Cherie-Finesse Cattery, Cape Town

Modelling and Performing Cats

Our cattery holds a proud track record in the international modelling, filming and advertising industry. Several trained cats regularly work for Nestle Petcare Purina Europe in the Gourmet advertisements.
Other clients include Toyota, Volkswagen Germany, Audi, Orange UK, Whiskas UK, Fancy Feast Australia, Lucky Pet UK, Hills UK, American Swiss, Nasionale Pers, Top Billing, The Charlie Jade TV series and German hip-hop group Massive Tone.

Breeding Cats

Cherie-Finesse Cattery breeds Chinchilla Longhairs since 1978. Seven foundation cats were imported from the Dearheart bloodline of the late Jeanne Ramsdale (USA). During 2007/9 eight more USA cats were imported from Diane Amble, L'Dearheart Cattery.

The welfare of our cats is our first priority. Our cats are maintained in a homely, safe environment. Kittens are raised being part of the family's day-to-day living. To breed in large numbers, however, we are collaborating with like-minded breeders in an extended, international breeding program to preserve the Dearheart gene pool.
 

Showing Cats

Cherie-Finesse is a well-known name the world of cat shows. Our cats rank amongst the top in the country, with a proud list of finalists in the SACC Cat of the Year and Cape Top Cat competitions. In 2006, Cherie-Finesse Vinette, owned by Dianne Amble, became our first CFA champion. Cherie-Finesse ranked Top 5 SACC cattery in 2008.