How to Adopt a Ragdoll

Adopting a Ragdoll kitten is an exciting experience! Ragdolls are known for their affectionate personalities, silky coats, and loyal companionship. At LittleMitts Ragdolls, we make the adoption process simple and transparent, so you know exactly what to expect when bringing your kitten home.

Step 1:

Contact Us to Reserve Your Kitten

To begin the adoption process, by filling out our Kitty Inquire Form or texting Kathleen at 970-481-1582 (we respond within 24 hours). This ensures your desired kitten is available.

To officially reserve your kitten, place a $200 non-refundable deposit using one of the following options:

  • Venmo: @Kathleen-Maier

  • Zelle: 970-481-1582

  • Mailing a check

Once the deposit is received, your specific kitten is secured.

Step 2:

Explore Available Kittens

Take a look at our Available Kittens page to see if there’s an upcoming litter or available kitten you’re interested in. We operate on a first come, first serve basis to keep things fair for everyone.

Step 3:

Final Payment and Kitten Pickup Day

When it’s time for pickup, you’ll:

  • Pay the final adoption amount. The total adoption fee for a Ragdoll kitten ranges from $2,200–$2,800, depending on the kitten. Your $200 deposit will be applied toward this fee.

  • Sign the adoption paperwork

  • Ask any final questions

Many families like to prepare a cozy, safe room for their new kitten to adjust to their new home.

Step 4:

What’s Included With Your Ragdoll Kitten

Every LittleMitts Ragdoll kitten goes home with:

  • First and second FVRCP vaccines

  • Microchip information

  • Full spectrum deworming

  • Tested negative for feline leukemia

  • Parents tested negative for HCM and 39 other genetic defects

  • TICA registration form

  • Three-year health guarantee contract

  • Food samples (both wet and dry) to help with transitioning

FAQs

Do you have kittens available?

When kittens are available to select, they will show up on the available kittens page. We also will have upcoming kittens listed on that page as well.

What have the kittens been eating?

We will provide samples of both wet and dry food for you to take home. We recommend a high quality (no by-products) kitten food for the first year. We feed our kittens soft food 2 times a day. Depending on the kitten, they will eat about 1-2 tablespoons of soft food morning and evening.

When can I bring a kitten home?

Kittens go home around 12 weeks of age. Kittens learn important social skills from their litter mates and mother the first 12 weeks. Even though they start eating solid food by four weeks, they continue to nurse off and on until 12 weeks. Separating kittens from their mother much before this could be detrimental to the kitten.

What kind of litter do you use?

We use a clay clumping litter “Scoop Away”. Costco carries this brand. I recommend a no scent or light scent litter to start.

We also use Pretty Litter. We can discuss the pros and cons of each during your visit.

Do you have a waitlist?

Yes, we have gone back to a waitlist. When you place a $200 deposit you can either choose between a general waitlist or a specific litter waitlist.

Are boy ragdolls friendlier than girls?

I am often asked if boy kittens are friendlier than girl kittens. For typical domesticated cats this sometimes can be true. For ragdolls, it really depends on the individual personality of the individual kitten. I’ve definitely had plenty of litters where the sweetest, friendliest kitten was a girl!

We already have a cat/dog what is the best way to introduce our new kitten to the family?

Initially you want to separate the new kitten from all other pets. Something like a bathroom or bedroom that can be shut, or at least a gated area. After allowing the kitten to adjust to their new environment for a day or two, allow the animals to sniff each other under the door or through the gate. Once you notice the kitten and other pets seem calm, you can increase the contact.

Do you allow visitors at your cattery?

I’d love to eventually have a way to accommodate everybody visiting the kittens. At this time, however, visits are restricted to families who have paid a deposit. If for any reason you visit and decide to not get a kitten, I will return your deposit. The cattery is inspected by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and is also PACFA certified. We can share photos, videos and provide references from families that have adopted from us in the past.