Tesoro Cattery
Waitlist Policy
At Tesoro British Cattery, we use a preference based waitlist system to ensure each kitten is thoughtfully matched with the right family.
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💗 Share Your Preferences
When applying to join our waitlist, we kindly ask families to share the following:
• Coat type: Longhair or Shorthair
• Color preference: e.g., black golden, blue golden, lilac golden
• Gender preference: male, female, or no preference
• Flexibility: Are you open to other colors or genders?
We’ll use this information to create your personalized placement within the waitlist.
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🗂 How We Organize the Waitlist
Once your waitlist deposit is received, you’ll be placed in the appropriate group based on your preferences:
1. First, by coat type: Longhair or Shorthair
2. Then, by color: e.g., black golden, blue golden
3. Next, by gender: male or female
4. Finally, by the date your deposit was received
Each preference group operates independently, meaning families are ranked only within their specific group.
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🔄 Can I Change My Preferences?
Yes! But to keep things fair for everyone:
✨ Any change to your primary preferences (coat type or color) will result in a reset of your position based on the date the update is made.
This ensures that families who’ve patiently waited for a specific type of kitten remain prioritized.
✅ If you simply want to add flexible options (e.g., you’re also open to male kittens), your original place in your main preference group will stay the same.
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⏸ Need to Pause?
If you’re not ready to bring home a kitten at a particular time, no worries! You’re welcome to request a temporary hold on your waitlist status. Your place will be saved, and you may resume when you’re ready - without losing your original position.
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📝 Final Notes
• Our waitlist system is not “first come, first served” overall. It’s first come within your specific preference group, which helps ensure the best match for both kittens and families.
• We’ll keep you updated with litter news, match opportunities, and milestones as they arise.