We are Anna and Andrew, and we live in Kyiv, Ukraine. In addition to breeding Savannah Cats, we also help homeless animals and animal shelters

Salem's Pride Savannahs is an "in-home" cattery on two acres outside Ann Arbor, Michigan, where I've resided since 1978.

I purchased my first pet Savannah, in 2011. In 2015 I knew I wanted to breed savannahs and better the genetics and quality seen locally. Shortly after, I started breeding, and I didn't see the genetic pool I'd hoped. Hence, I began researching Serval ownership and breeding F1 Savannahs to introduce new genetics and lines within the Savannah breed.

Cattery Cat Vision breeds two breeds; Savannahs and the Kurilian Bobtail. The cattery was founded in 2017 when they started breeding Savannah cats.

An in-depth interview with Savannah Cat foundation breeder Doreen Boileau of Drinkwater Cats

Servals have become an increasingly popular exotic pet based on their nature, size, and majestic looks. However, many fail to fully comprehend or consider that Servals are wild animals, even when bred and raised in captivity. They require a particular environment, diet, vitamins, enrichment, and enclosures. Many states, counties, and cities require special ownership permits and legal documentation of import and export history.

I started with Savannahs in the early 1990s after visiting a lady in Tarzana, CA, Jan Giacinto, a breeder of Bengal cats. While at her home, I caught a glimpse of her Serval cat. I'd never before seen a cat like this. It was huge in comparison to Bengal cats. I asked Jan if anyone had ever created a hybrid of a cat-like the Serval, and she said she'd heard of someone--but they weren't worth anything--and brought my attention back to her Bengals. But...it was too late. I'd already begun to figure out how a Serval/domestic cross would become the next breed of cats.

What I've always loved most about our breed is the intensity through their energy, loyalty, and love. The connection a Savannah has when looking at their person is like staring into their soul.

We got our first Savannah, an F2 male, as a pet in 2001. We were fascinated, and I was intrigued at the possibility of helping to develop a cat breed as exciting as the Savannah cat.

My cattery is a VERY small in-home, hobby cattery (we can count our current breeding cats on the one hand), focusing on quality - not quantity. We're very fortunate to have cats from not only some of the best breeders in the country but from across the world. I have many other breeders who've helped us get this far. I enjoy helping out in the Savannah community and giving back where I can. And although I don’t get the opportunity to do it enough, I enjoy participating in TICA shows, sharing our magnificent breed with the public.

A Broad-ranging Interview, with Savannah Cat Breeder Paul Casaudoumecq Savannarama Kittens. Learn here about Savannahs, breeding, ownership tips, and the future.