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| Ragdoll Testimonies |
| Peppy Blue Bicolor Male Chloe X Atticus I wanted to let you know that Peppy is doing great. He has fit right in with our family. As you can tell he and Pixie love each other. They are always together (unless he is in the lap of one of the kids). We are so happy that we located you. Peppy is just so fun to have around. We love his spunky personality and all of the cute little flutter sounds that he makes. We cannot get over how loving he is. We still get our morning kisses in bed with nibbles, too. He goes from room to room to be sure everyone has had their wake up call. I did not realize I could love an animal so much. He has such a sweet disposition about him that we just adore!! We appreciate what wonderful work you do as a breeder!! ~Thanks, Kristen |
| Lucy Blue Mitted Female Madame X Atticus I can't believe how lucky we got to have found you and Lucy. I feel like it was meant to be, and this is exactly the kitten we wanted...looks and personality. We already love her so much. She has been playful and snuggly and has been napping in Emma's lap. She licks, and responds to us, and is making us so happy. I can tell how much the love and affection from you and your family has affected Lucy and her personality. This is honestly, the best kitty in the world. Affectionate, funny, playful, and always in the room that we're in. The girls love her so much!!!!! ~Alyssa |
Pippen Seal Bicolor Female Cassie Lane X Ernest We absolutely love Pippin! She has settled into our home so well it's like she's lived here all along. She's a purring cuddle muffin and will curl up with us or the dogs. Our younger dog adores Pippin and it's really cute how they play together. Pippin is not only beautiful, but she's also incredibly smart. She comes when called, even if you're on a different floor! That's amazing for a cat. Pippin has also learned to open doors that aren't completely closed by walking on her back feet, putting her front paws on the door and walking it open. She can disappear in a flash, only to reappear in a totally different part of the house in a split second so we think she can teleport, but haven't been able to prove it yet. Thank you for Pippin, we adore her and are very happy she's a part of our family! ~Linda |
Lewis Blue Bicolor Male Cassie Lane X Ernest We could not possibly love Lewis our Ragdoll kitten anymore! He is so beautiful and his fur is incredible! We always say that we should have named him "Cotton" because when you pet him, it is like sticking your hand down in a bag of cotton balls. Turns out that Lewis LOVES riding in Emma, my granddaughter’s, baby doll stroller! He goes and gets in it on his own and Emma pushes him all over the house! She runs through the house wide open and Lewis loves it! When she stops pushing it, he will jump up on the back side of the stroller, walk on his hind legs, and push the stroller along until it runs into something. Too funny! Our boxer, Champ, and Lewis have become "best buds"! They are so cute playing and cuddling together. This 61 lb. Boxer with this 7 lb. kitty. Too cute! ~Emilie |
| The wonderful Londono family has gotten two Ragdolls from us because, "One is just not enough." The testimony for the first and second kitten follows. Jasper Seal Bicolor Male Cecily X Tucker I can't begin to tell you how much we love this little guy, Jasper. He has the best disposition, he is loving, he is playful and the best cat we've ever had. We just love him so much we can't imagine not having him now. He loves my son most of all and he gives him kisses just like he did with your son. By the way he loves his cat trees. Thank you again for giving us this amazing pet that is now our new baby. We will never regret buying this cat, he has been worth every penny. Everyone that meets him fall in love with him. He is one of a kind. Thank you again for being such a great breeder, you do the best job with the cats. TJ Blue Mitted Male Madame X Knightly Just a few lines to say hi and let you know how "The Boys" are doing. I must tell you that Jasper and TJ are like peas and carrots they do everything together. They love each other so much and we adore them. I sometimes think that they are a cross between a cat and a dog because they are so affectionate they are constantly licking us and giving us kisses. Thank you for breeding such amazing, beautiful cats. ~Joselyn |
| Milo Blue Mitted Male with a Blaze Cassie Lane X Ernest I thought you would like to see our beautiful boy(6 months)...He weights 8 lbs now and plays constantly with Lola(our 1 year old female). Milo is socialized so much better than Lola(she runs and hides) and you can tell that his home life prior to us was wonderful. I can honestly say that I would give anything if Lola was like him. I am a true testimony that you better visit with the breeders and find out what kind of kitten you are getting. He is wonderful and loves people. We have to watch him closely when we have visitors because everybody wants to take him home. I can honestly say that I would recommend your kittens because there is definitely a difference among breeders. Thanks again. ~Tammy |
| Desi Seal Mitted Male Madame X Tucker Desi seems to have attached himself to Sarah (daughter) the most in the family–they play all the time. It sometimes almost seems like torture the way Sarah totes him around the house, but he doesn’t seem to mind. In fact, he always comes back for more. ~Skip |
| Gracie Blue Mitted Female Cecily X Tucker I recently took a picture of Gracie for a friend of mine. Thought you might enjoy seeing how beautiful she is becoming. She is also very smart and knows a handful of tricks. She will heel (my version of cat heel is where they walk around you and then sit by your side), sit up, shake hands/paws, lie down, and roll over. My son thinks I have too much free time, but actually, she was very easy to train. She still purrs all the time and follows me everywhere. Such a joy! Thank you for her!! ~Donna |
| Beatrix Blue Mitted Female Chloe X Tucker I cannot begin to tell you how Beatrix has changed our life. She is so much more than a kitten. In fact, I feel like I have a small child in our home. My husband and I adore her, she wants for nothing, and she gives us everything. She is the most wonderful addition to our home in many years. I had no idea of the disposition of the Ragdoll cats...............totally different from any cat I have ever seen. Thank you so much for making her available to us. We are crazy over her !!! ~Cindy & Gene |
Kumo Flame Mitted Male Greta X Tucker Kumo is doing just great and I couldn't be happier! I don't think I'll ever own another cat that's not a Ragdoll. He's getting big so fast, but he's still just a huge cuddler and purr bucket. He and my other cat took to one another right away and they're now inseparable. My little boy is everything I could have wanted and more! You have raised one gorgeous, awesome tempered cat. May you and your family have a blessed holiday season! ~Amanda |
| Mittens Seal Mitted Female Cassie Lane X Tucker (Please note Kathy took care of Mitten’s for her mother, Linda, for 2 weeks. The two letters were so touching that both are included.) WOW!!! That is the only word that comes to mind when I try to describe Mittens. You and your family are truly amazing. I have had several cats in my lifetime, but none has ever been so special. We took her to my mom's house this past weekend, and although we all miss her terribly, she has adjusted beautifully! She and Tobi (my mom's 2 year old silver "Chinchilla" Persian) are getting along well and Mittens' favorite spots are those that Pharaoh used to love. My mom and I call each other almost daily so that I can get a "Mittens Update!" I attached a few photos so that you can see what a wonderful job you all have done in raising the most loving, personable cats EVER. John was in tears a couple times when we talked about taking her to my mom - in fact, he went through all the stages of grief during her 2 weeks with us, including bargaining! He had tears in his eyes when he said goodbye to her on Sunday when we were leaving to come back home. Although he knows we can visit anytime, it's just not the same without our "little bunny fur girl." Thank you SO MUCH for everything you and your family do to create the most precious "furry children" & we wish you all the happiest of holidays! ~Kathy I am Kathy's mother and the new mom of Mittens. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with her. She is a doll and so snuggly and affectionate. I have never had a kitten like her before. I guess that is the Ragdoll breed. She is doing very well getting accustomed to her new home and her big brother Tobi. Tobi wasn't very happy when she first came but they are getting to be buddies now and I love it. Tobi is a silver chinchilla Persian who is two years old. He has never been a lap cat so having Mittens is such a treat. Thank you for the wonderful kitten and I am loving her dearly. ~Sincerely, Linda |
| Greta, retired breeder Blue Mitted Tortie Female Angela, I hope you and your family are well! Greta is so special to all of us. And she is just gorgeous to look at! Thank you for trusting us with her! My mom hasn't had a pet she loved since before I was born. She couldn't be happier with Greta! Every night Greta runs to mom meowing like crazy until mom gets the brush. My mom grooms her every evening for a good 30 to 45 mins, and if she stops too soon, Greta will drive her crazy! She has also brought her much comfort at a very hard time for my mom. Greta still manages to make mom smile a lot. ~Tess |
Lovee Blue Bicolor Female Cecily X Tucker I thought I would send you some pictures of Lovee. On Lovee's first trip to the vet, he had to shake her around a little to get her to quit purring so loudly - he couldn't hear her heart beat! Needless to say, we are enjoying her very much. She must be the sweetest kitty ever, and is Bebe, my daughter’s, best friend in the world. Lovee cannot wait for her to come home from school every day and play! She likes to wake us up by purring very loudly next to our heads, and run in and out of all of our legs! She hangs out with me in the office during the day. When she is not chasing the mouse around my computer screen, she is curled up on her quilt next to my keyboard. We just love her so much. Thank you for breeding and raising such wonderful family kittens! ~The Godeaux Family |
Mellie Seal Bicolor Female Fudge X Tucker Just want to let you know that Mellie is the sweetest little creature on earth. We adore her and she adores us---and she tells us so, everyday in a hundred ways. She follows us from room to room and always finds a comfy place to lounge nearby. Charles and I have been surprised at what a calming, peaceful influence she is in our home. Miss Mellie is definitely teaching us a thing or two about chillin' out---the pure luxury of a good, long stretch, and how refreshing it can be to curl up for a nap at every possible opportunity. Truly, Angela, Miss Mellie has become a very visible, constant reminder to Charles and I both that (yawn...) it's really OK (yawn...) to spend more time just relaxing! Thank you so much for working with Amy and I to get the perfect kitten for our family. We could not ask for a better little companion. Mellie is so limp and relaxed when we pick her up; honestly, she almost slides right out of our arms! She jumps in our laps to be cuddled and rewards us with her amazing purrs, which she somehow combines with the cutest little chirps. What a delight! As you know, we have always had dogs and NO cats because we thought of them as aloof, persnickety and unfriendly. If we had known there was a cat like Mellie, we would have gotten one a LONG time ago! We've started calling her "little Christian kitty" because she is just so loving. You sent her to us totally "family-ready" and the way she adapts amazes us everyday! Because Mellie is so awesome, I suggest you breed Fudge with Tucker as often as possible. ;) Angela, thank you for being such a careful, conscientious breeder. You get a bucket of gold stars for our very, very sweet Miss Mellie. The Lord does all things well and Mellie was definitely worth the wait. We believed Him for a blessing and He more than exceeded our expectations! May He richly reward you for giving us these wonderful creatures called "Ragdolls". PS She was a tad expensive, but, really, how much should one expect to pay for a cat that has nearly all the desirable traits of a dog? Plus, she goes potty all by herself. Hooray!! Ragdolls are perfect pets! ~Glenda |
| Sophie Seal Colorpoint Female Cassie Lane X Tucker Daisey Mae Blue Mitted Female Cassie Lane X Knightly In the past six months, we have been blessed with two kittens from Angela Reid and the Velvet Rags Cattery. Each kitten is uniquely delightful and very special to us. Our home is full of love … simply from having these two kittens. They always greet us on our return home and are always close at hand (or our ‘feet’). They welcome and love all that enter our home … old acquaintances or total strangers. Sophie is exquisite, playful and ‘Sophiesticated’. Daisy Mae is such a subtle charmer … she warms your heart by just being near. Sophie, our first kitten, came home with us within 24 hours of our first visit to Velvet Rags. We had unexpectedly lost our thirteen year old cat, and we very much wanted to have a Ragdoll kitten. Angela worked with us and was able to let us have Sophie. Sophie was such a loving kitten: there was not a single person that she did not 'adopt'. No one was a stranger; she was in their laps sharing and absorbing love and ‘kisses’. She has blossomed into a beautiful seal colorpoint weighing nearly 12 pounds at ten months of age. Sophie had so much love to share, it became quite apparent that she needed another kitty playmate. That led us to seek another Ragdoll kitten and to our second kitten from Angela … Daisy Mae, a mitted blue point and seven months younger than Sophie, owned us the first day we met her. Within minutes of our meeting, she repeatedly climbed into and out of my wife’s lap and ultimately went to sleep in my hand! We’ve only had Daisy Mae for five weeks … she loves to play with her toys and scamper about the house … always entertaining herself with toys, us or her sister. In this short time she has grown to be Sophie’s playmate; always insisting on playing with (pestering?) older sister Sophie. Sophie seems to be the loving mother type and perseveres the advances of the charging Daisy Mae. Sometimes licking her face, or rolling in the floor playing, or, sometimes, putting her big paw delicately on Daisy Mae’s forward … seemingly saying, “That’s enough for now.” One charming trait of both our kittens is the way they tell us that they love us and want to play: they run and butt into our legs. The joy, love, attention and entertainment from these two adorable kittens are a pleasure to experience. We couldn’t have anticipated the enjoyment that has come our way from just these two little kittens … from the Velvet Rags Cattery under the watchful eye of Angela Reid. Thanks so much for what you do to share these delightful creatures with us!! P.S. Both kittens seem to have their mother’s ( Cassie Lane ) duty of ‘guarding’ the bathroom doorway. (We always are watchful of where we are stepping. ) ~Nancy and Allan |
Darcy (has the same name as her father) Blue Mitted Tortie Female Addy X Darcy Well we have had Darcy (here are pictures of her at 5 months and a good 5lbs!) for 2 months now and I can’t recall what we ever did without her! She is just as loving as she is beautiful- taking after her mother, Addy, with her gorgeous coloring starting to come in and with her fluffy soft tail! Everyone who meets her just falls in love with her. We had friends over for Thanksgiving dinner who are self-proclaimed "dog-people" and by the time they left they could not get enough of her - playing on the floor with her and carrying her around the room! She is the perfect companion and follows us from room to room to be nearby and spends equal time playing and snoozing in our laps or on her favorite perch by the window. And there’s no “tortitude” is in this tortie! She’s as silent as a mouse going about her routine. We love her so very much and can’t imagine our lives without her. Thank you for this wonderful sweet girl! ~Tania and Matt |
Tobey Seal Mitted Male Selah X Knightly I thought I'd send you a note and let you know how Tobey is doing. He is so funny and energetic. I've nicknamed him "The Pistol". You really do raise wonderful kittens. He is so well adjusted and socialized. He doesn't run when people come over. He wants to get right up there and meet them. I love that. He and Angel are also getting along pretty well. They're not best buds yet but they're on the right track. Angel just watches him and vice versa. Then they'll touch noses and turn away. It's really cute. I've sent you a few pictures so you can see how much he's grown. He's such a sweetie...when he finishes playing that is. He loves his play time, he follows me and my husband around, and wants to cuddle at 4:00 in the morning! Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for this little bundle of fur. He's so entertaining! -Tracie |
Sissy Blue Bicolor Female Tessa X Knightly 1st Letter- I have had Emma home for not even two hours now and she is already such a DELIGHT! Since she has been here she has eaten both wet and dry food, used her scratching post, played hard, done lots of exploring, used her litter box, and is now curled up asleep at my feet having a nice nap. I just adore her and have already taken loads of pictures. She meowed constantly for about the first 5 minutes we were on the road. I felt so bad that I just started chatting away to her, telling her all about my life and anything I could think of, hoping that the sound of my voice might make her feel less lonely. It worked like a charm. She sat quietly in there staring at me through the holes with her big blue eyes for about another 5 minutes (meowing again if I didn't keep my end of the conversation going). Then, she curled up and went right to sleep and slept solidly all the way home :) When I got her home she was well-rested and ready to explore! She played with ALL of her toys, plus a few things that weren't intended to be her toys, but are now (my camera cord, a cardboard box, and some hangers). She has been very busy but also very sweet, constantly coming over to me to say hi and get a pet in between go-rounds with the toys. I just gave her some wet food for dinner (while I sat on my bed uploading pictures) and right after eating she immediately started meowing persistently and trotting from one side of the bed to the other, looking for a way to get up here and sit with me. She jumped on the little step stool and poked her head up over the side of the bed as if to say, "a little help here please??"That melted my heart!! I encouraged her to make the scary leap up onto the bed and when she finally did, not 15 seconds later she snuggled up next to my feet and went to sleep, and that's where she's laying now. She is a very brave and fun-loving girl, but also SO SWEET! As you know, I was worried about if she would be affectionate enough... If the last couple hours are any indication, I have NOTHING to worry about! She has been quite a little love. Thank you so much for giving me the chance to bring such a little ball of joy into my house! 2nd Letter- Emma is so much like how you described her to me, right down to how she always snuggles up next to me, not ON me, but right NEXT to my side/leg/arm/etc. I have also found her to be quite chatty. When I come into the bedroom she greets me with a few meows and she also meows when she wants to come up on the bed for a snuggle and nap. She's a total doll. 3rd Letter- I just can't say enough good things about Emma... her looks, her sweet, playful nature, how healthy she is, how obviously well-socialized and well-adjusted, how smart, how unique etc. etc. BUT the one thing that my testimony does not go into is how pleased I have been with you specifically, as a breeder. While I was in the process of picking/waiting for a kitten, I had bouts of nervousness and uncertainty about how I could be sure I was a getting a kitten that was well-suited to my my specific personality and lifestyle. When I expressed my concerns to you, you couldn't have been more understanding and helpful about my concerns. You did not try to rush me into making a decision or make me feel bad for wavering in my decision. You were very patient with me, fielding VERY lengthy emails from me and always responding thoughtfully, giving me great insight into the personalities of your kittens. The way you handled my concerns showed me without a doubt that you are in the breeding business for the RIGHT reasons. You have the best interests of both your kittens and their future owners at heart, not dollar signs. I think you breed cats because you and your family take genuine joy in bringing these special little babies into the world and matching them up with families who will love them and delight in them for years to come. ~Carly |
Hoops Seal Colorpoint Lynx Female Fudge X Tucker Hoops (who has a vast variety of nicknames, but her favorite is "Pretty Girl") is absolutely amazing. She is the sweetest, most adorable cat I have ever had and she has the softest fur - she feels like a chinchilla... We call her our "little ball of happy." She also has what I call the insta-purr feature - the moment you pet her or pick her up, she begins to loudly purr. All our best! ~Kathy |
Snow White Blue Mitted Female Addy X Darcy (Customer flew up to pick up her kitten) I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that Snow White and I arrived safely in San Antonio. She was perfect on the plane! She didn't make a peep and just slept the whole time. She caused a road block at the security check because everyone was holding up the flow because they wanted to look at her! From the moment we got to the house she has walked around like she has been here for years! She is so sweet and is very floppy like you had said in the past. My son and Snow White play together all of the time. Thank you very much for sharing her with my family! ~Mikele |
Sparky Blue Bicolor Male Cecily X Knightly I just wanted to let you know what a Blessing that Sparky has been to our family. He is so wonderful. He loves the kids and is loved by all our family. He adjusted immediately. Amanda (daughter) acted like a first time mother to him, he loves to be cradled, rocked and walked around. He brought back such joy to her. He likes to give Alex kisses and knock down Austins (son) train tracks as he builds them. I caught Austin carrying him to Amanda's room for time out, because he kept knocking over his bridges. The kids adore him and he seems to love them just as much. No problems at all with eating or the litter box. Thank you for raising such a wonderful kitten!!!!!! ~Karen and Family |
Hans Seal Mitted Male with a Blaze Fudge X Tucker We wanted to send a couple of pictures of Hans. He is really started a growth spurt over the last 2 weeks. We just adore him - his personality is beyond wonderful! Thank you for our little boy - ~Cathrine and Al |
| Pumpkin and Daisy Blue Bicolor Female Tink X Knightly Thanks so much for the good care you have given to Pumpkin and Daisy. We took them to see our vet today for a checkup and the vet was very impressed with their robust health, cleanliness, socialization and the quality of the vaccines you gave them. Pumpkin and Daisy are adapting quickly to their new home. Pumpkin, who was shy yesterday when we came to pick her up from your home, has proven to be an avid hunter, enthusiastically charging after feathers and balls in motion. Daisy is a little more of a lap cat, but too energetic to stay still for long. We appreciate all the hard work and loving care you and your family have given these kittens, and we look forward a couple of decades of fun and companionship with our new girls. ~Cheryl and Mary Louise |
| Valen Blue Mitted Male Lacy X Darcy 1st Letter- He really seems bonded to Justin. He sleeps in J's room at night, and they're buds. Even the dogs have settled in with him (after some coercing). Our large male, Cody, was NOT amused when Valen tried to nurse. In fact, he was highly indignant. Spicy, the smaller female, was more tolerant, if not confused, by the nursing. We still make sure the dogs know not to chase the little guy, although Spicy is the alpha female (second only to me), so all toys in the house belong to her. She's still tolerant, but very unhappy, when Valen gets too close to her chewy. What amazes me is how the dogs let Valen bite them! More than once I have peeled the cat off of a Belgian face or leg. They just sit there and take it! We don't allow the dogs and cat in the same room if Dave and I are not home (safety first), but everything is working out well. Thanks for such a great kitten. Don't be surprised if you see another check headed your way :-) 2nd Letter- It's been awhile since I last wrote you! Valen is tremendous! We laugh constantly at his antics even when we're peeling him off of something, pulling him out of the trashcan (butt end up) or rescuing one of the dogs from him. He is sooooo bonded to my son. I was in the bath the other night, and he was on the floor looking at me (this was after he had fallen in). His eyes were electric blue! They were absolutely incredible. He's darkening up, too. He used to be colored like an opposum, but now his "blue" is coming out. ~Kelli |
| Hemingway Seal Bicolor Cecily X Knightly I just wanted to give you an update on Hemingway. Quite frankly, he is an amazing pet! We absolutely love him. He is in cahoots with our dog and frequently let our dog out of his crate. He loves to cuddle and play but has the strangest obsession with the bathroom. We haven't figured that out yet. In either case I have attached a picture taken today on our porch enjoying the snow. Thank you for such a great cat! ~Sarah and Scott |
| Shiloh Blue Mitted Female Knightly X Buttons 1st Letter- Just a quick update to let you know that our family can't remember what we did before we had Shiloh. She has really found her place here. She is especially attached to Callie (daughter). The first few nights, we put the kids to bed but Shiloh was so excited that she still wanted to run and jump and play with us in the living room instead of sleeping with Callie. This past week, however, Shiloh has developed her own routine... by her own choice, she stays in Callie's room until Callie falls asleep (approx 20 mins) and then she comes into the living room where David & I are... I can't believe how smart and protective she is for such a little kitten! She and Max (son) are also getting along well... he has learned how to carry her comfortably and she recognizes that he is her most willing and enduring playmate... he will play with her anytime she wants for as long as she wants. She is growing like crazy and she's just so sweet. Thank you for matching us with such a wonderful addition to our family! p.s. We have had NO problems with scratching or clawing... she likes attention but she is not destructive at all. 2nd Letter-We just LOVE her and she keeps us occupied for hours. The other day she wandered around the house waiting for Callie to get home... then she was pawing at Callie's picture on the refrigerator while she waited for Callie to get home this evening. It was too cute and I couldn't believe that she could recognize her picture!!! She gets cuter every day... I can't believe we didn't have a cat sooner. :) Everyone who sees Shiloh says she is the most beautiful kitten they have ever seen... she is a real celebrity at the vet's office... when we arrived the first time, four techs came out from the back and said, "oh the ragdoll is here" and they all wanted to come over to see her. Evidently, they saw a ragdoll on the schedule and had been looking forward to her visit all day. We are very proud "parents". She loves all of the attention from the kids, she has explored her new surroundings, and she gives lots & lots of kisses. She has found her favorite sleeping place in Callie's room. ~Amy |
