Nightmagic

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FAQs

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How much are your kittens/Cats?.

Disclaimer

All homes are subject for approval. And each kitten may have their own quirks that may not make them ideal for all homes. Please keep in mind that these are living animals we are talking about, therefor...

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

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KITTENS

Our kittens are $2,300 CAD.

(Price is going to $2,500 CAD starting March 2025)

Returning Buyers are $2,200 CAD 

(Price is going to $2,400 CAD starting March 2025)

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RETIRED ADULTS

From time to time, we will have older kittens or retiring adults. Prices will vary in those situations.

Typically, our adults are around $600-1,200.

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DEPOSITS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULING

Once we approve you as a home for our kittens or cats and you agree on a kitten/cat of choice,

We will ask for a non-refundable holding fee of $200 to reserve your kitten.

With the remaining balance due at pick up or delivery.

If you need someone to fly the kitten to your nearest airport, then booking confirmation and cost of flight is due at least one month before kittens are ready to leave. The sooner the better to get better pricing though. Balance is due one week before day of flight unless agreed upon otherwise. 

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For those taking two kittens, we will take $100 off each additional kitten. We find kittens do best in a home with other cats and adjust well with a friend their know.

2 Kittens = $4,900 CAD

3 Kittens = $7,300 CAD

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OUR PRICES ARE NOW IN CANADIAN FUNDS. 

The exchange rate changes daily. So American Homes, please keep in mind the final price won't be known until final payment. However, for example, currently 2,300 CAD is $1,700 USD.​

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We as a cattery do not charge differently based on color or gender. A red tabby kitten costs the same to raise as an odd-eyed white kitten. Therefore, our prices are flat rate across the board, regardless of the 'rarity' a kitten may be. We obtain our cats for our cattery based on health and personality as our top priority. Color to us is the least of our concerns, therefor we do not and will not ever change based on colors.

At the end of the day, all Devons will hold a special place in your heart. ​​

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This price does NOT include the cost of getting the kitten/cat to you. Cost of getting the kitten/cat to you is at the buyer's expense. Please keep reading the FAQ page for more information on this.

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What’s included in that price?

All of our kittens will go to their new home with a New Kitten/Cat Pack which includes the following;

• Sales Contract and Health Guarantee 

• Health / Vaccine Record

• Spay/Neuter Document

• Microchip Enrollment Form

• Registration papers from parent club (TICA or CFA)

  • Kitten registration and the cost of registration is the sole responsibility of the buyer once name of kitten is decided (~$12-15)

• One month free of Pet Insurance through Trupanion

  • Buyer is responsible for and required to register cat with Trupanion within 24 hours of ownership using breeder code for free month of insurance. Coverage may vary by state. If your state is not covered, we will reimburse you for the first month of insurance. 

• Tips for introducing a new kitten into your home​

• A bag of dry cat food

• Canned cat food (if kitten is flown canned food not included)

• A cat carrier (style/color will vary pending supply)

• Some toys and a bed that smells like home

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Prior to leaving our cattery all of our kittens will be;

• Up to date on age-appropriate vaccines

• De-wormed at least twice

• Spayed / Neutered

• Vet Examined

• Microchipped

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Can I see your contract first?

We actually request you to review before contacting us about any of our adults or kittens. 

We will not accept any signed contracts before you receive your kitten. Contracts will be signed at time of transfer.

Note that the contract may change at any time. We will not accept requests for contract changes. The contract is written as is to protect both parties.

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Please click HERE review the KITTEN contract. 

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 Please click HERE review the RETIRED ADULT contract.  

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Do you Genetically Test your Cats?

We have tested our cats for common Devon Rex genetic disorders through UC Davis (see Devon Rex page for more information on common genetic disorders found in Devon Rex).

However, we have recently re-tested all our cats with Optimal-Selection/Wisdom Panel.

 

Why are we re-testing if our cats are already tested? Optimal-Selection makes it really easy to directly share with you our cat's results through their web browser profiles. This allows for full transparency to you as a buyer. They also test for 50 genetic disorders as well as traits such as blood type and coat color, which gives us a much broader look at our cat's genetic makeup beyond what is only suggested/tested for normally within our breed. To see the full list of what is tested for through Optimal-Selection check out the link below. All test results will also be linked on our cat's page.​

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Optimal Selection™ Feline (optimal-selection.com)​

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We have allergies,

can we visit to see how we will react to a Devon?

We do not do allergy testing at our cattery. We also own other non-hypoallergic cat breeds,

therefor if you are allergic to cats, you will have a reaction in our home regardless.

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What we can do instead is mail you a piece of fabric and some collected Devon Rex fur for cost. We like to do this based on the specific litter you are interested in as each cat can be different. 

 

 

Can we come over and pick out our own kitten?

Can we come see your cattery?

We are a closed cattery. The main reason we have decided to practice a closed cattery is because with each person we welcome into our homes, we increase the chance of bringing in disease and sickness. Not to mention it is a stressful event especially for mothers with young babies. This is our home first and foremost, and these are our pets first. And sadly, in today's world, it isn't always the safest practice to invite people into our homes.

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I am interested in breeding,

will you mentor/co-own/sell me a cat with breeding rights?

I am all for breeders who want to better the breed and do things right. However, I have quickly found Devons to be one of the hardest breeds to raise. They are not a breed for first time breeders by any means. With that said, I am willing to work with reputable and established breeders. But we are not mentoring anyone or starting up new catteries at this time.

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Also, none of our cats that were here for breeding will ever be placed into another breeding home. When my adults leave my house, it's to go to their permit forever home, not to go to another 1-2 homes first. And this is a main reason why I don't work with many other breeders. I've purchased whole catteries being discarded by random new breeders who got them, realized it wasn't as profitable as they anticipated. They were trying to sell their cats as breeders to get money back and willing to sell them to anyone willing to pay. If you are wanting to breed cats to make profit... I have a full list of people who thought the same and lasted a year tops. My tax returns, I think I had one year not in the red out of the 20 years of breeding. 

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Can I bring my kitten home without being fixed if I promise to get them fixed later?

No.

Not unless there are unforeseen rare circumstances. 

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And why do we do this? I used to be completely against early spay/neutering. I thought that was the norm, and the norm for a reason. How tough it must be for a young kitten to go through with this. But then I started. I will never go back now. Kittens handle surgery mind-blowingly well. They are all completely back to their normal antics the same day of their surgery. They heal so fast. Meanwhile, the adults are sore for days. More likely to get a bit of an infection. And take longer to heal. 

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Plus, being a vet tech, when they are fixed under my care, I know what to look out for, know the best way to handle it, and if there are complications that require additional vet care, it's at my cost, not yours. If you buy a kitten from a breeder when they are not already altered, that bill and responsibility falls 100% on you. 

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Almost all ethical breeders, of almost all breeds, are now altering their kittens before placement because we are all seeing how the pros outweigh any cons. 

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Not to mention females can start coming into heat / get pregnant as young as 4 - 6 months, and males can start spraying again around the 6 month mark. I've had a female at 5 months old at the beginning stages of a closed Pyometra when she was spayed. It's not something you want to go through, and it's not something we want the kittens we raise to go through either. 

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Can I be placed on your waiting list?

Unfortunately, we do not have a waiting list. ​

When the litter is ready for deposits, it will be a first come first serve basis to approved homes.​

The only exception to this is for breeders or previous buyers.

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When can I place a deposit for a kitten?

As the kittens get closer to age, we will put a notification on our site when we will be posting kittens.

Once the kittens are posted, repeat buyers will be able to place deposits instantly.

 

We will open deposits for new buyers one week later at the designated date, and for those who have been trying to get a kitten with us for months will get a 24hr head start. This gives everyone time to read over this page and our contract as well as research the breed to decide if a Devon is truly for you. Buying a cat is a big decision and we want those purchasing a Nightmagic Devon to feel comfortable with our policies and procedures without feeling rushed into making a choice to secure a kitten. This also gives you time to figure out which kitten you would prefer. Although I do suggest having a second or third choice back up in mind because they tend to move quickly.

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PLEASE VISIT OUR KITTEN PAGE FOR MORE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION ON HOW OUR DEPOSITS WORK

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How do I pay for my kitten/cat?

Deposits 

eTransfer (Candians) / Venmo or Paypal (Americans).

We will not hold a cat or kitten without a deposit.

Because kittens move quickly, we will no longer accept payment by mail for deposits.

 

Remaining balance 

eTransfer, Venmo, Cash, Cashier's Check, or Money Order ONLY,

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We do NOT accept personal checks, or Paypal at the time of delivery.

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Please make sure to plan ahead for your kitten. We will not be able to transfer ownership without correct payment. If our courier arrives to your location and this is the case, they are instructed to return home with the kitten. In which case your deposit will go towards their fees. 

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If you are having your kitten delivered via our courier by plane, full payment is due one week prior to the flight. 

Flight costs are non-refundable once booked and due in full before flight is booked.

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Please bring separate payment in form of cash or money order to pay the courier/driver fees at time of delivery. **​

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When can I bring my kitten home?

Our registration club by-laws state no kitten can be sold before 12 weeks of age. Meaning, this is the absolute earliest your kitten can come home with you. However, when your kitten will be ready for his or her new home is entirely dependent on that particular kitten. And Devons on average take longer to mature than a lot of other breeds or domestics. We take into consideration multiple factors when it comes to deciding when kittens are ready to leave our cattery (example: when they start eating solid food). Kittens must reach a certain age and/or size before they can be spayed/neutered. Some kittens are smaller than others and take longer to get to that weight limit, meaning they will go at a later time. Recovery time after castration must also be considered. Males can go to their new homes a few days after being neutered assuming there are no complications. Females can go to their new homes a week after being spayed assuming there are no complications.

 

Adults do take longer to heal after surgery. Adult females can go about 1-2 weeks after their spay. Adult males we hold until they are no longer spraying. This can take 2-4 weeks. Each cat is different.

 

On average you are able to bring your kitten home when they are 14-18 weeks old.

 

We will never sell a newborn kitten or allow a kitten to leave our home before they are ready, both mentally and physically. It is at our and our veterinarian’s discretion when our kittens are ready to leave our home. Therefor we will NOT give a set date on when the kitten can leave until the kitten is older and we have a better idea.

 

 

 

How will I get my kitten/cat?

Once your kitten is ready to go, we will start to make arrangements for you to get your kitten. Please keep in mind that while we dedicate our lives to our cats, we do have other obligations in life. Certain times of the year are busier than others. We understand that you are very excited to bring your new family member home, but please be patience and considerate.

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Pick Up:   Due to a closed cattery and the pandemic, those wanting to drive to pick up your kitten we can meet locally in Red Deer, Alberta.

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Delivery options:   Fee varies by location - CURRENTLY ON HOLD FOR LONGDISTANCE LOCATIONS.

Hand delivery by Car: Courier will deliver kittens by car to your home within the NorthWest region. Cost for hand delivery is $1.15 per km from Red Deer, Alberta rounded to the nearest $5. There is a $100 minimum charge.

 

Hand delivery by Car in North East Region:  Our previous courier is still available if kittens are flown out east first. NOTE, this option would require the cost of the flight as well! Courier will deliver kittens by car to your home within the NorthWest region. Cost for hand delivery is $1.50 per mile from Plattsburgh, NY rounded to the nearest $5. There is a $100 minimum charge.

*Deliveries to NYC require an additional $50 for tolls and parking.​​

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Flying in to Pick Up:Our nearest airport is either Calgary International or Edmonton International. Our courier or ourselves with permitted will meet you at the airport and hand you your kitten if you choose to fly in to pick the kitten up yourself. Please note, they will charge the $100 courier fee as listed above to meet you at the Airport.​

 

Worldwide Flight Nanny Service by Plane: Flight Nanny will bring your kitten with them in the plane cabin and meet you at your nearest airport.

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We suggest It's a Breeze Pet Transport LLC.

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When available, we are able to fly the kitten to you directly, cost is pending ticket prices and fees at the time of booking.

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It is the buyer's responsibility to pay any expenses for getting their kitten/cat to them. Shipping is NOT included in the kitten price.

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                                           * Weather permitting and scheduling permitting. 

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We are aware that you are excited to bring home your new family member, but please understand that our courier service providers are humans with a life of their own. They are doing this as a favor to provide a safe and stress-free mode of transportation to your home. Most deliveries are anywhere from 8-16 hour round trips with a job awaiting them early the next morning. So please show our couriers some patience and respect.

 

Please also note that we or our couriers will NOT travel during unsafe weather conditions. No exceptions. We also cannot control flight cancellations. If you are requiring a courier service please acknowledge before sending a deposit that due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise, it may take a few weeks to get your kitten to you. Typically, once the kitten/cat is ready to leave we can get them to you within a week or two. But this is not a guaranteed time frame. Unwilling to wait for kitten delivery will not warrant you a refund on your deposit, nor will we offer a discount off your kitten for your wait. If you want your kitten quicker, we suggest booking a flight to Calgary or Edmonton Airport.

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Both myself and our couriers do this as a hobby and a love for the breed, we do not need to, nor will we tolerate any harassment. If this occurs at any point during the sale, we reserve the right to terminate the sale without warning.

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What food/litter do you use?

How much should I feed my cat?

Dry Food

• Nulo Cat & Kitten (Orange or Pink Bag)

• Fussie Cat (Red Bag)

 

Wet Food

• Nulo 

• First Mate (Canadian Brand)

 

Wet Food Additives that we use

• Cooked shredded Chicken

  • Add a chicken breast in a crock pot with a little brown rice and water. Blend in food processor or shred into small pieces

• Canned Pumpkin Puree (not pie mix)

• Commercial Raw Meat Mix (*** CURRENTLY ON HOLD***)​

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Litter

• Wood Pellets

  • You can use FelinePine, or for a cheaper alternative Horse Stall Pellets.

    • Tractor Supply offers 40# bags for $6 compared to FelinePine 40# for $17.

 

Treats

• Greenies

  • They like the ones that look like Temptations best, but I have had allergic reactions from Temptations in our cattery before. But not to Greenies.

• Freeze Dried Meat Treats

 

 

Feeding Schedule:

We allow our cats to have access to dry food and water all the time. I have found if they grow up knowing they have a constant supply of food, they won't overeat. Vs the animal who knows they are only getting fed a certain amount of food once a day, they will try to eat the entire bowl regardless of if they are full or not. 

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Our kittens get a wet food mixture in the morning and at night.

However, as they get older and become adults, I will transition them to only getting wet food at night. 

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We avoid food containing Fish, especially Shellfish due to allergic issues in the past. We have found that chicken seems to be a safe option, plus the cats tend to like this flavor best.

 

 

If you have any issues finding these products locally, please visit:

USA

http://www.chewy.com/

 

Free 1-2 day shipping on orders over $49.

Please have your food ready for your kitten's arrival.

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CANADA

https://www.homesalive.ca/

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& ​Canadian Tire for wood pellets

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Other Brands of food we approve:

• Wellness

• Fussie Cat

• Go!

• Merrick

• Arcana / Orijen

• Fromm

• Firstmate

• Nutrience SubZero

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Popular Brands we do NOT approve:

• Royal Canin

• Blue Buffalo

• Science Diet / Hill's

• Iams / Friskies / Wiskers (any brand you can find in your grocery store)

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And this is why:

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Nulo Cat & Kitten (Turkey and Duck)

Protien = 40%

First 5 Ingredients: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Deboned Cod, Yellow Peas

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Royal Canin (Kitten)

Protien = 34%

First 5 Ingredients: Chicken by-product meal, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Corn Gluten Meal

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We have not tried every brand of cat food on the market, so I'm sure there are more approved and not approved brands out there. These are just brands we have personal experience with either being a good match or causing issues with Devons. Everyone brand listed in the not approved group, is there because they have caused major issues in homes that have switched our kittens to that food. Be it food allergies, bad intestinal issues, both, or worse. But if you want help with reading or understanding pet food labels, please feel free to message us.

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