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This is a pretty different experience than I have. After some advice regarding me adopting or even purchasing kittens with Ragdoll ancestry from friends (that are pretty much backyard breeding), I decided to purchase an actual Ragdoll kitten. Having no experience with actual ethical and reputable breeders, I searched for good island-bred Ragdoll catteries. I have cats, all of them are either rescues or adopted domestic shorthairs. I'm from the Philippines and island bred kittens that are with papers are less expensive than imported ones. There are no known Ragdoll breeders here where I live so I only have an option for shipping from the capital. The first three legit catteries I inquired just had their last litters reserved, leaving me to 2 breeders that seemed dodgy to me. However, there was this cattery that posted that they need their last ragdoll kitten rehomed. I called, video-called and messaged them and also asked for the vet cards, the parents photos, and registration papers and the like. I asked previous buyers and they all said it's a legit cattery. The only weird thing is that the little kitten is to be shipped around 2 weeks earlier than the planned release for September. I asked the breeder to hold on until then but stated that I will have more additional fees if I will go through the original plan. I went to meet the 10-week-old kitten and named her Lilibet. After meeting her, I actually find her appearance to be quite different even compared to her sisters. Also, the breeder said that she sent her vet card with her carrier, but all I received was a different card with a different birthdate and sex. I asked what happened to her booklet and they sent me a cropped out photo of the supposed booklet, but with a vaccination that has been done last year. Also, her parents are bi-color and can it be possible to sire a seal color pointed kitten? I felt fooled in this whole ordeal also I want to even know if the kitten I received was even a ragdoll.
Lilibet before I received her:
Her parents:
Her sister from the litter before:
Her sisters:
Lilibet now:
I'll keep her despite what happened. I really love her regardless if she is indeed a ragdoll or mixed one. She's a very playful yet gentle kitten. She greeted me with cuddles when we first met. She's a little angel.
Lilibet before I received her:
Her parents:
Her sister from the litter before:
Her sisters:
Lilibet now:
I'll keep her despite what happened. I really love her regardless if she is indeed a ragdoll or mixed one. She's a very playful yet gentle kitten. She greeted me with cuddles when we first met. She's a little angel.