Jackal and neighbor (waves north!) Deb has a friend with a cat in need of a home:
Arwen the ragdoll (the black and cream on the top bed) needs a new home! She was a stray taken I took in, fattened up, and made ready for her forever home. She was a skinny, sad little thing. This kitty is sassy, yet classy! But emphasis on sassy. She’s sweet, but will let you know when you’re upsetting her. She dislikes dogs, but if a dog leaves her alone, she won’t go looking for trouble . . . she will let them know she dislikes them if they get too close.
Arwen and my female cat do not get along, but she likes to pester Gandalf, my male cat, occasionally (he’s the gray kitty in the photo). They behave like brother and sister . . . sometimes they like each other, sometimes they don’t. I do feel like she would be better off as an only cat, unless there is a special other kitty who will win her over and befriend her, like Gandyman did.
Arwen is spayed, but I have no other vet info on her. She will need to be taken to the vet as I haven’t been able to afford to do so to get more info on her health. Also her age–I have no clue how old she is.
If you don’t know about Ragdolls, they are quite cuddly: Ragdoll Facts
My parents had a Ragdoll and he was HUGE. And I have Maine Coons, so I know huge. And he was cuddly.
My experience has been, that most females like to be the only female, but do okay with a male cat buddy. YMMV.
I checked, because our local shelters have such a great track record of getting their cats adopted. The last couple of times either I wanted to adopt (hello, Willow!) or a friend wanted to adopt, there were very few choices. That is not true right now, the shelters are brimming with cats, big and small. So Deb and her friend are hoping we can find someone here who would love a fluffy cuddle buddy.
Email me at: whats4dinnersolutions (at) live (dot) com or my balloon juice email: tamara (at) balloon-juice (dot) com and I will pass your information along to Deb. I have no other information besides what is in the post. If you’re interested, I’m sure Deb can find answers for you and probably more photos.
I’m available for Colorado transport (oh, please don’t make me drive through Denver, but I’ll do it for this furry love).
JBWoodford
Whereabouts in CO? I have family out there who might be interested.
DebG
@JBWoodford: Kitty lives in Greeley. The grey cat, Gandalf, also needs a new home. I’m willing to help transport if it helps these two find homes. They do not have to be adopted together.
MazeDancer
Happy to contribute to transportation.
Can also send cat food or whatever to alleviate some of the monetary stress if friend will set up an Amazon wish list or the like. We don’t get to see the address, person gets the food.
There are so many kitties needing homes, now, if we can make it easier during the search, happy to do it.
Also, if I may be so bold, better pictures could help See the face. Look into the eyes,
Dan B
My partner’s brother and SIL had a Ragdoll that didn’t like being held but that was likely because the brother got off on annoying cats.
Joy in FL
@MazeDancer:
I’ll be glad to help with this also. I think it’s a great idea if it helps someone take the plunge of adopting a kitty. I’ll add that I would be willing to contribute to providing initial vet care if that makes it easier for someone to adopt.
Those are beautiful cats. I hope we find them both their forever homes.
ChiJD_Doug
We have a ragdoll and can confirm he is a fabulous member of the family: sweet, very sociable, playful, meets us at the door, and eyes so beautifully blue that Paul Newman would weep.
Mike in NC
We adore our fabulous Ragdolls, even the one that wakes me up at 3 AM to be fed his first round of breakfast.
Bill Hicks
Awesome looking cat. I currently have a cat (truly started out feral, observed the previous generation she came from living in a forest nearby) that is happy to finally be the only one, and I really appreciate her. However, I am not sure why you are calling this cat a Ragdoll especially if a stray. It is like saying Steve is a Maine Coon. Maybe he is, maybe he isn’t. Same with the “Ragdoll”. Perhaps there is more info on this stray than was in the post. Regardless, a cat is worth loving no matter the breed.
tokyokie
We adopted a ragdoll kitten a couple of months ago, and he’s still adjusting to living with his two Siamese brothers (and they to him). And although ragdolls are supposed to love cuddling, Oliver doesn’t like to be held, but he purrs very loudly when you give him scritches. Ragdoll cats are beautiful, and I highly recommend them. Although Franco, the smaller seal-point might not agree with that assessment.
Jude
I have a rescued ragdoll. He can be the meanest MFer you ever met. I think the insane pricetags on these cats have caused some cray cray inbreeding. Is he cool to have around? Yeah…When it’s just the main family pack, he’s not very different from having a dog. When people or stray cats come around? Holy crap. I have a cone of shame and a door with an emergency cat pan/lock ready to go.
This one looks nicer, but I hope whomever reads the story takes the single cat home piece to heart. You cannot deal with these creatures very easily if they weren’t one of the ‘floppy acquiescenct’ type of ragdoll.
I could say more, but I honestly don’t want this poor thing not to get a good forever home. Alone. Without any other cats. (dog would most likely turn out fine if it’s larger than 20 lbs)
e.g: I literally can’t take him to the vet. It’s not an option. We now brush him religiously—and I’m not religious—so his knots stay down because no groomer will take him. I had to put him into the anesthetic dog box myself so they could knock him out for his last shaving. No one would go near him.
Jude
@Bill Hicks: That’s a great point and would be extra bonus points in my book. I’ve seen Himalayans witihout a scrunched face I would have sworn were ragdolls, but simply weren’t.
columbusqueen
Would love to take both, but I’m in Ohio with six already. Can help with transport costs and/or wishlist items.
TaMara
@Jude: Well, considering the current foster mom has not had any of those experiences, I’d say your “warnings” are kind of counter productive.
But as always, connecting anyone interested with the foster mom, they should ask all the questions they need to feel comfortable with the adoption.
Sister Machine Gun of Quiet Harmony
What adorable floofs! I would take either of them if I could.
Pink Tie
We would love to add to our little pounce of cats (now consisting of 3). is there an easy way to get this kitty to Houston? We successfully blended in a very difficult one – a stray with behavioral issues, including bullying.
MazeDancer
@Pink Tie: Houston is not so far. Transport blegs can happen.
email TaMara if you are really interested
Pink Tie
@Pink Tie: Adding that we have also dealt with vet stress. Our nicest cat ever would have to get anesthesia just for a checkup, which is also what we have to do with our sweet big boi now when his teeth need cleaning. I’ll also say that our young bad kitty has totally come around, and while she hasn’t shed all her wicked ways, she gets along really well with our older cats. If this cat can make its way here, we could try!
TaMara
@Pink Tie: Hey, we’ve done it before, we can probably figure something out. I just had a friend ship puppies with a “nanny”. We could probably hit up the blog for transportation funds – pretty cheap round trip flight from Den to Houston
Shoot me an email and I’ll put you in touch with Deb and see if it’s a match.
Pink Tie
@MazeDancer: thank you! I’ll probably need to see just how tough this cat really is! we had one who was so mad when I first brought babies home that he would scorch any baby-related item, like the crib, car seat, etc. wow, are you super mad? we can tell!
tokyokie
@TaMara: I don’t see where your email is, but as I live in Fort Worth, which is on the way from Colorado to Houston, I could drive a leg of the kitty journey, as long as it’s before I start a new job Oct. 9. Send me an email if that is workable. I’d take the kitty had we not just gotten one recently.
Rebel’s Dad
I’m super late as usual, but omg what an adorable kitteh.
I’m a dog person, but I’ve had a couple of cats before and I do like them. I wish I could have a pet right now. A cat would be perfect.
I hope Arwen and Gandalf both find good homes quickly! BJ was so awesome last year when I had to rehome Tado.
Mel
@Rebel’s Dad: How are your classes this semester?