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10 Traits of a Reputable and Responsible Breeder.

1) A Reputable/Responsible Breeder does not breed cats "to make money" or so their children can "experience the miracle of birth." A reputable breeder breeds to advance their breeding program and for their love and devotion to purebred cats.

2) Reputable/Responsible Breeder sell/place kittens/cats with new owners on a spay or neuter agreements OR the cat/kittens are spayed/neutered BEFORE they go to their new homes.

3) A Reputable/Responsible Breeder plans all litters with a set goal in mind and not just nilly willy.

4) A Reputable/Responsible Breeder keeps their kittens/cats (show/breeders, "pets" and retirees) in a clean and pleasant environment and provides them with companionship, proper nutrition, health care, and basic medical care to assure good health of their cats and kittens.

5) A Reputable/Responsible Breeder sells their kittens/cats to approved homes and prospective buyers are carefully screened to assure that each kitten/cat will go to a loving and responsible homes.

6) Reputable/Responsible Breeders offer a health guarantee on their kittens.

7) A Reputable/Responsible Breeder stands behind their contracts.

8) Reputable/Responsible Breeders do not sell to pet stores.

9) Reputable/Responsible Breeders do not support nor encourage "backyard breeders" or "for profit breeders" by selling their kittens with breeding rights to just "anyone" but to qualified Breeders who are interested in preserving and protecting the purebreed/pedigreed cat breed.

10) Responsible/ Reputable Breeders will provide education (if needed) on the temperament, daily requirements, grooming and medical needs for the breed of cat they are selling to make sure that the potential buyers is fully aware of what to expect and can assure themselves (and the Breeder) that they can provide a suitable FOREVER home.

Two Are Better Than One!

* By having two or more cats, you are able to enjoy the true social nature of cats and their relationship with each other.

* Cats who have a playmate tend to be more socially well-adjusted, smarter, and avoid behavioral problems like shyness, biting, hissing, being frightened and hiding in the company of people they don't know.

* Cats need stimulation during the day like humans. Studies have shown that some animals left alone most of the day in the house, have brains that weigh up to 25% less than those whose lives hold more stimulation and activity.

* In Switzerland, an anti-cruelty law was passed that requires people who are buying dogs and cats to acquire two instead of one since it is the nature of an animal to have company of his/her own kind.

* Cats are much less likely to gain weight due to lack of movement, and to suffer related illnesses.

* They are less likely to ruin furniture out of boredom.

* If you must work long hours or travel for a couple of days, two more cats keep each other company and are more tranquil during your absence.

* It's more likely that people bring back an adopted cat due to behavior problems when only one has been adopted rather than two.

* Your cat will remain more playful and youthful into his or her later years with a companion.

*The workload to care for two cats remains relatively the same.

*You don't need more space for a second cat!

* Because......Two Are Better Than One!

Tales & Tails of New York. (reprinted in "Doing Things For Animals").

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Ragdolls are very social cats and eventhough they LOVE their human family; they take great

joy in the daily interactions of other Ragdolls or friendly cats.

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