Question 1

What food do you recommend for a Ragdoll kitten?

Accepted Answer

We recommend Life’s Abundance dry cat food. If you would like to order it, contact us and we can help you get started. For wet food, we recommend Fancy Feast or Royal Canin. If you decide to change your kitten’s dry food, make the transition gradually by mixing the new food with the current food rather than changing it suddenly.

Question 2

What kind of water should I give my kitten?

Accepted Answer

We recommend providing fresh, good-quality filtered or bottled water and making sure your kitten has easy access to clean drinking water throughout the day.

Question 3

How should I introduce my kitten to a new home?

Accepted Answer

Start your kitten in a small, quiet room such as a bathroom or laundry room with easy access to food, water and a litter box. Show them the litter box several times during the first few days, spend time with them as they adjust and monitor that they are eating and drinking normally. If your kitten is not eating or drinking or you are concerned about their health, contact your veterinarian.

Question 4

What is included in the adoption fee?

Accepted Answer

Our current adoption fee includes your kitten being spayed or neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and going home with a TICA registration certificate and Health Certificate. Please review our Pricing & Deposit and Health Guarantee pages for additional information.

Question 5

How much does a Ragdoll kitten cost?

Accepted Answer

Our current adoption fee is $3,000. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your chosen kitten after your application has been approved.

Question 6

At what age can RagdollsFL kittens go home?

Accepted Answer

Our kittens go to their new homes at approximately 12 weeks of age.

Question 7

Are your Ragdoll kittens health tested?

Accepted Answer

Our adult breeding cats are tested for FeLV/FIV and HCM. Kittens go home spayed or neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and with a TICA registration certificate and Health Certificate. Please see our Health Guarantee for additional health coverage information.

Question 8

How do I reserve a kitten?

Accepted Answer

Start by completing our adoption application. Once approved, we can arrange a video call to introduce you to available kittens. After you choose your kitten, a $500 non-refundable deposit reserves them for you.

Question 9

Can you deliver a kitten outside Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pickup is available in North Port, Florida, and we can arrange airport meetings in Sarasota or Fort Myers. Delivery within the United States may also be available for an additional fee.

Question 10

What if there isn't a kitten available that is right for me?

Accepted Answer

You can join our waitlist to let us know what you're looking for. We'll contact you when a suitable kitten or upcoming litter becomes available.

Question 11

Can I reserve a kitten before it's ready to go home?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Available kittens may be reserved after your adoption application has been reviewed and approved. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your chosen kitten.

Question 12

How old are kittens when they leave for their new homes?

Accepted Answer

RagdollsFL kittens typically go home at approximately 12 weeks of age, after being spayed or neutered and receiving their age-appropriate vaccinations.

Question 13

What is included when I adopt a kitten?

Accepted Answer

Each kitten goes home spayed or neutered, with age-appropriate vaccinations, a TICA registration certificate, Health Certificate and a one-year genetic health guarantee. Please review our Going Home and Health Guarantee pages for current details.

Question 14

Can I choose a specific kitten?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once your application is approved, we can arrange a video call to introduce you to our available kittens and help you choose the kitten that best suits your household.

Question 15

What if the kitten I'm interested in is already reserved?

Accepted Answer

If your preferred kitten is already reserved or you do not see the right match among our currently available kittens, you can join our waitlist for future availability and upcoming litters.

Question 16

Do you offer delivery or airport pickup?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pickup is welcome at our cattery in North Port, Florida. We can also meet families at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport or Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. Delivery within the United States may be available for an additional fee. Contact us with your destination for availability and a quote.

Question 17

Does joining the waitlist reserve a kitten?

Accepted Answer

No. Joining the waitlist lets us know you’re interested, but it does not reserve a specific kitten. If a suitable kitten becomes available, we’ll contact you with the next steps.

Question 18

Is there any obligation after joining?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no obligation to adopt a kitten, and no deposit is required simply to join the waitlist.

Question 19

What if my preferences change?

Accepted Answer

That’s completely fine. Contact us if your preferences change and we can update what you’re looking for.

Question 20

Will I hear about future litters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your preferences can also help us contact you about upcoming litters that may be a good match.

Question 21

Where is RagdollsFL located?

Accepted Answer

RagdollsFL is located in North Port, Florida. Local pickup is welcome by arrangement.

Question 22

Can you meet me at an airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can arrange to meet families at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport or Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers.

Question 23

Do you offer delivery?

Accepted Answer

Delivery within the United States may be available for an additional fee. Contact us with your destination for availability and a quote.

Question 24

Do you deliver kittens internationally?

Accepted Answer

No. RagdollsFL currently places and delivers kittens within the United States only.

Question 25

When can my RagdollsFL kitten go home?

Accepted Answer

Kittens typically go home at approximately 12 weeks of age.

Question 26

What will my kitten receive before going home?

Accepted Answer

Kittens go home spayed or neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, and with a TICA registration certificate, Health Certificate and one-year genetic health guarantee.

Question 27

What should I have ready before bringing my kitten home?

Accepted Answer

Prepare food, water and food bowls, litter and a litter box, a secure carrier and a comfortable space where your kitten can settle in. Visit our Kitten Supplies page for more recommendations.

Question 28

Are RagdollsFL kittens raised around children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our kittens are raised in our family home and grow up around children, everyday household activity and plenty of human interaction.

Question 29

Can I declaw my RagdollsFL kitten?

Accepted Answer

No. RagdollsFL does not permit declawing. Please review our Kitten Contract for the complete adoption terms.

Question 30

What food do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

We recommend Life’s Abundance dry cat food. If you would like to order it, contact us and we can help you get started. For wet food, we recommend Fancy Feast or Royal Canin. If you change your kitten’s dry food, transition gradually by mixing the new food with the current food.

Question 31

What kind of water should I give my kitten?

Accepted Answer

We recommend fresh, good-quality filtered or bottled water. Make sure clean drinking water is always easy for your kitten to access.

Question 32

What should I do when my kitten first arrives home?

Accepted Answer

Start with a small, quiet room where your kitten can easily find food, water and the litter box. Show them the litter box several times during the first few days, spend time together and monitor that they are eating and drinking normally as they adjust.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What food do you recommend for a Ragdoll kitten?

What kind of water should I give my kitten?

How should I introduce my kitten to a new home?

What is included in the adoption fee?

How much does a Ragdoll kitten cost?

At what age can RagdollsFL kittens go home?

Are your Ragdoll kittens health tested?

How do I reserve a kitten?

Can you deliver a kitten outside Florida?

What if there isn't a kitten available that is right for me?

Can I reserve a kitten before it's ready to go home?

How old are kittens when they leave for their new homes?

What is included when I adopt a kitten?

Can I choose a specific kitten?

What if the kitten I'm interested in is already reserved?

Do you offer delivery or airport pickup?

Does joining the waitlist reserve a kitten?

Is there any obligation after joining?

What if my preferences change?

Will I hear about future litters?

Where is RagdollsFL located?

Can you meet me at an airport?

Do you offer delivery?

Do you deliver kittens internationally?

When can my RagdollsFL kitten go home?

What will my kitten receive before going home?

What should I have ready before bringing my kitten home?

Are RagdollsFL kittens raised around children?

Can I declaw my RagdollsFL kitten?

What food do you recommend?

What kind of water should I give my kitten?

What should I do when my kitten first arrives home?