About Heart of Gold Siberian Cattery
Heart of Gold Siberian Cattery is run by Cindy Jones, owner and breeder since 2005. Over the years, caring for Siberian cats has become second nature to me. My cats are well-bred, animated, affectionate creatures that simply want to be loved.
I have three adult Siberian males in my breeding program, including one world champion. Each cat in my cattery is cared for with close attention to health, temperament, grooming, and overall well-being.
A Private Closed Cattery
Heart of Gold Siberian Cattery is a closed cattery, which means my cats and kittens are raised in a private, controlled home environment. I do not allow public or in-home visits to see the cats or kittens in person. This helps protect the health, safety, and privacy of my cats, kittens, and home.
A closed cattery helps reduce the risk of outside exposure to illnesses or issues that can be brought in from other homes, shelters, catteries, or pet-related environments, including concerns like ringworm, fleas, and other health risks.
While my home is not open to visitors, I believe in staying connected with families through other means. I provide transparency through communication, photos, and videos so you can feel informed and comfortable throughout the process.
Daily Life at Heart of Gold
My cattery is located on private acreage on the west side of Sawnee Mountain, surrounded by wildlife. I love the privacy and peaceful setting of my property. My home is spacious, and my cattery is truly a labor of love.
Daily care includes constant attention to the health, grooming, and comfort of every cat on the premises. I scoop litter boxes using premium litter, mop and sweep floors in the enclosed deck and attached sunroom, wash bedding and rugs, and regularly clean kitten whelping pens.
Each morning, I feed premium wet cat food to my cats and kittens while checking that everyone is eating, drinking water, and using the litter box properly. I pay close attention to weight, coat condition, and behavior. I also make time to talk to my cats, hold them, pet them, and give them individual affection before returning to the daily chores that keep their environment clean and comfortable.
Siberian Cats and Allergies
Siberian cats are often known for being more tolerable for some people with mild to moderate cat allergies. However, I do not believe Siberian cats should be described as completely hypoallergenic. Many Siberians may produce lower levels of Fel d 1, the primary cat allergen, but results vary from cat to cat and person to person.
My cattery does not test for the Fel d 1 protein. UC Davis, which provides available genetic testing for my cattery, has told me there is no science behind testing for Fel d 1. For that reason, I have not tested my cats for this protein.
Since 2005, I have had one kitten returned due to allergies. If allergies are a concern for your family, I encourage you to call me so we can talk through it together.