All the claims… Grain-free! Hairball Control! Premium Protein! All Natural! The question about what to feed a ragdoll cat is probably the most FAQ I receive. Our Masterpiece families are looking to provide a long, quality life for their new family member so it’s natural to want to give them the best. Ragdolls are generally a hearty breed.  There is one concern we hear about fairly regularly – obesity. Because they are not particularly active compared to other breeds and they are large-boned cats, they may put on extra weight as they begin to enter their senior years. As we know, obesity ..read more

I’m a layperson. I’m not a trained veterinarian. I’m not even a vet technician. I am a breeder and a reader. I practice basic medicine in a cattery: subcutaneous fluids, antibiotics, topical antimicrobials, vaccines & flea treatment. I am no expert, and still I maintained a stubborn opinion about ESN –early spay/neuter. My fears about altering a kitten persisted despite the multitude of veterinarians who have successfully altered a kitten before the age of four months. I worried the kittens would not develop appropriately after the surgery. I worried they’d pass away under the anesthesia ..read more

Dear Families in Waiting I hope you all had a happy holiday season and have weathered the recent climate and COVID-related challenges well. This time in our lives is characterized only by change, it seems. I feel a bit out of touch with you so I wanted to provide an update. Normally I would do this via email but as many of you know, we experienced a data loss, specifically email. Firstly, thank you for your trust in Masterpiece Ragdolls. Your commitment to us is valued and we take it seriously. Secondly, we have some updates! First the bad news.. The Bad News. I misdiagnosed Juliet. She tr ..read more

I’ll keep it short & simple! Call your veterinarian to schedule a 72 hour check-up. This is a condition I cannot impose, but HIGHLY recommend. Your kitten has been vet-checked by my veterinarian before you’ve picked her up. He/she has had two core vaccines, but you likely will opt for a Rabies vaccination and perhaps a few other non-core vaccines as recommended by your vet. Schedule a pick up date/time via text or email. Order supplies. I love Chewy personally, but Amazon has a lot of great toys. Food, litter, litter box (even if you have one which is used by another house cat0, scratch ..read more

It takes one to know one! A few days before your kitten is ten weeks old, she will have been evaluated by my veterinarian. Once she is cleared, Elizabeth will make contact with you regarding a pick-up time window. Typically, this will be from Friday to Sunday after the veterinarian visit. When you go home with your chosen masterpiece, you will take with you the following: A week’s supply of Life’s Abundance All-Stages Cat food A small litter tray with pellet litter A goodie bag with preferred toys and a Free Gift from Life’s Abundance Health Record Immunization & Deworming Record Dinner ..read more

There a few rights which a client should be aware of. The breeder reserves the following rights: To cancel a reservation & return deposit(s) placed. It isn’t often that this is necessary. In fact, it is rare. However, the breeder’s right to cancel a reservation and deposit is a necessary stipulation for a myriad of reasons including loss of sires and dams. A loss of one could cause a significant loss in supply. Other situations may arise in which cancellation/refund is required.  The decision to cancel is at the breeder’s sole discretion. To hold back a kitten due to its breeder p ..read more

It’s time to register your ragdoll kitten. The process can seem a bit intimidating and to be honest, TICA has not always had the most streamlined process, but the TICA Feline Management System (TFMS) is vastly better than the old system. And their customer service is cheerfully available. If you get stuck, you can give them a call directly at (956) 428 – 8046. What you’ll need TICA Breeder Slip – from your breeder A valid email address A credit card or PayPal account 15 minutes Once you have all of these, you can make the adoption official. It only takes about 15 minutes & $10 to comple ..read more

Adopting a purebred ragdoll can feel like a chore. And you’re right. There can be minor  hurdles to finding your dream kitty. You may think that securing a place on the waitlist is the way you want to go. It can be a great option for ensuring you can take home a ragdoll kitten from the breeder of your choice. But there are reasons you may NOT want to. You need flexibility to shop around. You prefer the flexibility of continuing to search for your ragdoll kitten. If your deposit/commitment is tied up with a breeder, will you feel restricted? Maybe you want to be able to check with other b ..read more

By now, it should be obvious that we believe in the power of art. “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” —John Ruskin Our experience with ragdolls has been nothing short of delightful. Not only are they floppy, friendly, and fun to get to know–they are simply stunning to watch. I recommend two for every home where there are humans.   The post Art for Art’s Sake appeared first on Masterpiece Ragdolls ..read more