Welcome to the homepage of Sphynx Cattery Zero Pelagio. The name of the cattery means: “no fur, no hair”. We aim not only to breed bald Sphynxes, but cats that are also healthy, socially adapted, having the right type of build and facial structure, and colour. Because we can never know too much about the race, genetics and health, we try to cooperate with other breeders, vets and owners.
I am Kathy Ruyssers, and I am a real cat lover. We used to always have cats around when I was younger, but since my husband is allergic to cats (and other animals), I didn’t think I could ever have a cat on my lap again. Until a friend pointed out the existence of the Sphynx.
I live in Geel (Belgium) with my husband and three kids, and established a cattery because Sphynxes have become my passion and because I feel that if you do something, you better do it well. I also took a first aid course for cats and dogs with Syntra, teacher: veterinary Veerle Renap.
We are member of the Belgian Cat Club.
I hope you enjoy the pictures on this website, and that the information given is useful to you.

At the beginning of 2010 my husband saw a specialist who prescribed new allergy pills. Since then things have improved a lot. We were able to fulfill our daughter's dream of a pony, and we were able to fulfill my childhood dream of a dog! In the meantime I have bought my own horses and Bart bought some sheep. Laura is keeping Teddy Widder rabbits.

Januari 2012: Teddy Widder baby rabbits born! See the rabbit page for pictures and more info.

page on our Sphynx-related travels to South Africa.

Gallery of animal portraits. Oil on canvas.

Attention! Please read this information.

La page du calendrier Sphynx 2012 est traduit en Francais!
There is a seperate calendar page to facilitate Scandinavian sales.

Click on the banners for more info on the Sphynx calendar project:

"Cats and monkeys; monkeys and cats; all human life is there." -Henry James