Stringybark Park Cattery
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My experience with Renay was absolutely traumatic, we were set to pick up a Maine Coon kitten in January, paid up in full because she trauma dumped on us about how she’s been “screwed over in the past” She set a date for pickup and I had booked a hotel close by as it was quite a long drive to pick the kitten up, she then kept delaying this date… Read more
due to the kitten not being well and making every excuse under the sun and just begging us to ask for a refund, the phone calls didn’t stop, we told her how sad it made us that the kitten was unwell and how we just wanted him to come to our loving home but she proceeded to tell us horrific stories leading with “oh you haven’t seen anything, I’ve seen it all” “I’ve seen Mother cats biting the heads off their kittens, this is nothing”. This went on for a couple of weeks, enough red flags that we gave up on the kitten that we’d fallen in love with through photos, I requested a refund of my full upfront payment and then had to deal with excuses as to why she couldn’t pay it back immediately (this was eventually paid), meanwhile on her Facebook she was boasting about Holidays with fancy hotels and food. 0/10 would not recommend, the entire process was traumatic
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I don't usually leave reviews, but when I see a reputable breeder in a market of illegal and unethical backyard breeders targeted by false accusations, I need to step up. I have two cats AND two Corgis from Renay. I have been around show cats all my life; my mum showed Persian cats, so I know what I am looking for. Clean facilities, well-handled,… Read more
willing to show you the parents, willing to tell you who the vet is. No smell, the animals are LOVED, well-fed, and part of a family. Stringybark is all that - and a packet of chips. Each time I visit, I am given puppies and kittens to cuddle, so they are well handled for future owners. Kittens are born in the house, with Renay sleeping beside the mum so they aren't alone. This is a highly ethical, reputable breeder. So when I read a bleating review from someone who has one cat with an alleged eye issue, most likely caused by a bit of dust or a plant in her home environment, I know I need to say something. One of my dogs got a mucky eye. I, too, went to a vet and got treatment. It was diagnosed as a likely pollen allergy. Every spring I pay attention and get antihistamines when he needs it. That's it. Nothing more. I can't fathom how we are turning into a society of BLAME. Cats and dogs, like people, get allergies and illnesses. It doesn't mean they are poorly bred. It means that we need to watch their diet and their environment.
Summation - if you want a reputable breeder of Ragdolls, Maine Coons and Pembroke Corgis, Stringybark Park/Begrayced Corgis are your go -to.
I've recently bought my first MC from Renay and I'm so happy with the excellent service I received, the advice and follow up after care if I needed any advice. My MC is healthy, strong and full of vigour and a joy to own. He was acclimatised to dogs before we picked him up so introducing him to our young Jack Russell only took a few days and they… Read more
were playing together. I can highly recommend Stringybark Park and Renay as a caring breeder and always there if you need help or advice.
I have two stunning Maine Coons from Renay at Stringybark Park. Healthy, robust and acclimated to life with dogs, they are my world. Highly highly recommend.
Follow-up · Like all ethical breeders, I waited a few months for my kitten. Renay sent photos and videos of my furbabies development. I never felt scammed. The kittens and her corgi puppies are all hand raised and socialised together. It is the cutest thing to see. The day I picked him up was amazing. Cuddles of kittens and puppies and sent home with food and… Read more
I purchased a beautiful ragdoll from Renay at stringybark.it was an easy and great experience.Renay explained everything i needed to know about my little man.she even delivered him because I am in a wheelchair and couldn't get to the cattery. I would highly recommend stringbark to everyone. I am so in love with my beautiful boy and I would definitely purchase another.
We have purchased three kittens from Renay and Craig, two Main Coons and one Ragdoll. Everything was explained clearly and we got our kittens on time as promised and were even offered a payment plan if we needed it. We got weekly updates with photos and sometimes videos. We could not recommend this Cattery highly enough, they are just so helpful… Read more
with all of our questions. They easily proved they were not scammers and breed the most beautiful temperament in their cats. You can see the effort they put into what the do.
Brought a beautiful Maine coon girl from Renae 2 years ago. All paperwork was to date but it did take a bit longer to receive pedigree papers from ANCAT which was fully understandable due to the volume of cats and kittens they deal with. I have just recently purchased a second Maine coon this time a little boy to add to our family. Renae has been… Read more
outstanding with her communication, sending update photos and even FaceTime with him. I could not recommend Renae and Stringybark Cattery highly enough
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I have now purchased four beautiful fur babies from Stringypark Cattery. Three for my home and one for my mother in law. Two maincoons and two ragdolls. Renay was great to deal with, prompt to reply and even when faced with challenges went to all efforts to resolve them quickly. Genuine breeder who genuinely cares about the customers but most… Read more
of all about the animals! I wouldn’t go anywhere else - especially as I fell for a scammer when I first tried to get a Maincoon!
We settled on a Maine Coon cat for our next pet… Read more
and went though this registered ANCATS breeder. Unfortunately the cat has (based on pre transfer photos) a pre existing eye problem and will require lifelong treatment. One of two Vet visits on the receipt cannot be confirmed with the vet, and two vaccinations given by the breeder were not properly documented. We are still waiting on pedigree papers in (now August) that the national body ANCAT code states are to be provided within 28 days of transfer (we picked up the cat on 12 January) .
While trying to sort this out we got contradictory replies - the hostility has been next level!
Make sure you get full pedigree papers for both parents, all vet notes and proof of registration of the litter (3 months from birth is required ) before pickup and if any alarm bells ring, walk away.
(Edited to update - see progress posts below)
Follow-up · Some responses to questions- No proof of parent pedigree /dna testing yet. No pedigree papers for the kitten. I’m not sure the parents identified by the breeder are the real parents (if the claimed mother has another litter being registered in Jan 2026- she would have been bred while still feeding this litter.) Our kittens desexing was… Read more
Follow-up · Sad news - the kitten ( 10 months old) has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. This is a heritable condition, and preventable if the parents are hip scored so affected cats are not bred. The cat is in pain and we are seeking further expert… Read more
Follow-up · So thankful to have a careful veterinary team - they’ve checked with ophthalmology and orthopaedic specialists and our cats pain has improved with… Read more
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Have spoken to ANCATS who advise the mother of our kitten has a January litter being registered -… Read more (+3 replies)