Welcome to Our Soothe Ragdolls Cattery
Soothe Ragdolls Cattery is a small, in-home Ragdoll Cattery registered with both The International Cat Association (TICA) and The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA). Our cattery operates under the name SootheRC at TICA and at CFA. You can scroll down on this page to view our cattery registration certificates.
At Soothe Ragdolls Cattery, we are more than just breeders – we are passionate enthusiasts dedicated to nurturing and raising exquisite Ragdoll kittens in a loving environment. Our journey into the world of Ragdolls began with a deep love for these enchanting felines and a commitment to ethical breeding practices.
Our Commitment to Ethical Practices
We pride ourselves on upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our Ragdoll breeding. Our priority is the well-being and happiness of our cats. They are not just pets; they are beloved members of our family. Our breeding program focuses on health, temperament, and the breed’s standard, ensuring that each kitten carries the exceptional traits Ragdolls are known for.
Unparalleled Care and Treatment
From the very beginning, our kittens receive the finest care. They are raised in a nurturing environment, surrounded by love and attention. Our commitment to their well-being extends to their diet, living conditions, and healthcare. We prioritize top-quality nutrition and ensure that each kitten receives proper veterinary care.
Positive Reinforcement and Training
We believe in positive reinforcement when it comes to training our kittens. Our approach is rooted in creating a safe, interactive, and stimulating environment that fosters their development. This approach helps our kittens grow into well-adjusted and loving companions.
Engagement Beyond Adoption
Our dedication doesn’t end with adoption. We understand the importance of finding the right match between our kittens and their new families. We provide continuous support and guidance to ensure a seamless transition and a lifelong bond between our kittens and their new homes.
At Soothe Ragdolls Cattery we invite you to explore our Ragdoll haven and experience the love and dedication we pour into each and every one of our kittens. Join us in celebrating these majestic creatures and find your perfect Ragdoll companion with us.
Our Story
Our Passion: The Ragdoll Breed
A Light In My Family & I Fallen head-over-heals in love with the Ragdoll Breed.
My journey began with an overwhelming admiration for the Ragdoll breed. The moment we encountered Ragdolls, we were captivated, and our love for them has only deepened since.
A Love Story with Ragdolls
We’ve fallen head over heels for the Ragdoll breed. Their enchanting personalities, stunning appearance, and gentle nature captured our hearts instantly. This deep affection has become the driving force behind our commitment to nurturing and raising these exceptional felines.
we epitomize the essence of a “Boutique Breeder.” We meticulously raise a select number of litters each year, ensuring a limited availability of Ragdoll kittens for sale. Our dedication lies in maintaining the utmost quality over quantity in our breeding practices.
Ethical Breeding Principles
Our ethos revolves around the well-being of our female Ragdoll cats. We strictly limit their breeding cycles, with no more than 20-35 litters per year, safeguarding against overbreeding. Quality remains our focal point, ensuring each kitten born embodies the finest Ragdoll traits.
Commitment to Excellence
We are steadfast in our commitment to nurturing exceptional Ragdoll kittens within a loving, cage-free home environment. Every kitten is raised as an integral part of our household, receiving continual affection, interaction, and socialization. Our priority is to ensure that each kitten is properly socialized and bestowed with the individual attention and love they truly deserve.
Unwavering Dedication
The cornerstone of our mission is to provide each kitten with the best start in life. Their early days are characterized by a nurturing environment where love, care, and personalized attention are the norm. We believe that this foundation fosters not just healthy kittens, but also well-rounded companions for their future families.
Our commitment to excellence and the well-being of our Ragdoll kittens remains unwavering. Join us in our journey of redefining breeding standards and providing homes with extraordinary Ragdoll companions.
RAGDOLL BREED STANDARD
There truly is no sweeter cat than a Ragdoll. I adore their gentle, calm and affectionate nature. My Ragdolls have brought me so much love, happiness and companionship. After falling completely in love with the Ragdoll breed, I wanted to produce healthy, loving and beautiful companion kittens for others to call their own – so that they too could experience the unbelievable and unconditional love that is the Ragdoll Breed!
Championing the Heritage of the Classic Ragdoll
My Background…
My husband & I! In additional to being a Ragdoll Breeder, I am also a Registered Nurse, an animal lover, and a nurturer at heart. Breeding allows me to combine my passions for both animals and healthcare. I love being able to nurture new, precious life into this world. However, choosing to bring new life into this world is also something that I do not take lightly. I have very high standards and goals for my Ragdoll breeding program.
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I am dedicated to preserving the traits and characteristics that make the Ragdoll cat so special. A lot of time, consideration and planning takes place before breeding ever occurs. My breeding program aims to preserve and improve the Ragdoll Breed by focusing on:
Excellent Health: As a breeder, health is and always will be my first priority. I only breed health-tested Ragdolls. All of my cats are thoroughly health screened, genetically tested and regularly seen by my veterinarian. There are many health qualifications that my Ragdolls must meet before breeding in my program. All of our genetic testing can be viewed publicly on our website.
Loving Temperament: I strive to produce kittens that embody the true Ragdoll temperament – gentle, calm, docile, confident, floppy, playful, sweet and affectionate. I have found that genetics plays the biggest role in producing this sweet and gentle Ragdoll temperament that I love so much. And extensive socialization is just the icing on the cake! After years of breeding and working with many different Ragdoll cats and lines, I have come to realize that this “true Ragdoll temperament” is unfortunately not consistently produced among breeders and it is not easily found. I have made it a mission of mine to consistently produce and preserve the true Ragdoll temperament to the best of my ability. I am highly selective of the temperaments in my breeding cats and I do not continue breeding lines that I feel are overly active, spunky and high strung – or overly shy, skittish and timid. It takes dedication and many years to observe feline personality traits, how they develop in different lines and selectively breed desired traits forward.
Breed Conformation: Breeding Ragdolls that physically exemplify the Ragdoll Breed Standard is also a major goal of mine, prioritized after health and temperament. A few physical features that I personally breed for in my program are correct facial structure with medium-small ears, vibrant eye color and large boning. My personal preference is for doll-faced Ragdolls, meaning Ragdolls that have sweet expressions and doll faces, without looking extreme or unbalanced. My Ragdolls often have a softer and sweeter look to them when compared to others, as I am highly selective with the look of the cats in our Ragdoll Breeding Program.
At Soothe Ragdolls, I breed and raise only traditional Ragdolls with blue eyes. I do not breed solid, mink or sepia colored Ragdolls - these nontraditional “variations” are not true Ragdolls and do not conform to TICA’s Ragdoll breed standard.
Registered Ragdoll Cattery
Soothe Ragdolls Cattery is a registered cattery with both The International Cat Association (TICA) and The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA).
TICA Registration Certificate
CFA Registration Certificate
