Toshies Ragdolls
Ragdoll Cat Breeder - Gold Coast, QLD
Toshies Ragdolls are a small registered breeder on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our gorgeous cats are raised indoors around our family. Kittens are well socialised and treated as part of the family. Temperament is important to us and our kittens are a great testament to this.
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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.Yes all of my breeding cats are dna tested including being tested for HCM a and PKD
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. Our kittens are raised in our home in a quiet room until they are old enough to start exploring the house where they are free to explore and be part of the family. All kittens are well socialised and receive plenty of opportunities to play and be cuddled by myself, husband and 5 children. Kittens are all exposed to daily living and noises such as the vacuum, washing machine, loud children and everyday sounds.
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.Ensuring the kittens go to the best homes is very important to us. All potential buyers and asked many questions and spoken to over the phone before I agree to them purchasing a kitten.
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.I have a breeders contract which I speak to the buyer about and provide for them to sign before the kitten leaves my home.
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.Ongoing support is given, we are always available for our kittens and their owners in messages and on the phone and in person if necessary.
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, always available to assist with rehoming if necessary and to offer support any way that we can.
Clubs & Associations
Question. Are you a current member of any breed clubs and/or associations?
Answer. Yes.Queensland feline association
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