What Are Some of the Cots for a Cat? Costs of Vaccinations? Ragdoll Kitty Info? Cat/Kitty Tips? ?
If anyone answered any of my questions before, you would all know that first i was planning on getting a dog, then a rabbit and then a ferret…but since i cant get a dog , my mom doesnt like rabbits or ferrets…i have decided that cats are the most awesome 
I have owned a cat before but for only a month, i thought it was a stray so i took it to my house and had it for a month while i was looking for its owners with my mom (cause i thought someone probably lost it ) , turns out it was lost for over two months . While i had it i fed it, i got it a carrier , bed, food, food bowls, toys , brushes and litter things…so i pretty much know what it takes to have a cat in the house ..
So back to my questions..Im planning to get a cat in January/February . I am definitely going to get a Ragdoll cat ( i love the breed, and it suits my life ) Im for sure going to buy all its toys..litter..food etc, but some of my questions are :
What is an average price of owning a kitten from the age of like 12-15 weeks or older?
If any of you guys live in Vancouver do you know the prices for Vaccinations, yearly check ups, neuter / spaying , or even if you arent from Vancouver then tell me about the prices where you live? The average cost it would be if i just got a kitten and payed for all the vaccinations etc..?
Any Ragdoll kitty info? Anything special about that breed like extra vaccinations maybe? Or just tell me about your expirience with Ragdoll kitties..
& please dont think im not seriously considering everything about cats because i am, and ive read alot about the breed itself (ragdolls) and ive learned alot in the past month..
+ Im going to leave my house at 8 am, and get home at 4 pm cause i still go to school ( im only 14 ) and is it okay having a cat if im away that long ? ( i know cats are independent , but what about the schedule for kittens if they are only 15 weeks? )
( + i might get it in the very beginning of January, so i will have it over the holidays (they last until like the 20th of January) so the kitten will get time to get used to the place and i will have time to do kitten things , haha )
+ Im also getting it from a breeder.
PS: If anyone is actually interested inreally helping me with all my questions or if you have alot of expirience with Ragdoll cats please write that in your answer so i know you want to help me with some other questions so i can give you my email if you want so you can contact me later.
I know this is super long , but please take the time to answer if you can ..i would really appreciate it
Thanks .
I actually thought breeders were good (some ) like those who rarely have kittens cause they do love their cats and theirs back yard breedings . And yeah ofcourse, if i can find a ragdoll to adopt i would adopt it ASAP i love the animal shelter (me and my friend go there once a week to play with the animals )
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Do you know what kind of suffering animals go through when they live with a breeder? The breeder only cares about the money and not the cats welfare. They breed them over and over and over again. They keep them locked up in cages and have no love or affection. The kittens are lucky cause they get sold right away and do not have to suffer much. But lots of times you end up with a kitten that has a genetic defect or sick and spend lots of money to save the kitten.
Adopt a kitten and save a life rather than support those awful breeders.
Go to petfinder.com and you will find a ragdoll…you don’t have to buy from a breeder to get one. A rescue is going to care better for the cat than a breeder.
ADD: Sure they can make money if they cut corners and do not give them the care and other things they need.
I do not like any breeder…how would you like to be used to breed over and over and over. That is not healthy or good for any cat or dog. What a terrible way to live.
Even giving birth once increases the chance of cancer for that animal. What do they do with them after they are through breeding them…often times they are killed.
Please do not support such an awful way to treat animals.
^^^ Only if you purchase from a backyard breeder. I got my 2 Ragdoll kittens from reputable breeders who socialize and care for their kittens until they are old enough to leave (12 weeks minimum). Make money? Are you kidding? They are lucky to break even. Cost of breeding cats, registration fees, vet checks for mother cat & kittens, vaccinations, spay/neuter, all that food & litter, the all all-day job caring for, socializing, and training them? You’d have to run a kitten mill to make money, and those kittens have not been properly cared for. A good breeder only has a few litters a year, whereas one that’s out to make money has dozens.
To answer your question, Ragdolls are the most wonderful breed of cats, in my opinion. My kittens follow me around and are always trying to see what I’m up to. They are playful, curious, and never aggressive. It’s fun to watch them flop down with their paws in the air, waiting for a belly rub. I can’t imagine owning any other breed.
Kittens should not be left alone all day alone. They will get very lonely, and may get creative playing with things you don’t want them playing with. You must have someone home during that time, or another kitten companion (could be any breed) for them. Otherwise, consider getting an older Ragdoll. Those make just as good pets, and are already past the needy kitten stage (and are cheaper as well).
To guarantee you have a purebred Ragdoll, you must purchase a kitten with papers. On average, a kitten costs $600-700, and should INCLUDE spay/neuter. Vaccinations are around $20 (they need the 3rd booster at 16 weeks, then Rabies vacc a month or so later), and the cost of yearly check-ups is $40+ depending on vet and location. Sorry, this is all in USD. I’m not sure about Canadian rates, but they’re probably similar.
Here’s a good page I found with tips on finding a kitten:
http://www.geocities.com/dahliadolls/tips.html
You can start looking for breeders here:
http://www.rfci.org/international.php#canada
Just because they are registered on RFCI does not make them a good breeder. Make sure to do your research, and good luck!
I purchased my baby for $700 from a very reputable breeder. This woman is known for rejecting potential buyers if she doesn’t think her kittens will get a proper home. You have to take a quiz and pass with flying colors to get one of her beauties and I feel very blessed to have him. I live in New York, however so that won’t help you. I just wanted to let you know that although I wish I’d adopted a kitten from the shelter and saved a life, there are breeders out there who actually care about their cats.
If you want to get a purebred ragdoll you should look for a breeder who shows their own cats and asks lots of questions about the environment you will be bringing the kitten into. Look for a breeder who does not allow you to adopt until 12 weeks of age and who spays or neuters the kittens before allowing them to be adopted. This is a responsible breeder. They should also have all their shots up to date.
I can’t speak for all ragdoll cats but in my experience they can be extremely upset by the huge changes in their life when you bring them home. My poor baby wouldn’t come out of his carrier for 2 hours. Then he wouldn’t eat for two, almost three days! He scared the breeder and myself half to death. Turns out he was just a sensitive little guy. He also spent the first three nights crying all night long searching for his littermates. I felt awful. Hopefully yours won’t be such a big baby! =)
Put the carrier in a separate, small room and close the door. Place food, water and some toys in the room. Feel free to sit in there and talk to the kitten. Once the kitten explores the entire room and seems to be feeling more confident (look for a raised tail and perked ears, this is a good sign) you can open the door and allow the kitten to explore the rest of the house. Make sure they know where the litter box is and that it’s not hard to get to. A litter box should also be in a quiet corner of the house with as much privacy as possible. Cats prefere this.
It will be expensive. I spent about 1,000 dollars including the cost of the kitten as well as his food, litter, toys, carrier, harness, lead, litter box, brush, scratching post, and first vet appointment. I don’t remember the exact cost of the vet appointment but a checkup costs about $85 at my nearest vet clinic. Good luck! Ragdolls are amazing cats. I’ve never met a cat like this before.