Our Families: Stories and Reviews from Floriente Kitten Owners

Translated from Russian

My husband and I are the happy owners of two wonderful (well-mannered, independent, knowing what they want, “routine-loving”, “lively”) kittens from the same litter.

The breed matters, of course!

But I want to share our experience of being in touch with the breeders for more than a month.

Or rather, the feelings, emotions and aftertaste that came every time after a daily video report they sent us, after every conversation and message.

If your eyes are open, you will see professionalism, care, deep knowledge, confidence and consistency in every action.

If your ears are open — the soft, caring, loving voice of the lady of the house, notes of warmth, sympathy, admiration and love for each of her pets!

If your heart is open, it will surely skip a beat if you are lucky enough to visit the website of these wonderful people!

These hands will hand you little ones kissed with every word and doted on with every gesture :)

And that is worth a lot, because it is the start!

The result: the little ones know what a litter box and a scratching post are, and they have a little clock set inside them — time for play, hunting, food, sleep, cuddles and heart-to-heart talks :)

If you are ready to love, respect and learn from your pets, then the “groundwork” and “head start” these breeders give are exactly the kind that will only bring you joy!!

Ours, of course, are the very best! :))

I hope everyone finds “their own”!

You know the address!

Translated from Ukrainian

I found out about the cattery when I was looking for a kitten on OLX.

The first reason to choose an Oriental is its unusual, “alien” look and incredibly intelligent gaze. After researching the breed, we decided we wanted a cat like that.

At home the kitty settled in quickly and easily. She knew her “toilet business” well. And I can say with confidence that she loved us at first sight, just as we loved her.

What was very unusual was her attachment to people. She is always close by, day and night, in the bathroom and in bed. She is a very gentle creature without a drop of aggression. She is also very clever: she looks you straight in the eye, listens to you, studies you. She can be taught to follow commands.

My advice is what I would have liked to hear myself before buying my kitty: take two kittens at once! A cat like this needs company; she finds it very hard to stay home alone, even for half a day. And you should be aware that an Oriental cat needs your attention and time, but she is worth it!

Translated from Russian

Venyushka is our second Oriental child.... Our love for Orientals began with our first kitten, Lucifer. I had always liked this breed, I read, watched videos, dreamed, and my dream was destined to come true: my husband gave me Lyusinka, that’s what we tenderly called him. Love and an understanding of their character and behaviour came gradually :))) every kitten is individual and unique, as I understand now. This breed is so people-oriented, he’s with you everywhere and always 🥰🥰🥰 With Lyusenka we learned that they really love carrying toys around; Lyuska carried sweets, stole them and hid them, and then brought them in his teeth. At first it was so unexpected, but now I understand that it’s in their blood. They are very playful fidgets, chatterboxes; when you hear him drawl “mama, come on, maaama”, your heart starts beating with even more love ❤️❤️❤️ Our Lyusinka was a real repeat-offender thief, and Venyushka is his complete opposite, he’s a very well-mannered child, an aristocrat. So how did Venyushka come to us 😻😻😻 Unfortunately, we didn’t get Lyusinka from you; he had no documents or vaccinations, and that was our most terrible mistake: we didn’t know the state of his health. After what we went through, I am so glad that it was You, Your cattery that caught my eye, and that we got the most, most, most beloved and longed-for child. We fought for Lyusinka’s life by every possible and impossible means and method, we stopped at nothing, we went to more than one clinic; without those blue eyes it was impossible not just to live but even to breathe, you were simply suffocating from the pain, from the fact that not everything is in your hands and depends on you. That’s why, when you decide to get a child like this, you need to choose the cattery and the people consciously and understand the full responsibility for this child. Will you be able to give him the care he needs, good food, conditions... To be with him 24/7 — I want to say that this breed doesn’t tolerate loneliness at all, they start to worry.... Venyushka, our Venyushka, sometimes it seems to me that he was ours from the start, he chose us, he was waiting for us, and I believe there are no coincidences, and some time later we brought him home 🥰🥰🥰 At first he behaved cautiously, getting used to us and the house, but that didn’t last long :))) with dad it was love at first sight ❤️❤️❤️ Our boy is now 1.8 years old, he’s just as playful, talkative and curious, he adores car rides and playing with the children ... What I dream of is for Venyushka to get a little sister or brother, and from this very cattery, because they give the parents the most precious thing, their babies, and keep showing them care and attention afterwards 🤗🤗🤗 What would I say to people who are thinking about exactly this kind of child :))) choose your cattery responsibly, above all it’s about your little one’s health, and I’m very glad I got to know these people 🤗🤗🤗 These are children who will always remain children to you, and they need care and looking after 24/7, so make your choice consciously. An Oriental is love straight into your heart and soul ❤️❤️❤️, it’s love for life 😻😻😻 A person who gives their love to such a child, or indeed to any other, receives it back without limit and loves you simply because you are in his life ❤️❤️❤️ In a word, it’s simply Luuurve, and we are very happy that we can feel it every moment, every minute.... Good luck and prosperity to Your business, Your cattery, You make people happy 🤗🤗🤗

Translated from Ukrainian; “[Floriente]” is an editorial substitution for a placeholder the author left for the cattery’s name

Our Dora is the third cat in our family, besides a Scottish and an Abyssinian, so choosing an Oriental specifically was a very deliberate and conscious decision. What drew us to the breed was that very “alien look”, and when we started studying the breed itself, its habits and character, we realised that such a cat would suit our family and lifestyle perfectly. Once we had settled on the breed, we started looking for suitable options by age (because we wanted the youngest possible kitten) and colour. When we finally found a suitable option, and it was [Floriente], we got in touch and were pleasantly impressed by their attitude towards their animals and their readiness to provide any photos, videos and even live video calls, through which we could watch our little princess grow. We picked up the kitten in person, although they were ready to send her to us, at our request, to any city with special volunteers who transport animals. The kitten arrived with a “trousseau”, microchipped, with her documents in order.

Unlike other breeds, the kitten settled into the flat from the very first minutes and started asking to be picked up... If only we had known that this was just the beginning. From the moment she arrived until now, and it’s almost two years already, she sleeps with us every day, eats with us, sits in our arms, on our shoulders, on our heads and anywhere she pleases. She talks to us very loudly and often. In other words, all the traits typical of this breed are fully embodied in Dora. She has never once damaged a single thing or scratched a single person. Even now, as I write this review, she is sitting on my lap and meowing loudly, demanding attention. So, personally, on behalf of our family, I can recommend the Oriental breed and [Floriente] as caring and attentive people who raise their animals with love and are ready to pass it on to You.

Translated from Ukrainian

We actually have a very interesting, though very sad, story of how we found you.

I fell in love with Orientals a very long time ago — even before we found you. It was love at first sight. Their grace, caution and intelligent gaze made me fall for them from the very first minutes.

We had a cat we adored with all our hearts. Sadly, it so happened that we lost him, and it was very painful for our family. So as not to go mad and to somehow find peace, we started looking for a cat similar to our Walter.

That’s how our search began.

At first we came across a cattery where everything was very official. Over time we realised it was a place where the animals live as if on their own, and hardly anyone is in regular contact with them. Getting photos or videos was difficult, because the people in charge were often not there — sometimes we had to wait a whole week for a video. Yes, they were professional about it and didn’t want to give animals to just anyone, but they didn’t let us see the kitten either.

And then we found you — and we immediately felt the love for the kittens. It was clear that you are in constant contact with them, play with them, aren’t afraid to send a video right away and even let us see the little ones. We felt that the kitten was growing up in love and care.

That really won us over. We felt your attitude towards animals, and getting to know you was very warm, almost homely.

And also those lovely extras you gave the little one for the journey — food, a toy, a blanket you knitted yourself… It was incredibly touching.

Translated from Russian

We “adopted” the cat from the cattery 2 years ago. It was a birthday present for our son. We found him through an ad on OLX. We liked the photos, I called, and they told me about this breed for a very long time and in great detail :) and we decided he was the one we needed :) a big plus for the breeders — they were accommodating and let us pick up the kitty at 6 in the morning :)

We didn’t even really choose the breed; my husband suggested it, we started reading up on it and went for it :)

The kitty is very talkative, he complained in the car all the way from the cattery :) At home he settled in very quickly; for the first few days we searched every nook and cranny for him, because his curiosity came before everything :)

Even after 2 years, his character still surprises us. He has his own relationship with each member of the family :) when my husband comes home from work, he yells at him until he picks him up and carries him around :) that can take 5 minutes or 25😂 He and our child have their own games — tag, he runs after him and grabs him, but purrs at the same time :) He sleeps with me, and if it’s already bedtime and you’re not in bed yet, there’ll be a scandal :)

Very talkative, he’ll always meow when you come home and say hello to him. If you have no one to talk to but want to, you’ll always have someone to talk to 😂

If you want the gentlest cat breed, it’s the Oriental. Yes, they have character, but he’s always close by, he needs to be near you and, without fail, up to date on everything :) He inspects all your shopping and every bag :) and, most importantly, be ready for the fact that the cat talks a lot :)

From a voice review, edited for readability; translated from Ukrainian

Elvirochka, good evening! Our Busik is the best. Such a cutie. He is our much-loved little son. We love our youngest little son very much.

Every time we kiss him, we think of you. And we wish you all the very best. We kiss him very often.

Thank you sincerely for Busik. We love him. Ilai loves him too. He sleeps with us, between me and Kolya. Such a good boy. Our boundless gratitude to you for him.