Royal Oriental Cattery — TICA Oriental Shorthair Kittens, Westminster MD

Waiting List

Royal Oriental Cattery · TICA Registration Pending · Westminster, Maryland

Joining Our Waiting List

If we do not have a current kitten matching your preferences, you can join the waiting list for future litters. The waiting list is how we plan ahead and how families get first pick of upcoming kittens.

How the Waiting List Works

Step 1: Submit Application

Fill out the Adoption Application and select Waiting List as your status. Tell us about color preferences, gender preferences, and your ideal timeline.

Step 2: Initial Review

We review and confirm your fit (1-2 business days). If approved, we add you to the list with your application date.

Step 3: Future Litter Notification

When we plan a new breeding, families on the waiting list are notified first — typically 8-10 weeks before kittens are due. You see expected sire/dam pairings, expected colors, and projected timing.

Step 4: First Pick by List Order

When kittens are born, waiting list families select in order of application date (with color preference accommodation when possible). You see photos at 4-6 weeks and choose your kitten.

Step 5: Deposit Within 7 Days

To lock in your kitten, place the $2,250 deposit within 7 days of receiving photos. After deposit, the standard reservation process continues.

Typical Wait Time

Color PreferenceTypical Wait
Open to common colors (Black, Chocolate, Blue, Tabby)3-6 months
Specific color, flexible on gender4-9 months
Rare color (Caramel, Cinnamon, Fawn)9-18 months
Specific show-quality color and conformation12-24 months

Position Holding — How to Stay Active

To maintain your spot, please respond to our notifications within 7 days. If we cannot reach you twice in a row, we move you to the bottom of the list (we never delete you).

No Cost to Join

The waiting list is free. There is no fee until you decide to deposit on a specific kitten.

Join the Waiting List