Please visit our Ragdoll cattery page of available Ragdoll Cats and available Ragdoll kittens for sale.  We keep our website up to date and very current, please visit often.

Preparing to bring your new Ragdoll kitten home is somewhat like "child proofing" your home.  Imagine yourself as a kitten, what would you play with first?  A few things come to mind: the string on the mini-blinds, an electrical cord, the large poisonous plant sitting in the corner, potpourri, or even worse, the banister railing of the second floor.

What supplies will I need for my new Ragdoll kitten?  Basic items such a litter boxes, food and water dishes, combs, brushes.  How about toys, what are safe for my new Ragdoll kitten?  Pleae see our new kitten supply list page for Ragdoll cat breeder approved toys.

Every Ragdoll kitten is born wet and helpless resembling anything but a cat.  Newborn Ragdoll kittens are generally less than 5 inches long and weighing only a few ounces at birth.

Please visit our Ragdoll Cats page.   Our Ragdoll Cats and our Ragdoll cattery is registered with TICA (The International Cat Association).  Raghill Ragdolls cattery is registered with both TICA (The International Cat Association) and CFA (Cat Fanciers Association.)

Hi and welcome to my website, Raghill Ragdolls. We are a Ragdoll cattery, we are located in Riverton, Wyoming.. We have spent time developing a website that we hope you will find fun, functional and educational. I hope you enjoy your visit and searching for your next companion.  Please read more about our Ragdoll cattery and our Ragdoll cats and Ragdoll kittens for sale.  Please stop back often as we are constantly adding information specific to Ragdoll cats and kittens.

Contact our Ragdoll cattery.  We are located in the beautiful City of Riverton, Wyoming.  Our Ragdoll cattery is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.  We are about five hours North of Denver, Colorado.

What color is your dream Ragdoll cat or kitten?  The color descriptions found on this page are only a portion of the possible colors and patterns that a Ragdoll cat may be produced in.  We have included the descriptions for are most of the colors and patterns we are most likely to produce with our particular Ragdoll cats in our Ragdoll cattery. 

The most common behavioral problem reported by cat owners is the failure of a cat to use the litter box.  Poor litter box habits are the leading reason why cats are abandoned, abused or surrendered to animal shelters.   Our Ragdoll cattery recommends Cat Attract Cat Litter to help correct inappropriate elimination habits.

Separation anxiety is a disorder in which an animal panics when its primary caregiver is not present.  This can occur when all owners are completely out of the house, when one owner is absent and someone is still  present with the animal, or when the animal is merely separated from the owner, such as by a doorway.

Purring, chirping, meowing, growling, chattering and hissing:  What do they really mean?  Each of these sounds has a significant meaning that your can wants to convey.

The Ragdoll Cat breed was started in California in the 1960's by Ann Baker by breeding a white Persian type female named Josephine and a Birman type male named Daddy Warbucks. The name Ragdoll comes from the cat's tendency to go limp or flop like a rag doll in your arms when being held.

One of the most frequent questions I am asked as a Ragdoll cat breeder is, "how often should I bathe my Ragdoll Cat?"  Really, there are many possible answers to this question. There is so much information that should be consider when grooming your Ragdoll cat than just how often to brush or comb and how often to bathe. 

Ragdoll Cats have four basic hair types, for complete description, please visit our Ragdoll Cat  hair type page.

There are several things to consider when you are preparing for bathing your Ragdoll cat.  Please read our article on Ragdoll cat bath preparation before bathing.

Removing mats and knots in your Ragdoll's coat is VERY important.  If we can tell you one tidbit of information about grooming, it is to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER EVER put a matted cat into water.

Now that you have dematted your Ragdolls coat, it's time to move onto the Ragdoll cat bath shampoo phase of the grooming your Ragdoll cat.

Once you have your Ragdoll bath completed, now it's time to move onto drying your Ragdoll cat.  Have patience, you're almost done.

As a Wyoming Ragdoll cat breeder, we have read a few great books that we feel are a great resourse for any prospective new cat owner.  Below a just a few of the books that our Ragdoll cattery highly recommends. Not only do they contain great information about Ragdoll cats and their care as well as some great ideas for acclimating your new kitten, behavior modification, grooming, safety tips, preventing clawing, scratching, biting, rough play and finicky eating.

When you purchase a Ragdoll kitten from Raghill Ragdolls, a Ragdoll cattery, your kitten comes with a two year written health guarantee.  Our Ragdoll kittens are vaccinated at 8 and 12 weeks of age during this time they also receive a well baby examination by a licensed veterinarian.

Our General Information page has some great links to other pages filled with general Ragdoll cat information.

What is a zoonotic disease?  Owning a pet can be a wonderful, rewarding experience for you and your family.  However, pets can transmit diseases that may be harmful to humans - especially young children and people with certain medical conditions.  These are called zoonotic diseases or zoonoses (pronounced zoo-NO-sees).

Spring brings flowers and innocent-looking plants into the garden, yet despite their beauty some of them are deadly to people, birds, and other animals. The most serious effect of plant poisoning to pets is cardiac. When symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea occur, it may already be too late to save your pet's life. However, because these symptoms can indicate other problems, your veterinarian should see the animal immediately.  The best course is to eliminate poisonous plants from your landscaping plans, or make certain that these plants are out of reach for your pets and young children. The following is a partial list of seeds and plants that are poisonous to pets and people.

Although dogs and cats have a good sense what they can and cannot ingest, accidents do happen. Some common pet poisons include the swallowing of very common household items such as weed killers, ammonia, scouring powder, bleach, insecticides, and also a variety of indoor and outdoor plants, and spoiled food. Some signs of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, difficulty breathing, and change in pupil size. Your pet may even stumble, go into convulsions, or become unconscious. Do not try to make your pet vomit. Many times this can make the situation worse, as some poisons actually cause as much damage coming up as they do going down. Comfort your pet and make it feel secure, and immediately take it to a veterinarian.  If you know what your pet ingested, take a sample of it to the veterinarian to help determine proper treatment.

Your cat is lost - now what?  Every thirty seconds, a pet becomes lost, stolen or missing in the United States. A curious indoor cat slips out an opened door. A frightened feline darts out of the car at the veterinary clinic. No matter the situation, the disappearance can be devastating to owners. In addition to pet identification you need to know how and where to search for your last cat.  First try to anticipate where your indoor cat may try to go if he or she gets out or becomes lost. 

Statistics show that every thirty seconds, a pet becomse lost, stolen or missing in the United States.  Welcome to the new generation of pet identification systems.  There are systems that go beyond the conventional pet ID metal tag that hang from a hook on the cat's collar. These new systems greatly increase the chances of reuniting a lost cat with its family. These products require a little more money and time investment than ID tags, but they can give you greater peace of mind knowing that your cat can be identified and returned to you.  Below are some great systems to identify your pet should he/she get out of your home and become lost. If you have a lost pet, remember in this situation it is much better to remain calm and do not panic.

Collars and tags are a reliable way to identify your cat should he/she become lost. Make sure your cat wears an identification tag that has your current information on it. You can order them from pet supply catalogs and stores, veterinary offices, and animal shelters often have forms to order ID tags.

The most advanced of the pet identification systems uses a microchip implanted just below your cat's skin as a means of identification. When this microchip is scanned with an electronic decoder, the sophisticated chip will return a unique identification number. The advantage to the microchip is that your cat can always be identified even if its collar and tags are lost. The chip manufacturers have donated thousands of scanners to municipal animal control facilities and non-profit shelters to make sure that they are equipped to read the chips. These services offer a 24-hour toll-free number that will contact the cat owner with the kitty's identification number has been found.

Although some animal medical emergencies can be managed at home, others require immediate veterinary attention. These signs indicate an emergency that requires immediate veterinary assessment.

Are you prepared for a feline medical emergency.  Here's what you need for a feline medical crisis in your home.  First of all realize that first-aid does not substitute for veterinary treatment.  Having basic knowledge can help save your cats life while you get him or her to your veterinarian.

Basic know-how in a medical emergency can save your kitten's life.  First aid is the first defense in an emergency until you can reach veterinary care.

For a list of the upcoming CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) Cat shows in Region three, please visit this page.

What does "spay" and "neuter" really mean?  Female dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia. Depending on your pet's age, size, and health, he or she will stay at your veterinarian's office for a few hours or a few days. Depending upon the procedure, your pet may need stitches removed after a few days. Your veterinarian can fully explain spay and neuter procedures to you and discuss with you the best age at which to sterilize your pet.

We  have some funny cat videos and jokes.  Check out "How to wrap a present with a cat," and "how to give a pill to a cat."

On our Photos page you will find photos of some darling Ragdoll kittens our Ragdoll cattery has produced in the past.

When a cat owner and veterinarian decide that a pet is suffering or is unlikely to recover, euthanasia offers a way to end a cat's pain and suffering. This decision is most likely to be difficult for the cat owner but for the veterinarian as well.  This is most likely the hardest decision you will ever have to make, but you should realize that sometimes this is the kindest most thoughtful thing you can do in the final stage of  your cat's life.

Grief is a process of physical, emotional, social and cognitive reactions to loss. The grieving process is hard to work through, be patient with yourself or others experiencing the loss of a pet. Studies have found that people often go through stages or phases of grief.

Links to other great websites.