"Best cat ever, We love him so much! Everyone who meets him is amazed because they have never seen such a love able mellow cat.”

How to adopt a Kitten.

 
  1. Ragdolls love their human companions and will follow you around the house. Your kitten will go home with their first vaccines, spay/neuter and microchip. You may need a follow up vet appointment when your kitten is one year old, in about 9 months from when you bring your kitten home, for an annual FVRCP and Rabies vaccine. The cost of these vet appointments will vary. A good quality dry food and wet food may cost about $50-$100 a month.

  2. Reach out with ANY questions - 970-481-1582 or info@littlemittsragdolls.com(24 hours response time)

  3. Place a deposit, $200, either by picking your kitten from the Available Kittens page, or by paying a general deposit from the same page and scheduling time to come visit the kittens. Picking a kitten and paying a deposit from the web site automatically reserves your specific kitten. If you visit first the selection can be done from the available kittens at the time of your visit.

  4. Text or email with any additional questions or updates. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most updated photos. You can also check back to this website.

  5. When it’s time for the kittens to go home, you will schedule time to come pick up your kitten, sign the contract, get any questions that you have answered, and pay the adoption fees (these are usually $2000-$2400 depending on the kitten, minus the $200 deposit you already paid).

  6. You will go home with:

  • Your kitten

  • Food samples, dry and wet that she/he has been eating to help with transitioning.

  • Your kittens TICA registration form

  • Microchip information

  • First and second FVRCP vaccine

  • Tested for feline leukemia

  • Parents have tested negative for HCM and 39 other defects

  • Three year health guarantee contract

 
 

Do you have kittens available?

When kittens are available to select, they will show up on the available kittens page. This will happen a few weeks before they are spay/neutered and ready to go home. If you want to see when kittens will become available, see the upcoming kittens page.

Do you have a waitlist?

Yes, we have gone back to a waitlist. When you place a $200 deposit you can either choose between a general waitlist or a specific litter waitlist.

When can I bring a kitten home?

Kittens go home around 12 weeks of age. Kittens learn important social skills from their litter mates and mother the first 12 weeks. Even though they start eating solid food by four weeks, they continue to nurse off and on until 12 weeks. Separating kittens from their mother much before this could be detrimental to the kitten.

 

What does the adoption process look like?

The first step is selecting a kitten. This can be done online when kittens become available, and the deposit will be paid as part of the selection process. If you’d prefer to come visit the kittens before selecting, you can pay a generic deposit fee and schedule a visit.

The next step is to pick up your kitten. You will receive an email or text to schedule a time to pick up your kitten. During your pickup we will sign the contract, go over some take-home instructions, pay the adoption fees, and answer any questions you have.

What have the kittens been eating?

We will provide samples of both wet and dry food for you to take home. We recommend a high quality (no by-products) kitten food for the first year. We feed our kittens soft food 2 times a day. Depending on the kitten, they will eat about 1-2 tablespoons of soft food morning and evening.

What kind of litter do you use?

We use a clay clumping litter “Scoop Away”. Costco carries this brand. I recommend a no scent or light scent litter to start.

We also use Pretty Litter. We can discuss the pros and cons of each during your visit.

 

Are boy ragdolls friendlier than girls?

I am often asked if boy kittens are friendlier than girl kittens. For typical domesticated cats this sometimes can be true. For ragdolls, it really depends on the individual personality of the individual kitten. I’ve definitely had plenty of litters where the sweetest, friendliest kitten was a girl!

 

We already have a cat/dog what is the best way to introduce our new kitten to the family?

Initially you want to separate the new kitten from all other pets. Something like a bathroom or bedroom that can be shut, or at least a gated area. After allowing the kitten to adjust to their new environment for a day or two, allow the animals to sniff each other under the door or through the gate. Once you notice the kitten and other pets seem calm, you can increase the contact.

 

Do you allow visitors at your cattery?

I’d love to eventually have a way to accommodate everybody visiting the kittens. At this time, however, visits are restricted to families who have paid a deposit. If for any reason you visit and decide to not get a kitten, I will return your deposit. The cattery is inspected by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and is also PACFA certified. We can share photos, videos and provide references from families that have adopted from us in the past.