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He is doing wonderful!!! Getting along great with my other pets...even the Pekingese and the Chihuahua!! He is so smart and alert! We are narrowed down to two names...Kijani, which means warrior in African...and Kamau, which means quiet warrior. Here are some pictures of him on the ride home...and the days that followed.....he came off the plane as calm and loving as could be! He thinks one of the sinks in our master bath is his own jacuzzi!!!! LOL..and he sees himself in the mirror and is adorable! It was certainly worth the wait to get one of your kittens!!
I will keep you posted!!!!
Lori - Albuquerque, NM

Hi John,

I’m just updating you on our kitten. We have chosen Kovu for his name. He is growing like a weed! And soooo lovable, of course on his own terms, but sometimes I lay down on whatever bed he chose for the night and he will stay and snuggle all night long! He is very smart; has learned how to open door by himself, as our home has the fancy door handles instead of round. He jumps up...hangs on till it opens!

For anyone contemplating to purchase a kitten from John, I can’t say enough about how honest and accommodating John was through the entire transaction. Waiting for Kovu was worth it! Anytime I have a question and e-mail John, I have an answer that very same day! So you will not have a new kitten, have any questions and NOT have them answered ASAP by John.

John, I will keep you posted with new pictures of Kovu. Oh, I have 5 other cats, a Chihuahua and a Pekingese... for those of you wondering if a Serval will get along with other animals. After about a week, they are all running around together, playing. and it’s especially great and funny to watch Kovu chase the dogs, and then the dogs chase him....they play for hours and you can sit and just watch for hours...its amazing!!

Thank you so very much John!
Lori A.

Hi John,

Hi John,

Love your new web site..and was SO happy to see the photos of Kovu in your slide show.....Wanted to send you some new photo's..he is 10 months old now...and HUGE! But such a KITTY!!!   Lauren calls him "Big Kitty"! he is the center of attention. Who-ever comes to the house is just in awe of him...and he is timid! Runs and hides...then comes out (curiosity) and let's everyone pet him.......he is enfatuated with the freezer ice maker...figured out how to push the bar himself to get his OWN ice!!!  lol...I take him for walks...he loves to sniff and investigate everything he sees move.

John,he is absolutely gorgeous. See for yourself!
Lori

Hi John,
How does one EVER thank someone enough for bringing this amazing "kitty" into our family!!!!! Lori

AND KOVU TURNS ONE...HAPPY BIRTHDAY KOVU!!!

Hi John,
We had a great day on kovu's birthday,March 28th!  Wanted to send you some pictures.He had a nice giant shrimp birthday cake,and he got a new turquoise and silver collar....he even shared some of his shrimp with his brother Kito,our f3 Savannah
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Hope all is well with you!  I have ONE question.....is Kovu DONE growing!!!!  LOL.He is big and STRONG! But a big baby....when I take him out,he draws a crowd wherever we go. Everyone wants to pat him. He is great with people.
 He follows me around all day...especially when I'm cooking in the kitchen..he's like a puppy!!!   I just love him to death!!!

Keep well!! Lori

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THANK YOU THANK YOU!!I just got home with my new baby!!! He's absolutely beautiful and I couldn't be more pleased! He is soooo sweet and I love to hear him chirping! I think he is going to adjust fine...he's very playful, and I have a pair of furry house shoes that he has adopted and carries around like he has made a huge kill! it's hilarious. I would definitely refer you. I just can't believe how tame, sweet, funny and happy he already is! Thank you so much!
Kerry and Chris - Nevada

John, We have had Sebeka four weeks today and I can NOT thank you enough for bringing this MAGNIFICENT cat into my life!!!!! Sebeka and my "Fat Cat" are the best of friends. They sleep in bed with me and my husband every night. Sebeka loves to play 'attack kitty' at 2 a.m. in the morning. She is so spoiled and gets jumbo raw shrimp, raw chicken liver/gizzards and her ZuPreen. She is getting so big!!! Check out her video at: YouTube search: African Serval Sebeka. She climbs up my body to eat her dinner. I just ordered her a custom outdoor cat enclosure with a tube/shoot that connects to a window frame. The cats will have access to go inside and out. It will be serval proof too. Thanks for EVERYTHING! I would definitely recommend you as an A-Plus breeder. We could NOT be happier!
Kerry and Chris

Sebeka is doing WONDERFUL!!!!!! She adores all of us and is so loving and friendly. She gets along with our cats, Dobermanns and other pets. She loves raw shrimp and will eat it as a treat only. She also inhales her Zupreen-she is growing fast! She has had ZERO accidents. I think my other cats have taught her to use the little box. As I am typing this-she is rubbing up against my arm. TOO CUTE!!!!!! I have a vet app't to get her microchipped and then in 3 weeks she will get vaccinated, spayed and declawed. She is the GREATEST cat ever!!!!! You have done an extraordinary job raising her. Thanks so much!!!! Kerry and Chris 

Check out the videos of Sebeka on www.YouTube.com under African Serval Sebeka. One is showing Sebeka eating a jumbo shrimp and the other is Sebeka climbing up my body to eat. We LOVE her so much!!!!!!!!!!
Kerry and Chris
**View these You Tube Clips**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sDv99-alzU 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUGH7t5ldcE

t has been an unbelievable experience owning my new cat, "Joey." I love him so much! He is absolutely spoiled and has the rule of the entire house. It's hard to find such an animal with a demeanor like his; loving, gentle, playful, and sweet. He gets along great with my other animals and it's hilarious watching him with the ones that don't like him too much, because he just looks at them like they're stupid! He follows me everywhere, and sleeps in my bed with us. The easiest part was doing business with John. I guess we worked together for about a year and the wait was definitely worth and I can't wait to get another one. I would love to talk with anyone who's considering doing business with Valley Stables and Exotic Livestock. John was very fast with replies, and extremely nice on the phone and in e-mail. I would tell anybody considering to work with John, that the whole experience was very professional and friendly at the same time! Thank you, John, so much.

Christine-(Canada)-604-472-0176 or 604-729-7058

Hello John
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! The kitten is gorgeous! He is so affectionate and ate a good meal as soon as we got him home. I really can't thank you enough, he is so stunning! Please know he is already loved so much. I will send pics of him when he is older if you like. I am overwhelmed, there simply is no words strong enough to tell you how happy you have made my son and I.
May God richly bless you!

Warmest Regards
Christine

ABSOLUTELY use me as a reference. I would be so pleased if I could help in any way. Use both my phone numbers - Home 604-472-0176 and cell 604-729-7058.
I would certainly ease any concerns international buyers may have. Your customs paperwork was EXCELLENT and flawless, we had no delays or any problems whatsoever at "Canada Customs and Border Agency", Kona (that is what we named him) was happy and healthy and lovable as soon as he came out of his crate. You prepared him so well and in comfort for the long flight. You certainly raise your animals to be extremely social, he jumps right into our arms for some loving! Your service is SECOND TO NONE!!! Kona is the most welcome addition to our small family and will give us much joy for many years to come. 
I still can't thank you enough. It must be a lot of work and time consuming to breed such wonderful exotic animals, but know your work is rewarding. We are the happiest people in all of Canada!

With sincere appreciation,
Christine

Hi John
I hope you and all your wonderful animals are doing good. We have had Kona for a few months now and he is the best pet we have EVER had. He is so gentle and loving and such a clean cat. He is simply beautiful inside and out. We have so much fun with him and he has completely bonded to my son, they are inseparable. Kona has made himself quite at home here, his favorite place is sleeping on the leather couch which is the picture I am sending you (my flash was a bit too bright). Servals sure are magnificent animals, one of God's finest creations. He has a good appetite and I was able to get the Zupreem Feline diet shipped up here, we also feed him various meats which he loves too. He is so happy and healthy and a VERY special member of our family. My mother lives with me and has Alzheimer's so every time she sees Kona it is like she is seeing him for the first time and it brightens her whole day, again and again. Kona has been very therapeutic for her as he is so gentle and social and she just loves cats so much. It does my heart good to see her face light up when she sees him and he comes to her like he knows she needs to pet him. I wish I could put it into words better.

I have received quite a few phone calls for reference and I just love bragging about our beautiful Serval. Again, I want to thank you. Kona brings true joy into our lives every day!

Blessings,
Christine

Email: christineakemp@hotmail.com

Hello John
 
I hope you remember me, I bought Kona, male serval from you over a year ago now.  I just wanted to give you an update.  He is still THE best pet I have ever had.  He has grown into such a beautiful cat and has the mellowest temperment.  He is sweet and loving and I get affectionate head butts from him everyday!  He is so healthy and happy and still brings us so much joy.  I am attaching a picture for you. 
 
Thank you again for this wonderful cat.
 
Best regards,
Christine

Hi John,

Just a quick note to let you know my kitty is doing very well..   she is very happy here and getting along with everybody famously.

I was curious how long your waiting list is for a male at this time?

Sincerely
Mike

Hello John,

Hope all is well your way.  I just wanted to say thank you again and to let you know Mr. Jinx is doing great!  Here are some pictures of him at 4 months.

Catherine Lindsay

Hey John... hope all is well from here in louisville ky, just thought i would up date you on the boy. Jinx is doing great.. He gets in to everything! Love to get shred the toilet paper. He now can jump 9 foot standing still. I know this cause we have 9 foot ceilings and he tries to get the flies or bugs that fly in. He also has been opening the doors in the house and now has mastered the unlock.... He is smarter then any animal I have ever seen... EVER.... We love him more and more everyday...Thanks again Eileen

May 4 2010:
Hello John
WELL picked The Babi up at Airport Here in Texas, at noon!! WOW HE is Amazing, I am SO Impressed
I Am Amazed at his temperment and His Character He is Special I think Hand picked Just For Us His Features
His Manner Everything He made himself comfortable in the car on the hour & 1/2 Drive Home He owned it before Long!! lol I am SO SO pleased That Breeders Like YOU John, Take Pride in thier Pets and how they are Taken care of !! and where THey are Placed!!! YOU CARE and that is nothing but a Plus ! YOU are a delight to conversate with and just in the few times we have talked , i know YOU care !! I will definetly keep in touch and keep sending you updates on this Amazing Creature!! when we got him Home He was introduced to the tiny tiny poodles that are now his brother and sister lol !! and his new cat sister hahahha well this 7 week old kitten is bigger then my poodles which weigh 2lbs and 2.5lbs and nothing but playing and exploring !! Here are the pictures of him on the way home so YOU Can see How He already he is relaxed and made himself at Home!! already giving kisses to! lol If You Need me for Anything, I mean anything reference, let me know i Am Here and i also will let You know Soon On our Female !!!! 
Havent found a name for him yet ,But we Know it has to be Special !!! 
Take care andGod Bless You with lots more Blessings John... Keep in touch but i will send  More Pics  Soon

Your friend Sylvia E
Texas

Hey John, How Are You how time flys its almost been two months he is doing really good growing fast i didnt think i would notice him growing since he lives here!!! BUT WE CAN TELL Haha lol He is  a SWeatheart @!!!! We tell him to kiss kiss and he gives a kiss quick kissy my daughter taught Him that !!! He lives in his own bedroom for now in and out of closet all we do is shut the door and he stays well We have to keep it locked he knows how to get out of closet and bedroom if we dont lock the bedroom door the closet door stays open for him !!! he has his time outside when we are out there with him we have a part of the acrage fenced off so we let him roam while we are there !!!! and the last trick I taught him when I let him out to roam the house it usually in the mid mornings and late evenings he is in bed right now so about 8 pm and he comes to me when i whistle so when i whistle he knows its me when i am done outside watering the plants or just time to come in he is not Stupid he is like where you going im coming in with You when it is to Hot hahahah its Funny because he is like looking for the door i kid around with the husband and kids and say Well darn it he is from Africa but whats funny is that even he knows what central air Is lol and the way he is fisty when he wants to run and play !!!! he is wonderful I will send pictures of him outside Soon 
Thanks John keep doing what you do !!!!
Talk to You soon

Hello , John How Are You hope everything is well !! i e-mailed you few days ago and as i promised here are a few pictures i came up with a name finally that fits this Kat not cat lol with such a biG personality instead of king diamond i figured i would mispell it kinda 
crazy @!!!lol let me know what you think lol anyways he is 3 months old know and growing 
and likes to play alot !!!! sliding off the dining room table playing with pups i have been trying to take picture with puppies and the kat but that is hard to do they dont stand still 
not long enough for me to get a good picture !!! well  ill get the picture i will send it on one  
Hope u like the pictures i am still debating on putting my name on the list for a female i will definetly let you know !!!! 
Take care john i will send more pictures when he gets bigger 
Your friend and very satisfied costumer 
Sylvia E
Texas 

Hi John-

I emailed Christine from Canada to see what its like to own one of these beautiful cats and get any advice, and she was extremely helpful and could not stop singing your praises about what a wonderful cat she got from you.  Obviously a very happy customer!  Told me a lot about owning a serval and about the person I was buying her from! =)

Thank you,

Hey John!  Just wanted to tell you "Zuko" is growing like a weed-he is 11 weeks old now.  What a wonderful and loving cat!  I can't say enough about the wonderful experience from start to finish.  You were very professional and courteous every time I spoke with you on the phone and in emails, even if it was the dumbest question ever-LOL!  I appreciate that you took the time to explain everything in detail on what to feed him, vaccinations, and just everyday care.  You truly have a passion for these animals and it was evident when I received Zuko.  He was very loving and affectionate right out of his carrier at the airport.  I could never say enough about how much I appreciate the time and effort that you and your wife put into my serval to make him a wonderful addition to my home and my family.  Thanks again and I will keep in touch to keep you posted on Zuko!

If you need a reference, I will be more than happy to provide one for you!

Thanks so much-Karen

Hi John,

Just a quick update on our little boy. He is the happiest, smartest, most snuggling kitten I have had the pleasure to meet!  He sleeps on my head everynight and wakes me up (very) early by gently biting my nose. LOL

Here are my most recent pics. of the little bugger.

Stay well!

Sadie