In-home cattery
We have a history of breeding Oriental Shorthair and Siamese cats, with over 15 years of experience.

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My name is Olga Shatokhina. My family and I are happy to present our small in-home cattery specializing in modern-looking Oriental Shorthair and Siamese cats.

Two Oriental Shorthair kittens, one black and the other a ticked tabby, from the Cataristocrat cattery.

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Our Background

With a deep love for cats and a professional background in law, I transitioned from being a lawyer to pursuing my childhood dream of working with animals. I have completed various courses in felinology and continue to expand my knowledge through continuous education in the field.

Our journey in breeding Oriental Shorthair and Siamese cats began in 2010, and we are proud to be USDA licensed and registered with the International Cat Association (TICA). Every cat and kitten in our cattery holds a TICA registration.

Our Cattery

Located in Ashland, Ohio, our cattery is truly a part of our home. There are no special facilities or separate buildings; our cats live with us as family members. This home environment ensures that our kittens are well-socialized and accustomed to family life. We carefully trim their nails weekly, and all our kittens are litter-trained.

Our Practices

For safety reasons, we do not allow visitors, except for those picking up their kittens. We understand concerns about scams, but our priority is the safety of our three children. Email is the best way to contact us, as it ensures clarity and keeps all details on hand.

Our kittens are often reserved within the first three weeks of their lives. We protect our customers financially through PayPal transactions and signed contracts. Our goal is to provide you with a healthy, beautiful, socialized, and high-quality kitten with a temperament suited to modern family life. For detailed information on pricing and the adoption process, please visit our Pricing & Purchase Information page.

Olga Shatokhina holds an Oriental Shorthair kitten at the TICA cat show at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.

Health and Care

Our breeding cats are either imported from Europe or born here in our cattery. They have the elegant European body structure we love, along with large, wide-set ears and strong breed type.
At Cataristocrat, responsible breeding begins with DNA. Every cat considered for our breeding program is DNA tested before being bred. Our breeding cats are screened for more than 45 inherited genetic diseases and traits through advanced feline DNA testing, including PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy).
We also evaluate blood type, parentage, genetic diversity, and breed-specific genetic markers when making breeding decisions. In addition to DNA testing, our cats are tested for FIV and FeLV and kept parasite-free through regular veterinary care and screening.
DNA testing helps us identify carriers of inherited disorders, reduce the risk of affected kittens, and make decisions based on science rather than pedigree alone. We believe genetic health, diversity, temperament, and overall wellness are all important parts of responsible breeding.
By combining modern DNA testing with veterinary care, pedigree review, and careful selection, we work to produce healthy Oriental Shorthair and Siamese kittens while protecting the long-term future of these breeds.

Our cats and kittens are raised on premium-quality food, with daily care and close attention to their health and development. All vaccinations are given by licensed veterinarians, and each kitten visits the veterinarian at least three times before leaving our cattery.

When they leave our cattery, all Oriental and Siamese kittens come with TICA registration, a microchip, fecal test results, FIV/FeLV test results, a rabies certificate, and a health guarantee. Because we rest our females between pregnancies, we do not produce many kittens each year. Occasionally, we offer retired cats for adoption, requiring a home without other pets or small children.

We do not sell kittens with breeding rights; all kittens leave us spayed or neutered, with this expense included in the adoption fee.

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When I discovered the CatAristocrat website, I knew I had to make contact immediately. The site contains valuable information in regards to Olga’s Cattery. What drew me in was Olga’s commitment and passion to her cattery. After contacting Olga, we FaceTimed and that’s when I got to see Jiji (now Zoey) for the first time. Her striking beauty and personality shined through, and I knew that she was the kitten I wanted. Since I live in Southern California, I flew to Ohio to retrieve Zoey. Olga met me at the airport and the process was super easy. Olga is a true professional. She handed me all of Zoeys paperwork, provided a cute carrier with a cozy blanket and Zoeys favorite unicorn toy. There was also some food, a water bowl and snacks for Zoey. You can tell Zoey was raised in such a loving and safe environment. As soon as Zoey came home, she was comfortable with us. Zoey is smart, curious and affectionate. Zoey has provided us with so much laughter and joy. I couldn’t be happier with our tabby kitty. She is the queen of the house now! Thank you so much Olga. I hope that in the near future we can provide Zoey with a sibling!

Steven Gogatz

Anaheim, CA

Worth. Every. Penny. As a veterinarian that has taken care of animals for more than 20 years, I could not be more impressed (and in love) with the Oriental Shorthair I got from Cataristocat. The first night, he snuggled and purred in the crook of my neck. He is so smart, engaging and a love bug!!! I will get all my future babies here!!!!!

Elizabeth Johnson

Natick, MA

We spent a considerable amount of time researching Bengal breeding catteries and were fortunate to find Cataristocrat. Paradea is our first Bengal and Olga made the process as well as transition very easy to welcome Paradea into our family. We live in Ohio and were able to visit Paradea at Cataristocrat. It's obvious from our experience and visit that breeding Bengals and Orientals is more than a business for Olga, it’s her passion as well. Olga sent videos and pictures leading up to the transition and has checked in to see how everyone is doing. She deeply cares for her kittens and wants to make sure your family as well as the kitten is a good match and you are both prepared to welcome each other into one another's lives. Olga prepared a welcome kit containing food, litter (new and used), and toys Paradea was familiar with to help with her transition between families. The transition has gone very well! If you’re looking for an affectionate, well behaved and socialized Bengal to become part of your family I would highly recommend contacting Olga at Cataristocrat!

Todd Jackson

Westerville, OH

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In-home cattery We have a history of breeding Oriental Shorthair and Siamese cats, with over 15 years of experience.