We take pride in raising and breeding CFA registered Persians, Himalayans & Exotics that are healthy, well socialized and are a compliment to the breed. Please feel free to explore our site and contact us with any questions. For additional information, contact information and pictures of available kittens, click on the tabs above. Our primary residence is located in Central PA, but we also have a winter residence in FL and occasionally have kittens available there as well. [email protected]
INFORMATION
Here at Kitties4u, we focus on breeding and raising quality kittens that will become purrfect family members. The health and happiness of our kittens is our number one priority.
All of our kittens come with a thorough vet examination, age appropriate vaccinations and dewormings. We send each kitten home with a kitten starter kit that includes food, vitamins, toys, litter, a blanket (with the scent of mom and litter mates), CFA paperwork and information on owning a new kitten. We provide each kitten with a written health guarantee. We also now provide 30 days of free pet insurance from Trupanion.
All of our adults are health tested for 43+ diseases, including Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Retinal Degeneraton, Myotonia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV) and more. We are ringworm, flea and tick free. We do everything in our power to ensure the health of our adults and future offspring. For more information on health testing, please see below.
All of our babies are CFA registered, many with champion bloodlines. We breed Persian, Himalayan & Exotic Shorthair kittens. Please inquire regarding breeding rights.
We believe that early socialization is very important. The kittens are raised in our living room and receive frequent attention. Our family consist of a retired dad, stay at home mom, 15 year old daughter (homeschooled), 9 adults cats and 2 dogs (a boxer and a frenchie). We are definitely animal lovers!!!
We provide lifetime breeder support and encourage new owners to keep in touch with updates and pictures. We aim to provide our kittens the very best possible start in life.
Our primary residence in in Central Pennsylvania, but we do have a winter residence in Florida and sometimes have kittens available there as well. Personal delivery options are available. We will deliver up to 2 hours away (saves you 4 hours round-trip) for no charge. We can sometimes deliver further for a fee. Please inquire for more information on personal delivery options. We will not ship our kittens alone by air. You may however fly into our local airport to pick up your new family member. Some airlines allow you to carry your pet on board for the price of your airline ticket and a fee for each pet. We have had several people do this in the past from as far away as California.
We do offer a multi kitten discount if you would like to add two or more fur babies to your family. There are several benefits to bringing home multiple kittens. You can relax knowing that they have a 24/7 play-partner, it increases their learning skills as kittens will copy one another, it has several health benefits such as reducing the chance that they will become overweight and of course you get twice the love for the same amount of work. Kittens share the same litter box, food, water bowls, etc. We would be happy to provide references upon request. Feel free contact us with any questions.
Health Testing
From the day we welcome them into our home, a kitten becomes more than just a pet. They become our "fur babies" and are loved as a member of the family. Our commitment as a human is to care and love for this cherished family member. As a breeder, we want to ensure that this love and care starts from the very beginning. The health and happiness of our four-legged family members and their offspring is our #1 priority. That is why every one of our family members is health tested to identify any health risk and the likelihood of passing on health issues to offspring. This health testing allows our new kitten families to have confidence that from the very beginning, we have taken steps to provide them with a healthy new family member. Below is a list of diseases/conditions that we test for.
Autoimmune disorders Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS), Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (LAD), Blood disorders Factor XII Deficiency, Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, Haemophilia B, Methemoglobinemia, Cardiovascular disorders Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Dermatologic disorders Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus (ILVEN) Endocrine disorders Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, congenital (TAC3-related), Hypothyroidism, congenital, Metabolic disorders Alpha-mannosidosis, Dihydropyrimidinuria, Gangliosidosis, types GM1 and GM2 (variants 0 and AB), Hyperlipoproteinaemia, Mucolipidosis, type II, Mucopolysaccharidosis, types I, VI and VII, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL), Niemann-Pick Disease, types C1, C2, A, Porphyria, congenital erythropoietic (CEP) or acute intermittent (AIP), Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency, Wilson's Disease Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (classic type), Fibrodysplasia Ossificans, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP), Myotonia Congenita, Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets (VDDR), types IA and IB Ophthalmologic disorders Glaucoma, primary congenital, Late-Onset Photoreceptor Degeneration (rdAc), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (AIPL1-related), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (KIF3B-related) Renal disorders Cystinuria, types IA and B, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Primary Hyperoxaluria, type II (Oxalosis II. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV).
An example of why health testing is important...Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is the most prevalent inherited genetic disease of cats, predominantly affecting persian, himalayan and exotic breeds. It is estimated that approximately 36% to 49% of these breeds have PKD. There is no cure for it. It causes fluid filled cysts to grow in the kidneys leading to kidney failure. The lifespan for a cat with PKD varies, but on average kidney failure begins around age 7. Nothing is more devastating than watching the decline of a family member knowing the eventual outcome. All of our cats are tested NN meaning that they do not carry a copy of the gene and therefore cannot pass the gene/disease to offspring.
Can we as a breeder guarantee that each kitten we breed is going to live a long, healthy, beautiful life? Unfortunately, no. Can we guarantee that we are going to do our best from the very beginning to provide families with a healthy and happy kitten? Absolutely YES!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions regarding health testing or any other questions you may have.
Products We Recommend
NuVet - We offer our cats and kittens a product called NuVet. It is an excellent supplement/immune system builder. It gives them vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, amino acids and antioxidants. It's made in a FDA registered pharmaceutical company in the U.S. It helps with energy, skin, coat, eye discharge and helps with cardiovascular, digestive, kidney and liver function. It is especially important for kittens as they are transitioning into their new homes with new strains of bacteria, other pets, etc. We are very pleased with it. If you decide that you would like to continue using it, you can order by calling 1-800-474-7044 or by clicking on the "Order NuVet Products" link below and using code 29903. It is not offered at your local Walmart or Amazon. It's only sold by veterinarians, pet professionals, etc. It is offered in both tablet and powder form. We use the powder. Just sprinkle it right on their food and your done. (Picture and link below)
Furminator - Grooming is a requirement, particularly when it comes to owning a long-hair persian or himalayan cat. A tool that we have found to be useful is called a furminator. It does an excellent job at raking out the undercoat and reducing shedding. It's awesome if any matting does occur. It can be found on Amazon and at other retailers. (Picture below)
Eye Envy - Not all persian, himalayan and exotic cats have eye discharge. Some are more prone to it, especially those with more extreme (smooshy) faces. We typically breed doll face kittens. They tend to have less eye drainage and sinus issues. We try to aim for the middle ground. We don't like the health issues associated with the extreme (smooshy) face, but we want to keep that persian, himalayan, exotic look at the same time. With that being said, this is a product that we recommend for those kitties that do have some eye discharge. It works miracles. It can be found on Amazon and at other retailers. (Picture below)
Trupanion - We now offer 30 days of free pet insurance from Trupanion. It can cover injuries and illnesses such as bite wounds, accidental ingestions, upper respiratory infections, diagnostic test, medication, surgeries, hospital stays, prosthetic devices, etc. We provide you with information and a 30 day free trial. You can then decide if a pet insurance policy is right for you. Trupanion.com
Kitty Tent - This portable tunnel is great for transitioning your new kitten to other pets in the home. It's also great if you want to allow your kitten some time on the deck (supervised of course!) It also makes a fun toy to play in with the zippered doors open. It can be found on Amazon and at other retailers. (Picture and link below) Order Nuvet Products. Kitty Tent - https://a.co/d/hLamwBb
AVAILABLE KITTENS/PHOTOS
We do not have any kittens available at this time. Our next planned litters will arrive around February/March. Feel free to join our email list or follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on all our kitten news! -- -We are now accepting deposits on the kittens posted below. If you see a kitten that steals your heart, give us a call at 570-755-1641. If we don't answer, please leave us a message or feel free to send us a text or email. Feel free to sign up for our email list to keep in the loop on kitten news. You can also follow us on our Kitties 4 u Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560696989900&mibextid=ZbWKwL ----------------------------------------------------- Each kitten below is marked as available, pending deposit or sold. If a kitten is marked as "available", feel free to contact us regarding placing a deposit to hold him/her. If a kitten is marked as "pending deposit", it means that someone has expressed interest in adding that kitten to their family. We will temporarily place a hold on that kitten until a deposit is received. (If you are interested in a kitten that is marked as "pending deposit", please check back or contact us. There have been people in the past say that they are mailing a deposit and then do not proceed for whatever reason. In this case, the kitten becomes available again.) If a kitten is marked "sold", we have already secured a deposit on that particular kitten.
We accept Zelle, a check or money order for the deposit. We allow up to 5 business days for a check or money order to arrive. Zelle is a fast, easy and free way to send money. A lot of banks have Zelle built right into their banking app. If you would like more information on Zelle, the website is https://www.zellepay.com/ Deposits are non-refundable in order to ensure the buyer's commitment to purchase the kitten. We are making a commitment to hold the kitten and not make the kitten available to anyone else. When someone backs out, this is meant to compensate us for our time communicating back and forth and lost opportunities to place the kitten. The deposit amount will be applied toward the total purchase price of the kitten. The deposit amount is $350. The remaining balance is due in cash at pick up.
We do offer a multi kitten discount if you would like to add two or more fur babies to your family. There are several benefits to bringing home multiple kittens. You can relax knowing that they have a 24/7 play-partner, it increases their learning skills as kittens will copy one another, it has several health benefits such as reducing the chance that they will become overweight and of course you get twice the love for the same amount of work. Kittens share the same litter box, food, water bowls, etc.
Check out our "Previous Kittens" tab above for pictures of our previous kittens and to find pictures of our kittens in their forever homes. Click on the "Information" tab above for more information.
Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Feel free to sign up for our mailing list to be contacted when we have exciting news to share.
CURRENT KITTENS
Picture's may take a moment to load depending on your internet speed. There are multiple pictures of each kitten. Please note that the kitten name/info is listed above the pictures. --- We do not have any kittens available at this time. Our next planned litters will arrive around February/March. Feel free to join our email list or follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on all our kitten news! --
PREVIOUS KITTENS
Previous Kittens (Not For Sale) Photos may take a few moments to loadPrevious Kittens (Not For Sale) Here you will find photos of our previous kittens and some pictures of our kittens in their furever homes. Due to website storage space, we can only keep so many pictures. If you see a kitten from a previous litter that you are particularly fond of, feel free to contact us to see when we may be having more kittens like him/her. You can find their name in the lower left hand corner of the picture for reference. Take note, we have been breeding for many moons, so some of these pictures are rather old and not the best quality. Long-Hair Persian and Himalayan Kittens - (Not for Sale)More Long-Hair Persian and Himalayan Kittens (Previous Kittens - Not For Sale)
Previous Exotic Shorthair Kittens - (Not for Sale) Note: We just started breeding exotic shorthair kittens a couple of years ago, hence the reason there are not a lot of previous pictures of the exotic shorthairs.
Previous Kittens In Their Furever Homes...... (Not For Sale) For more pictures of previous kittens in their furever homes, visit our Facebook page Kitties 4 U https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560696989900&mibextid=ZbWKwL
CONTACT US Rachel Heaton [email protected] 570-755-1641 Our primary residence is located in Central Pennsylvania We also have a residence located in Central Florida and sometimes have kittens available there as well! Follow us on our Facebook page Kitties 4 U https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560696989900&mibextid=ZbWKwL
DRAFT PAGE
GREAT NEWS!!! -We currently have four kittens of kittens and more on the way! We typically don't breed over the fall/winter months, so when spring comes our kitties get busy, lol. We typically post kittens on the website and begin accepting deposits when they are around 3-4 weeks old. So check back here soon for updates or feel free to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560696989900&mibextid=ZbWKwL
-An exotic shorthair is a shorthaired version of the Persian/Himalayan, offering the same personality and look with a shorter, more manageable coat. They are known for their soft, dense, plush coat that stands out from their body. Their personality is mellow, calm and affectionate. In essence, the exotic shorthair is a low-maintenance, affectionate cat that combines the gentle personality of a Persian/Himalayan with the ease of a shorthaired breed, making them a popular choice for families. Kittens Will Be Posted Soon! Please feel free to sign up for our mailing list or to reach out to us with any questions. You may also follow us on our new Kitties 4 u Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560696989900&mibextid=ZbWKwL
We have a residence in FL and a residence in PA. However, this kitten will only be available for pick up/delivery from PA. -An exotic shorthair is a shorthaired version of the Persian, offering the same personality and look with a shorter, more manageable coat. They are known for their soft, dense, plush coat that stands out from their body. Their personality is mellow, calm and affectionate. In essence, the exotic shorthair is a low-maintenance, affectionate cat that combines the gentle personality of a Persian with the ease of a shorthaired breed, making them a popular choice for families.
Marvel (SOLD) MALE (Check out that pronounced M on his forehead!!!) DOB 04/02/2024 Ready 06/01/2024 - $1850 (NOTE THAT THIS KITTEN IS AVAILABLE AT OUR PA RESIDENCE) This is our new golden persian line. They are fairly uncommon and are similar to shaded silvers in that they are considered exquisite and unique. Golden kittens come in various shades from light to a more dark dramatic color.
Bristol (SOLD) DOB 06/29/2023 Ready 08/31/2023 - CFA Shaded Silver Female *$1650 (Picture Below) *Note: This is our exclusive shaded silver line. Shaded silvers are often referred to as the rolls royce of the cat world. Their undercoat is pure white and the hairs on their top coat have black tips. They are often owned by royalty and the wealthy because of their elegance and refined appearance. Their color is somewhat misleading now as they will lighten considerably as they mature. I have attached a couple of pictures of shaded silver adults for reference at the end of the slideshow. They can vary from lighter tips to darker tips. -- We have a residence in FL and a residence in PA. However, this kitten will only be available for pick up/delivery from PA. -An exotic shorthair is a shorthaired version of the Persian, offering the same personality and look with a shorter, more manageable coat. They are known for their soft, dense, plush coat that stands out from their body. Their personality is mellow, calm and affectionate. In essence, the exotic shorthair is a low-maintenance, affectionate cat that combines the gentle personality of a Persian with the ease of a shorthaired breed, making them a popular choice for families. -- Great News!!! We Have Kittens Available!!!
We are now accepting deposits on the kittens posted below. If you s see a kitten that steals your heart, give us a call at 570-755-1641. If we don't answer, please leave us a message. If we do not return your call promptly, please try calling again or send us a text message or email. We have been having issues with our voicemail being delayed lately. If none of these kittens steal your heart, WE DO HAVE MORE KITTENS!! They were just born this week. We will be posting them on the website when they are around 5-6 weeks old. We typically do not breed over the winter months, so spring and summer is our busy time here! Check back here on the website or join our mailing list for updates. ----------------------------------------------------- Each kitten below is marked as available, pending deposit or sold. If a kitten is marked as "available", feel free to contact us regarding placing a deposit to hold him/her. If a kitten is marked as "pending deposit", it means that someone has expressed interest in adding that kitten to their family. We will temporarily place a hold on that kitten until a deposit is received. (If you are interested in a kitten that is marked as "pending deposit", please check back or contact us. There have been people in the past say that they are mailing a deposit and then do not proceed for whatever reason. In this case, the kitten becomes available again.) If a kitten is marked "sold", we have already secured a deposit on that particular kitten.
We accept Zelle, a check or money order for the deposit. We allow up to 5 business days for a check or money order to arrive. Zelle is a fast, easy and free way to send money. A lot of banks have Zelle built right into their banking app. If you would like more information on Zelle, the website is https://www.zellepay.com/ Deposits are non-refundable in order to ensure the buyer's commitment to purchase the kitten. We are making a commitment to hold the kitten and not make the kitten available to anyone else. When someone backs out, this is meant to compensate us for our time communicating back and forth and lost opportunities to place the kitten. The deposit amount will be applied toward the total purchase price of the kitten. The deposit amount is $350. The remaining balance is due in cash at pick up.
We do offer a multi kitten discount if you would like to add two or more fur babies to your family. There are several benefits to bringing home multiple kittens. You can relax knowing that they have a 24/7 play-partner. it increases their learning as kittens will copy one another, it has health benefits such as reducing the chance that they will become overweight and of course you get twice the love for the same amount of work. Kittens share the same litter box, food, water bowls, etc.
Check out our "Previous Kittens" tab above for pictures of our previous kittens and to find pictures of our kittens in their forever homes. Click on the "Information" tab above for more information.
Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Feel free to sign up for our mailing list to be contacted when we have exciting news to share. Current Kittens There are no kittens available at this time. However, we do have more kittens on the way!! Updated March 1, 2022
Kringle (SOLD) DOB 10/28/21 Ready 12/23/21 - $1350 Black and White Male -----------------------------------------------------
The stork delivered a gorgeous litter of kittens on November 19th, that will be ready for their furever families on January 21, 2021. We will be posting pictures of these adorable furballs on --December 17th at 6:00 pm-- We will begin accepting deposits at that time. ------------------------------------------------------ Update: 04/23/21 - We currently have three litters of kittens and more on the way! We don't breed over the winter months, so it's go time for our girls, lol. The first litter will be ready on Memorial Day weekend. The second litter will be ready the following weekend (June 5th) The third litter will be ready Fathers Day weekend (June 19th) -------
We will be posting pictures of the oldest two litters of kittens on Thursday, May 6th at 6:30 pm (Pictures of the youngest litter and kittens yet to come will be posted at a later date when they are older)
We will begin accepting deposits when the kittens are posted online. Feel free to join our mailing list to keep in the loop on kitten news! ----------------- All of the kittens posted below are pending deposit or sold. If you missed out on these kittens or didn't see the purrfect one, don't fret. We do have more kittens that are not yet posted and more on the way! We have 8 adult females and spring and summer is a busy time for our girls, lol. Check back on the website or join our mailing list to keep in the loop on kitten news! Kittens are usually posted on the website when they are around five weeks old. ------------------------------- We are now accepting deposits on the kittens posted below. If you see a kitten that steals your heart, give us a call at 570-755-1641. If we do not answer, leave a message with which kitten (or kittens) you are interested in. It likely means that we are on the phone with someone else. We will work our way through our phone messages in the order in which they were received. We will call everyone back, but it may take a little time. If for whatever reason you are unable to leave a phone message, feel free to text or email, but we do check our phone messages first. If you miss out on this litter or don't see the purrfect kitten, don't fret. We do have more kittens that will be ready for their new homes in August and September. We will be posting them when they are around 6 weeks of age, so check back on the website or join our mailing list to keep in the loop on when we will be posting them! ----------------------------------------------------- We are now accepting deposits on the kittens posted below. If you see a kitten that steals your heart, give us a call at 570-755-1641. If you missed out on this litter or don't see the purrfect kitten, don't fret. The stork just delivered another litter and there are more on the way! We typically post kittens when they are around 4-5 weeks old, so check back on the website or join our mailing list to keep in the loop of when we will be posting more. There are no kittens available at this time. Our next litters are planned for the spring of 2023. Please feel free to sign up for our mailing list or reach out to us for updates.
We are now accepting deposits on the kittens posted below. If you see a kitten that steals your heart, give us a call at 570-755-1641. If we don't answer, please leave us a message. If we do not return your call promptly, please try calling again or send us a text message or email. We have been having issues with our voicemail being delayed lately. If none of these kittens steal your heart, we are expecting more kittens in the spring. We do not breed over the winter months, hence the reason we have multiple litters at the moment. Check back here on the website or join our mailing list for updates.