Ringoffire Ragdolls
Ragdoll Cat Breeder - Geelong, Victoria
We are a small boutique cattery located in Geelong, Australia offering Australia wide transport.
Our aim is to breed beautiful Ragdoll cats with outstanding temperaments, high quality type and excellent health, suitable for families. We breed with select imported and Australian bloodlines true to the nature of the breed.
We are registered with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Victoria (GCCFV) and have been breeding for 10 years.
Please feel welcome to subscribe to our YouTube channel, Instagram and Facebook to follow our Ragdoll journey.
Messages and questions always welcome!
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Registrations & memberships
Registration: GCCFV;
Prefix: RINGOFFIRE
Supply/Source
RB102693
Category
Breeder - Cats
For
Cats - Ragdoll
Our standards & practices
Health testing & screening
Question. Do you health test in accordance with the current standards and recommended guidelines for your breed? Can you demonstrate your knowledge of any required DNA or other health related test results concerning your breed (if applicable).
Answer. Yes.All my breeding cats are screened through Orivet for breed specific genetic diseases such as PKD and HCM (new home will receive copies of parents and/or grandparents test results.
All cats are kept up to date with vaccinations, health checks, wormed and flea treated regularly.
PCR swab done for any new cats coming into my home.
My breeding cats are also X-Rayed to ensure they have 2 kidneys (1 kidney is a widespread fault in the ragdoll breed, no test yet, X-Ray is the only way to be sure, Breeders MUST X-Ray their cats)
Preparation & socialisation
Question. Do you ensure that your kittens are appropriately socialised? Please provide details about how you raise your kittens to ensure that their environmental and social needs are met, that they are suitable as pets. And, do you ensure that the new family understands and is equipped to continue this socialisation?
Answer. Yes.My kittens are raised underfoot in my home as part of the family with many toys, cat trees and constant stimulation. Cage Free!
Placement & matching
Question. Is ensuring that your kittens go to the right home a high priority? How do you ensure that the kitten will be a good fit, and be well cared for in its new home? Do you have a verbal or personal interview?
Answer. Yes.I like to talk to my buyer either via messenger or phone call and ask lots of questions about the home they are offering, if they are an international student I offer advice on how they might take their cat back to home country once study is complete.
Question. What written information about the conditions of sale, warranty, and information concerning the care and maintenance of the breed do you provide?
Answer. Yes.Yes, 3 Year genetic health guarantee.
Buyer interview via email, messenger or phone call.
Ongoing support
Question. Do you offer ongoing support? For example: Help with introducing a kitten to other animals; help with any health or behavioural problems that might occur.
Answer. Yes.I am always only a message away for my kitten families. No matter the age of the cat(s).
Question. In the long term, do you assist with re-homing a kitten or cat if for some reason the new family are unable to care for it?
Answer. Yes.Yes, I help buyer to rehome animal through finding a suitable new home
Clubs & Associations
Question. Are you a current member of any breed clubs and/or associations?
Answer. Yes.GCCFV
World of Cats Club
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