Welcome to NovaVelle — we are delighted to have you here.
A little about our journey and the story behind our cattery.
In 2022, my close friend Danielle Vonau welcomed an absolutely beautiful litter of kittens that immediately captured my attention. At the time, I knew very little about pedigree cats, cat shows, or the Turkish Angora breed — but I was eager to learn more. That curiosity quickly turned into a passion, and later that summer, MAEAngora Major Whiskerton joined our family.
Entering the world of pedigreed cats and the Turkish Angora breed was both exciting and humbling. With little prior experience, I immersed myself in learning everything I could about feline care, genetics, breeding practices, and the breed itself. The following year, Je Ris KikiArmari joined our family and became the foundation of our breeding program.
Since then, I have dedicated significant time and effort to continuing education within the feline community. My studies have included a wide range of topics, from feline genetics and health to behavior, handling, and wellness techniques. Below is a list of courses I have completed, as well as programs currently on my waiting list.
PawPeds – G1 Course – 8 week course – Completed 10/16/23
PawPeds – G2 Course – 10 week course – Completed 5/5/25
PawPeds – G3 Course – 12 week course – On the waiting list. – 6/22/26 Should start sometime 2027 number 98 on waiting list.
Cat Genetics Course – Kattengentica – 12 Lesson Course – Completed 11/29/24
The Genetics of Cats – University de Montreal – Dr. David Silversides – Completed 10/21/23 – 1.45 hours
General Genetics – Dr. Ibrar Kahn – Completed 12/7/23 – 8 hours
Cat Behavior Course – Anneleen Bru – Completed 10/27/23 – 6.5 hours
Understanding Feline Anxiety – Centre of Excellence Completed 11/29/23 – 150 CPD hours/Points
Feline Behavior & Psychology – Centre of Excellence Completed 11/28/23 – 150 CPD hours/Points
Feline Training & Behavior – Animal Behavior Institute – 30 Week Course – Completed 6/12/24 – 40 hour Internship completed at Mountain West Animal Hospital – Springville, UT – Jan. – Feb., 2024
Animal Psychology/Pet’s Behavior – ACCREDITED Certificate – Elmira Strange, Mphil, Dip – Completed 10/25/23 – 1.5 hours
Cat Behavior & Cat Health Care – Aman Gupta & Roohi Bansal, Ph.D – Completed 10/23/23 – 3.5 hours
Animal Reiki – Centre of Excellence Completed 11/28/23 – 150 CPD hours/Points
Animal Welfare – Centre of Excellence Completed 11/27/23 – 150 CPD hours/Points
Animal Communication – Intermediate – Clarie Bloomfield – Completed – 11/21/23 2.5 hours
Pet Care – Centre of Excellence Completed 12/2/23 – 150 CPD hours/Points
Campus Felinarium Course – 7 Week Course – Completed 8/7/24
Feline Massage – Relaxing and Therapeutic – Michigan Guillaume & Julieta Viano – Completed 8/7/24
Crazy Cat Breeders Conference 2024 – Completed 8/17/24
Bomb Proof Kittens – Completed 10/5/24
Cat Care Specialist – Stratford Career Institute – Completed 11/27/24
Feline Therapy – AccediPro University – Completed 6/22/26
