Update on Buddy and Tiny

I collected this lovely pair from their home on Saturday, there was a very tearful farwell well from poor Maggie who decided that it was best for them to be rehomed. However, the good News is that by Sunday evening they we safely in their new home with a couple who are going to love them to bits. Although Buddy and Tiny were nervous having lived in the flat with Maggie for over 18 months, as soon as they meet the couple that might rehome them it was love at first sight , Buddy instantly took to the gent who made a big fuss of him. Tiny was a little more reserved but once enouraged to come out from under the cupboard was happy to lap up the attention she was given. As soon as the promised photo's arrive I'll let you see them.

Kittens Due End Of March !!!

Although the cold weather seems to have had an effect on the girls calling. Missy it defiantly pregnant by Tyler and the kittens are due around the last week in March. I already have a few people on the waiting list so if you are interested in Blue points, Reds or Torties and would like to have your name on the waiting list to be among the first to visit them please contact me.

Sapphire

Just had an update on Sapphire who now lives with James, Kerry and Family :-

"the Queen" ; she is a very fussy eater, always giving a gentle meow when the fridge is opened - roast chicken being her favourite. She will then turn her nose up at her cat food in protest if there isn't any chicken set aside for her. Always playful, she has her favourite toys and will fetch everytime with her own spongy plaster. If she wants to play, Sapphire will drop her plaster next to you and let out a very delicate meow to get your attention. She is very healthy and her shiny coat is now getting a nice depth of colour as she ages.The pics are of this morning, the last one I couldn't resist - her peering over the computer as I was typing, which was better than her old habit of laying on my warm laptop keyboard. Thanks for doing a great job and your son for playing with her. It has really helped her settle and become a member of the family. All the best. James & Kerry Drummond

Can anyone help rehome this Pair?

Got a desperate plead from someone with 2 of my dear friend Rose’s kittens, she is a disabled lady who had 2 kittens in 2008. The problem is that her health has declined and she needs to rehome them as soon as possible. I have attached the pictures of Buddy , Male bi-colour and Tiny a seal point they are brother and sister and must go together. They were born 16.4.08 and their parents are Guy and Peace ( who now lives with me,) and Guy (pictured here with Rose) who has a great pedigree and fathered the first 2 litters I had last year. They are both neutered and full inoculated and she wants £200 for them as a pair. The lady lives in Maidstone Kent so haven’t seen but I can collect them for you if required.If you can help let me know if you or anyone you may know would be interested in these beauties.

Message from Max and Merlin

Thank you to Tony for sending us this message and photo of you all enjoying a quiet moment together! . I love it when owners keep me updated.

"Just thought I'd drop you a quick note to let you know that both Max and Merlin seem to be settling in well now. When they have the energy they are absolutely manic but they do seem to be settling into our routine now. They have both managed to bolt out of the front door and into the snow now but at least they didn't manage to get too far before being apprehended. Christmas was fun with all the wrapping paper to play with and they definitely have a taste for turkey! They even left the Christmas tree alone until the day we were to due to take it down, when one of them knocked it over just as I was getting the boxes in for the decorations. They couldn't have left it for another 10 minute"

Sky has gone all the way to South Wales!

I do not as a rule let my cats go to anywhere except to loving pet homes, however having met this lovely lady who breeding ethic are the similar to mine, I have made an exception .We are hoping to assist each other in our breeding programs, from time to time.

"Sky has settled in brilliantly, her and Freya are thick as thieves and causing no end of chaos with their antics. Such fun to watch. I've put some new pics of her on my website http://www.raggiestars.co.uk/Anyway speak to you soon, Love Erika xxx"

Milo in his new home

Anyway, just thought you would like to know that Milo is healthy and happy and if giving us a great deal of pleasure. He likes to explore and has been found hiding in my wardrobe! I have enclosed a few photos - one of him making himself at home in a bedroom drawer and him sleeping. He sleeps anywhere! Best wishes
Linda and Andy

Sapphire was the first of Dora's kittens to go to her new home with Kerry, her new pink travel case looks the business!

Hendrix in his new home! We have had several phone calls from my mum to say how well he's settled in. "He's a real purry boy" says my mum. She's very happy with him :-)

George Enjoys the Christmas Tree!!!!

We thought you might like to see some pictures that we took tonight of George having fun in the Christmas tree. We put it up on Saturday, but today was the first time he's got any further than just hitting the baubles. Bella hasn't ventured up it as far as we're aware, but we don't think it will take her long. Best wishes. Glyn and Claire x

It's George's first Christmas, he is one of Missy's kittens born in March 2009. He is keen to experience all the joys, starting with the tree!! Thanks to Glyn and Claire for the pictures and email , showing what a gorgeous big boy he is growing into!

We thought you might like to see some pictures that we took tonight of George having fun in the Christmas tree. We put it up on Saturday, but today was the first time he's got any further than just hitting the baubles. Bella hasn't ventured up it as far as we're aware, but we don't think it will take her long.

Best wishes.

Glyn and Claire
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Sorry all kittens now on hold!

This morning a very nice couple came around to see the last two kittens , they fell in love with both, and just couldn't decide between them, so they have taken both of them. We are all very happy, so as long as the home and vet visits all go well I am afraid that anyone who wants one of my babies will have to wait until next year. With a bit of luck Joy and Missy will be having a set each around January / February time.

Mum and Hendrix :-)

Mum came to stay and made a new friend!

Photo's of the babies- taken by our mate Frazer

Sleeping in the sun, little Blue point Girl Quick top up!

Little Blue point Girl with Derek's favourite shoes also their's

Mitted Seal boy sitting on the same shoe!

Bargin Kittens- Please read before you buy

I have just visited the website of Dorclise Ragdolls in Scotland, having met this very experienced breeder, Jayne at a breeders seminar last weekend. I felt I had to share something I saw on her superb website with you; as I whole heartedly agree with it's message. Earlier this year one of my kittens went to a lovely family who had been caught by one of unregistered breeders having had to have they beloved kitten put down at 18 months old was heart breaking, not to say costly after numerous expensive trips to the vets! Please be assured that that all my cats and kittens are well loved and healthy . My kittens are available to loving indoor pet homes only.All our kittens are born and raised indoors as part of our family, therefore, we like all new owners to visit us, before choosing a kitten; that way the right kitten gets the right home. We do not home on a first come first served basis. We want our kittens to have forever homes, meeting and selecting the best family for our kittens ensures this.

Bargain Ragdolls!!

Have you ever seen an advert in a paper or website saying "Ragdolls - adorable kittens 9 weeks old, great temperament, available now, only £250 - £300. Sounds great doesn't it?? Haven't you ever wondered what the difference is between those kittens and the ones from reputable, registered, breeders that may cost a couple of hundreds pound more??

First of all these kittens are almost certainly not registered with the GCCF, ACFA or TICA, therefore you will have no more than the seller's word that these kittens are full pedigree Ragdolls, and will carry the fabulous Ragdoll traits. A story you may often here is, "The breeder I bought the kittens parents from didn't give me the registration papers. The parents aren't registered so I'm unable to register the kittens, BUT they are REAL RAGDOLLS"!

So why is this??? In the worst case, the owner has simply found two domestic cats that have a look of a Ragdoll and has bred them. Then you are paying £250 for a kitten with no Ragdoll blood in them whatsoever!!
The most common reason is that the person selling the kittens bought two pet quality ragdolls and bred them. These cats were sold as pets. They may not have had the correct markings, size, conformation or indeed temperament, necessary to become breeding cats. That is the reason why they were sold as pets in the first place. Those cats would almost certainly have been sold with a spay/neuter contract. The buyer signed that contract, promising to have the kittens neutered. They have lied to the breeder they purchased them from, and are now breeding themselves and cashing in on people like you. Do you want to buy a kitten from someone like that?

Think to yourself......why would anyone who has paid the high price for breeding quality ragdolls (often £700 - £900 per cat) not insist on having the registration papers?? The cat associations can be contacted to intervene and ensure the breeders supply any promised registration paperwork for a Ragdoll that has been sold. So why wouldn't this person contact them and ask for the assistance in obtaining the registration papers? Because they know they did not buy breeding quality Ragdolls, and they have violated the orignal contract given by the breeder by not having them spayed/neutered. If you ask them for your kitten's pedigree, they will suddenly develop amnesia and claim to have forgotten the names of the cats in the pedigree, just in case you contact the orignal breeder.

So should this matter to you?? OF COURSE!!! Back Yard Breeders do not have the best interest of their own cats/kittens in mind, much less the interest of the Ragdoll breed as a whole. They often breed their female every time she comes on heat, never allowing her body to recover from the last litter before she becomes pregnant again. The poor cats are often ill, kept in unsanitary conditions, do not receive regular veterinary care (that would cost them money, not make them money)

Young kittens aged 9- 10 weeks are cute, but are definately not ready to leave their mum. Most Ragdoll kittens are only just weaned at 8 weeks; they haven't had chance to master use of the litter tray and use a scraching post. Some will be sick and won't have seen a vet. This means you could end up spending a considerable amount of your own money and time nursing your kitten back to health.

So why do the Back Yard Breeders let them go at this stage?? Simple MONEY!!! Kittens consume a lot of time, energy and food. You will not get any insurance from the breeder, if the kitten becomes ill you will have to pay the bills. Even if the kitten doesn't become ill, kittens from Back Yard Breeders usually haven't received thier vaccinations which will cost you two trips to the vet at approx £40 per visit. So your £250 - £300 kitten really isn't a bargain after all. You will have very quickly spent the money you would of paid for a full pedigree, registered, well-socialised, vaccinated, already spayed/neutered kitten from a reputable breeder.

If you decide to get a Ragdoll, ensure that you purchase a Full Pedigree Ragdoll from a reputable, registered breeder and not a Back Yard Breeder. Yes it will cost you a few hundred pounds extra in the first instance, but believe me it is money well spent!!!

TODAY ! I have meet a couple who recently had brought a unregistered kitten cheaply (there words not mine!) at £250 from one such breeder thay took it home at 7/8 weeks!!! I didn't like to point out that this wasn't a bargin. They have to got to pay out for injections at least £50 plus food, worming and flea treatments for 7 weeks, any vet bills that might arise because they have been taken away from their mother so soon and on top of that they have got a kitten who they can't guarentee it's parentage so it might not even be a full ragdoll!!!

we took some more photos of the kittens the other day, enjoy :-)

We now have a beautiful big 1 year old neutered boy with us. He is the brother of our own cat Dora. He has been a naughty boy and bullied the 6 yearold cat he was living with. He is very friendly and would be suitable for a home with no other cats. His name is Hendrix.

2 boys and 2 girls...see how they grow!

"Last one out the box is a ...................boy!"

KT has 3 beautiful Kitten's

After a long labour which ended in a Cesarean KT has 3 beautiful kittens. After a very shaky start . Mother and babies are doing well. The kittens gained 15g each yesterday which means they are all feeding . So fingers cross they are all going to be ok.

Dora and the Kids move downstairs!

The Kids are now in a cage, in the conservatory.

Not quite brave enough to get out of the bed yet but trying hard :-)

Dora and her Kittens day 18

Thats Top Gear in the background! Kittens doing very well :-)

Sad day for us all.

Our dear Peace has had to have an operation today, as she had a mass in her abdomen, which turned out to be a mummified kitten and her uterus was full of pus ,so she is a very lucky girl that she had not to suffered any peritonitis symptoms and be dead! However, they did have to spay her because of this. Derek has collecting her and the dead kitten ,so I can bury it , can't bear the thought of the poor little thing being chucked away with the rubbish. Now we must concentrate on getting her up to strength again and start her in her new life just as a pet . But as she is only two she should be able to cope with it all.

Proud dad

Dora and her kittens purring at 4 days old :-)

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They have finally arrived!!!!!!

After a long wait 4 little cuties arrive yesterday the 2nd of September. All are feeding well and a very good size. So fingers crossed for the little darlings.Photo was of thier first feed sorry about the blood for anyone who's squimsh, cleaner ones will follow!