A lighthearted guide to things I hear more often than you'd think... 😅

❌ “Can I visit your house before I decide if I like you?”

💬 Sure, let me just turn my private home into a walk-in petting zoo for strangers off the internet! (Kidding. But seriously—between safety, biosecurity, and zoning laws, that’s a no-go.) Even if you showed up with coffee and a basket of laundry to fold, it’s still not happening.

I've shared on this before, and it still stands: trust can be built in other ways. Just peek at my reviews. 💁🏻‍♀️

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❌ “Can you hold a kitten for me until I get paid?”

💬 I totally understand—life is expensive. But raising kittens isn’t cheap either, and I don’t cut corners. There’s constant investment: vet care, health testing, quality food, toys, supplements, vaccines, worming, microchipping, spay/neuter, cleaning supplies, and round-the-clock care.

I don’t hold a kitten without a deposit. It’s not just policy—it’s mutual commitment.

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❌ “What’s the cheapest you’ll take?”

❌ “I don’t need papers—I just want a cheap cat.”

💬 Oh sweetie… this isn’t Craigslist, and we’re not haggling over a microwave. Adding a Ragdoll to your home is a long-term commitment—think 12 to 18+ years.

You’re not buying “just a cat.” You’re welcoming a kitten raised with intention, love, 24/7 care, early socialization, health-tested parents, and proper veterinary care—including microchipping and being spayed or neutered before going home. ❤️

Looking for a bargain? Just remember: quality reflects care, and care isn’t cheap.

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❌ “I want a kitten right now.”

💬 Kittens aren’t takeout—you can’t order one up and expect it ready to go.

Litters are planned well in advance(5 months from breeding to home), and kittens only go home after hitting key milestones—at least 12 weeks of age, vet checks, social development, microchipping, and spay/neuter.

Sometimes one’s available right away, but most of the time, you’ll want to hop on the waitlist.

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❌ “There’s an older kitten still available—what’s wrong with it?”

❌ “Since it’s older than 12 weeks, can I get a discount?”

💬 Whew. Deep breath.

There’s nothing wrong with a kitten just because they’re older. Maybe the original family had to delay, or I was holding them back to evaluate for breeding.

And older? Often means more. More food, more litter, more laundry, more training, more vet visits, more snuggles.

By 14–16 weeks, that kitten is further along socially and developmentally—sometimes even sleeping through the night (bless 🙌).

So no, older doesn’t mean less valuable—it often means more valuable and better prepared.

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Most frequently asked:

❌ “I want a super cuddly lapcat.”

💬 Don’t we all? 😄 I raise my kittens with tons of love and hands-on time, so they’re well-socialized and used to affection—but keep in mind, kittens go through stages. One week they’re velcro babies, the next they’re climbing the curtains.

Their true personalities really start to shine as they grow up, and how cuddly they become has a lot to do with the time and bonding they get in their new home.

If snuggles are what you’re after, invest in that relationship early—and it’ll pay off big time. 💕