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I encourage you to stay in touch after the purchase of your new family member. It warms my heart to hear stories and see pictures of the kittens in their new homes. Below
are a few testimonials written by buyer's of past kittens. I am extremely blessed to have met these people
and placed kittens with them. They have given these beautiful babies glorious, loving homes and I think of
them all as friends.
Leading up to my getting Elvis, I
communicated extensively about what I was looking for (lucky for me you didn’t throw up your hands !) I wanted a laid
back cat, who like to cuddle and would fit into our busy life. Leading up to the day I met him, you sent lots of photos
and video and said you thought Kitten #5 would be perfect. You let me know that if I met him and didn’t like him,
you would give me back my deposit. You also pointed out that if you didn’t think I was right for him, you would
also give back my deposit. BUT you were right about his personality and I think it is amazing that you called
it so perfectly. He could not be better for me. It’s been a long time since I had a pet I loved so completely.
You were right about his personality, his eyes (they are huge and don’t drain)…
the ONLY thing you might have been wrong about is that if a cat doesn’t know the outside, he won’t head for the
door…. WRONG. Boo-Kitty has made a couple of escape attempts… probably because he sees me go out the door
and waits for me to return… door opens, a flash of white and he is outside in wide-eyed wonder…. So we’ve
been working on that…and everyone is very aware of what will happen to anyone in the house that let’s Boo outside. Thanks
again, Terri, I only wish I could have 5 more just like him….
But I can’t… my husband
would leave me…. Hmmmmm… me and 5 persians…no husband…. Hmmmmmmmmm
Sherry
Terri Bruce of Crystal Purrs is the most wonderful breeder with
whom my family has ever dealt. We purchased 2 beautiful kittens from Terri, after a heartbreaking loss of our beloved
baby to lymphoma, in March 2011. These kittens were the 7th and 8th purebred persian
and/or himalayan cats my family had owned, so we have dealt with many reputable breeders through the years. Terri was
an absolute delight from the very beginning. We began exchanging e-mails the day after our precious baby went to heaven
and her words were so comforting. We drove from the middle of SC to the Charleston, SC
area to meet our new babies back in February. We met Terri at noon that day and she let us stay for over 3 hours - as
we had just lost a beloved angel, this hospitality was especially healing for us all. The reason we met at noon that
day, instead of earlier, was because Terri had stopped by the veterinary practice, at which she worked, to visit one of her
former kittens. This kitten was in for routine vaccinations but Terri loves all of her cats and kittens so much that
she took this opportunity to see this kitten by going into this veterinary practice even though it was Terri's day off
from work. I knew from this, that I definitely wanted to purchase my new babies from someone this committed to loving
and caring for her cats. We came to see our babies twice before they went home and Terri completely opened her home
to us both times we visited - she assured us that we were welcome to visit more but our schedules didn't allow us to come
more often, as we had an almost 2 hour drive each way. Terri stayed in contact throughout the entire process and mailed
weekly pictures of our babies and sent quick videos and funny updates about little things they had done. As soon as
we selectedRe our kittens, we named our babies and Terri and her entire family began using these names so the kittens already
knew their names when they came home with us. Terri was so wonderful about communicating that we've become very
good friends and it's not uncommon for us to e-mail regularly and we sometimes chat on the phone for over an hour - I
have genuinely grown to love her as a friend, not just as the breeder of my kittens. She remains an invaluable resource
and when I'm unsure of how to handle something, such as trimming claws (which we had previously always had the vet handle),
Terri is still there to guide me through the process and assure me that everything is going to be okay - it's not just
a sale to Terri - she genuinely wants each kitten to find the right home and will happily stay as involved as the kitten's
new family desires. In fact, Terri and her family will occasionally be in our area and we've already made arrangements
for her to come see our kittens. I cannot say enough about how wonderful Terri and her entire family are - she and I
both cried as we took our kittens (she knew she'd miss them, even though she knew they were going to a good home, and
I cried because her wonderful rearing of these kittens was giving us happiness again). You will not find a better breeder
or more wonderful person than Terri - I absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants to purchase a home-raised, people-oriented,
well-loved and well-socialized kitten.
Betsy
Midlands Area - South Carolina
When searching for a breeder, I was very cautious and hesitant due to previous experiences. We had a kitten that
died of FIP and it was so devastating that we did not know if we could go through the pain of losing a pet again. After I
contacted Terri and told her my story I knew that she could help and give us a kitten that would bring us happiness again.
I never knew how wonderful a breeder could be until I met Terri. I remember the day I emailed her and asked her questions
about her kittens, she replied right away and was willing to answer every question I had. I also knew that day when I saw
a picture of Charlie that he was the kitten for me.
After I made a deposit for Charlie, Terri was
so wonderful of keeping me in the loop for the 2 months that I had to wait for Charlie's arrival. She sent me updates on his personality, photos and videos. I remember every thursday
I would get an email with a bunch of photos and it was really the highlight of my week.
I would show everyone the photos and they would say "wow what a great breeder! I
can't believe she sends all those photos and videos every week!". Terri made us feel so confident and excited with our decision to buy a kitten from her, we were really so excited
to meet and take Charlie home, especially that we were 3 hours away and could not take the time to visit beforehand.
When
the day came to pick up Charlie and meet Terri, we knew it was the best decision.
Terri was so kind and I could really tell how much she cared for every kitten. The
tears in her eyes when we were taking Charlie home made me realize that she loved him dearly and how special he was to her.
Ever since then, Charlie has been an AMAZING kitten. He is so playful, beautiful and sweet. He definitely brings laughter
to our days and is a wonderful part of our family. We are so very happy again and I recommend Terri. She is the best
breeder I have ever met! I still contact her for any questions I might have regarding Charlie and she is always so eager and
fast to respond. Thank you Terri for allowing Charlie to be part of our family!
-Maria
Terri Bruce of Crystal Purrs was wonderful to work with. I used
to own a pet boutique and have met many breeders, but Terri is by far the best. She truly cares about her cats and wants
the best for each of them. From the moment we started working with Terri she answered all of our questions and
was very thorough about the process. She gives great information on what you can expect with raising a Persian.
Sophie has the most wonderful temperment and she is absolutely stunning. Terri was excellent in reading the personality
of my family and knowing that Sophie was the perfect fit for us. Once we brought our kitten home, Terri stayed in touch
with us to see if there was anything we needed. Sophie has been in excellent health and has been a delight to our family.
We have remained friends with Terri and will continue our relationship into the future. I would highly recommend Crystal Purrs."
-Lisa
Columbia, SC
It's hard
to believe that Micah and Ngaio have only been with us in the vicinity of three weeks. Already they own our hearts and
control our lives and dish out more joy and life than seem possible for two such small and fuzzy creatures. We are so
thankful to have them in our lives and look forward to years and years of entertaining and loving companionship.
Although I know we are great parents, I give much
of the credit to Terri Bruce and Crystal Purrs Cattery. She is a very loving and responsible breeder and takes incredible
care of her Persians. The number
of toys and treats abound, so it's hard to equal her largesse. Even with a significant number of cats in residence,
you know that each and every one is an individual to her and holds a special place in her heart. (Of course, the downside of this is that I practically had to wrestle Ngaio out of her arms, but
it's hard to match the effervescent cuteness that Ngaio possesses.)
She is vigilant in monitoring their health and well-being and
you have complete confidence that you are getting healthy and happy animals. Her guarantee is sterling and she will
always make sure her cats have the best possible homes for their long-term wellbeing.
But
a photo is worth a 1000 words and you can see that Micah and Ngaio are very special. We love them dearly.
Leah and Ray
If you are considering adopting a Persian kitten , tell yourself you have found the "PERFECT"
breeder and contact Terri. You will find her to be everything you want and need when searching for your perfect pet. She is
so passionate and caring and Terri really knows her stuff. All of the e-mails and pictures you receive during their early
weeks remind you how thoughtful she is. Terri does a beautiful job of preparing her kittens for their new home. Our entire
experience in adopting "Sebastian" was wonderful. He is a soft , playful bundle of joy
and we are so grateful to Terri and her family for giving him a wonderful start in life with their unconditional love and
care. She is a true blessing and you will enjoy working with her. Glen & Sharon
From the first email I got from Terri Bruce, I knew she was going to be a great breeder to
buy a persian kitten from. She is so passionate about what she does. She always responded very quickly to my emails. She was
very willing to answer any questions I had. She obviously loves each one of her cats, and her family treats each cat like
family members.
Getting my kitten, Mr Bigglesworth, from her cattery was so much fun! She sent me tons of
pics of him before I could actually get him. And she kept me updated about how he was doing. She was very willing to work
out flight arrangements to get my kitten to me. And when I saw him at the airport for the first time, it was love at
first sight! He is such a beautiful boy, and I love him very much!! He was just as she described him - healthy and gorgeous.
Terri has helped me understand how to take good care of my new baby. And I know that
while he was living at her home with her and her family, he received nothing but the best care and affection. I would not
need to think twice about buying another beautiful kitten from her.
I highly
recommend getting a kitten from Terri. I really enjoyed my experience of buying a kitten from her. Terri is such a wonderful
person; I could not have met a nicer person to buy a cat from!
Ashley
An adorable flame point
Himalayan kitten entered our lives in late April, 2009. We named her “Mika”.
Approximately, one year
prior to Mika’s arrival, we lost our beloved, Shakti, who was also a beautiful flame point Himalayan cat. Our hearts
were broken!
As happenstance would have it, I came across Terri’s website in early March and viewed “Kitten
#3”, whose parents are Alexa and Chilling Charlie. I immediately fell in love with the “cute-as-a-button”
little fluffball. Upon contacting Terri and through ongoing communication with her (which included numerous e-mail messages,
phone calls, pictures, and videos), I realized my instincts were right and that Mika was meant to join our family!
Throughout the entire
process of “transferring parental rights”, Terri impressed me as a most sincere, dedicated, and trustworthy individual,
who placed the welfare of her kitten as the most important priority. The care she provided for Mika has been obvious. I could
not have wanted a more secure foundation for my precious “new baby”!
My husband, Eric, and our three
rescued cats, Winki, Andie, and Zooey (all with their own stories to tell), and I have experienced a renewed
sense of joyfulness with Mika’s presence in our home. She is a very healthy, happy, and absolutely delightful kitten
- a special and “purrfect” blessing.
Sincerely, Pat
I
am now the biggest persian cat fan, thanks to Terri Bruce at Crystalpurrs!!! Terri was really wonderful to work with, just
so nice and caring! Really just a beautiful person!
We just looove our little bundle of joy
(and fur!) He is so lovely, and has the most beautiful coat, not to mention those beautiful copper eyes! When I picked
him up from the airport I about died, I could not believe anything could be so sweet and cute!
He gets along
really well with my 5 year old son Liam. Liam just loves 'Sir Lionel' (sometimes when
he looks extra fluffy we call him 'Sir Fluff-n-Stuff), he calls him his brother... So now I have 2 sons :) They snuggle
and play all the time. My son really treasures his little brother. We all just have so much fun with him. He is so well mannered!
He is really funny too. Sometimes I just look at his sweet little furry owl/kitty face and think that we are so lucky
to have this little fella as a part of our family. He has brought us a lot of joy! We would like to adopt another one
soon! We need to expand our family, and I'm guessing Lionel wouldn't mind having a furry friend to play with!!
Brandi & fam!
Terri
is a beautiful, kind and caring person.. Please
do not hesitate before buying one of her babies.. She will stay in touch with you both during the purchase and after. I remember how pleased and impressed I was when she had
taken the time to call to me the night before her vacation, only to make sure that our new arrival
was happy in her new home and adjusting well. She
asked if she was using her litter without difficulty and wanted to make sure she was eating.. How decent of you, Terri ! After returning from her trip, she contacted us again. Within a few days of receiving our new family member, we
lost our son to cancer.. If
it had not been for 'BABY MELINA', who cuddled with us each and every night and looks at me as if I am the only person
in the world, I do not know what we would have done.. All my
best to you Terri, for continued success, Patricia
L
" Crystalpurrs was wonderful to us throughout
the entire process of selecting and purchasing our two new kittens. Having owned Shaded Silver Persians for
many years, we were anxious to find new babies just as wonderful as our previous cats, who lived to be 17 and 18 years old.
Terri Bruce was a perfect breeder for us, and she allowed us to share in the entire process from the
time that the female was declared to be pregnant until the kittens were born. We were also able to visit and get to
know our kittens from the time they were very young until they were ready to come home with us. I am sure that is why
our babies have adapted so well ! I am impressed with Terri's knowledge, her compassion, and her attention
to her kittens, and most importantly of all; her hard work at matching a family with tiny pets that will become such
large parts of their lives. Selecting two at a time is a process I recommend with enthusiasm! These two littermates,
(a boy and a girl) are the perfect pets for us, their personalities compliment each other and they are so much fun!
We can never adequately express our appreciation to Crystalpurrs for everything that was done for us. We are thrilled
with our new family members, Chanel
and Chat Beau ! They are curled right beside me as a write this. " Betsy and Leroy
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