr. Kristy, you are a wonderful vet, and I appreciate all you have done. And thanks to all the other vets and technicians and everyone that works at the vet’s office. You keep all my cats happy and healthy.)

 

If you have any other questions not answered here, please send me an email. Thanks.       himalayans@live.com 

Pet Contract

Terms of Sale:

1. $100.00 Deposit is required to hold a kitten. Deposit will be required in advance to have kittens delivered. Deposits are non-refundable. Deposit will be deducted from total purchase price of kitten. Failure to pick up kitten on scheduled delivery date without notifying me, may result in loss of deposit, and kitten may be resold.

2. Buyer is responsible for all debts and bills of the kitten from the purchase date on. Breeder has no financial responsibility for anything incurred after the sell date.

3. Breeder guarantees the heath of the kitten for 72 hours after sell date. Because breeder has no control of the kittens environment after leaving, I cannot guarantee against any sickness, illness or disease incurred after kitten is at new home. It is recommended that you have the kitten examined by the vet on day of purchase,(or as soon after as possible) to insure kitten is in good health and to revaccinate on schedule. Kitten may be returned to breeders home town within 1 week at (buyers expense) with vet’s written and signed statement accurately describing kitten, and also advising the return of kitten and the diagnosis, for a replacement kitten of equal value if/when one is available. This does not include problems that arise from injury after kitten is sold, any upper respiratory infection, ringworm, flees or the presence of worms which may be found in many healthy animals to a degree. To the best of my knowledge, this kitten is free of all these things

4. This kitten has a one year genetic health guarantee. If at any time during the first year, your kitten would die from a genetic defect, it will be replaced with a kitten of equal or higher value, if/when one is available, upon receiving your vet’s written and signed statement accurately describing kitten and a copy of the necropsy results. This guarantee is only valid if kitten was taken to the vet at time of purchase.

5. Kitten is to be kept strictly indoors.

6. This kitten is sold as a pet only, at $_____________________

Color:________________________ Birth date:______________ Sex:  M   F

If kitten is sold as a pet:

*Buyer agrees to Neuter/Spay this kitten before the age of 6 months.

*Buyer agrees that this kitten will not be used for stud or breeding.

*Breeder will only send CFA registration papers, when proof is received from your vet, of kitten being fixed.

To change cat’s status from a pet to breeder, an additional $250. fee will be charged. (Breeding rights not available for all kittens. )

7. Breeder has the right to refuse sale to anyone, for any reason, at any time.

8. If at any time, for any reason you find yourself unable to keep your kitten/cat, contact me, I have first chance to take the kitten back or I may be able to help find a good home.

Date of Sale:______________________

I___________________________________________ the buyer, agree to all the terms listed in this contract. Failure to abide by these terms may possibly result in the return of kitten/cat to the breeder, and also any offspring which may have been a result, with no compensation. Also contract will be null and void.

Buyer info:

Name:________________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

City/State/zip:_________________________________________________________________

Home phone: _____________________________Cell phone:_____________________________

E-mail _____________________________________________________________________

Breeder’s signature

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