We have babies again! They are big and healthy. We are going to be very busy this Fall.

Aria decided to move the kittens out of a safe box and under the covers of a futon.

But the babies, with eyes fully open now at 13 days old, kept crawling out. They were bound to fall so I moved the box under the covers and Aria was happy.

Kenna's five kittens just hours old on September 26, 2022

Aria's newborns hours old on September 11, 2022. She has six kittens.

I am finally happy to announce that I have opened my waitlist for new deposits. The list is small but growing. 

I have a litter of six Balinese kittens born September 11, and a litter of five kittens that were born September 26. These kittens will be ready to go in December. Aria's kittens will all be Balinese seal-points. I can already tell we will have a couple of lynx-points too. Kenna is a short-haired Siamese that carries the recessive long-haired gene, so we will have both hair lengths in her litter. 

So if you are ready for a kitten, please email me at blackhillsbalinese@gmail.com and tell me about yourself. Where are you located? Cat allergies? Family living with you. What you are looking for. Etcetera The more I know, the better the match I can help you with. Thanks so much.  Updated September 30, 2022

Scammer alert: I continue to speak with people on a regular basis who have been scammed. It just breaks my heart. I know getting a kitten is partly an emotional decision and that is understandable. But please do your research. The scammers are clever. Please trust your gut if something seems off about your interaction with the breeder. There are many scam websites I know of who say they have kittens available, but they are just stealing photos from other breeder's websites. People are losing so much money and not getting a kitten. We can report them, but they just close one website and put up another one that looks exactly the same. And they are getting more clever with videos, phone numbers, and addresses where you can supposedly pick up the kitten. 

Please do your homework when choosing a reputable breeder. Good breeders have waitlists because we are not kitty mills. A healthy, beautiful kitten is worth the wait. Nature and nurturing takes time. Call me if you need more information about who to trust. And please report any scams to the FTC. It is our only hope of getting any help stopping these criminals.
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Why choose Gambades Cattery? Because buying a purebred kitten to be with you for maybe twenty years is about more than finding a beautiful cat. It is about adding a new family member to your home. I believe in breeding not only for beauty and health but I am also committed to putting in the time necessary to raise well socialized kittens who will interact with you and love you back. My family and friends help me out with this. My queens live with us freely as our pets. My stud, Marco, has his own room where I pet and play with him. He is such a sweet boy and loves to sit on my lap.

Marco, my seal-point Balinese stud

Gambades Cattery and all my cats except Aria are registered with the Cat Fanciers Association. Aria is registered with ACA.  My price includes the first two rounds of vaccinations, two exams by a licensed veterinarian, CFA registration, and a healthy, sound kitten. I do require a purchase agreement that states the kitten will live indoors never be declawed. I am available for questions concerning your kitten's behavior and health. The buyer also agrees to neuter or spay the kitten when their vet deems it can be done safely, usually around six-months old. My cats and kittens are fed premium canned and dry food. My cats are periodically tested for the usual viruses and well cared for by excellent veterinarians on a yearly schedule. I do not vaccinate my cats for FIP, however they have been tested for the corona virus. I also have a closed cattery to keep my cats isolated from other cats who might bring a virus in.

Draco showing off how adorable he is.

Puffy, Carmen, and Tosca making sure I take a break.

Aria helping Davin study.