Alcmena is a British Shorthair cattery. We have been in business for a considerable amount of time and we are registered with TICA (The International Cat Association) a time-honored and prestigous organization. We have many winners at TICA shows. British Short Hair cats have over 100 different colors. At Alcmena we specialize in colors including blue, lilac, red, black, chocolate and silver, all available in solid and classic tabby coat patterns. We feel that these colors reflect the beauty of the breed.

Our cattery is commited to producing kittens that reflect the qualities of the modern British Shorthair; having a large body, strong bones, a large sturdy frame, a large round head, very expressive and vibrant copper eyes and plush soft fur. Great effort is put toward raising our kittens to be good-natured, playful, curious, loyal and loving. We put great emphasis in the breeding and rearing of our kittens so that each of them can live up to the sophisticated, regal majesty that is the British Shorthair.

We are very careful and particular about the way we feed our cats and the way we take care of their health. All our cats have a clean bill of health and are raised on the best foods available. We also provide them with necessary vitamins and minerals so they are healthy and have a strong immune system which stays robust even after giving birth to kittens. We work closely with the local vet clinic and they recommend our cattery to people looking for a kitten or a cat.

Our breeding pairs are chosen in order ensure that our kitten to maintain, adhere to the pedigree standard for the British Shorthair, consequently our cats have won many awards.

Our cattery has been participating in the various Cat Shows held by TICA, and we are proud to have had our cats win various titles at these shows over the years. Some of our cats have won Champion, Grand Champion and Triple Grand Champion titles. Such titles are very prestigious honors and demonstrate that the winners are of exceptional pedigree and most closely embody the ideal characteristics of the British Shorthair Breed. Recently our male cat received a Best Lilac cat in the North East and Third Best Lilac cat in the United States award honors.

Gouliver Sweet Way of Alcmena Champion Winner of Excellence Award for Best Lilac British Shorthair of the Year 2005	Arthur Planet Love of Alcmena Triple Grand Champion Winner of Excellence Award for Best Chocolate Classic Tabby British Shorthair of the Year 2006 and 2007

As breeders, we try to preserve the quality of our kittens according to international standards and do not commercially produce cats for quantity.

We also do not resell kittens from other places or catteries. We do not raise our kittens in cages nor do we keep our cats in cages. They are a part of our family and roam around the house. This ensures that our kittens are very affectionate A lot of attention is given when raising new kittens. A kitten will loose its show quality if it is not fed and cared for properly. At Alcmena we bring our extensive knowledge of British Shorthair cats to the future owners and breeders. This takes a lot of effort, but we are happy to do so and make people comfortable working with us. We love our business and our cats therefore, we are commited to maintaining the utmost health of our cats. We will provide you with all the necessary support so your cats will bring you happiness for many years.