Ragdoll kitten wanted, free or under $300 Options

[chet]

Hi,
I'm after a ragdoll kitten (under 6months). Ideally free or $300max. I would get the kitten desexed, microchipped, wormed, injected, etc. I would also get pet insurance. I have had a few cats before and am great with them. I have an apartment in Hawthorn, Melbourne where two other owners have cats. The kitten would be kept indoors at all times.

I am after a ragdoll as they are well suited to apartments.

Many thanks,

C

[Furrballz]

Hi Chet,
I would like to suggest that you have a look around at some Breeders that appeal to you that appear to be doing the right things for their cats and kittens and then save up for a kitten from them.
A kitten for free or under $300 is likely to come from an unregistered Breeder and not all of them take the precautions (ensuring they are tested against known health issues and not breeding cats that are closely related) that are needed to ensure as healthy a cat as possible for the future.
I know how hard it is to save up that money for your first Ragdoll.. it took me over 2yrs to get my first Ragdoll!!
When you buy from an ethical registered breeder, you get a kitten that has had all of its vet work already (close to $400 worth on its own!), then you have the ongoing support of the breeder, food and care kit to get you started as well!
In the long run, this is the better way to do it.

the other option is to get a retired young cat from a registered breeder, they also have all their vet work done and are between 2-5yrs old usually... and closer to your budget :)
Good luck on finding your new friend... you do have terrific taste! lol

[fleabag]

Aha ..another thing is yu have 300 for the kitten, then your desexing costs as well as other vet costs ..so you'll not save very much trying to do it that way .HOWEVER if you get a kitten from most registered breeders it will have had all the vet stuff done for you..and included in the price ..
It would be sad if you couldn't afford the vet stuff immediately and your new baby got sick or something..

[Perko]

Hi Chet,

I know of a lady who may still have one seal boy left.
She is in La Trobe Valley...so not too far from Melbourne.

However, her kittens are $440, not desexed...it's unlikley you'll find one for $300 that is quality and healthy.
If you would like her email address, let me know.

Sarah

[ChocolateDots]

However, her kittens are $440, not desexed...it's unlikley you'll find one for $300 that is quality and healthy.
If you would like her email address, let me know.

Sarah

There's not much point paying $440 for an undesexed cat, by the time you go to the vet and get her desexed you're paying more than going to a breeder who offers their kittens with all done before adoption.

[Perko]

There's not much point paying $440 for an undesexed cat, by the time you go to the vet and get her desexed you're paying more than going to a breeder who offers their kittens with all done before adoption.

Yes I agree, I don't know why she isn't desexing them...
I mentioned this kitten because it seemed close by to Chet and I know the lady :)

[cindybub]

hello i have a female ragdollx for sale she is 6months old she gets along with cats and dogs she is very friendly and loves cuddles she is grey in colour she comes with cat post kitty litter tray and wat ever food i have left i need to find a home asap due to my son is allergic to her we are asking 150.00 for her her name is maggie if ur interested here is myu email add and i can send u pic just email and ill will send them asap cheers cindy my email ad is cindybub2010@hotmail.com

[Panda Azura]

Hi Chet,

I know of a lady who may still have one seal boy left.
She is in La Trobe Valley...so not too far from Melbourne.

However, her kittens are $440, not desexed...it's unlikley you'll find one for $300 that is quality and healthy.
If you would like her email address, let me know.

Sarah

Can you give me her contact details, please?

I'm obviously not looking for another kitten at the moment, with everything thats going on with Henry..
But I am in the Latrobe Valley and would love to know who she is :)

[Furrballz]

I am only in dandenong vic and also have Ragdoll babies still for sale.

All of mine are completely vet worked, desexed, vacs, microchipped and I guarantee them against PKD & HCM for 4yrs.

Mine are $700 tho, not under $300 as their vet-work alone would be about 300-400 worth alone!

[kittenmitten]

any pnline adds (and listing a cat for sale in a forum like this), is online, needs to quote the micrchip no under the Vic DPI regulations, so the poster with the raggie X might like to add that so they aren;t breaking the law

[Mymphf]

Forgive my ignorance but does that law pertain to people who don't reside in Vic?

[Perko]

any pnline adds (and listing a cat for sale in a forum like this), is online, needs to quote the micrchip no under the Vic DPI regulations, so the poster with the raggie X might like to add that so they aren;t breaking the law

Yeah, I'm sorry, I had forgotten this, also didn't know the m/c number.
Kitten I was talking about sold yesterday anyway.
Wondering...does this law take effect when we tell others about kittens we
know a breeder has available?

[Furrballz]

The New Vic Laws are for any person selling a dog or cat of any age, in Victoria.
This means that a microchip number HAS to be displayed if you are asking for ANY amount of money.
This also means that you cannot advertise any expression of interest in anything that has already been born, only those still to be born. Once born, no advertising until they are microchipped.

This also covers any personal websites!

[chet]

Oh wow, thanks for the replies, guys!

I think I've found a desexed kitty for $450, which is quite fine.

Thanks,

Chet

[Serena]

That's great news.

[Furrballz]

Exellent news Chet
Just be sure you are happy with the Breeder as well. You want to know you can come back with a brag, or an issue and they will be there for you :)

Dont forget to share pics!

[Perko]

Oooo...is this kit a raggie like you wanted? Love to hear details about him/her...and pictures too :)
Sarah

[ciggggg]

Yeah, I'm sorry, I had forgotten this, also didn't know the m/c number.
Kitten I was talking about sold yesterday anyway.
Wondering...does this law take effect when we tell others about kittens we
know a breeder has available?

Not to be picky... lol but i think kittenmitten might actually have been referring to the post under your original one so you did nothing wrong at all :)

also, I dont think that law is effective with you saying you might know a lady who has one for sale. I think it would only apply if you were full on advertsing the cat with full details??.. . I could be wrong lol i frequently am. hehe

[kittenmitten]

was talking about Cindybub, who was quite happy to tout her ragdoll x for sale as her first ever post on here, that was quite clearly an add

[kellynel]

hello
i just wish to let you know that i have a male and female Ragdoll kitten offering for free adoption only to any body who is willing to take good care of them . if you know you still need it and willing to take care of them get to me via kellynel56@yahoo.com

[kittenmitten]

are those in addition to the kitten you are also offering up for free - usually someones first post on here is to introduce themselves and talk about their cats, not come on here trying to flog them off. Hope all these kittens you are offering are desexed and vaccinated, and why are you rehoming 3 kittens - are you a registered breeder?

[Perko]

hello
i just wish to let you know that i have a male and female Ragdoll kitten offering for free adoption only to any body who is willing to take good care of them . if you know you still need it and willing to take care of them get to me via kellynel56@yahoo.com

Why are they free?

[simba]

My cat Simba would love to live at your home. Id like some money for him if your interested and don't live to far send me a link or chat. Hes already desexed but hes 18mth.
If your interested in him hes every thing you say you want except his age?

[kittenmitten]

if you are going to offer him up Simba to someone wanting a kitten when he is at least 18 months old, so clearly not a kitten, at least let the person know about his other issues, or direct them to the post where you have discussed them, it is not fair on a new owner to drop them in on this when they may not be aware they are getting a cat that has the behavioural issues you have described plus as you have indicated, has a coat that cannot be easily managed as he does not like being groomed. You have also never indicated whether he came from health tested parents, or has had all vaccinations etc, which is also something you should disclose.

No doubt you will again say I am rotten for pointing all of this out, don't care as it is relevant to the person you are offering him to who may not have checked out your other posts on this boy, and not pointing it out to them would be meaner, esp since this cat is going into a multi cat household.

[Heather Sharada]

Simba I agree with kittenmitten - you can't just push your cat off to someone else given his issues without disclosure but dud you realise Chet as their kitten and this post has been dragged from May....a very old post.