About my beginnings

First of all I would like to Introduce myself. My name is Anita Henrikson and I am the owner of this site. I would like to have you join me into the world of cats, and my love of them and especially the Devon Rex Breed. I discovered my first Devon Rex while attending a local cat show. My first impression was what a delightful creature with big ears and impish expression, just begging to be held. I asked the owner if this would be possible, and what an experience that was. Soft and plush curls wrapped into a purr package. At that moment I just knew that I was lost and that this was the special cat for me.

About my 1st show cat

I got my first show cat in 1997. GP Rex-n-Fx Zotos Permanent Wave a black smoke neutered male. He was to be the first of many show cats for me. I was told not to expect to do to much at his first show but to just learn and have fun. Much to my surprise he did pretty good at his 1st show and I was bitten by the show bug. And in not too much time my cat was earning all kinds of awards and titles and away we went! He has top titles now in two different show associations and is now my retired favorite pet.

About the Cattery

We are a small cattery dedicated to breeding to the CFA breed standard. Raising healthy well socialized kittens, that are raised among my family. The Cats are our loved family members. We are Ringworm free, Felv negative. Because we are a small cattery, kittens are by reservation only. We do not sell kittens or cats that are NOT spayed or neutered except to approved breeders. All kittens and cats are sold with a written contract and health guarantee, and all shots are included. I am very happy to send you a copy of my Contract if you would like to read what it involves. Since kittens are always being evaluated for show or breeding, kittens do not leave to go to their homes until they are at the very least 16 weeks of age. The kittens really need all this time and more to become well adjusted happy cats. And that they are able to be fully vaccinated also. We DO NOT advocate the practice of De-clawing and will not sell kittens or cats to anyone that wants to do this. I am more than willing to speak with you more about this. The world is a dangerous place and kittens/cats DO NOT belong out in it. So I will not allow cats of my breeding to be kept in homes where they are let out. I do not ship my kittens or cats as I feel that once on a plane the animals are not guaranteed the care and saftey that I want to see. If you are willing to fly or drive to pick up your pet then I'm more than willing to work with you. I also am more than happy to hand carry a pet on a plane to you if needed.

"2010"

This year has started out with our Economy still struggeling, but the future is definitly looking better for many... We have lots of plans for this year and we have made some little changes the end of last year. This year, we are looking for some good things to happen. We sadly had some issues with FIP this last year, in 2009. But I have always tried to look at the positives and not dwell on the negatives. We have through this experience met and are now working with Dr. Niels Pedersen of UC Davis FIP Research Program. And have retired some of our cats from our breeding program to help in eradicating this from our cattery. And I have joined the FIP research program to help in the search for a Cure.

I have taken a break also from showing this year and am more involved with The Devon Rex Breed club for the next two years as the current President.