MEET THE BREEDER

My name is Kari and I have always loved animals. I was the "can we keep it" kid. Growing up I wanted to be a veterinarian. After high school, I was accepted into a pre-vet med program. Shortly after, a chronic illness diagnosis shattered my original dream. Despite this difficult setback, I remained determined to work with animals.
 

I had been fascinated with genetics since I was young - always trying to unravel the mysteries behind them. I rented every book I could from our local library about cat and dog breeds and how they were developed. An odd-eyed calico kitten was born on my parent's farm (and inevitably came home to live with me) when I was twenty, and it inspired a new curiosity towards unusual genetic combinations.
 

In my early twenties when I chose to bring another pet into my life I decided to do so through an ethical breeder. This was my first Scottish Fold, Ivan, who quickly inspired my obsession with the breed. It was through the combination of these experiences that I found my new dream: I wanted to share well-bred Scottish Folds with other people.
 

My dream became a reality when Cat's Pajamas was established in 2012 in central Wisconsin. In 2019 we moved to Austin, TX. The greatest emphasis for our breeding cats is placed on health and temperament - with unique, beautiful, and rare genetics brought into our program only after thorough research and understanding. I am constantly striving to learn new information about health and genetics so I can do the best by my cats, and I'm currently pursuing my master's degree in Animal Sciences with a focus on Feline & Canine Health & Behavior.