| After losing our 16-year old beloved but crabby | | | | One of his favorite things is being brushed. He |
| tabby cat to old age we really felt a void in our | | | | actually begs for it so of course we have to comply |
| household. For years we had been attracted to the | | | | at least once a day! |
| idea of adopting a Ragdoll cat, but Bunky (our tabby) | | | | He follows me around the house like a puppy dog |
| was not at all receptive to the idea. We longed to fill | | | | and is fascinated by water to the point where he will |
| the void in our lives with a breed of cat which is | | | | join me or my wife in the shower. |
| noted for being very gentle and affectionate. | | | | He stays next to where the water is splashing and |
| We began to research catteries on the internet and | | | | laps up a long drink while his silky hair becomes |
| we were lucky enough to find a male, blue color-point | | | | dotted with the sparkling drops of water. Andy also |
| Ragdoll kitten which would be available in just a few | | | | likes to wear a hat! If I leave my baseball cap where |
| weeks. The breeder arranged to ship the kitten to us | | | | he can get to it, he ducks his head underneath the |
| via Continental Airlines. We were a little leery about | | | | hat until just his nose and eyes are sticking out from |
| having a tiny kitten taking a plane trip, but Continental | | | | under the bill. He seems to enjoy wearing the hat as |
| is renowned for their care in transporting animals in | | | | he relaxes beneath it. |
| temperature-controlled cargo holds. | | | | The Ragdoll breed is so docile that their claws rarely |
| When we picked up our kitty, Andy, he was just a | | | | come out when their humans are playing with them. |
| little 2-pound ball of fluff. He was happy to come out | | | | Andy uses his paws like hands to let us know he isn't |
| of the pet carrier and he slept, purring in my wife's | | | | done being petted. When we are asleep he is most |
| lap on the 90 minute drive home from the airport. | | | | comfortable with one of his big soft paws resting on |
| Ragdolls are noted for their sweet temperament and | | | | my face or arm. |
| Andy fits the bill. Now that he is 18 months old he is | | | | I can't say enough about the virtues of this |
| almost 14 pounds with a long, muscular solid body | | | | wonderful breed of cat. |
| and dense, silky hair which is non-matting. | | | | Andy and our new little Ragdoll cat, Molly, have |
| Even with his large physique (and he won't be | | | | certainly enhanced our lives. If you like cats, you will |
| full-grown until he's 3 years old) Andy lives up to the | | | | LOVE Ragdoll cats! |
| Ragdoll reputation of relaxing all his muscles when we | | | | For a fun website about cats and only cats, click on: |
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| enjoys being pushed along the tile floor where he | | | | and cat health information. |
| lays waiting in front of the pantry door for a treat. | | | | |