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The Ikati Story
I have always loved
cats, grown up with cats, my first feline friend being a part
Persian tabby male from the RSPCA, when the family lived in South
Africa.
While living on a large
property in the tableland area, west of Cairns, North Queensland. I
had a cat family of 8, majority of whom were rescue cats and none of
whom were pedigreed.
I could not resist the
wild looks and alluring personality of the Somali cat and decided
that I would love to enjoy the company of these magnificent cats.
In 1995 I purchased my
first Somali female and registered my cattery name “Ikati” with one
of the governing cat councils in Queensland.
My aim is to breed
healthy Somalis with great temperaments in warm, rich colours (tawny
and cinnamon with blue and fawn sometimes available) with graceful,
athletic bodies. For a more diverse gene pool, I decided to import
to compliment the two Australian tawny girls:- Bikabu Miss Shawnee
Fox and Starpoint Cheyenne.
Sanddrop’s Georg, a very
handsome tawny male, from Norway, released from quarantine in June,
1995.
Babushka Cerafina and
Babushka Climbing Miss Daisy, tawny beautiful females, from Denmark,
released from quarantine in October, 1996.
Becarine Armani, another
gorgeous tawny male, from Hawaii, released from quarantine in March,
1998.
I moved to the Hervey
Bay area in 1997 and now live on twelve acres
I am registered with
Queensland Feline Association and abide by their Code of Ethics for
Hobby Breeders.
The cattery building has
city council approval and we live peacefully in our rural
surroundings. The
dimensions for the cats’ accommodation is also an important concern
and the Ikati cats have very comfortable living quarters with secure
outside areas, where they love to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.
The stud cats’ quarters are included in the main cattery area and
they love to watch the daily events with interest. Somalis are so
very affectionate, it is very easy to spend time with them, grooming
and playing and giving those lots of attention.
We attend Pet Expos and
shopping center exhibitions, which are sponsored by certain cat food
companies, all for the promotion of cats, the different breeds,
correct feeding and caring of cats. I also enter my cats in shows,
to promote the breed and because showing is a hobby which is
enjoyable.
Occasionally retired
breeders are available for adoption to approved homes.
Yes –
every home should have at least one Somali!
Contact: Janet
Mobile:- 0422687653
Email: ikati@big.net.au
Cedric - our 18 year old Non Somali
Cat
My Thanks to the following people
whose help, advice and trusting me with their beautiful cats has
contributed towards the Ikati cats.
Kathy Reardon – Bikabu Cattery in
North Queensland, for the adorable Bikabu Miss Shawnee Fox.
Kate Reinert - Sanddrops Cattery in
Norway, for the magnificent Sanddrops Georg.
Cassandra Sorensen – Babushka Cattery
– Denmark, for the gorgeous Babushka Climbing Miss Daisy and
Babushka Cerafina, the girl with green eyes.
Jackie Cole – Starpoint Cattery in
Queensland, for the wonderful Starpoint Cheyenne.
Ikati Somalis would also like to
thank the following people for their photographic talents.
Rita Bruche from Vivace Cattery
Ikati Big Spender
Ikati Velvet Gold Mine
Ikati Sanura Mau
Ikati Mikki
Dale Plummer from Shilabo Cattery
Ikati Shingwedze
Ikati Thabazimbi
Ikati Inyati
Carmen Smith
Ikati Toby
Ann and Ian Cameron
Ikati Rosie
Kati Tremul
Ikati Saba
Rae Smart
Ikati Tuliana
Tammy Owen
Ikati Andimba
Contact: Janet
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