Glenmaulyn Cattery first began in the 1960’s when Sylvia Cooper (my Mother) acquired Lavendel Blue Monarch, a lovely pale blue Persian male.

Since 1990, with thanks to Jan Fuller and with the help of the then newly founded Cat Owners Association of Western Australia, My Mother and I now breed the Abyssinian and Somali with the same passion my Mother had all those years ago.

For that's exactly how it will be. A lively, intelligent cat with purrsonality plus. Very much 'people' cats who love to play and help with whatever you are doing whether it be reading, typing on the computer or housework, and then when all is done to make themselves comfortable on your lap for a kiss and cuddle.

Abys and somalis come in several colours, namely tawny (also described as ruddy or usual), sorrel (also described as cinnamon), blue, fawn and in the silver variety (black, blue, sorrel and fawn). In some other States of Australia and Countries around the world also come in other colours, namely, chocolate and lilac. Their distinct 'wild' look comes from the ticking which all abyssinian and somali cats should possess, however, in the the somali it can take up to 18 months to develop fully.

The somali is described as a semi longhair aby, answering to the same standard, the only difference being the coat which is long and silky in texture with a foxy tail, and does not have the tendancy to matt. They require and enjoy a regular comb through about once a week or as often as you like to.

All our babies are born inside and are brought out into the socializing room when ready. During the day they have lots of interaction with us. At certain times during the day we sit and play and put the kittens on our knee for a nurse. They eventually climb up onto our knee when we sit to enjoy the company. Hang on who's enjoying who's company here - therapeutic to say the least.

To promote good health, the kittens are wormed on a regular basis and fed on a premium kitten diet, and when ready to go are well socialized, vaccinated and desexed .

When the babies are old enough they are sterilized and are rehoused to their chosen permanent homes, after which we offer our ongoing advice and support and often receive/encourage ongoing emails with photos to keep in touch.

No matter what kind of kitten or cat you love and look after, we support and thoroughly recommend all cats be sterilized and vaccinated annually. A run attached to the house is an excellent idea. This way the wildlife is protected as well as your life long friend.