How in the world.....???

[magber]

You ended with a naked baby???

Let me hear your story

 

[English Dave]

I think I've posted this before but it's been eons since I was active on the forum so, I'll bite...

I was in a pretty nasty fatality RTA and lost the use of my right arm for a period of time and got some major nerve damage to boot that stuck me for the most part, in a wheelchair...

I'd be a liar to say the whole deal didn't mess with my head and, there were times when I felt like going in the basement and grabbing my 50 cal I lived in the States then, I'm not a nutter with a hidden firearm in the UK lol! Anyhow, I decided to go see a shrink rather than play with the 50 cal and he suggested a pet might divert my attention and give me something positive to focus on... Well, dogs were out of the question because I wasn't going to try walking one in that state and I didn't want any creepy crawlies or reptiles but, I knew I wanted something different to most because unsurprisingly, I felt different! Anyhow, I decided it was going to be a Sphynx kitten, got Ra and things have been different and for the most part better, ever since

 

[Sphynx Happy]

I think I've posted this before but it's been eons since I was active on the forum so, I'll bite...

I was in a pretty nasty fatality RTA and lost the use of my right arm for a period of time and got some major nerve damage to boot that stuck me for the most part, in a wheelchair...

I'd be a liar to say the whole deal didn't mess with my head and, there were times when I felt like going in the basement and grabbing my 50 cal I lived in the States then, I'm not a nutter with a hidden firearm in the UK lol! Anyhow, I decided to go see a shrink rather than play with the 50 cal and he suggested a pet might divert my attention and give me something positive to focus on... Well, dogs were out of the question because I wasn't going to try walking one in that state and I didn't want any creepy crawlies or reptiles but, I knew I wanted something different to most because unsurprisingly, I felt different! Anyhow, I decided it was going to be a Sphynx kitten, got Ra and things have been different and for the most part better, ever since

What's RTA?

How lovely that a sphynx could give you so much support in a low point in your life. And thank god you didn't chose the basement.

Glad to have you back Dave.

 

[English Dave]

What's RTA?

How lovely that a sphynx could give you so much support in a low point in your life. And thank god you didn't chose the basement.

Glad to have you back Dave.

RTA = Road Traffic Accident

It was a pretty rough time in my life as there were lots of other crappy things going on too but, the second the breeder handed him to me I knew it was the right choice as he immediately went from crying to happily curled up in my good arm purring and, proceeded to purr the whole way home (a 4 hr drive)

Now, I should add that I've since spent thousands of pounds/dollars bringing him to the UK with me and making sure there was no time in quarantine but, I'd willingly spend double or triple that if need be as in my eyes he's not just a Sphynx, he's a life saver

 

[susi794]

Ra was a blessing when yoiu needed one most....and I know he continues to be. So glad you're back, Dave!

 

[PrimateLove]

We went to a local shelter in Houston to drop off a donation and talk to the babies as we do on a regular basis. My husband was on one end and I on the other when he called me over to see Emma. She had just been put out on the floor and her previous owner was pregnant and was put on bed rest so she felt it was the best for both of them to put her up for adoption.

She was literally on the floor 10 minutes when we got her We were Blessed to take her home the same day

 

[kristininn]

I went to see a breeder about getting a female devon rex kitten. She also had sphynx, which I didn't know until I got there, and from the moment I walked in to her cattery I had a little 7-month-old naked boy glued to me. I figured it was meant to be, and Winston's been by my side ever since.

Can't imagine my life without him!!!

 

[Graddydani]

I was going through a very tough adapting to a new city phase where I also didn't speak the language very well and I needed a pet that would be okay in an apartment. One that was more indoorsey and affectionate was the biggest criteria. I am also a neat freak and didn't want hair everywhere so obviously something without hair...SPHYNX and jut such a huge bonus that they're so affectionate. When we walked into the breeders home Graddy ran to me, I picked him up then he put his head under my chin and I heared the loudest Kitty purr ever. I was hooked. He had a sister with blue eyes and a black brother. He was the cheapest because our breeder thought no one would want him because he was the plainest out of his siblings but for my husband and I he was the most special thing ever. We never stop telling him how gorgeous he is.

 

[Alimoore]

My mom has always had hairy cats and so I said I would never do it. When I found out about the Sphynx, I knew that I had to have one but I had to wait till I moved out. It was my second year in college and I started to look into getting one and I found this website so I posted a few things and came to decide that I needed to adopt an older cat so that I could afford it and just so happen that one of the members on here just posted about a cat they found on petfinder and I contacted the lady about her. The owner wanted her and her mom to go together but I couldnt take both and she told me that I had to find someone else or else I couldnt have her so I found two other people who ended up backing out and so I was heart broken because I was afraid that I wouldnt get her. So I told her owner that she needed to decide now whether I could have just her or not because if not I'm moving on because it was very stressful to think I was going to get her and then it be taken away and this happened twice. So she decided to give me Akali. So I went and picked her up 4 days before Thanksgiving last year, and everyday I kick myself for listening to my family and not taking her mom because I really wish I would have because it was a really great price for both. Anyways thats my story

 

[Caloci]

When my last rabbit died my husband and I started talking about pets. He hated the rabbit hair and loved cats but again hated the hair. He said he would like a hairless cat so we start researching. We found a breeder just to visit who had lots of kittens and one older one for sale.

We didn't purchase that day because we weren't ready. A while later I found a Sphynx on a site similar to Craigslist. He was an adult and a good price so we bought him. Turns out he was the adult at the breeders house. I recognized him once I saw him in person. He was the first Sphynx I'd ever touched. To this day I have no idea why the woman who bought him from the breeder didn't keep him.

 

[falaloo]

I went to see a breeder about getting a female devon rex kitten. She also had sphynx, which I didn't know until I got there, and from the moment I walked in to her cattery I had a little 7-month-old naked boy glued to me. I figured it was meant to be, and Winston's been by my side ever since.

Can't imagine my life without him!!!

This is so strange...because almost the exact same thing happened to me! I had a beautiful Siamese cat named Sammy that we lost several years ago. My son was as heartbroken as I was....and I wanted to get another cat but I thought I should wait, for my son's sake. However, when he started bringing home books from school that were all about cats, and then when his father took him on a cruise and told me that they saw a shooting star and my son wished for a cat....I knew he was ready to have another cat in our lives

I had always loved and wanted a Sphynx, but I thought my son would prefer a cat with fur..since that is what he was used to. The Devon Rex was my next choice. I went to visit a breeder of Devons...and it just so happened that she had recently gotten a Sphynx. While I was there, I fell in love (again) with the breed and I KNEW that our next cat had to be a Sphynx! I found another breeder locally, and went to visit her and Georgie chose me. She had a queen that had recently had a litter and asked if I wanted to see the kits. I sat on the floor of her nursery, surrounded by bouncy, curious kittens. One kitten climbed up on my knee, and just sat there staring up at me. I picked him up and he curled up in my hand and fell asleep...and I knew that he was mine.

I got my other two boys through the Rescue thread on the Lair, and it is just one more reason I am so thankful I found this site! They are older boys, and were very neglected. The woman who posted them worked in a vet's office, and the cats were brought in because they had essentially been abandoned in an apartment by their owner (a neighbor was going in once a day to feed them). Although they were in better shape, thanks to the care they received at the vet's, they were still no where near healthy. Both of them were overweight, yet you could count every bone in their spine. They had been fed really bad food which caused them to gain fat, and caused their muscles to waste (they had been fed much better food at the vet and were starting to lose weight and put on some muscle). When I brought them home, neither of them were even able to walk across the room, and they were unable to jump even onto my low couch. Fast forward to today...and my two boys are happy, healthy, able to run and play and, yes, JUMP! I'm so glad I found them on the site and was able to give them a forever home.

 

[magber]

Ra was a blessing when yoiu needed one most....and I know he continues to be. So glad you're back, Dave!

Your stories are inspiring!

Susi, How you became a breeder??

 

[magber]

My mom has always had hairy cats and so I said I would never do it. When I found out about the Sphynx, I knew that I had to have one but I had to wait till I moved out. It was my second year in college and I started to look into getting one and I found this website so I posted a few things and came to decide that I needed to adopt an older cat so that I could afford it and just so happen that one of the members on here just posted about a cat they found on petfinder and I contacted the lady about her. The owner wanted her and her mom to go together but I couldnt take both and she told me that I had to find someone else or else I couldnt have her so I found two other people who ended up backing out and so I was heart broken because I was afraid that I wouldnt get her. So I told her owner that she needed to decide now whether I could have just her or not because if not I'm moving on because it was very stressful to think I was going to get her and then it be taken away and this happened twice. So she decided to give me Akali. So I went and picked her up 4 days before Thanksgiving last year, and everyday I kick myself for listening to my family and not taking her mom because I really wish I would have because it was a really great price for both. Anyways thats my story

Did you try to contact the lady again? Maybe the mom is still available!

 

[Alimoore]

Did you try to contact the lady again? Maybe the mom is still available!

She informed me a few days later that someone got the mom because I told her to keep in touch

 

[Inflamed]

The first time I saw a sphynx in real life I just fell in love... But then I had to find out whether it would work out with my allergies. So after an expensive allergy test and a visit with a sphynx household, I decided I was going for it. There was still a risk my allergies would play up after I would be exposed for a longer period, but since I had a low grade, I though I would be ok.
The same household I visited to test my allergies knew that their breeder just had a litter a few weeks back, so she gave me the info and also e-mailed the breeder herself to sort of vouch for me I guess, and we immediately hit it off with the breeder.
After a week or so, we visited the litter, and even though there was only one black kitten (we had our hearts set on a black beauty) and it was already spoken for, we immediately fell head over heels with these tiny naked babies!
One stuck out, he had a beautiful white mark on his nose and beautiful blue eyes (that could still change at that point, but as you all know stayed blue!). And so we put a deposit on Lucifer, our first sphynx love!

Samael came in about a year later, because we felt Lucifer needed company when we were not around, and after searching for another black beauty, decided that a healthy, happy and sweet boy would do just fine! He came from a less professional breeder (first litter), but we felt that they were trustworthy and they really came through with everything. He has been a wonderful addition, so different from Lucifer, and the sweetest cat I've ever met (though he does like to bully Lucifer now and then ).

So this is my story, and it definitely comes with a happy ending

 

[susi794]

OK, here's my story: My sister said she wanted a sphynx--I thought they were ugly, but we tried to find one for her--but they were so exxpensive and she wouldn't pay that kind of money for a cat. Well, she was in the Air Force Reserves and was deployed overseas for 90 days and asked me to cover for her at her job, since it was the summer and it was where I used to work--so I knew the ropes. I said I would and she had left a Cat Fancy magazine near her desk and there was an article about sphynx--I was bored, so I read it....and became intrigued at their description, so for the fun of it, I started looking around for a breeder anywhere close to me. I found a lady that was selling my beautiful Moody for a good price because he wasn't registered. I thought he was the ugliest thing I'd ever seen, but I wanted one by that time, so I went to Ohio to pick him up. I thought if I didn't like him, I could give him to my sister. Well, I went to the woman's house and I had to go to the bathroom something fierce, so I asked her if I could use her restroom--she said yes, so I went in and sat down on the toilet--the door swun open, a beautiful tuxedo male came running in, jumped up onto my naked lap, started purring and kissed me right on the lips. It was Moody's daddy....and there began my instant love affair with this breed. I brought Moody home and he was a naughty little brat about clawing his carrier and crying all the way home--but the minute he got out of the carrier he was an angel.....and remains my heart cat to this day. well, I felt bad that I had one and mys sister didn't, so I researched some more and found a woman in Kentucky who had a male and female for sale--I could get the pair for a really good price, so I bought Habibi and her brother Fishbones and brought them home---Fishbones for my sister as a gift, and Habibi for a playmate/mate for Moody. I planned to have a litter or two and then stop, but I found I loved having the babies. I decided to get a registered pair and become a "real" cattery. So I gave myself a name, registered my cattery with TICA and the rest is history. I have never regretted getting these precious babies and I can't imagine my life without them. I have since given my sister two other boys who still live with her and I get to see anytime I want. So I am surrounnded by these lovely creatures.
That's my story....LOL...first there was one...and then there were 9.

 

[Fester]

I ended up with 5e because of what my wife calls my 'whim of steel'

I can plan things for years, polishing, fine tuning, etc --those things, I'll give up on without a fight if circumstances change.

to fulfill a spur of the moment idea... I'll drive for days, reorder my entire life, or even move to another state. I might even give a try at breaking the laws of physics

I found myself without a pet after our whippet passed... My wife asked me what I wanted for Chrismas(it was a month away). I paused for a few moments, said what I'd love is to have a cat again, but I hated all the hair everywhere... after a sleepless night googling( I must have read half the threads here that night!), I found a breeder and put down a deposit.

the month and a half it took to bring him home was...difficult for me.

Our other Sphynx, Pharoah was much less intense. my wife let me know she wanted one, and eventually one was available close by.

 

[Cleopatra Beers]

Our story started June 18,2011 when Bob and I walked into Petsmart to do our regular biweekly shopping. We had 3 white cats are were not looking for any more... As usual, we turned into the homeless cats aisle and we stopped dead in our tracks. There were 2 sphynx kittens curled together in the largest cage! One was a beautiful light calico, and the one that began to meow at us was a grey tuxedo with the funniest little black dot on her nose. She looked just like God had touched her nose with a dirty finger! We discussed them with Carol the cat lady and learned that these kittens had a true Las Vegas story. Their mom was bred to a Russian stud and then sent to Las Vegas from New York to pay off a gambling debt. When she arrived, she had ringworm. The new owners didn't want to deal with that, so she ended up at the rescue organisation. The mother was treated for the ringworm, had 4 kittens (1 died at birth), and when the kits were 12weeks old, all of them and mom were neutered and put up for adoption.
When we saw the kits, the mom and brother had been adopted. The girls were priced highly at $500.00, mostly to discourage people who weren't serious. So we looked at the girls, talked to the loud one and went to pay for our catfood. Carol chose that time to bring out the loud kitten and I just had to hold her. Carol told me later that she knew that if I held this kitten, then I would adopt her.
We went home with just food, but we discussed the kittens all the way. About an hour later, Bob looked at me and announced that we were getting a kitten. We went back to the store and both kits were still there! I kind of wanted the calico, but that tuxedo with the smudged nose and loud mouth decided that we were hers.
We knew almost nothing about Sphynxes, but we are very experienced with cats and I did much of my research with Cleopatra on my lap. By the way, she spent 4 solid hours racing around the house the day we got her. The fun hasn't stopped.

 

[magber]

OK, here's my story: My sister said she wanted a sphynx--I thought they were ugly, but we tried to find one for her--but they were so exxpensive and she wouldn't pay that kind of money for a cat. Well, she was in the Air Force Reserves and was deployed overseas for 90 days and asked me to cover for her at her job, since it was the summer and it was where I used to work--so I knew the ropes. I said I would and she had left a Cat Fancy magazine near her desk and there was an article about sphynx--I was bored, so I read it....and became intrigued at their description, so for the fun of it, I started looking around for a breeder anywhere close to me. I found a lady that was selling my beautiful Moody for a good price because he wasn't registered. I thought he was the ugliest thing I'd ever seen, but I wanted one by that time, so I went to Ohio to pick him up. I thought if I didn't like him, I could give him to my sister. Well, I went to the woman's house and I had to go to the bathroom something fierce, so I asked her if I could use her restroom--she said yes, so I went in and sat down on the toilet--the door swun open, a beautiful tuxedo male came running in, jumped up onto my naked lap, started purring and kissed me right on the lips. It was Moody's daddy....and there began my instant love affair with this breed. I brought Moody home and he was a naughty little brat about clawing his carrier and crying all the way home--but the minute he got out of the carrier he was an angel.....and remains my heart cat to this day. well, I felt bad that I had one and mys sister didn't, so I researched some more and found a woman in Kentucky who had a male and female for sale--I could get the pair for a really good price, so I bought Habibi and her brother Fishbones and brought them home---Fishbones for my sister as a gift, and Habibi for a playmate/mate for Moody. I planned to have a litter or two and then stop, but I found I loved having the babies. I decided to get a registered pair and become a "real" cattery. So I gave myself a name, registered my cattery with TICA and the rest is history. I have never regretted getting these precious babies and I can't imagine my life without them. I have since given my sister two other boys who still live with her and I get to see anytime I want. So I am surrounnded by these lovely creatures.
That's my story....LOL...first there was one...and then there were 9.

I love stories like this and of yours! It make me want to get more and more! But my family will pack and leave me

 

[magber]

Our story started June 18,2011 when Bob and I walked into Petsmart to do our regular biweekly shopping. We had 3 white cats are were not looking for any more... As usual, we turned into the homeless cats aisle and we stopped dead in our tracks. There were 2 sphynx kittens curled together in the largest cage! One was a beautiful light calico, and the one that began to meow at us was a grey tuxedo with the funniest little black dot on her nose. She looked just like God had touched her nose with a dirty finger! We discussed them with Carol the cat lady and learned that these kittens had a true Las Vegas story. Their mom was bred to a Russian stud and then sent to Las Vegas from New York to pay off a gambling debt. When she arrived, she had ringworm. The new owners didn't want to deal with that, so she ended up at the rescue organisation. The mother was treated for the ringworm, had 4 kittens (1 died at birth), and when the kits were 12weeks old, all of them and mom were neutered and put up for adoption.
When we saw the kits, the mom and brother had been adopted. The girls were priced highly at $500.00, mostly to discourage people who weren't serious. So we looked at the girls, talked to the loud one and went to pay for our catfood. Carol chose that time to bring out the loud kitten and I just had to hold her. Carol told me later that she knew that if I held this kitten, then I would adopt her.
We went home with just food, but we discussed the kittens all the way. About an hour later, Bob looked at me and announced that we were getting a kitten. We went back to the store and both kits were still there! I kind of wanted the calico, but that tuxedo with the smudged nose and loud mouth decided that we were hers.
We knew almost nothing about Sphynxes, but we are very experienced with cats and I did much of my research with Cleopatra on my lap. By the way, she spent 4 solid hours racing around the house the day we got her. The fun hasn't stopped.

This story gave me tears!

 

[2BaldBeauties]

Mine and my husband's family are constantly pressuring us to have a baby but at this point we both don't want kids and think that there is a strong chance we won't have kids at all. After joking about our families for awhile we talked about how we did have room in our home and hearts for "babies" but just not the kind our family wanted. We were watching too cute on animal planet and the sphynx episode was on and we fell in love with the kitties on the screen and their personalities! We did some research and the next thing we knew we had a depisit on two little bundles of joy! I couldn't help myself...I definitely told a few people (including family members) "we were pregnant!..." Then after a long pause I finished the sentence, "...with love and affection for our two naked kittens"

 

[butterb33rs]

Here's my story for the past ever I always use to watch Sphynx video's on Youtube thinking these cats are so amazing and beautiful and their personality aren't like any other cat I have ever seen, Then one day I was like enough is enough Youtube isn't enough to solve my Sphynx needs so I saved every dime and nickle I made did my research found a couple breeds to my luck that happened to be in my city went to visit them and found my baby Charlie and fell in love with him and Boom here we are today with my lovely baby curled up next to me

 

[ZiggyStardust]

We had rescued several special needs kitties, including Ash, our HOCM Cornie. Because of Ash, we came into contact with a Cornie breeder and started helping her at cat shows. Hubby kept being drawn to the Sphynx at the shows. Turns out the breeder also had Sphynx and one day at a show she asked us if we would be interested in one of the new Sphynx kittens so we could show a cat of our own and he could be a buddy for Ash. It didn't take us long to decide. A couple of months later we brought home Ziggy.

 

[SpartisMommy]

I loved reading all these stories! I havent been an animal person since I was a kid. I have 3 kids of my own now and I just didnt think I needed to deal with anymore lol. I especially hated animal hair! One day I was on some random humor website and there was a picture of a sphynx kitten and the caption said "I am Spartacus". OMG I was in love, this little wrinkly thing with big ears and piercing eyes was to freaking cute. I text the picture to my boyfriend and told him I want one and I want one now. He didnt know what to say (well Im pretty sure first thing he said was WTF is that haha). My kids thought I was crazy but that night I started my search Within 1 month I was driving 5 hours away to pick up my very own Spartacus which most of you know we call him Sparti for short haha. I love him so much it was just as intense as bringing my babies home from the hospital! Soon after I found Stella on a sphynx rescue website and she was so pink and pretty And soon after that I rescued Scarlett from the rescue section here on the Lair!

We went from no pets at all to 3 lil bald babies in a matter of just a few months. My kids are preteens and teenagers and have no time to cuddle with mom lol and my boyfriend works all the time. They are my buddies and I love the snuggles they give all day and night.

Thanks for starting this thread Magber, I know very soon you are going to have your own special story and we will all love hearing it!

 

[Alimoore]

Yeah this was a good idea. I do enjoy reading how everyone got their babies