Why our kittens
do not leave until
after 12 weeks.

By 12 weeks, kittens have completed their initial vaccine series and built the foundational immunity they need to leave their mother and littermates safely. Earlier separation increases the risk of illness — sometimes seriously.

The 8–12 week window is when kittens learn the most important social lessons of their lives: bite inhibition, body language, play boundaries, and confidence. These skills come from mom and from littermates — not from humans. A kitten removed at 8 weeks misses the most formative month of their entire life.

Kittens placed too early often grow into adult cats with anxiety, aggression issues, or poor litter habits. Kittens placed at 12 weeks consistently grow into the confident, well-adjusted Siberians the breed is known for.

A 12-week-old kitten handles the stress of travel and a new environment far better than an 8-week-old. They eat reliably, regulate temperature, use the litter box confidently, and bounce back faster from the transition.