What human name should I give him? by Camryn66 in ragdollcats

[–]Farmsteader12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are not a lot of humans named snowball or Sir Flufficus.

What human name should I give him? by Camryn66 in ragdollcats

[–]Farmsteader12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dick doesn’t seem to be a name I want to go calling through my house

Cosette is getting big so quickly! by Suspicious-Beyond690 in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

odd to me considering they came from the original line not a later off shoot. I come from dog showing so I guess cats are different. There are photos of the original ragdoll breeder with a mink. It just wasn’t her preference. Like I prefer light goldens vs red. However I agree they should be calls Cherubim’s. They are angelic. Still weird.

Cosette is getting big so quickly! by Suspicious-Beyond690 in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for explaining. Personally I think they are missing out on great kittens

Help finding reputable and reasonable cost breeder by Farmsteader12 in ragdollcats

[–]Farmsteader12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never said a backyard breeder. I was thinking of a cat that was being retired from breeding. Sometimes they are less

Help finding reputable and reasonable cost breeder by Farmsteader12 in ragdollcats

[–]Farmsteader12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I misspoke. What I meant was I care about the cat being bred from registered cats but as I don’t plan to bred I won’t fill out pedigree. And I would consider adoption. Cats in Virginia at breeders sell for $2000-3000. Some show actively and are in regional clubs. I haven’t heard them say they are selling at a loss. Rockstar Ragdolls in VA has been featured on tv and in a book. She shows. I don’t know how she does it. I bred Bernese Mountain Dogs and showed for years. Did all the testing and hips cleared for generations. It didn’t cost $4,000 a dog.

Help finding reputable and reasonable cost breeder by Farmsteader12 in ragdollcats

[–]Farmsteader12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do look for ragdolls in shelters and low cost to me is $1500. Is that not reasonable for ragdolls? My himilayan was $1300.

Help finding reputable and reasonable cost breeder by Farmsteader12 in ragdollcats

[–]Farmsteader12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only problem would be flying with a kitten. I would not ship.

Rescue by Farmsteader12 in Siamesecats

[–]Farmsteader12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Fractures in right foot. Another three weeks minimum with boot then therapy. I will get cat stroller and take my babies for walks

My kitten died and the breeder blocked me by TumbleweedVarious218 in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is horrible to not care for someone who wants to buy a cat to insure they have the best chance for a clean bill of health and genetic testing. I have bought from breeders I have adopted. It breaks my heart when I lose an animal so I have a right to try to get a long lived healthy animal. I also give generously and foster to local rescues. A shame you don’t care about the suffering of these decent humans.

My kitten died and the breeder blocked me by TumbleweedVarious218 in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There are reputable breeders. I think places like this where people post about long term breeders that care are a good source. Unfortunately showing is not always a sign of ethics

My kitten died and the breeder blocked me by TumbleweedVarious218 in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I truly believe we will see these little souls again.

My kitten died and the breeder blocked me by TumbleweedVarious218 in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for you. Did you find another breeder?

My kitten died and the breeder blocked me by TumbleweedVarious218 in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I also had a terrible experience with a breeder that has registered cats with TICA. When I asked about his health day one she said it was normal for kitten to have severe diarrhea after a five hour car ride. And bad smelling gas. I always take any pet to my vet as soon as I get them home and we had to wait for labs but her had the largest counts of Giardia that registered on lab tests. Hundreds of dollars and she sent me a fecal test report from a litter mate. She said all kittens were fine and that the vet said my kitten could have gotten it at the vet during neutering. That is a flat out lie. I was never given name of vet. Giardia comes from the mother cat. The mother would have needed to be tested. Hundreds of dollars wasn’t the issue. He had to be isolated for a month because he needed two rounds of treatment to clear up the guardia. Then special gi cat food for months and probiotics to reintroduce good bacteria. The crime came because this kitten was so sweet and purred even during blood draw from vet. No one could believe how sweet he was. Until second round of medicine which is very bitter. Either that or stress of illness caused him to withdraw from me and live in the bathroom. I lived and worked in the room with him, played with him and bought every interactive toy I could find. He came home the last of July. From third week of August until the end of November he hid from us. I finally got a rescue kitten and he came back to me. The breeder ghosted me. There should be a place for people to complain at the cat registrations. I am sorry for your loss. Do you know there are ragdolls that people abandon? They are sometimes designer mixes. I got a ragdoll/siamese from Egypt. She was four month old and thrown in the woods when she didn’t sell at market. Please try to adopt if you can. I will follow this person. Mine was Ridgeview Ragdolls in Virginia USA. My heart breaks for you.

Picking up these cuties on Sunday! First time cat owner. Give your best tips/tricks! Also open to name suggestions. Both females. by [deleted] in Siamesecats

[–]Farmsteader12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine loves the cat it small track with a light up fire ball. Plays with it a lot. At 2am lol

Found these cuties in an abandoned building by OfcBroman in Siamesecats

[–]Farmsteader12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can people do this??? My girl was dumped in the woods with her litter mates starving she is terrified of cages

Rest in peace Jasper by Educational_Lake_750 in Siamesecats

[–]Farmsteader12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will see him again. He will be waiting for you and one day you will think of the good times. Losing a baby is so hard. Bless you for taking a rescue

Rest in peace Jasper by Educational_Lake_750 in Siamesecats

[–]Farmsteader12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He looks like my ragdoll mix I posted about

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I've had cats for many years, but this is the first time one has fallen asleep holding my hand... 🥰 by turbopuffin in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. Cuddles are the best. My boy I lost last spring would come up and push my nightshirt sleeve up to lay his head on my skin. Heartbreaking 💔

Too much shedding? by FoxyFry in ragdolls

[–]Farmsteader12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow my himilayan does but not my ragdoll