Never buy a cat from a pet store. The animals found in pet stores often come from puppy and kitten mills only concerned with their profits. The kittens and puppies are often raised in inhumane and unsanitary conditions and are abused. Pet supply stores are an excellent place to purchase toys, scratching posts, and cat food, just not pets.
Another source to avoid or at least be very careful with is the “backyard breeder.” Backyard breeders are individuals that breed Ragdolls with little concern for breeding standards. The kittens from these breeders are rarely registered and may be mixed breed kittens. It is possible to get a healthy kitten from one of these breeders; however, if you are looking for a registered Ragdoll cat, backyard breeders are not the way to go. By purchasing your kitten from a quality breeder you will ensure your Ragdoll cat has the best chance of a healthy, happy life.
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I found my cat at Petsmart – they have animals from humane societies. The store I visited was in El Paso, Tx. The wee kitty I got was a “Siamese mix” and very cute. As he grew and grew and grew and his hair got longer and longer I knew I had something special. Luckily I had a couple of friends who had Ragdolls and I saw the look immediately. I now go to a vet who has Ragdolls and hers look so much like mine – a Lynx Point – Dark taupe/brown back, white throat/chest – feet – nose and the “tabby” M or W on his forehead. Until I searched the sites I was worried about his weight – he is about one year old and weighed 17.6 lbs atlast check. Now I realize I needn’t have him on such a diet. Thanks for all the info.
I have a 3 yr old ragdoll that I am looking for a home for. We have had her since she was 5 months old. I love her. However my family doesn’t like cats and wants a dog. Can’t afford both. She is TICA pet quality. I live in VA. Interested reply to this thread.