Boutique RagaMuffins
Selection
Ragamuffins are described as a calm, affectionate and
"human centered" cats with a sweet expression
that reflects their sweet disposition.
Each Sire and Dam, and their lineage, is assessed for the desired standards of health, type, temperament, and compatibility to fulfill our goal of offering exceptional cats and improve the breed.
All RagaMuffin kittens go home with 2 vet exams, age appropriate vaccines, microchip, parasite screening results, proof of litter registration, copies of parents' registration, pedigrees, and DNA test results (including HCM and PKD), as wells as health guarantee, kitten care package, and lifetime support from Boutique RagaMuffins.
Breeding
Our RagaMuffin Queens, Kings, and kittens receive the best in environment, nutrition,
and socialization so they are happy and healthy. Measures are taken so Sires can socialize daily with cat and people family -except when busy in the "Honeymoon Suite".
When there is a healthy amount of time between litters, Queens are examined by our vet for reproductive health, before pregnancies are planned,
When the "time" is close we spend days preparing "maternity suites" and sleepless nights on "kitten watch". We are present for the birth to offer love, and support in whatever capacity the
mother cat and kittens need.
Housing
Our RagaMuffin cats are FAMILY cats!
While we do have a dedicated cattery room with spacious, sunlit enclosures for the occasions that having the run of the house is not a good option, our cats are wherever we are during the day and sleep with us at night.
Our Cattery and home are kept clean, safe, and odor-free, to help prevent illness and injury to our cats/kittens,
AND so it is a place we can be proud of.
Nutrition
We feed a vet approved customized diet of premium and organic foods to maximize nutrient intake and absorption
and minimize ingestion/negative impacts of chemicals such as pesticides, preservatives, and additives.
Mothers receive supplemental servings of organic roasted chicken & broth 3-4 times per day while pregnant and nursing.
Kittens are given the same when they are ready for
"big kid food".
This diet optimizes the kittens' development during the most important times growth.
Socialization
Love, Interaction, Conditioning, and More Love!
The RagaMuffin kittens and cats of Boutique RagaMuffins experience a family lifestyle
with constant interaction through; play, snuggling, love, and just hanging out with our family.
Additionally, we purposefully introduce the kittens to many different things they may encounter later in life so they will know that these things are ok and not to be afraid.
Sounds, kids, dogs, other cats, carriers, car rides, nail clipping, exam handling are just a few examples.
Adoption Process
When a family is matched with a kitten or cat, we want to make it OFFICIAL! A contract filled out with family and kitty details is sent, signed, and returned with a non-refundable deposit to reserve the kitten which is applied to the total adoption fee. A separate agreement outlining the responsibilities and protections of both parties will also be sent for the family to go over!
Match Making
Another top priority in addition to the high standard of care, is matching the kittens to their adoptive families. These perfect matches are facilitated by the time we spend with the potential families and available kittens. Constant Kitten interaction allows us to assess their personalities and what family situation would be best for them.
Likewise, we get know families through numerous conversations to guide us to`
the kitten with the matching personality.
We would rather pass on an adoption than match a family with a RagaMuffin kitten that doesn't fit their needs.
Let us help you to find the perfect kitten for your family!
Delivery/Pick up
You are never too far away to adopt a Boutique RagaMuffin kitten or cat! We offer in cabin escort and delivery in the USA for the cost of the plane ticket.
We do not use cargo or couriers to maximize safety and minimize stress to the little ones as they leave their mom
and brothers and sisters and experience so many new things. Another, and very economical option is
for families to fly in and pickup their kitten!
For RagaMuffin Catteries
We are open to conservative, thoughtful sharing our lines for the benefit of improving the breed, with qualified RagaMuffin catteries that are like minded and belong with similar care requirements, cattery practices, Code of Ethics, contract,
and personal and professional integrity.