“Monette , Today marks the a year our lil baby was born! Can’t believe our sweet furry bundle of joy is one year. We just wanted to thank you so much for being a huge part as we looked for the second furry member of our family . I know we are a year late of our testimonial but even better to express how much we love our Patches. We are so happy to have her in our lives , she is by far the sweetest, playful, mild tempered cat I have ever known. Anywhere she goes and anyone she meets , she makes an impression because of her sweet personality. We were so impressed how you ran your business , we could tell you were dedicated to the breed and made sure to care each cat individually. From the day of their birth to the day they go to their forever home .We appreciated the time you took to answer our questions , and despite the pandemic situation making it a slightly different challenge you made our experience to meet our fur baby so special. We will definitely recommend anyone to you should they inquire having a bundle of joy like our Lil Patches.”...Lisa and Michael Hayes.

”We had a wonderful experience with Celtic Cattery. Monette was very communicative, and kept us up to date with our kitten’s progress with emails and pictures. Our kitten was so well cared for, pick up was easy, and a carrier was included. Thank you for our lovely new addition.”Simba G

"Monette - It's been a while since I last contacted you, but you may remember me as the guy who bought Marlowe from you when you were still breeding Scottish Folds. I just wanted to touch base and let you know he's still healthy and keeping me sane. Shortly after Marlowe, I got an American Shorthair to keep him company. I just lost Hansberry, but Marlowe is doing well. Though I just got a new Domestic Shorthair red tabby who might be a little too young to give Marlowe the company he needs. I can't thank you enough for the joy you have given me by virtue of my buddy I've now had for almost a decade. I hope your cattery is still doing well and I wish you many blessings for providing these vessels of love to people."…Ty C

“Here is my testimonial! Odin is acclimating well! He has so much energy and he is super super sweet! Thank you for such a great kitten!
"This year I lost my 11 year old cat to cancer and it was truly devastating and unexpected. I had to really decide whether I wanted another cat but in the end I did start looking. When I contacted Monette about her kittens she was so kind and informative. She even talked to me on the phone to ease my nerves about making sure this was a real cattery and not a scam. After picking a kitten Monette was so kind to give me updates and pictures every Sunday of my sweet kitten! I am so happy I was able to get a kitten from her!"…Lauren K

My experience of buying kitty from Monette was great from the moment we found our precious kitty to the day of pick up, and even after that Monette was always in touch to check on kitty and make sure she is doing good. Her house is clean and those kitties are spoiled with love and hugs. Monette will provide you with a lot of good advice on how to deal with a new family member. If you are looking for a reliable breeder, I highly recommend Celtic Cattery”…Nataliya S

We have had our new kitten from Monette's cattery for about two weeks. She is delightful and started exploring her new home right away. Within a few hours, she was comfortable playing with us and her new toys. Clearly, Monette and Camille know how to raise and socialize kittens. We had her at the vet a few days after picking her up where she was declared "perfect." Monette was great during the process. She was very clear on the process and the application and kept in contact with us when she knew Camille was expecting kittens. We'd worked with a couple of breeders and Monette's level of communication and engagement during the process was why we chose her for our new kitten. Once the kittens were born and we were confirmed as a potential new home, the weekly pictures of the litter and then our kitten after the selection were a joy. Kitten picture day quickly became our favorite day of the week. The tips and information that Monette provided as well as the vet report got us in good shape for pickup day which was a breeze. The entire process was easy and comfortable and our new kitten is a delight. Thank you, Monette!”…Robin M

“Biggie (aka Bigs, aka Smalls) is the best cat I have ever met. Not having been a cat owner before, I had no idea what to expect. Before Biggie arrived, I was super nervous and made sure I followed the new kitten instructions you emailed exactly. I set up a safe space for him, ready to coax a shy, confused and scared kitten out of his carrier after a scary cross country flight. I was prepared to to be very patient, to build trust slowly— lol— was I way off in my assumptions. Bigs came out of that carrier like a wrecking ball - confident, ready to claim his new home, his new people and his new dog. He was wanting to be petted, held, FED and entertained. From the moment he arrived, Big has been an irreplaceable part of the family. He is the funniest, most personable kitten— very social, highly adaptable and so smart. He watches everything and has learned from the dog that he can get treats if he sits and will dutifully do so on command. He has also learned “high five” and “give me a kiss”. I know this is probably not normal for a cat (some might say that tricks are beneath the dignity of a feline and that the groveling should be left to the dogs), but he is just so smart and teaching him commands keeps his mind occupied/out of trouble. He is obsessed with the refrigerator - first when he learned that it contained food and now he is currently mesmerized by the ice/water dispenser. He will run from the other room when he hears ice being dispensed so that he can watch. I have caught him trying to reach the dispenser, so I know it is only a matter of time before he learns how to operate it. Biggie could not have been a better match for us and I am so grateful fate gave us this crazy little guy. Thank you so much!”…Kim C

We met Monette at a time of tremendous sadness and despair, as our beloved BSH Moo had become infected with FIP and we had to put him down at the age of three. We were all absolutely devastated, as he had our entire family wrapped around his beautiful little paw and was the light of our lives. I was so worried about my youngest son in particular and felt the only thing that might help with his heavy grief was a new BSH kitten. I searched and searched until I found Monette's website, and I reached out to her. Unlike other breeders, who really just seemed interested in making a sale, Monette was incredibly warm and sympathetic about Moo, and she made every effort to communicate with us about everything, from start to finish. We have the most gorgeous, angelic kitten named Biscuit here with us now, and Monette was an absolute joy to work with. Look no further, you have found the best! Love, The Simmons Family, Austin, TX

“I have longed to add a feline to our family for a long time. I looked at many different websites, but when I came upon Monette's cattery website, everything felt right. I can easily say this was the right decision. Before I got June, Monette sent weekly update and pictures. It was the highlight of my week! Now that we have her, June has brought so much joy and happiness to our lives. She is everything we hoped she would be. She is loving and playful. We adore her! Words cannot express how much we LOVE this beauty. Also, we have 3 dogs, but June has easily become their ruler. Having all dogs in the family, Monette answered all my cat questions promptly. I flew in to pick June up, and Monette met me at the airport! Monette was absolutely wonderful to work with. I would do this all again in a heartbeat”…Danielle D

“Seven years ago, while my son and I were getting groceries out of the car, we left the front door open and in walked a 1 year old stray kitten. He walked in the house, looked around and laid on the carpet as if to say “yeah this looks like a good place to call home”. Naturally I was a little shocked, but my son feel in love with the cat right away. It was right before Christmas and it was pretty cold outside. The cat was very friendly, healthy and obviously belonged to someone but he didn’t have a collar. My husband has never liked cats and I myself have never owned a cat. Due to the weather outside I pleaded with my husband to keep the cat inside and we would attempt to find his owners and he very reluctantly agreed. The following day we posted flyers in the neighborhood, took him to the vet to check for a microchip and after two weeks no one stepped forward to claim the cat. In those two weeks that little guy absolutely stole our hearts, including my husband and we official adopted T-Shirt, or I should say he adopted us. In February of 2020 he fell ill, we noticed that he was breathing very hard and when we took him to the vet it turned out he was in congestive heart failure. Our sweet guy lasted a week longer, after several vet visits, and even a hospital stay. I never realized that I would love a pet like this. I truly felt like I lost a child. Even now as I type, tears are rolling down my cheeks. He was one of my best friends. This time was tough, I am also a nurse and now it’s March 2020, the beginning of the COVID-19 spike in the United States. My mother suggested that we find another kitten. At first I was not open to the idea, I felt it was too soon, but my son and even my husband really missed having a cat. My husband has stated that if he could ever choose a cat, he wanted “one of those fluffy grey cats” and what breed he was referring to was a British short hair. I have always wanted a black cat, because deep down I think of myself as a Disney villain. So we started looking online and we found Monette Freeman with Celtic Folds Cattery. I contacted her via her website and she immediately returned my inquiry and I was really impressed with how organized and professional her communications were. She was a wealth of knowledge and answered all of the questions I had about the breed. I was able to see her available kitties on her website and what did we find, but a black British shorthair, the perfect combination of what my husband and I wanted. After our initial conversation, I really needed time to think about it. I was feeling guilty for even thinking about getting another cat, because no kitten could ever replace my special guy. About a week later, I was at work, and it was a horrible day. Things were going wrong left and right, there was so many changes due to COVID-19, patients and staff were getting sick, it seemed like nothing was going right and in the middle of that chaos I received a text from Monette with a picture of the cutest little black fur ball. She was sending me an updated picture and let me know he was still available. I looked at that sweet face and immediately started to laugh and then cry. I really missed the companionship that a pet brings, she saved me that day with that text. I immediately called my husband and told him I wanted this kitten no matter what. Every week Monette would send us updated pictures, so we could see how he was growing and changing. I especially remember on Easter she sent a picture of the whole litter together, my family would gather around and giggle at the pictures, it really was special. When we met Monette at her home, she was extra cautious with the hand off due to COVID-19, which as a nurse I really respected. We decided to name him Inkwell, she even helped us pick the name. She provided a pretty amazing pet carrier to transport him in safely. The first thing I noticed about him when I cuddled with him is he smelled so good and was so soft and fluffy. I have never actually seen a British short hair in person let alone touch one. She provided me with instructions on diet, care and how to acclimate him to his new home and we followed the suggestions to the letter. He was obviously socialized, had no fears of humans or strangers. He didn’t hide and allowed you to pick him up. To this day a few months later, he is very social, has the loudest purr I have ever heard and doesn’t meet a stranger. He loves to cuddle briefly and is not a lap cat, just as Monette told us, but he is always with me. We are blessed to have him in our lives. I have since learned that Inkwell wasn’t a replacement, he helped me realize how special T-shirt was and now I can accept that he is gone and appreciate him as an individual and that I have more room in my heart for another special little guy. I hope Monette knows how much I appreciate her wisdom and her professionalism. I will recommend her cattery to anyone and would definitely work with her in the future”...Yvonne M 

"Monette, Thank you so much for doing such a great job with Lorna. She is such a joy. We wanted a Scottish Fold as an emotional support animal for our chronically ill 11 year old son and we chose Celtic Folds Cattery for their integrity and attention to detail. Since the first moment the kitten locked eyes with my son she has been his and his alone. She came to us well socialized and is willing to play with anyone but if my son is in the room her attention is focused on him. She adapts to his situation. If he is more under the weather she is more low energy and content to be near him quietly but if he is feeling better she has high energy and kitten highjinks to get involved with. She is quiet but manages to communicate her concern when he is not feeling well enough to play. She has brought him a great deal of joy. Before she came I can only remember once or twice in the past few years where he laughed out of control, now it is a daily occurrence. Thank you for your amazing contribution to his quality of life." Beth Padgett

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