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My Abba's Child
July 2nd, 2008, 06:28 AM
Well, gang, I'm getting ready to receive my FIRST RagaMuffin kitten! :yeah I'd LOVE you all to see my sweet little Hosanna, but I'm pretty computer illiterate... anyone know how I can post pictures for everyone to oooh and ahhh over? =) If I e-mail someone my pictures, would you be willing to post 'em for me or something? She's a perfect black and white "tuxedo-type" and HOPEFULLY things work out for her to be my first "Queen" when I start my breeding program in January. :pray

These are some SUPER awesome cats; they're nicknamed "puppy-cats" because they have many of the same behaviors that everyone loves from their puppies. They will meet their owners at the door, they will follow you around the house, you can train them, walk them on leashes, and they actually DESIRE human contact. They are bred for sweet temperaments and, what no other cats do (except for the breed they came from, Ragdolls), they completely relax in your arms, they "flop" like a child's ragdoll! They're so sweet and trusting that you have to sign an agreement to NEVER allow your cat to live outside, because they have no natural protection as they think everything is their best friend. They're "soft pawed" which means they use their claws much less than other cats, even during play. These cats have medium to long coats but rarely do you have to worry about tangles; they're very easy to groom, only needing brushed about once a week.

I CANNOT wait to bring the li'l fuzzball home! I've run into a bit of a problem, however, as the temperatures are too hot for normal shipping (normally they're shipped in crates in the luggage compartment of major airlines, but only if take-off airport AND destination airports are under 85 degrees). Since we live in Arizona, it's not going to be under 85 degrees again til about October. hehe So, we've had to find a courier to carry the kitty in a crate under her seat in the cabin of the airplane. We found someone who does kitty deliveries quite a bit, but it's just KILLING ME because not only do we have to wait for the courier's schedule to clear all the way to the breeder's location in Florida and back to our location in Arizona, but the breeder's schedule also has to coincide. ARGH!! :panic Our courier works for the airlines, so her air travel is free for her, but she has to work out the flights that have empty seats, so that's ANOTHER complication. *sighs* Everyone pray for me and the boys not to have a nervous breakdown!! :lol2

In His love,

Rebekah
July 2nd, 2008, 09:54 AM
How exciting for you! I have heard of these cats, and you're right, they are supposed to be great! I hope your kitten arrives soon!

BlessedbyHim
July 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM
I want one :) I love cats. Tell us all about your new baby, im really interested in hearing all about it :)

My Abba's Child
July 3rd, 2008, 01:49 AM
I want one :) I love cats. Tell us all about your new baby, im really interested in hearing all about it :)

As soon as I GET the kitty I'll tell you all about her. :hug May not be til the weekend after next that... who knows. The suspense is KILLING ME!! :faint

In His love,

LookingUplinda
July 5th, 2008, 01:34 PM
Usually I don't visit this forum:wave, just kinda lookin around RR.:hat I am a total cat lover, 'barncat lover' and have had soooooooooooooo many, loved everyone of these sweeties:hugloved em for all their different personalities. I only have one left and my yorkie, plan on moving to the mts. I can't fly because can't imagine putting my' girls' in baggage, the cages are just thrown around, I hate to give you more to worry about, isn't there a local breeder? I'll be prayin for your sweet bundle of joy!:pray:pray:pray:pray:pray:pray:pray

dow
July 5th, 2008, 04:06 PM
I CANNOT wait to bring the li'l fuzzball home! I've run into a bit of a problem, however, as the temperatures are too hot for normal shipping (normally they're shipped in crates in the luggage compartment of major airlines, but only if take-off airport AND destination airports are under 85 degrees). Since we live in Arizona, it's not going to be under 85 degrees again til about October. hehe So, we've had to find a courier to carry the kitty in a crate under her seat in the cabin of the airplane. We found someone who does kitty deliveries quite a bit, but it's just KILLING ME because not only do we have to wait for the courier's schedule to clear all the way to the breeder's location in Florida and back to our location in Arizona, but the breeder's schedule also has to coincide. ARGH!! :panic Our courier works for the airlines, so her air travel is free for her, but she has to work out the flights that have empty seats, so that's ANOTHER complication. *sighs* Everyone pray for me and the boys not to have a nervous breakdown!! :lol2

In His love,

I assume you are paying her money to do this for you? Well, just so you know (and maybe so she knows) if she is non-reving AND profiting from it then this is considered against the airlines policy (most) and she can be fired for it.

And congrats your kitty! I have a ragamuffin and I guess I ended up with a "bad seed" because he has had major behavioral issues - biting being the worst. He lived in a barn as a baby and raccoon attacked the litter and the mom so he was taken in and bottle fed after that. I think that has a lot to do with it. He seems to be getting over it slowly. He does play fetch quite well though. I loves him. :)

eta: He also flops in my arms and lies backwards and purrs for long amounts of time. I love it when he's nice. hehe

farmgirl
July 6th, 2008, 10:15 PM
Are they the same as ragdoll cats? I have one who has siamese coloring (chocolate point, blue eyes, super long hair, huge cat) who is so sweet. He loves to lick you, insists on being held, and will lay in your arms and purr.

dow
July 6th, 2008, 10:55 PM
Are they the same as ragdoll cats? I have one who has siamese coloring (chocolate point, blue eyes, super long hair, huge cat) who is so sweet. He loves to lick you, insists on being held, and will lay in your arms and purr.
I think the two are closely related.
Mine insists on being held also.. every morning when I wake up he jumps on me, purrs, and tries to lick my face (but I'm not fond of that).

ATYCLB
July 6th, 2008, 11:06 PM
He does play fetch quite well though.

We recently discovered our cat likes to do this also. :lol2

Something about blue Dasani bottle caps that gets her all wound up.
She'll even steal them if they're left on the counter or on my desk.

Somewhere in our house there's a corner piled high with Dasani bottle caps. :shifty

LookingUplinda
July 7th, 2008, 01:09 PM
just came back to kitty thread cuz I love kitties sooooooooo much, just does my heart :hugto read others kitty experiences~:nod I've only had barn cats as I've said, but had some that liked to steal little beads, then take em up the ladder to the loft to put em somewhere or just roll 'em around....:idunnobut I lost all my cats except 1 (out of 7) after my 17 hour brain surgery to remove an orange-sized tumor:shockedwith all the changes since, just can't help but to relish in your kitty stories:yeahwith you. God bless all you and those precious little creatures we love so much(real sap here):hat