TESTIMONIALS

Simon & Jane, Rancho Cucamonga, CA (F1HP Savannah Female)

We came across Exotic Hybrid Cats Savannah listing online. I’ve wanted servals for a long time, but because they’re not legal in California, we looked into Savannahs as the next best thing. We’ve been searching through different website, and truthfully, it’s really difficult to figure out which breeders are legitimate, or which one are scams

The listing we saw from Exotic Hybrid Cats was Maya.  She is a F1HP Savannah, and the way she looked just blew me away. She looked so adorable in the picture, not to mention she had the look of a Serval/Cheetah that I love so much. I was fairly busy that day, so I asked my girlfriend to contact Cynthia to inquire pricing and detail

From the initial conversation, it was very clear that Cynthia is very passionate about her cats, and wanted to make sure that we are seriously considering adopting her cat. After the initial price understanding, my girlfriend and I felt that it was an opportunity we should further explore.

We saw the listing on a Sunday morning, and that evening, we asked Cynthia if we can stop by and see Maya. Now, we are about 4 hours away, but we wanted to make sure that if this is right, the only way to know is to take that step forward! After a little confirmation and validating some ID’s (to ensure we are good people!), off we go to visit Cynthia and Maya!

When we arrived, Cynthia was patient, and also super welcoming of us. We saw 3 F1HP Savannahs playing together in the blocked off area in the kitchen, and it was the cutest thing! Within minutes, I knew I was in love and wanted to take Maya home.

Cynthia was extremely accommodating and shared a lot of information about Maya and her cats. The documents she has prepared for new owners is phenomenal, and really goes to show the love and time she has spent to make sure that the new owners can take care of these cats properly. She continues to support us, answering questions we might have, even after we’ve brought Maya home.

We also had the privilege of seeing some of her other cats at her cattery, including meeting Maya’s parents! It was my first time seeing a Serval, and the only thing I can say is that they’re super IMPRESSIVE! Now, the way Serval’s communicate can be startling, as they seem to hiss whether happy or upset. I suppose I can see why a lot of places wouldn’t allow them to be kept as pets

Anyway, we are super happy to have this privilege to bring one of Cynthia’s cat’s home. Maya is a little monster. Though she is only 4 lbs, she’s consuming about 1 lb of meat a day. Hope she grows up super healthy and into a big cat! Once again, we cannot thank Cynthia enough to make everything work out, and can wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia and her cats to all prospective owners!

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Joe, L Manhattan Beach, CA (F1 HP Male Enzo)

I write to strongly endorse Cynthia Baird if you are considering purchasing a cat from Her. My experience has been overwhelmingly positive. When I started the process, I
immediately observed that she loves all her cats and treats them amazingly well. In addition, she does everything she can to ensure that her kittens have lots of loving human
contact prior to placement so they will bond with their new owners. I purchased an HP F1 male, Enzo, from her and he has been the sweetest, friendliest cat I have ever had – and I
have had plenty! After bringing Enzo home, Cynthia and I have been in frequent contact concerning all issues cat-related. She has been a wealth of information, again because she
wants what is best for her cats and their new owners. Finally, I want to add that Cynthia and her partner, Steve, are just good people. No false promises or drama about anything
before or after I took Enzo home – and always available to answer my questions after.

Jeff and Janis Tennessee (F2 Male- Tarzan)

We are excited to introduce…TARZAN…our f2 male Savannah kitten who we adopted from Exotic Hybrid Cats. He is now 8 mo old and weighs 19 lbs., 21″ long and stands right at 15″ shoulder height and has an awesome coat pattern. We are just in awe of his beauty and form but his most alluring quality is his amazing personality; affectionate, exuberant, curious, mischievous and LOVES to play. He has been like this from day one and we are loving it!

We are so thankful that we choose to adopt our kitten from Exotic Hybrid Cats. Being a first time potential Savannah cat owner, we had concerns about adopting one from an online breeder; would the kitten come to us healthy? would it be well socialized? what about the kitten’s temperament? and so on.
We have absolutely no regrets! Tarzan exceeds our expectations of owning a Savannah and Cynthia equally exceeded our expectations on finding a reputable breeder. The whole process of the adoption was a pleasant and exciting experience. Cynthia literally walked us through the entire process onto the transition period and she was readily available if I had any questions and remains to be so to this day. It is obvious that she has a passion for the breed and her kitties.

Tarzan has been entrusted to us to care for him and to love him. AND WE LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!

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Chloe & Greg H. Oregon (F2 female – Magda)

Testimonial portion:

There are so many wonderful things to say about our experience with Cynthia finding our dearest Magda. Foremost I must of course, thank Cynthia for her guidance, generosity and kindness. No matter how much one thinks they have learned about Savannahs through researching the subject, the experience of actually owning one of these amazing animals is a unique and sometimes a surprising experience. Cynthia has and continues to be a blessing to us, if we have ever needed any advice she is right there, completely understanding. Her knowledge is extremely helpful and abundant.

About Magda.

She is our gorgeous F2 girl. When we got her she was 5 months old and the size of our house cats, now 2 1/2 months later she can walk over the other cats. She is amazingly sweet and a total cuddle bug. We also have two house cats and two greyhounds. We introduced everyone gradually, after taking the first two weeks quarantine period seriously. We believe it was a truly intrinsic part of acclimating all the animals harmoniously.

Magda completely bonded to me first. I read that the bond savannahs make to their owners is unique, but I had no idea how loyal and even dependent she would be. She NEVER wants to be separated from me, if a door is closed she opens it so she can be by me and she sleeps on me, in my arms, or in between my husband and I every night.

Magda is a perfect fit for us, a fascinating beauty, incredibly smart, athletic, loving, and is getting surprisingly social the more comfortable she gets. She is learning to play fetch, go on walks and comes when she is called pretty much every time. We are loving growing with her and building fun, loving and respectful relationship. It is absolutely one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Needless to say we are obsessed with her and I can’t imagine life without my savannah shadow following me.

Jesse & Karina A. California (F1 Male-Kioni)

Hello to everyone considering in purchasing a Savannah. My name is Jesse, and I always wanted an f1 Savannah male. I already had an f2 from a different breeder, the experience with them wasn’t that well. I came across Cynthia and she had two babies a boy and a girl about two weeks old. I jumped on board asap, and she made a payment plan with me (I’m not rich) lol. She was amazing, I met her Serval’s and other Savannah’s, and we became close friends. I even took scuba classes from Steve ( her fiancé). Kioni (my f1) is now 8 months old and weighs 17lbs pretty big, considering they grow til 2.5-3yrs old. I live in southern California, and me and Kioni drive to Vegas to take Kioni to see his sister and family still. Cynthia is an amazing person that loves her cats and will be there well after you buy your furry friend, if questions or concerns arise.

Kioni

Jesse W. (F3 Male-Elvis & F3 Male- Ceasar)

I had a great experience dealing with Exotic Hybrid Cats. I got my first Savannah cat two years and I loved him so much, I recently got another Savannah kitten. I would definitely recommend Cynthia and Exotic Cats to anyone who wants a beautiful exotic cat.

Tristan & Shannon R. (F2 female-Dakota)

Never in my life have I had such an enjoyable experience as the one I have had with this amazing exotic cat breeder. I am now the very proud owner of the healthiest, calmest most gorgeous Savannah cat I could ever dream of owning and it was all made possible by a very special lady. She not only raises the most exquisite cats but shows the true compassion and expertise to make sure they are safely placed in the right home. I couldn’t be more pleased with this whole experience and am so very grateful to Cynthia! She is always there to answer any questions or provide knowledge even to this day, Cynthia is just a phone call or email away. She has an amazing one of a kind cattery. Thanks again Cynthia for everything. You are an amazing person and we are so glad we found our baby girl Dakota through you!

Tristan & Shannon R.

Hannah (F2 Female-Blue)

In the Spring of 2015, I began looking into getting a Savannah cat and came across Exotic Hybrid Cats through an online search. When I saw pictures of Cynthia’s current litter of F2 kittens on her website, I completely fell in love with them and reached out to her about purchasing one. She responded quickly and answered all of my questions kindly and clearly. After several conversations with Cynthia, I moved forward with the process of buying a kitten from her litter and she made all of the travel arrangements for my little girl! Cynthia was so attentive to my needs and my kittens needs during this process, and she made sure that I knew exactly what to expect when I finally picked up my kitten from the airport. In addition, I was so thankful that Cynthia continued to check in on us weeks and months later to see how we were doing and if we had any questions. I could not be happier with the entire process and Cynthia’s overall professional and caring demeanor.

My little girl, named Blue, is such an amazing blessing to have in my life. When she first came home at 3 months old, she was barely larger than my hand! Now, Blue is long and lean and continues to grow like a weed! She is even bigger than my other cat, a 2-year-old DSH tabby named Zephyr. Blue is energetic, confident, and talkative. She follows me around the house and is always by my side. She is always excited when I come home after work, and usually greets me by rubbing against my calves and meowing happily. At bedtime, she cuddles up next to me and sleeps through the entire night! Blue and Zephyr grew to love each other, and now they are constantly playing together, chasing each other, wrestling, or bathing each other between naps. I cannot wait to see how much Blue continues to grow, and I’m sure you’ll be hearing more from us!

Best,

Hannah

Erik R (F2 Male-Kojo)It was with a little trepidation and genuine concern when I purchased Kojo, my new F2b Savannah cat from Exotic Hybrid Cats (EHC) recently but Cynthia and Steve at Exotic Hybrid cats laid my worries to rest!!!!!!! I have two big Ragdoll cats, my 12 year old Blue Point Mitted Bozo and my 2 year old Lynx Point named Sketcher, who has established my 1000 sq. ft. condominium as their own personal playground/domain. I feared the worse introducing a cat that was not only 1/3 wild Serval but a very high energy cat into the group. I had done my research on the Savannah’s and knew what I was getting myself into and when I spoke with Cynthia and Steve at EHC they reassured me that this would work out nicely……. Well, as you can see by the pictures, my fears have been alleviated and the harmony between cats unbelievable. A true testimony to the gentle and loving disposition of Cynthia and Steve’s Savannah cats!!!! After two weeks of quarantine from the other cats, I opened the door and after a little hissing, growling and spitting for a few days (very normal with those Serval genes), the 3 cats are now best friends. Kojo is the most loving, loyal little cat I have ever had and you ought to see him play fetch, he will go on for an hour!!!!(Thank you Steve, for taking the time to teach him how to fetch). He loves to wrestle with my 2 year old, Sketcher, and the two cannot get enough of each other, and they are best buddies now. When play time is over you will find him sitting in my lap incessantly trying to lick my hands and face. He is such a lover!!!! I must say, my fears were unfounded. These Savannah’s love people, other animals, toys and anything that moves, and they follow you around just like a dog. Cynthia and Steve will insure that when you take your new baby home, you will do so with confidence. Cynthia taught me everything from how to maintain his raw food diet to trimming claws while he sleeps and even provided me with a meat grinder and 2 weeks’ worth of already ground meat too!!!! Both Steve and Cynthia take an active part in hand raising these little babies into the most loving Savannah’s you will ever see. They also love to see pictures of their former babies too. Nice to know they don’t just sell you a cat and disappear. I would highly recommend EHC if you are seriously shopping for a Savannah Cat. It’s not just the quality of the kittens; it’s also the quality of the breeder that makes EHC’s Savannah’s a RECOMMENDED BUY!!!!!!!

Erik R Los Angeles, CA

Tammy D. (F3 Female – Sarah)I just wanted you to know. I let Sarah out of the bathroom last night. She is already playing with Piper. She checks in with me often. She always knows where I am. I sit on the floor and she crawls all over me sucking and kneading and kitties kisses then off she goes. In a little while she is back again. She is such a good kitten I tell her no she quits then off to the next thing. You are an awesome breeder! She is so well mannered and she is such a lover. I can’t thank you enough she is so perfect. I could not imagine life without her already! Tammy Pahrump

Sarah

Justyne and Robert Y. (F2 Female – Nala)Cynthia and Steve of Exotic Hybrids are truly some of the most wonderful people we have met. Our experience couldn’t have been any better! They made us feel at home and confident in purchasing our beautiful f2 baby girl, Nala. Not only did they help us decide on the purchase of our girl but they also shared their knowledge on the breed and continue to share helpful advice. They have such a passion for what they do!

They have a beautiful facility that greatly accommodates each and every cat. All of their fur babies are loved unconditionally and it shows thru their offspring. Our sweet Nala is one of the most beautiful Savannah’s we ever laid eyes on. With her charming, loving personality she has stolen our hearts! Thank you, Cynthia and Steve!

Justyne and Robert Y.
Billings, Montana

Yana A. (F2 Female Halle)A few days ago I bought an F2 kitten from ExoticHybridCats. I’m so in love with her. She is the sweetest and most beautiful kitten I’ve ever seen. I highly recommend ExoticHybridCats if you want a pure breed Savannah than this is the place to buy one. You’re the best breeder, very professional and you have the best kittens. I’ll be back soon for one more! Thank you so much.

Wendy P. (F6 Female-Nyx & F3 Female-Juliet)Cynthia,

I am so thankful to you for allowing us to adopt Nyx and Juliet. They have brought so much happiness into our lives we will be forever grateful to you. Adopting Juliet as an adult I was hesitant, but thankfully trusted your experience. It took a little longer to establish trust with Juliet, but now she follows me everywhere…she is even a lap cat on occasion. She is the sweetest thing.
Nyx was definitely our cat from the beginning. When we picked her up from the airport, employees placed her on the counter, when I started talking she started meowing and purring immediately. On the way home that day I placed my hand in the cage because she was wanting out, she purred and fell asleep with her head in my hand. Nyx is now 7 months old and thinks she owns the house. She prances around with her tail high in the air all the time. She tells my husband what to do constantly, which is hilarious.
I am grateful for all of the information you gave us and your recommendations when various issues came up, you were always there to help. Savannah’s are not like normal cats, I feel like our success with these two girls was due to your expertise. Thank you again!
Wendy P. (Nyx F6 Female & Juliet F3 Female)