RUDDICAT ABYSSINIAN CATTERY is owned by myself, TERESA ADEBAHR. Previous to breeding Abyssinians in the 80’s  I was breeding Persian Cats . I had been working as a Vet Assistant at the Burnaby Veterinary Hospital at the time and was convinced to start breeding Abyssinians by a co worker. We had both dreamed of owning an Abyssinian for many years! At that time Abys were a rarity on the West Coast so the goal was to promote the breed and make them accessible to kitten buyers in this area of the county. I was a member of the Cat Fanciers of B.C. and worked with them to promote upcoming TICA Cat Shows and the Abyssinian Cat.  See RUDDICAT NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

I really enjoy my cats and my breeding females are my PETS, first and foremost. At this time I have four breeding females and they live as spoiled house pets. Our kittens are raised right underfoot in our homes with lots of interactions with our children (and now grandchildren!) and dogs and other older pet cats. They stretch out in front of the fire, drag toilet paper off the roll, and spend many hours trying to figure out how to get into the fish tank!

I have just two Abyssinian stud cats. Since stud cats are very smelly they are limited to certain areas in the home. During the warm spring and summer days they spend time in their outside runs in the garden. These are large runs with toys, climbing trees, and older companion cats. They are nestled in an established English garden with full view of a Koi Pond and the antics of our crazy English Setter Dogs, Ivy and Beckham. The runs adjoin a large cedar gazebo which gives them shelter should be we get some unexpected rain .. which in our area is often the case ! Being outside gives the stud cats and the altered older cats a chance to get out of the house and play with bugs and enjoy the sun but still remain safe from possible outdoor perils such as cars, coyotes and theft.

I am very proud of the Abyssinians we produce, and we are especially proud of the excellent health of our cats. We confidently offer a LIFETIME guarantee against any fatal genetic condition. See RUDDICAT SALES CONTRACT for details.

We have been breeding these fascinating cats for over 20 years now and have enriched many families by selling them a healthy mischievous Abyssinian kitten. If you would like more information on owning an Aby or if you would be interested in breeding or showing Abys as a hobby feel free to contact us and please have a look through our website for further information on this ancient breed and RUDDICAT CATTERY.