Late September and early October have brought a wave of nostalgia and celebration to Ruiseanach Russian Blues, as we marked two very special milestones — the birthdays of our very first litters. These kittens were the foundation of everything we’ve built and seeing them grow into confident, beloved companions has been one of the greatest joys of our Ruiseanach journey.
A litter at a few weeks old
💙 The A Litter Turns Two
On 30th September, we celebrated the second birthday of our very first Ruiseanach litter — the A Litter from our beautiful Cara and handsome Wilf.
It’s hard to believe two whole years have passed since those tiny babies arrived and changed everything. They were our beginning — the kittens who taught us, inspired us and set the tone for the type of cats we wanted to bring into the world. Each one has grown into a stunning, affectionate companion, adored by their families and still so deeply cherished by us.
💛 The B Litter Turns One
Just a few days later, on 5th October, we celebrated the first birthday of our B Litter — the beautiful repeat mating of Cara & Wilf. The A Litter were such exceptional kittens that repeating the pairing felt like the most natural decision, and goodness, did they prove us right.
From day one, this litter shone with the same sweetness, confidence, and charm as their older siblings. Watching them grow through their first year — settling into their homes, developing their personalities, and becoming part of their families’ stories — has been a privilege.
🐾 Our Ruiseanach Family
We truly cannot thank their wonderful owners enough for loving them as deeply as we do, and for keeping us updated with their antics, adventures, and everyday joys. Knowing our babies are cherished, thriving and bringing happiness into their homes means everything.
✨ Happy Birthday, Ruiseanach Babies
To our A Litter at two, our B Litter at one, and all the beautiful memories they’ve given us — happy birthday, little ones. You will always be the heart of Ruiseanach Russian Blues.
There are always mixed feelings when the kittens begin to leave for their new homes. It is such a joy to see them ready for their next adventures, confident and curious but it is never easy to say goodbye after watching them grow from tiny bundles into busy little characters.
C Litter
Ruiseanach Calvine was last to head off to her lovely new home in Glasgow, where her pet name is Mog. She set off with everything she needed and we are delighted to know she will be very much cherished as she settles into her new surroundings. Glasgow is a wonderful new chapter for her and we look forward to hearing how she takes command of her new household in true Ruiseanach style.
Calvine/MogMog
The rest of the kittens are also doing beautifully as they settle into their own new families. Early updates have been full of happy news: exploring cosy corners, discovering favourite sleeping spots, playing with new toys, getting to know older pets and charming everyone they meet. It is always reassuring to hear that they are making themselves at home so quickly.
Ozzy (Buachaille from our B litter) & Azul (Cromarty from our C litter)
Each kitten has taken a little piece of our hearts with them but knowing they are loved, safe and thriving makes every goodbye worthwhile.
There comes a moment in every litter’s story when the tiny paws that once fitted neatly in one hand are suddenly racing across the room, climbing everything in sight and looking at the world with bright, confident eyes. For our C litter, that moment has arrived.
Group Photo!
These kittens have filled the house with mischief, purrs and plenty of unforgettable little moments. From their first wobbly steps to their first proper play sessions, they have grown into curious, affectionate and characterful young cats, each one ready to begin life with their new family.
Over the past few weeks, the C litter have learned so much from their mum, their littermates and the world around them. They have practised all the important kitten skills: eating confidently, using the litter tray, grooming themselves, playing politely (?) and discovering that humans can be a source of kindness, comfort and fun.
Chaos
Those early weeks matter. Kittens need time with their mother and siblings to build confidence, learn boundaries and develop the social skills that help them settle well as adult cats.
Each kitten is leaving with a little piece of their early life behind them and a whole future ahead. Their new families will get to know their individual quirks: the bold explorer, the quiet thinker, the lap-loving purr machine and the cheeky one who always seems to find trouble first.
First to go was Ruiseanach Cromarty (Azul) who went off to Ayrshire to join Ozzy (Bauchaille from our B litter)
Cromarty/Azul
Followed a week later by Ruiseanach Cruachan (Kita) who know lives in Hawick.
Cruachan/Kita
Ruiseanch Crianlarich (Emerald) and Ruiseanach Culloden (Shadow) both had a huge journey ahead of them, heading first off to Aberdeen then on the overnight ferry to their new home in Shetland.
Crianlarich/EmeraldCulloden/Shadow
Ruiseanach Calvine (Mog) is heading off to Glasgow next month and Ruiseanach Cairn Gorm (Potato) is staying with us!
As they settle in, they will need patience, routine and gentle reassurance. A quiet room, familiar smells, their usual food and plenty of calm handling will help them understand that their new home is safe. Before long, those little paws will be exploring every corner.
We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news for Ruiseanach Russian Blues — we now have two Grand titled cats.
CaraLaddie
Our gorgeous foundation queen, Cara, gained her qualifying Grand Challenge Certificate — plus a spare — at the Durham County Cat Club and Northern Counties Cat Club shows, after winning the Grand Challenge in both shows and is now known as Grand Champion Melkelter Lady of the Loch.
Cara – photo by Michael Eames
Just one week later, Laddie achieved his qualifying Grand Premier Certificate — also with a spare — at the joint Cambria and Bristol & District Cat Shows and is now known as grand Premier Ruiseanach Arkaig.
Laddie showing off his lovely rosettes
We are so proud of both of them and incredibly grateful to the clubs, judges, stewards and everyone who helped make these achievements so special, especially Mandy – Laddie’s owner.
There are some milestones that feel especially big when you are raising kittens and their first proper trip to the vet is definitely one of them. Recently, our little bundles of fluff headed in for their vaccinations and health checks and, as you might imagine, they managed to turn the whole appointment into a mixture of curiosity, tiny squeaks, brave little faces and plenty of cuddles.
Exploring
The visit began with the all-important health checks. Each kitten was gently examined from nose to tail. Jonathan, the vet, made sure everyone was growing well, moving comfortably and generally doing everything a happy kitten should be doing — including trying to investigate every corner of the room.
Polite introductions
Then came vaccinations, which are such an important part of helping kittens build protection as they grow. They were all so incredibly good, with only a few surprised looks and tiny protests before they were back to being their usual inquisitive selves.
Of course, the real highlight may have been Jonathan, who very much took it upon himself to sneak in cuddles at every possible opportunity. The kittens certainly did not seem to mind the extra attention.
Getting to know each otherCuddle time
By the end of the appointment, everyone had been checked, vaccinated and thoroughly admired. It was a big day for such little paws, but they handled it beautifully. A huge thanks to all at Tay Valley Veterinary Centre, Perth for looking after us so well.
