Hello,
I'm Alex

Based in rural Whakapara, we’re the team behind Apokalypt, where we breed pedigree Devon Rex and Selkirk Rex cats. My husband and I started this journey back in 2020 with a pretty simple goal - raising "fancy and proper" kittens that are as healthy as they are curly.

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My "day job" is in environmental science, so I’m big on stewardship. That mindset carries straight into the cattery—it’s not just about cute kittens; it’s about the integrity of how they’re raised. We aren't here to sugarcoat things, either. Breeding is hard work, and we’ve built practical, purpose-built facilities to keep our colony safe. Our studs have their own specialised outdoor spaces to behave like boys, and our queens have cozy, flexible setups in a room in the house so everyone stays stress-free and snuggly warm.

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We’re proud to be NZCF Accredited Breeders. Between that and my role as an Animal Welfare Liaison Officer for the NZCF, we’re big on walking the talk. We’re here for the folks who see a kitten as an investment. To us, that means a promise from the new owners - you'll provide a safe, indoor or supervised life with plenty of the mental stimulation these breeds actually need.

 

Devon Rex are the "monkeys in cat suits." We love them for their wavy coats, low shedding, and pixie-like energy. Selkirk Rex are basically living teddy bears with plush curls and a much more laid-back vibe. Pick your poison!

 

The name is a play on our property, Apocalypse Gardens. We live on a lush, 10-acre block filled with subtropicals and fruit trees. It’s where we raise our kittens underfoot with premium food and lots of social time, and where we take our cats for supervised evening walks. It’s a bit of a chaotic, curly-coated paradise, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.