Adopting a Ragdoll KittenWhat to expect when adopting a Ragdoll kitten
The Adoption fee: Includes one or more lovable Acaramia or EmberHearth kittens, several articles of interest to help you and your kitten through the bonding process, our adoption contract detailing our health guarantee and policies, vaccinations, a vet checkup, spay or neuter as applies, registration paperwork and a starter kitten gift (toys, food, etc). We work very hard to treat each kitten as an individual. You are welcome to reserve as early as you wish to ensure a specific kitten (color/gender) but please let us guide you, helping to match a kitten to your environment. We use the "first come, first serve" by deposit method to create our waiting list. Fees start at $650.00 for pet/companions. Pet/Companion kittens: Our kittens are between the ages of 12 and 14 weeks old when we allow them to be released into their new forever homes. Here is an article explaining the reasons behind this age limit: "How Young is Too Young?" Our cats and kittens are guaranteed Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids negative. We test our colonies as opposed to vaccinating. Vaccinations: Our kittens will have had two or more age appropriate vaccinations for upper respiratory virus before they leave us. All adult cats adopted will be current on all "core" vaccines. Notes on Spay/Neuter: Remember this; WE are taking all risks for you. If the kitten should have a sensitivity found during surgery...it happens on us, not you. Should you decide to adopt a kitten under a spay/neuter contract from another breeder and your kitten dies or a sensitivity is found...it's on YOU...not your breeder. Ragdolls have also been known to present mature issues, i.e. spraying male, in-season female by FOUR/FIVE months of age. A contract giving you six months to alter may result in your dealing with these messy issues yourself. Our policy of kittens being altered PRIOR to their release is non- negotiable. Declaw Information: Please read the articles on this site! Anyone who is contemplating declawing a cat needs to read this first. Educate - Don't Amputate Declaw is, simply put amputation, times ten. Translation: PAIN!! Breeding Kittens/Cats: If you inquire about breeding cats/kittens, be prepared to show proof of a working cattery with association documentation and proof that your program participates in early alter. Payment: Deposits can be accepted by way of personal check, money order or PayPal. Final payment is due upon the release (pick up) of the kitten by way of money order, cashiers check or cash. PayPal arrangements can be made upon request; an additional 3% service charge will incur and all fees must be made at least 10 days prior to the kittens release date. Location: Acaramia and Emberhearth Ragdolls are located in north central of West Virginia, not far from the Clarksburg/Bridgeport area. Most have found it an easy drive from Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky. We are approximately 40 minutes south of Morgantown, WV, two hours north of Charleston, WV, four and half hours from Washington, DC, an hour and a half east of Parkersburg, WV, three hours from Columbus, OH, two hours from Pittsburgh, PA. There are several motel options in the Clarksburg, Fairmont and Bridgeport areas for those requiring an overnight stay while traveling. You are more than welcome to pick your kitten up at our home but meeting nearer the four lane is an option if prior arrangements are made. NEW!!! Ground transport service is now available to several areas in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
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I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. - Jean Cocteau
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