Welcome Love: - The name of Sue's cattery says it all. 'Oramor' - a word derived from 'Orana', Aboriginal for welcome and 'Amor', Spanish for love.
It's a unique and beautiful name that perfectly sums up the breeding philosophy of Sue Flavel.
"We are all about welcoming our kittens with love. I am thrilled when I see them
going off to people's loving arms, sharing their bed, or their best chair," Sue says.
Although Sue has her fair share of champions and grand-champions, it's breeding healthy, robust animals. "I don't believe in breeding extremes. My aim is to breed a quality cat that is loyal and affectionate."
Sue started breeding Burmese approx. 20 years ago and went into breeding the
Siamese some time later from her property in regional Queensland and now has
customers from Europe, Asia, America and the Pacific, as well as all over Australia.
Her customers find her through word of mouth, and in the last few years, through her web-site, which she designed herself. 
"I started out very, very small and have just gradually built it up.  It takes a lot of dedication, but I just love the Burmese & Siamese cats.
"Burmese are just like little children. They never grow up. They are loving, funny
little characters and are the ultimate pet, fitting into any family," Sue adds.
"They are lovable and intelligent, with a beautifully balanced body, rounded head, an expressive face and golden eyes," Sue explains.
"They have a lovely sleek coat, which requires very little maintenance. But of course, they love the attention of being groomed!"
They come in a 'rainbow' of colours: chocolate, brown, blue, lilac, cream, red and tortoiseshell. 
According to Sue, Burmese are most content if they have another cat or dog in the house. "Burmese are a very active cat, and very, very social.  They need a playmate to use up their energy and interact with, especially if they are left alone very much.
It keeps them much more relaxed and contented"

"Burmese are very curious and have no road sense what so ever, so they must be kept indoors. I just hate to hear from people who have lost their beloved cat!" 

Burmese are warm, friendly, affectionate and extremely loyal.  And according to Sue, they can make a cat lover out of just about anyone.

"Siamese will give you life-long devotion, they are ultra-affectionate!  With all the loving qualities of the Burmese, they are the ideal family pet" Sue boasts. "Their deep vivid blue eyes are so endearing and empowering and I find Siamese  to be quite spiritual".

Over the years, Sue has developed a reputation for breeding personable, well-adjusted cats and her web-site is filled with glowing testimonials.

"Our girl is everything that is wonderful about kittens: curious, sweet, loving, mischievous and an all-round darling.  Thank you so much Sue for giving us this ray of sunshine.  She is amazing and perfect in every way!" writes Drea from Hong Kong of her chocolate Burmese kitten.
And from Italy, Victoria and Kris write of their two Siamese kittens, "I can tell [from] their beautiful personalities how much time and dedication Sue put into raising these kittens."
"I am really proud of the fact that people realize my love for animals. People are in constant contact with me, it's not just the kitten I offer, but advice and support," Sue says.
"I've formed a lot of very, very close friendships with people and continue to be in touch over the years."
It seems the personality of the Burmese & Siamese can also rub off on the owners!

You can contact Sue via:
Web-site: http://www.users.bigpond.com/mwflavel
E-mail: oramorkittens@bigpond.com
or Phone International : +61 7 4121 3538 National: 07 4121 3538

By:- Lara McKinley, Documentary Photo Journalist