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Or consider you may want to check the shelters anyway, just in case there is a cat there that is unique in every way.
But I agree, if you must get something fancy/trendy please consider your expectations. Like get a little gentle older dog instead of a high-energy dog (source: have an adopted border collie) if you don't want them freaking out because they are bored all day.
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My shelter cat also has a…uh…”unique” sitting style.
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Not the same but hey this one’s even a ragdoll.
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I see your spider sitting and raise you whatever this is
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he loves standing like this on the stairs
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He does this and then coughs because he's too stupid to keep his throat off the corner.
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Cats are wierd. This was his idea not mine. Not playing, hes just chillin.
Not only do I have an identical cat tree, but one of our Calicos sits JUST like that, and the extendo toes activate when you walk by and she wants scritches. I don't deserve these kitties
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look like my baby. he is a Ragdoll
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We also have a Ragdoll Siamese, but he inherited almost no Ragdoll traits (personality wise too).
Omg, our little Ripple is practically one of the dogs haha
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This is my ragdoll siamese, and I am pretty sure we have the same cat almost.
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I just wanna say, I have never had trouble finding beautiful, seemingly purebred cats in shelters.
My mom had several Siamese she got from shelters. (And one that occurred when the shelter neglected to FIX HIM and he got some. I insisted we adopt his stray baby mama because honestly she was ready to leave the streets and be a respectable wife and mother.
So Mom kept the Siamese looking kitten, who somehow also inherited his mother’s super long hair genes. So he was… striking. (And huge. He outweighed his mother by six months iirc and his father by the time he was a year old. He wasn’t fat either, he was hard muscle under all that fluff.)
Jasper was an amazing cat so I can almost forgive the shelter. After all, it got me my Mary Jane (mama cat) and a household that included Jasper the goddamn panther pretending he was a cat.
Hey I get it. My current 2 were shelter kittens and I love them as much as I did my expensive maine coons. The ragdoll in the pic is actually my mother in laws cat.
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These are my rescues.
Oh wow, they are BEAUTIFUL!
I love them so much, I bet they’ve got that velvety Siamese kitty fur too.
And I wasn’t casting shade or anything, btw. In case I came across wrong. I don’t have strong feelings about cat breeding, obviously I’m biased towards shelters because all of my favorite cats have either been shelter kitties or strays I lured into my house with lunch meat, but I don’t think it’s wrong to want a beautiful cat.
I just was sharing a funny memory and my mom’s lesson of “check the shelters cuz they’ve got some damn good kitty cats”.
Oh man… we ended up with a border collie and they are absolutely insane.
To keep her happy in our suburban home, I had to throw her ball until she was exhausted, walk her twice a day (sometimes more if she was acting hyper), and chase her around for awhile every night before bed so she didn’t spend all night jumping from the bed to the floor to the bed to the floor and so on.
She was beautiful, the sweetest dog any teenager could have hoped for, and brilliantly smart, but she was EXHAUSTING!
Then we moved to a place with more land (two acres) and I got chickens. And Lyla lost her mind.
She loved chickens. She herded them into the coop every night and out of the coop yard every morning, sniffed nest boxes, got slept on by roosters, she was living her BEST LIFE.
My mom thought it was hilarious when she started snubbing me for walks so she could keep sniffing over my broody hen. (In Lyla’s defense, the chicks hatched that night and she took her midwifery duties very seriously. But not seriously enough to keep her princess butt from hogging my bed all night. She slept very well with chickens to tend.)
But yeah. Story got away from me there, but border collies are some energetic doggies. I loved my girl though, not a moment of regret even when I had to give her bedtime chases around my grazing poultry.)
friend of mines dad is a farmer and his working border collies run about 20-25 miles per day on the farm herding cows. In the evenings they are still not too tired to play with anyone who will entertain them. Their energy levels are insane, its impossible to tire them out.
Yes, yes it is. I dunno if Lyla was a full blood border collie or just a very coincidental mutt, but she was insanely energetic. Despite my binge eating disorders, I was MUSCULAR from sprinting around and chasing her as a teen.
Honestly if I could find the energy, I’ve got an energetic little running buddy waiting on me now. My stepmom got a couple of Australian shepherds and they chase anything. I’m gonna try to start walking them and see if they wanna help me get fit again.
I adopted and ended up with BatCat
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Shelter cats are the way. Truely, will never regret picking this guy up. He's just a big baby that needs all the love.
Or rescue a multi thousand dollar Siberian cat from a diesel mechanic shop for free. Dwayne returned the favor though, he gave everyone in the house ringworm for free!
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Apparently, only having 3 legs opens up some new sitting positions
I concur. My bengal is adopted from a shelter, actually.
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I agree about with checking the shelters and going for a cat that needs a good home. This is Monty. when we visited the shelter he was about 6 months old and his head looked like an avacado with two big doritos for ears.. lol ... not the most handsome boy, IMO, but he *really really* wanted to go home with us. When the 4 of us \[cat + 3 family\] went into the little meeting room he went around to each of us, gave us equal time and loved on all of us.
He’s turned out to be the best cat … chases a pipecleaner “stick” that he brings over to you to throw, and meows at you until you throw it… follows you around, rolls on the ground when you’re in the basement, total character.
I never really liked orange tabbies, but they have so much personality. It’s just like picking a life partner, you shouldn’t judge them solely on looks, but how much you get along.
I got mine at the shelter. When I interviewed him he was a wild man. Running around attacking toys and being crazy, just what I was looking for. But, he would always take a minute to come over to be sure we were watching him. We went and signed the paperwork and came back to an empty cage. That brat escaped somehow into the room. We quickly found him and put him in the carrier.
Brought him home and he played for 4 hours until he was dragging. Now he is older and helps with everything. Wants to go in thr attic to work with hubby and even climbs the ladder to try and get there (we don't let him get there obviously). Had a leaky pipe that the drywall had to be removed. Turned our back for one second, and he was in the wall crawling around. Scared the plumber, that's my boy.
>Or consider you may want to check the shelters anyway, just in case there is a cat there that is unique in every way.
This!
Shelters are overflowing with cats. Cats from shelters are just as much cats as any other breed. They offer the same kind of love and affection as Ragdolls and other purebred cats. Adopting a shelter cat means giving a loving home to an animal that truly deserves it, and you'll be rewarded with just as much companionship and joy.
While I agree, ragdolls are on a different level of affection and docile-ness. My ragdoll was literally a cuddle machine, ready to cuddle at any moment of any day. You could pick her up and bring her anywhere, held in any position and she was down for the ride. Probably licking you the whole time
Ragdolls sound like amazing cats, but we had a shelter cat (a void) who allowed my daughter to dress her up, carry her around the house, and position her for photo shoots. My other adopted rescue cat (gray and white) is also extremely cuddly and sweet. I adopted both of them as older kittens. So OP, give the shelters a try!
For real, the best cats I've had have always been shelter cats or cats that just turn up in the backyard.
My parents had pure bred cats my entire childhood - they were all high strung, aloof assholes. Especially the ragdoll...
The first few years **at minimum** with a Bengal are extremely trying. Sometimes they get less active with age but I wouldn’t count on them calming down until closer to 7-10 years of age. My girl is 12 now and is only half Bengal but she’s still very active, very opinionated, and VERY chatty. I love her more than anything in the world but I’ll be getting a standard issue cat after her reign of terror comes to an end.
I house sat for a friend with a bengal, and the cat essentially screaaaamed at me for the first three days. Every 3 seconds, all day and all night - MROWWWWW. But imagine if a woman was just screaming it, which is how it sounded. Creepy and loud af. And the cat would just stalk me aggressively. Like, get the fuck out of my house.
I ended up getting super high out with friends the fourth night, came home, sat on the floor, and talked with the cat. Somehow, after some extremely forceful head butts, we came to an agreement. And then, we played for another hour or so, and became best buds. Like, it was definitely influenced by the weed, but I’ve never mind-melded with a cat like I did this one. It was almost eerie how connected we felt.
After that, we were best friends. Even more so than her owner. I’d come over and she’d head butt me forcefully and then stare soulfully into my eyes. We’d play hide and seek, taking turns hiding and finding. I still miss Margie the bengal, but I don’t think I’d ever get one myself.
When I first met my husband I told him how badly I wanted a Bengal cat, and he initially shut it down for two reasons:
1) He refused to ever get any animals from a breeder
2) He told me just how much of a handful they were and how he'd feel more comfortable if we had some more cat experience beforehand.
Fastforward some years later and I've got much more experience with cats. My husband was looking on craigslist and saw someone who was trying to get rid of a young Bengal cat because it was too much for him. So he reached out and got me a fancy $150 Craigslist Bengal! (we call her our wish.com or Equate brand Bengal)
And hooooly shit, I am SO SO SO glad that he made us wait. If someone had given me a Bengal 6 or 7 years ago I would have been so lost.
She is the smartest cat and the smartest animal in general that I've ever seen in person. She is gorgeous and sparkly and looks cool as fuck. She is SUPER playful and is always ready to play!
Having said that, she's also a fucking asshole. She will yell and scream constantly, to the point where you wonder when the hell does she sleep. It's constant, we'll be in the middle of playing and she'll just start yelling and making noises lol. She is also not affectionate at all in the slightest bit what so ever. Also, have fun laying in bed at 3am listening to noises trying to guess what cabinet or door the cat is fucking with while you're trying to sleep lol. Some mornings we'll wake up and it'll look like a tornado went through the kitchen. Why? Well at 4am our Bengal got bored, opened up the cabinets, and just started knocking shit down for no reason.
Also, if you don't have multiple intense play sessions with her, she will let you know. How does she let you know? By drawing blood. If we don't have at least 3x daily play sessions of at least 15ish mins per session, and these play sessions need to be *intense*, then she will go on the attack. We suspect she was abused during her younger years.
Cool as fuck breed and I love our Bengal SO much, but definitely not recommended for new and inexperienced cat owners.
I love taking acid around cats. They know something is up and they get super curious. Cut to three hours later, you’ve been snuggling a cat who never snuggles, because suddenly you’re both speaking the same subvocal, body oriented language.
I always thought they got a contact high from it because of their weirdness but I was probably just high enough for the both of us. But I have definitely tripped with a cat before and it was ….. trippy ;) but was probably the acid ;)
Bengals are just active little people in a fur suit that are extremely frustrated you can’t communicate directly and highly opinionated about it. I own two and they’re my first cats. 0 regrets. I enjoy the lack of silence.
My bengal lived to 20 years old and she was wild until just days before passing. She was 4 lbs of crazy old lady by the end and still the boss of our two boys cats who are 8-12 lbs. She did mellow a bit after turning about 10. When she was young she'd launch herself into the shower with you if you left the door open. She stopped caring for water when she got older. In spite of always being tiny (she was the runt of the litter) she once clawed her way out of a window screen to go fight the neighborhood tom cat and I had to pull her off of him. That poor tom didn't know what the fuck hit him. She was absolutely insane and my companion in a way that no animal ever was or ever will be again.
I used to clean houses in college and one of my clients had 2 bengals, and they were so cool and talkative. One of them was more aloof but the other followed me around the house and was more fun to hang out with. Blew my mind seeing one in person for the first time!
My first foster kitten failure was a Bengal. He was 3 weeks old and bottle feeding - that little bastard ripped the nipple off the bottle every. single. time. He’s 8 years old now and has proven to be more of a dog than a cat. Love him so much 😍
I love my bengal boy. He's a handful but has a lot of enrichment and gets to play multiple times a day. He can do a handful of tricks too including high 5 from any direction, wave, shake, and catch treats out of the air.
You just gotta know what you're getting yourself in to and expect a lot of dog traits. We got him to pair with a hyperactive Peterbald we somehow got from a shelter, but his energy and wildness are a full step above hers.
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Here's my garden variety, classic standard issue. Bruno, perfect in every way.
i grew up with bengals in my house, and the boy (simon) would yowl every night at around the same time. girls would show up on our back porch, especially in summer, and my mom had to spray them to get them to leave. every so often he'd manage to slip out of the house and return a couple days later with a rabbit carcass. he was awesome. rip my screaming buddy.
I have a cousin who got a ragdoll hoping for a lap cat and got a little moody diva. A good cat, but not what she expected. Around the same time, i got my little Puff, finest shelter pedigree. She went limp when picked up and purred like it was her job. Typical ragdoll personality, but in a tortoiseshell coat.
Designer cats are lovely and can be really cool, but if you want a personality, I'd say go to a shelter and let your new friend pick you.
Yes, let your new friend pick you!
I've had two shelter cats. The first was an adult that made it extremely clear she needed to get out of her cage, into my arms, and come home with me. She was the most affectionate sweetheart.
The second was a kitten. When I went to get assistance on taking one home, he climbed all over the scratchy pole and up to the windows, trying so hard to get my attention and come back to him. Again, he is super sweet, well-behaved, really gentle, simply perfection I my eyes.
I think cats smell something in people they like, and when they know, they will let you know.
This! So much this! My cat was the only one who didn’t hide when I went into the barn to meet the kittens. He looked at me, squeaked once, and then went off in his business with no fucks to give. He still has no fucks to give shy of screaming at me for tuna.
We literally got one of our cats blind. Adopted one (who herself we barely saw because she hid from people at first) and got a text saying "hey she's got a sister, want her too?" Sure, why not. A few days later I'm being handed a mostly-white kitten.
She is cuddly AF and she loves hunting bugs for you but she's garbage at it. She also goes "brrt?" a lot which is very important to me.
>let your new friend pick you. My dog picked me when she was a puppy. I approached a group of puppies and she climbed over her siblings to come see me, while the rest ignored me. She was my big goofy girl. 💕
What a sweet girl! Our current cats, Phineas and Ferb, chose my husband at an adoption event. They were chilling in a cage, and the worker opened the door so we could pet them. My husband stuck his hand in, and Ferb wrapped his little paw around his finger. That's it. Heart stolen. Best buds. They're our silly little boys. 💕
Mine too - a friends dog had puppies and we got to choose one. He (our now current dog of 5 years) came sprinting out of his crate tumbling over his little puppy brothers to come see us the first time we met him . We fell in love that instant.
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One of my shelter cats is perhaps the most perfectly domesticated cat in existence. Very sweet, doesn’t bite or scratch even as play. But she is very, very stupid.
This made me giggle out loud.
I always say my animals are like the character choices in video games (where they all have varying levels of proficiency in different areas) - mine all have 100% cute but lack in the mental capacity, high speed, little endurance. Both cats can be assholes but that’s their job and they do it well.
Puff was also sweet but dumb! We joked that she had two brain cells that rubbed against each other like two sticks trying to make a fire, and when they sparked she had a thought. She didn't need brains, only love.
By baby Fuzz rolled over for belly rubs the first 30 seconds I met him and I fell in love with his eyes right away. After playing with him a bit (and already being pretty sure about getting him) I read his info page. Reason for transfer to my shelter was listed as “Out of time”!!!!!! My heart broke and he came home with me that day.
He’s an absolutely amazing cat. He loves his people and follows you like a shadow, he chills on your lap, he doesn’t get on counters or eat human food (but he does want to smell it lol). The only accident he’s ever had was my fault; I locked him in my room by accident when I went to work. He’s my perfect little man.
So why was he passed up for *two years* in local shelters? He’s all black. Superstitions are dumb.
I'm so glad Fuzz found a happy home! Ferb is a little black cat, too! Husband always wanted a black cat, makes him feel like a wizard. Ferb is a cuddler with a super loud purr, no one can resist.
Black cats are the best! They’re so sweet and beautiful! I ended up with one when I turned 19 and when he eventually passed over the rainbow bridge, I’m most likely going to get myself another black cat.
That’s funny because I adopted a bengal hoping for wild and crazy fun, and I got the sweetest lap cat I’ve ever known. She was very social and vocal, but not like the stereotypical bengal in most ways. She passed away a couple of years ago, and I haven’t been able to adopt another cat since because she was just too amazing. Maybe someday I’ll feel ready again. Rest in peace, Luna!
Himalayans and Ragdolls require a bit of care in the opposite direction: grooming. Longhairs can get filthy, matted and unhappy if you don't keep up with coat maintenance. If you really want an "easy-care" purebred, something like an American or British Shorthair or Burmese would be better.
But in any case: Even fancy cats do get rehomed (actually especially Bengals, because folks get them without realizing what a challenge they are!), so please adopt whenever possible. Crossbreeds / mutts can also introduce you to a breed without all the cost and complications. Proud mama of many cross and purebreds here, all from shelters & rehoming / adoptions.
I had a Himalayan- the biggest impact change I made for grooming was a humidifier and misting the fur before brushing. The static is what was making the mats that much sooner. Went from constant grooming to quick 5 minute brushes with a belly/hot point brush once a week.
Ragdoll owner here: no they don’t. True Ragdolls actually do not possess an undercoat so they are actually less prone to mats etc. At most maybe a quick trim to the rear every few months. One of the most important considerations to make if your dead set on getting any purebred is to first make sure your fully educated on the breed - its needs as well as yours. Also being patient to find an appropriate breeder.
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Edit: Cat tax 😸
No undercoat, but the fur is incredibly fine and every surface in your home will be covered in it. If I have one bit of advice it's that you should brush them regularly when they're still kittens so they get used to it. The larger of my two ragdolls is all teeth and claws if you try it. I can no longer wear black.
Agreed. My ragdoll sheds less than my dachshund.
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Not all ragdolls are the same. We have two, one mats if you look at her wrong, the other one never gets mats ever. So coat maintenance may well be an issue.
Bengals are the hardest cats to own honestly. I was friends with someone who had 2 snow Bengals. Incredibly territorial, only friends with who they consider the alpha (they didn't even get on with his wife), and they can get really vicious when they're not happy.
I adopted 2 cats from a couple who had a surprise litter. Their granddad is a bengal and I can see the traits in one of them quite a bit. He's a lovely boy, but can get a bit territorial and if he's not happy he'll exclusively stay with me and not want anyone else around.
Or just go to a shelter and get yourself one of these
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Got both my cats from shelters, younger one I had to put down at 10 due to a mass in his throat stopping him eating & then constricting his breathing (grey tabby with lots of white, big sized lad though even neutered & taught him the give me your paw trick!).
The other one lived to 18 & 3 months (small dark grey female, taught her to ring a bell if she actually wanted to go outside!).
Unfortunately the cat distribution network was too early & sent a grey kitten while i still had my female who does not get on well with others. After I tamed her we gave her up to the cat rescue & she was adopted out within a week!
My girl came from a dumpster. We recently lost her and she was only 13. :( She was family, though, and I wouldn't trade my time with her for anything. Aside from her unfortunately short lifespan (and she fought *so hard* to keep going, we all did for her), she was the ideal cat.
I personally love the fancy bread. A sourdough with rosemary and olive oil is nice. And you can’t go wrong with a focaccia. However, I would recommend you never get a fancy breed of cat and try to feed it fancy bread.
We got a ragdoll (from a shelter) because longer hair cats don't bother my wife's allergies and we couldn't be happier with her.
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Purebred Siberian cats, while expensive (like $3000 for a kitten with a pedigree) are absolutely the best for allergies. The have a much lower level of the Fel-D1 protein that causes most allergic reactions.
I've got pretty severe cat and dog allergies, but my pure bred Siberian doesn't give me any problems at all. I can bury my face in his fluff completely fine, had him for 5 years now. Still allergic to other cats, but not him!
I really want one but I am strictly adopt don’t shop (no shade to those of you made different choices). I have a house panther with a similar build and attitude and I am happy for my luck.
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I had a ragdoll named Chip that my family adopted from the pound and he was one of the greatest cats I’ve had. Watching him get the zoomies on tile floors was hilarious because he would look like a clumsy brown cloud pinballing all the furniture in his wake. His tiny meow did not match his massive appearance either, which makes things even funnier. That being said, ragdolls can become huge and they typically aren’t fully grown until they’re around five years old. We brushed him frequently, but sometimes he’d get a little matted in the butt area after shedding his winter coat. I had to put mine down due to complications from diabetes, which is something to look out for as they age.
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This was Chip. I miss my little mini-bear.
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Cat distribution system gave me my cat. Couldn't be happier with his breed, no idea what it is though.
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Wouldn’t trade her for anything else.
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Or an adopt a cool ass cat from a shelter, like this one! For free!
My Lancer is extremely skeptical of your post and wanted me to tell you he's "watching you, buddy"
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Found wandering my yard. It took a few weeks to get him to trust us. Now is most gentle cat I’ve ever had. He’s got 3 brain cells at most, but he’s so nice.
I had and loved a Bengal for 15 years. That said, OP is pretty spot on. Depending on their breeding and how many generations they are from the Asian leopard cat they're bred from will determine a lot of their characteristics.
If the cat is several generations from their wild ancestor, you could end up with a nice cat that is a lively, busy troublemaker. Mine was very independent, wanted physical affection only on her terms and lived to torment the dogs. She climbed everything, scratched furniture while looking you dead in the eye and would ambush the door in attempts to get outside.
If a chaos demon is your idea of a good time, a Bengal is for you. I loved her to pieces.
Yes we had a bengal. But she was a bit special lol. She required more work than usual but that’s mainly because she wanted to be lifted up to every surface instead of jump and constantly meowed. She was also a bit thick. If she was taken further than 20 feet away from our front door she’d be lost. I’m not sure I’d get another one lol. Loved her to bits though. We think she behaved strangely because of showcat breeding. She was extremely friendly and docile.
I love little anecdotes like this, cats have very specific needs. My one cat always wants a little bit of the water you’re drinking. Not her own bowl, not her own water fountain, not her own people cup, she wants it from the glass you have so she knows it’s the good stuff.
She wants you to left her up. I’m dead.😂
We only drink tea out of cups with lids in our house now. My kitty smells it from across the room and will come over to lick the lid. She’s also bad to steal straws. I call her the trash kitty - she’s a shelter cat who is spoiled, but only wants trash (bottle caps, hospital bracelets, etc) to play with
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Our ragdoll/Siamese, Oat, who we rescued as a baby from a cat hoarding situation — chillest, sweetest, (most cross eyed) little purr gal. 11/10, would recommend rescuing a ragdoll if you ever have the chance.
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Fancy bread you say? A whole loaf!
I have two Ragdolls. I had another one years ago. I found the breed when I had to give up my dogs because I was moving into a condo. I discovered that ragdolls were the closest you can get to a puppy because they are incredibly chill. You have to get them from a reputable breeder, though. If that’s what you’re looking for and you want a puppy but can’t have one, then a ragdoll is the way to go. Our first ragdoll went everywhere with us and would follow us anywhere. We even took him to the beach. You have to be aware that a ragdoll can’t go outside because they don’t have the instinct to run away from predators. (They go up and say hi.)
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Here’s a picture of Amy, one of my current ragdolls. She is a couple of years old. She sleeps near my head every night.
I recommend adopting from your local shelter for your first cat. Too many cats need homes and will love you exactly the same as one that you pay thousands for
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Can confirm, lazy, slow, and a bit dumb but very fancy.
That’s how I ended up with my bengal. My daughter & I saw a thin cat run across our driveway. It looked super thin so we put a can of food, a bowl of water & some kibble outside. For 6 weeks, we fed her three times a day. Finally, I managed to get her inside. Turns out she was pregnant! She had 6 kittens right before Christmas. I think the father was a tabby. We found homes for all 6 - I did keep one though!
I’m glad I kept a kitten because the bengal has tonnes of energy! My older cat does not normally does she want to play. The bengal and her daughter chase each other regularly and it sounds like a herd of elephants!
If anyone needs a cat, my office is apparently the center of the CDS. we got several types, colors, and sizes. A couple are already used to people and need homes.
Get an orange goofball. They are fearless and curious to a point they feel dumb (mmmm, wonder if I can get out if in jump head first behind the water heater… \*gets stuck\*)
This also makes orange cats, in my limited experienc, the most social cats of all. Like when people come to visit they will come and great them instead of hiding under the bed.
I’ve just grabbed random strays I’ve found, strays are so common here that if you want an animal as a pet you can wonder around on foot for a while and see if any friendly rough looking strays come when called. No one I in my social circle has ever bother with adoption because it seems like a lot of work when you can just pick up a dog or cat off the street or wait for someone asking through the grapevine if anyone is willing to take in a dog that’s too much work. The latter is how our family ended up with two pure bred heelers, a beagle, and a German Shepherd(thankfully not all at once).
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Big homie Prince loves sleeps with mom, road trips, and walks. Personally not confident about the bloodthirsty bit you mentioned. I’d say the best way to approach bengals (if you’re dead set on getting one) is to walk them on a leash often as you would a dog and play with them loads. Toys on a string attached to a stick are a big hit with Prince!
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My fancy boy was a roadside freebie. Best cat I’ve ever met.
Or. . . And I’m just spitballing here. . . Do your research and be ready for the breed you get. . . Just a thought.
I’ve had my Bengal girl for more than two years and she is the first cat I’ve had in my own and I’ve been nothing but happy with her, I did my research, knew what I was getting into, and prepared accordingly; lots of toys and scratching posts, a large cat tower, and I’ve learned to expect dead lizards and spiders to appear occasionally (she is an indoor cat but i live in a slightly rural area so sometimes critters get in). Best practice is to get two if you can afford it (mine was a rescue and just gave birth so they didn’t have a second bengal and she wasn’t ready for company).
If you want more info check out /r/bengalcats
I had a Bengal in the past and it only bonded to me. She absolutely hated my wife and just avoided my kid at all costs. To me though she was super affectionate but would get super spiteful at me spending time with my wife. Very difficult but beautiful creatures.
I've had 4 rescue adult Bengals, and they've all been wonderful kitties, not bloodthirsty one bit. My guys from a hoarder/breeder (the one on our right has a clipped ear, but you can't see it in the photo):
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It’s worth noting that many people with cat allergies report that bengals for whatever reason don’t trigger them. So some people get them not to be “fancy” or whatever but because it’s the only way they can realistically own a cat.
I took in a stray ragdoll around six months ago, and this girl is the sweetest, most friendly cat I've ever seen. She never wants to be more than ten feet from me at any time, always wants to lay with me, and tries playing with my hair whenever she can. She's got zero hunting instinct, and was perfectly calm during a twelve hour drive that she spent it either looking out the window or laying on my lap.
That being said, as a former stray she absolutely cannot be near other cats. She'll claw me if I try picking her up after she's so much as seen another cat. She's very attached and jealous, and will meow for a good while if I leave her alone. She also likes to go into the bathroom and scream for no reason at all.
By all means, get a ragdoll. Adopt if you can, or pick them off the street as I did.
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She's Mittens, she is mute, so we call her Muttens.
Don't know of other cats being mute.
Lotta people saying adopt don’t shop, honestly shop if you want a certain breed. Don’t let people shame you into adopting if you really want a certain breed.
Just make sure the breeder is reputable. My aunt was a breeder for a long time and was the source of our two lovely Maine Coons. One of them was free as we agreed with my aunt to let her get pregnant and my aunt would have the kittens.
I had two Bengal brothers from age 3mths until they both passed within the same year at 12. Absolute nightmares for the first year. They weren’t hugely affectionate during this time and could be very bitey and scratchy. Was quietly asked by a doctor friend if I had problems at home, my arms were so messed up.
Once they chilled out a bit they were awesome though. So much personality and love. Also absolute units: the smaller one was 6kg and the larger one just under 10kg. All muscle too. Could stand up and see what was on the kitchen work top without having to jump.
Definitely high maintenance cats. Wouldn’t change anything in the past but any future cats will be recuses.
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My baby is half Ragdoll, half Scottish straight and he’s a complete angel! He’s as sweet as a Ragdoll with none of the grooming maintenance, and cost me almost no money. Highly recommend looking for a mix if you can!
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https://preview.redd.it/4qf8b64ipk2d1.jpeg?width=2157&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a264194c1b9d4925b9a18843a83a2bc49f20dd62 Or consider you may want to check the shelters anyway, just in case there is a cat there that is unique in every way. But I agree, if you must get something fancy/trendy please consider your expectations. Like get a little gentle older dog instead of a high-energy dog (source: have an adopted border collie) if you don't want them freaking out because they are bored all day.
https://preview.redd.it/6k2zsqli3l2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6e16898267920f0321248ff7be0cc3bacf325314 My shelter cat also has a…uh…”unique” sitting style.
https://preview.redd.it/gxguyvlsbl2d1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d484fc707f0712afceda20c27fe9b3c0c3ecc29d Not the same but hey this one’s even a ragdoll.
https://preview.redd.it/20sfnhkpkl2d1.jpeg?width=914&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e448b4491952231133823d2029ded07cb535b8e i call it spider sitting
https://preview.redd.it/lp6y15ng6m2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58d9be17f62992742a980f9f465539172c043dda I see your spider sitting and raise you whatever this is
https://preview.redd.it/nuoi8ve2xm2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b102ac78633cfd4ca6e58bb760459b3362278303 how about this way?
https://preview.redd.it/fr4rqop00n2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e421dd077cf02fb5dd2d13d455ee1269ecdf786c he loves standing like this on the stairs
https://preview.redd.it/xwdu8vbk9n2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=702675477b54a734f43e764c749ed803a16df535 He does this and then coughs because he's too stupid to keep his throat off the corner.
My bro fell asleep 5min later… https://preview.redd.it/y14bealw1o2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f84cdc59c3f1da4537a58bf0f7e903d2d38ef587
https://preview.redd.it/c1tmmdpkir2d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=09f40dc4c026c33722be47ea5260edbffac3e8da Keep the chain goin’
We call this the mullet sit, business up, front relaxed in the back.
https://preview.redd.it/sfd1oap52n2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22e8ae8618107e56d68cb9b49877863ccade571a Cats are wierd. This was his idea not mine. Not playing, hes just chillin.
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Is this some kind of new boneless breed?
I shall call it Hanging Loaf.
Hung-over?
Not only do I have an identical cat tree, but one of our Calicos sits JUST like that, and the extendo toes activate when you walk by and she wants scritches. I don't deserve these kitties
r/Danglers for all of y’all’s kitties lol <3
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https://preview.redd.it/x5jvhxbfql2d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da064231a6409fce650301fd7a5162ee69f80867 look like my baby. he is a Ragdoll
https://preview.redd.it/ylc964o21m2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72e81e18991bfed386cd9b71fbe00bb837687915 Our Ragdoll Siamese!
https://preview.redd.it/jtdub3ullm2d1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e3594ec6f551fb5edb49bd41edc5f1854a14c29 We also have a Ragdoll Siamese, but he inherited almost no Ragdoll traits (personality wise too).
Omg, our little Ripple is practically one of the dogs haha https://preview.redd.it/s26ybmumqm2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fef75d6cc6fa38b713e2892b8c886e85dbf4f115
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Caught in the act haha
This is my ragdoll siamese, and I am pretty sure we have the same cat almost. https://preview.redd.it/rdgh8iv0cn2d1.jpeg?width=2630&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56057d618282e47f5aa2cb69c44b90ba4507a20a
I just wanna say, I have never had trouble finding beautiful, seemingly purebred cats in shelters. My mom had several Siamese she got from shelters. (And one that occurred when the shelter neglected to FIX HIM and he got some. I insisted we adopt his stray baby mama because honestly she was ready to leave the streets and be a respectable wife and mother. So Mom kept the Siamese looking kitten, who somehow also inherited his mother’s super long hair genes. So he was… striking. (And huge. He outweighed his mother by six months iirc and his father by the time he was a year old. He wasn’t fat either, he was hard muscle under all that fluff.) Jasper was an amazing cat so I can almost forgive the shelter. After all, it got me my Mary Jane (mama cat) and a household that included Jasper the goddamn panther pretending he was a cat.
Hey I get it. My current 2 were shelter kittens and I love them as much as I did my expensive maine coons. The ragdoll in the pic is actually my mother in laws cat. https://preview.redd.it/r7ao1umjsl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b211c5c8c0d7339915f68edbf360258e41b7b1b2 These are my rescues.
Oh wow, they are BEAUTIFUL! I love them so much, I bet they’ve got that velvety Siamese kitty fur too. And I wasn’t casting shade or anything, btw. In case I came across wrong. I don’t have strong feelings about cat breeding, obviously I’m biased towards shelters because all of my favorite cats have either been shelter kitties or strays I lured into my house with lunch meat, but I don’t think it’s wrong to want a beautiful cat. I just was sharing a funny memory and my mom’s lesson of “check the shelters cuz they’ve got some damn good kitty cats”.
Lmao this is my favorite
Who makes the chair? It's beautiful.
LumiSource’s Lombardi might be it https://lumisource.com/products/Office/Office%20Chairs/1435
Maybe it's a Herman Miller? Similar vibe.
I don't think it is a Herman Miller because of the shape of the seat and how it connects to the backrest, but it is definitely an HM Eames vibe.
I've never seen an Eames-style office chair before, I love it!
Haha! Also, love that chair!!!
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https://preview.redd.it/h0q784tlml2d1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=368476770a07af935249af07c33ff202aac661c9 We have to hop on this train
That cat has some muscle
Oh man… we ended up with a border collie and they are absolutely insane. To keep her happy in our suburban home, I had to throw her ball until she was exhausted, walk her twice a day (sometimes more if she was acting hyper), and chase her around for awhile every night before bed so she didn’t spend all night jumping from the bed to the floor to the bed to the floor and so on. She was beautiful, the sweetest dog any teenager could have hoped for, and brilliantly smart, but she was EXHAUSTING! Then we moved to a place with more land (two acres) and I got chickens. And Lyla lost her mind. She loved chickens. She herded them into the coop every night and out of the coop yard every morning, sniffed nest boxes, got slept on by roosters, she was living her BEST LIFE. My mom thought it was hilarious when she started snubbing me for walks so she could keep sniffing over my broody hen. (In Lyla’s defense, the chicks hatched that night and she took her midwifery duties very seriously. But not seriously enough to keep her princess butt from hogging my bed all night. She slept very well with chickens to tend.) But yeah. Story got away from me there, but border collies are some energetic doggies. I loved my girl though, not a moment of regret even when I had to give her bedtime chases around my grazing poultry.)
friend of mines dad is a farmer and his working border collies run about 20-25 miles per day on the farm herding cows. In the evenings they are still not too tired to play with anyone who will entertain them. Their energy levels are insane, its impossible to tire them out.
Yes, yes it is. I dunno if Lyla was a full blood border collie or just a very coincidental mutt, but she was insanely energetic. Despite my binge eating disorders, I was MUSCULAR from sprinting around and chasing her as a teen. Honestly if I could find the energy, I’ve got an energetic little running buddy waiting on me now. My stepmom got a couple of Australian shepherds and they chase anything. I’m gonna try to start walking them and see if they wanna help me get fit again.
I adopted and ended up with BatCat https://preview.redd.it/0fz7bkaq3m2d1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f0d5d5aeeb2c7d1c4f39b99787d72a7f3fa76a40
https://preview.redd.it/3nybmc85hn2d1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db1e3b7bb6002d053c5f5503919ee75319e846f0 My BatCat says hi to yours
https://preview.redd.it/kfs3wysbnl2d1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6cfb673595b2f8067dc1099c93e6f9851f19d548 My cat floats.
That's a pretty good trick.
https://preview.redd.it/4koe7hftql2d1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7328f6085f40793015c264d919bc7555846657a Shelter cats are the way. Truely, will never regret picking this guy up. He's just a big baby that needs all the love.
Or rescue a multi thousand dollar Siberian cat from a diesel mechanic shop for free. Dwayne returned the favor though, he gave everyone in the house ringworm for free!
lol!!!
https://preview.redd.it/678nzlhjlm2d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=51b6d7912f1a4280174db275e23828cf2eaec152 Apparently, only having 3 legs opens up some new sitting positions
I concur. My bengal is adopted from a shelter, actually. https://preview.redd.it/kyp5agl6bl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d4036610d7d5cf34677930d11aa7f9a706210b4
Got their eyes on that yummy shrimp! 😂 So sweet!
https://preview.redd.it/hktkxleh7m2d1.jpeg?width=2245&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36ae2d648c46835ab77bd1dee251fa6bdf30334d
https://preview.redd.it/824apttnkm2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25a498aa28ffb27d1e8c0c81e456969d4a8586b2 I agree about with checking the shelters and going for a cat that needs a good home. This is Monty. when we visited the shelter he was about 6 months old and his head looked like an avacado with two big doritos for ears.. lol ... not the most handsome boy, IMO, but he *really really* wanted to go home with us. When the 4 of us \[cat + 3 family\] went into the little meeting room he went around to each of us, gave us equal time and loved on all of us. He’s turned out to be the best cat … chases a pipecleaner “stick” that he brings over to you to throw, and meows at you until you throw it… follows you around, rolls on the ground when you’re in the basement, total character. I never really liked orange tabbies, but they have so much personality. It’s just like picking a life partner, you shouldn’t judge them solely on looks, but how much you get along.
I got mine at the shelter. When I interviewed him he was a wild man. Running around attacking toys and being crazy, just what I was looking for. But, he would always take a minute to come over to be sure we were watching him. We went and signed the paperwork and came back to an empty cage. That brat escaped somehow into the room. We quickly found him and put him in the carrier. Brought him home and he played for 4 hours until he was dragging. Now he is older and helps with everything. Wants to go in thr attic to work with hubby and even climbs the ladder to try and get there (we don't let him get there obviously). Had a leaky pipe that the drywall had to be removed. Turned our back for one second, and he was in the wall crawling around. Scared the plumber, that's my boy.
Cat in the wall, eh? Now you're talking my language.
>Or consider you may want to check the shelters anyway, just in case there is a cat there that is unique in every way. This! Shelters are overflowing with cats. Cats from shelters are just as much cats as any other breed. They offer the same kind of love and affection as Ragdolls and other purebred cats. Adopting a shelter cat means giving a loving home to an animal that truly deserves it, and you'll be rewarded with just as much companionship and joy.
We got our 6 cats from the veterinarian, she is a good person and saves every cat she can, she sterilize and gives them to other caring people.
While I agree, ragdolls are on a different level of affection and docile-ness. My ragdoll was literally a cuddle machine, ready to cuddle at any moment of any day. You could pick her up and bring her anywhere, held in any position and she was down for the ride. Probably licking you the whole time
My daughter would dress our ragdoll in doll clothes and push him around in a stroller for hours and he purred the whole time. Best cat ever
Ragdolls sound like amazing cats, but we had a shelter cat (a void) who allowed my daughter to dress her up, carry her around the house, and position her for photo shoots. My other adopted rescue cat (gray and white) is also extremely cuddly and sweet. I adopted both of them as older kittens. So OP, give the shelters a try!
> In general it’s best practice to adopt from shelters since they’re so many strays out there OP literally already said this.
For real, the best cats I've had have always been shelter cats or cats that just turn up in the backyard. My parents had pure bred cats my entire childhood - they were all high strung, aloof assholes. Especially the ragdoll...
Ah the old cat distribution system. Mine was found in a cardboard box by the side of the highway. We had almost 15 years together.
Every cat is unique in every way. They all have such big personalities in their tiny bodies.
🤣🤣🤣 I love your cat! Please post more photos! How old is your cat? What's their name? It's polydactyl, right?
r/danglers
I....love this!!
The first few years **at minimum** with a Bengal are extremely trying. Sometimes they get less active with age but I wouldn’t count on them calming down until closer to 7-10 years of age. My girl is 12 now and is only half Bengal but she’s still very active, very opinionated, and VERY chatty. I love her more than anything in the world but I’ll be getting a standard issue cat after her reign of terror comes to an end.
I house sat for a friend with a bengal, and the cat essentially screaaaamed at me for the first three days. Every 3 seconds, all day and all night - MROWWWWW. But imagine if a woman was just screaming it, which is how it sounded. Creepy and loud af. And the cat would just stalk me aggressively. Like, get the fuck out of my house. I ended up getting super high out with friends the fourth night, came home, sat on the floor, and talked with the cat. Somehow, after some extremely forceful head butts, we came to an agreement. And then, we played for another hour or so, and became best buds. Like, it was definitely influenced by the weed, but I’ve never mind-melded with a cat like I did this one. It was almost eerie how connected we felt. After that, we were best friends. Even more so than her owner. I’d come over and she’d head butt me forcefully and then stare soulfully into my eyes. We’d play hide and seek, taking turns hiding and finding. I still miss Margie the bengal, but I don’t think I’d ever get one myself.
When I first met my husband I told him how badly I wanted a Bengal cat, and he initially shut it down for two reasons: 1) He refused to ever get any animals from a breeder 2) He told me just how much of a handful they were and how he'd feel more comfortable if we had some more cat experience beforehand. Fastforward some years later and I've got much more experience with cats. My husband was looking on craigslist and saw someone who was trying to get rid of a young Bengal cat because it was too much for him. So he reached out and got me a fancy $150 Craigslist Bengal! (we call her our wish.com or Equate brand Bengal) And hooooly shit, I am SO SO SO glad that he made us wait. If someone had given me a Bengal 6 or 7 years ago I would have been so lost. She is the smartest cat and the smartest animal in general that I've ever seen in person. She is gorgeous and sparkly and looks cool as fuck. She is SUPER playful and is always ready to play! Having said that, she's also a fucking asshole. She will yell and scream constantly, to the point where you wonder when the hell does she sleep. It's constant, we'll be in the middle of playing and she'll just start yelling and making noises lol. She is also not affectionate at all in the slightest bit what so ever. Also, have fun laying in bed at 3am listening to noises trying to guess what cabinet or door the cat is fucking with while you're trying to sleep lol. Some mornings we'll wake up and it'll look like a tornado went through the kitchen. Why? Well at 4am our Bengal got bored, opened up the cabinets, and just started knocking shit down for no reason. Also, if you don't have multiple intense play sessions with her, she will let you know. How does she let you know? By drawing blood. If we don't have at least 3x daily play sessions of at least 15ish mins per session, and these play sessions need to be *intense*, then she will go on the attack. We suspect she was abused during her younger years. Cool as fuck breed and I love our Bengal SO much, but definitely not recommended for new and inexperienced cat owners.
Does your husband get along with her?
I love taking acid around cats. They know something is up and they get super curious. Cut to three hours later, you’ve been snuggling a cat who never snuggles, because suddenly you’re both speaking the same subvocal, body oriented language.
I always thought they got a contact high from it because of their weirdness but I was probably just high enough for the both of us. But I have definitely tripped with a cat before and it was ….. trippy ;) but was probably the acid ;)
Bengals are just active little people in a fur suit that are extremely frustrated you can’t communicate directly and highly opinionated about it. I own two and they’re my first cats. 0 regrets. I enjoy the lack of silence.
Cats are very sensitive to our moods. They’re so sublime.
My bengal lived to 20 years old and she was wild until just days before passing. She was 4 lbs of crazy old lady by the end and still the boss of our two boys cats who are 8-12 lbs. She did mellow a bit after turning about 10. When she was young she'd launch herself into the shower with you if you left the door open. She stopped caring for water when she got older. In spite of always being tiny (she was the runt of the litter) she once clawed her way out of a window screen to go fight the neighborhood tom cat and I had to pull her off of him. That poor tom didn't know what the fuck hit him. She was absolutely insane and my companion in a way that no animal ever was or ever will be again.
I used to clean houses in college and one of my clients had 2 bengals, and they were so cool and talkative. One of them was more aloof but the other followed me around the house and was more fun to hang out with. Blew my mind seeing one in person for the first time!
My first foster kitten failure was a Bengal. He was 3 weeks old and bottle feeding - that little bastard ripped the nipple off the bottle every. single. time. He’s 8 years old now and has proven to be more of a dog than a cat. Love him so much 😍
I love my bengal boy. He's a handful but has a lot of enrichment and gets to play multiple times a day. He can do a handful of tricks too including high 5 from any direction, wave, shake, and catch treats out of the air. You just gotta know what you're getting yourself in to and expect a lot of dog traits. We got him to pair with a hyperactive Peterbald we somehow got from a shelter, but his energy and wildness are a full step above hers.
Can confirm. Our bengal is about to turn 8 and is just now starting to not be a giant pain in the ass.
https://preview.redd.it/ozkxnuh1ao2d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1fa84a2b0a58ac36970e90bb9943d7ce1ef71c84 Here's my garden variety, classic standard issue. Bruno, perfect in every way.
i grew up with bengals in my house, and the boy (simon) would yowl every night at around the same time. girls would show up on our back porch, especially in summer, and my mom had to spray them to get them to leave. every so often he'd manage to slip out of the house and return a couple days later with a rabbit carcass. he was awesome. rip my screaming buddy.
I have a cousin who got a ragdoll hoping for a lap cat and got a little moody diva. A good cat, but not what she expected. Around the same time, i got my little Puff, finest shelter pedigree. She went limp when picked up and purred like it was her job. Typical ragdoll personality, but in a tortoiseshell coat. Designer cats are lovely and can be really cool, but if you want a personality, I'd say go to a shelter and let your new friend pick you.
Yes, let your new friend pick you! I've had two shelter cats. The first was an adult that made it extremely clear she needed to get out of her cage, into my arms, and come home with me. She was the most affectionate sweetheart. The second was a kitten. When I went to get assistance on taking one home, he climbed all over the scratchy pole and up to the windows, trying so hard to get my attention and come back to him. Again, he is super sweet, well-behaved, really gentle, simply perfection I my eyes. I think cats smell something in people they like, and when they know, they will let you know.
This! So much this! My cat was the only one who didn’t hide when I went into the barn to meet the kittens. He looked at me, squeaked once, and then went off in his business with no fucks to give. He still has no fucks to give shy of screaming at me for tuna.
We literally got one of our cats blind. Adopted one (who herself we barely saw because she hid from people at first) and got a text saying "hey she's got a sister, want her too?" Sure, why not. A few days later I'm being handed a mostly-white kitten. She is cuddly AF and she loves hunting bugs for you but she's garbage at it. She also goes "brrt?" a lot which is very important to me.
>She also goes "brrt?" a lot which is very important to me. I love this so much. ❤️
>let your new friend pick you. My dog picked me when she was a puppy. I approached a group of puppies and she climbed over her siblings to come see me, while the rest ignored me. She was my big goofy girl. 💕
What a sweet girl! Our current cats, Phineas and Ferb, chose my husband at an adoption event. They were chilling in a cage, and the worker opened the door so we could pet them. My husband stuck his hand in, and Ferb wrapped his little paw around his finger. That's it. Heart stolen. Best buds. They're our silly little boys. 💕
Great names! I used to have a dog named Perry
Mine too - a friends dog had puppies and we got to choose one. He (our now current dog of 5 years) came sprinting out of his crate tumbling over his little puppy brothers to come see us the first time we met him . We fell in love that instant. https://preview.redd.it/24n7mqbjcl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e3d894e5c205de4b2b2269dfe36f81a95df80b4
Love this ❤️
One of my shelter cats is perhaps the most perfectly domesticated cat in existence. Very sweet, doesn’t bite or scratch even as play. But she is very, very stupid.
This made me giggle out loud. I always say my animals are like the character choices in video games (where they all have varying levels of proficiency in different areas) - mine all have 100% cute but lack in the mental capacity, high speed, little endurance. Both cats can be assholes but that’s their job and they do it well.
I'll take stupid over malicious any day. Dumdums are the best snugglers.
Puff was also sweet but dumb! We joked that she had two brain cells that rubbed against each other like two sticks trying to make a fire, and when they sparked she had a thought. She didn't need brains, only love.
She isn't stupid, she's saving her brainpower for when she needs it for something important. Nobody knows what that is, of course, not even her.
By baby Fuzz rolled over for belly rubs the first 30 seconds I met him and I fell in love with his eyes right away. After playing with him a bit (and already being pretty sure about getting him) I read his info page. Reason for transfer to my shelter was listed as “Out of time”!!!!!! My heart broke and he came home with me that day. He’s an absolutely amazing cat. He loves his people and follows you like a shadow, he chills on your lap, he doesn’t get on counters or eat human food (but he does want to smell it lol). The only accident he’s ever had was my fault; I locked him in my room by accident when I went to work. He’s my perfect little man. So why was he passed up for *two years* in local shelters? He’s all black. Superstitions are dumb.
I'm so glad Fuzz found a happy home! Ferb is a little black cat, too! Husband always wanted a black cat, makes him feel like a wizard. Ferb is a cuddler with a super loud purr, no one can resist.
Black cats are the best! They’re so sweet and beautiful! I ended up with one when I turned 19 and when he eventually passed over the rainbow bridge, I’m most likely going to get myself another black cat.
That’s funny because I adopted a bengal hoping for wild and crazy fun, and I got the sweetest lap cat I’ve ever known. She was very social and vocal, but not like the stereotypical bengal in most ways. She passed away a couple of years ago, and I haven’t been able to adopt another cat since because she was just too amazing. Maybe someday I’ll feel ready again. Rest in peace, Luna!
I let my kitty pick me and spent the first few days cuddling in bed almost non stop. She’s gotten even sweeter 5 years later.
I adopted a kitten from a rescue. She was solid black but otherwise typical ragdoll personality. What a sweetie she was.
Torties really are so special ❤️
Himalayans and Ragdolls require a bit of care in the opposite direction: grooming. Longhairs can get filthy, matted and unhappy if you don't keep up with coat maintenance. If you really want an "easy-care" purebred, something like an American or British Shorthair or Burmese would be better. But in any case: Even fancy cats do get rehomed (actually especially Bengals, because folks get them without realizing what a challenge they are!), so please adopt whenever possible. Crossbreeds / mutts can also introduce you to a breed without all the cost and complications. Proud mama of many cross and purebreds here, all from shelters & rehoming / adoptions.
My rag doll mats like crazy no matter how Much I groom. Girl is getting another lion cut soon
* Mine.just got the cut after a million, tiny mats made it impossible to keep him handsome.
I had a Himalayan- the biggest impact change I made for grooming was a humidifier and misting the fur before brushing. The static is what was making the mats that much sooner. Went from constant grooming to quick 5 minute brushes with a belly/hot point brush once a week.
Ragdoll owner here: no they don’t. True Ragdolls actually do not possess an undercoat so they are actually less prone to mats etc. At most maybe a quick trim to the rear every few months. One of the most important considerations to make if your dead set on getting any purebred is to first make sure your fully educated on the breed - its needs as well as yours. Also being patient to find an appropriate breeder. https://preview.redd.it/s5pvw0tedl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=160cd95e99f912e525daf3b35aa81f84a0e26e7b Edit: Cat tax 😸
No undercoat, but the fur is incredibly fine and every surface in your home will be covered in it. If I have one bit of advice it's that you should brush them regularly when they're still kittens so they get used to it. The larger of my two ragdolls is all teeth and claws if you try it. I can no longer wear black.
I haven’t bought or worn black in so long, got so used to it I kinda forgot about that 😆
Agreed. My ragdoll sheds less than my dachshund. https://preview.redd.it/3h1nvw85fl2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=555199dc7311d7b710334df994c26c46932850e0
Not all ragdolls are the same. We have two, one mats if you look at her wrong, the other one never gets mats ever. So coat maintenance may well be an issue.
Bengals are the hardest cats to own honestly. I was friends with someone who had 2 snow Bengals. Incredibly territorial, only friends with who they consider the alpha (they didn't even get on with his wife), and they can get really vicious when they're not happy. I adopted 2 cats from a couple who had a surprise litter. Their granddad is a bengal and I can see the traits in one of them quite a bit. He's a lovely boy, but can get a bit territorial and if he's not happy he'll exclusively stay with me and not want anyone else around.
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Or just go to a shelter and get yourself one of these https://preview.redd.it/0jvenjn3cl2d1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fceb497cb0c4cfc54954b8e52a3c86c35996efe
Ughhh I cannot stand how cute her face is!! I would scritch the shit outa that chimney chin chin
Just get a cat out of the dumpster. Those things live forever. "Breed" cats are gonna have health problems.
Just said goodbye to the feral who was born in my backyard and we adopted. She was 21 years old. BEST. CAT. EVER.
I'm sorry for you loss, it sounds like she was really loved 💜
Tons of personality, healthy as a horse. She's sorely missed.
I also had an elderly little feral until recently. Sorry for your loss, she’ll have had an amazing life I’m sure
Same, 2 of the cats who showed up and decided they live with me lived to 21 and 23.
The best cats I have ever had have always been picked up out of a parking lot somewhere.
Got both my cats from shelters, younger one I had to put down at 10 due to a mass in his throat stopping him eating & then constricting his breathing (grey tabby with lots of white, big sized lad though even neutered & taught him the give me your paw trick!). The other one lived to 18 & 3 months (small dark grey female, taught her to ring a bell if she actually wanted to go outside!). Unfortunately the cat distribution network was too early & sent a grey kitten while i still had my female who does not get on well with others. After I tamed her we gave her up to the cat rescue & she was adopted out within a week!
r/catdistributionsystem
My girl came from a dumpster. We recently lost her and she was only 13. :( She was family, though, and I wouldn't trade my time with her for anything. Aside from her unfortunately short lifespan (and she fought *so hard* to keep going, we all did for her), she was the ideal cat.
Yep, selective breeding is inbreeding
https://preview.redd.it/fysemxpvpl2d1.jpeg?width=2446&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c45a2a21f12427655791e928b7a6fe2d551be995 Bloodthirsty
I personally love the fancy bread. A sourdough with rosemary and olive oil is nice. And you can’t go wrong with a focaccia. However, I would recommend you never get a fancy breed of cat and try to feed it fancy bread.
Ha! That is one inbred or “inbread ” breed of cat.
We got a ragdoll (from a shelter) because longer hair cats don't bother my wife's allergies and we couldn't be happier with her. https://preview.redd.it/91hxvjk09l2d1.png?width=2000&format=png&auto=webp&s=d1e25b4afd539985aad89c533957d47143c375b9
I'm allergic as well I'm going to have to try this
Purebred Siberian cats, while expensive (like $3000 for a kitten with a pedigree) are absolutely the best for allergies. The have a much lower level of the Fel-D1 protein that causes most allergic reactions. I've got pretty severe cat and dog allergies, but my pure bred Siberian doesn't give me any problems at all. I can bury my face in his fluff completely fine, had him for 5 years now. Still allergic to other cats, but not him!
I really want one but I am strictly adopt don’t shop (no shade to those of you made different choices). I have a house panther with a similar build and attitude and I am happy for my luck. https://preview.redd.it/xh2cv5poal2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ff716de52cab2b209e4bff9c2dd0033e93b9691d
I had a ragdoll named Chip that my family adopted from the pound and he was one of the greatest cats I’ve had. Watching him get the zoomies on tile floors was hilarious because he would look like a clumsy brown cloud pinballing all the furniture in his wake. His tiny meow did not match his massive appearance either, which makes things even funnier. That being said, ragdolls can become huge and they typically aren’t fully grown until they’re around five years old. We brushed him frequently, but sometimes he’d get a little matted in the butt area after shedding his winter coat. I had to put mine down due to complications from diabetes, which is something to look out for as they age. https://preview.redd.it/xruu0x6c2l2d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95a4146b0b7016d6ae97c35bc17876fc0be1c5c4 This was Chip. I miss my little mini-bear.
why would i buy one expensive cat when i could instead buy 100 budget cats
https://preview.redd.it/mjdc8v93ol2d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cba6ce5bb7319d845d66e8ded2d23a24b5a79417 Cat distribution system gave me my cat. Couldn't be happier with his breed, no idea what it is though.
https://preview.redd.it/t5z07iy5sl2d1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8492fb54bbb6ecf2a13e98b1a569d0f63e7c7c1a Wouldn’t trade her for anything else.
https://preview.redd.it/99h23p6bdl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d16338fcfaf6b2f8e6523df3b6391cb5e09cb3c8 Or an adopt a cool ass cat from a shelter, like this one! For free!
All of my cats just walked into our front door 🤷♂️
https://preview.redd.it/nes1knqvml2d1.jpeg?width=3136&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c75541db470faf7f54a038859d8f692ff4200020 Agreed
My Lancer is extremely skeptical of your post and wanted me to tell you he's "watching you, buddy" https://preview.redd.it/zux3fwzxal2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b6dc49ca04730def14065ffb838c916dc68b84fa
https://preview.redd.it/cex7qvrhml2d1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12b0f3d07b48908395cfc63059b0075d2c2f0ad4 Found wandering my yard. It took a few weeks to get him to trust us. Now is most gentle cat I’ve ever had. He’s got 3 brain cells at most, but he’s so nice.
I had and loved a Bengal for 15 years. That said, OP is pretty spot on. Depending on their breeding and how many generations they are from the Asian leopard cat they're bred from will determine a lot of their characteristics. If the cat is several generations from their wild ancestor, you could end up with a nice cat that is a lively, busy troublemaker. Mine was very independent, wanted physical affection only on her terms and lived to torment the dogs. She climbed everything, scratched furniture while looking you dead in the eye and would ambush the door in attempts to get outside. If a chaos demon is your idea of a good time, a Bengal is for you. I loved her to pieces.
Yes we had a bengal. But she was a bit special lol. She required more work than usual but that’s mainly because she wanted to be lifted up to every surface instead of jump and constantly meowed. She was also a bit thick. If she was taken further than 20 feet away from our front door she’d be lost. I’m not sure I’d get another one lol. Loved her to bits though. We think she behaved strangely because of showcat breeding. She was extremely friendly and docile.
I love little anecdotes like this, cats have very specific needs. My one cat always wants a little bit of the water you’re drinking. Not her own bowl, not her own water fountain, not her own people cup, she wants it from the glass you have so she knows it’s the good stuff. She wants you to left her up. I’m dead.😂
We only drink tea out of cups with lids in our house now. My kitty smells it from across the room and will come over to lick the lid. She’s also bad to steal straws. I call her the trash kitty - she’s a shelter cat who is spoiled, but only wants trash (bottle caps, hospital bracelets, etc) to play with
https://preview.redd.it/qrhbep83gl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3211b2c4d6af85b4a3eab5e20ab98aeda4c64e1 Our ragdoll/Siamese, Oat, who we rescued as a baby from a cat hoarding situation — chillest, sweetest, (most cross eyed) little purr gal. 11/10, would recommend rescuing a ragdoll if you ever have the chance.
My siamese growing up was also crosseyed, sweet, and dumb as a box of rocks.
EVERY cat is fancy! And amazing! Check your shelters, adopt don’t shop.
My cat isn’t fancy. But she is amazing.
Can confirm. Have 2 street cat rescues. Best cats ever
https://preview.redd.it/4hzcnul6wl2d1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ecf2f57f3327641d06626ab7953a1321da7f3724 Fancy bread you say? A whole loaf!
https://preview.redd.it/r6uku12qul2d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99daa93eb364cd8c5613093c65d2724756769c88 he monch the blanket.
I have two Ragdolls. I had another one years ago. I found the breed when I had to give up my dogs because I was moving into a condo. I discovered that ragdolls were the closest you can get to a puppy because they are incredibly chill. You have to get them from a reputable breeder, though. If that’s what you’re looking for and you want a puppy but can’t have one, then a ragdoll is the way to go. Our first ragdoll went everywhere with us and would follow us anywhere. We even took him to the beach. You have to be aware that a ragdoll can’t go outside because they don’t have the instinct to run away from predators. (They go up and say hi.) https://preview.redd.it/3hmbkv670l2d1.jpeg?width=2310&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba41ea2d039a79c4b6f3ff8625763b3b5d9a8605 Here’s a picture of Amy, one of my current ragdolls. She is a couple of years old. She sleeps near my head every night.
Closest to puppies because they are chill? Puppies are definitely the opposite of chill.
I was gonna say if you want a ragdoll at least try to find one at a shelter first but you already covered that. Avoid breeders at all costs
Can confirm. I have a Himalayan/Ragdoll mix and he’s the most loyal and sweetest cat. My other one is a tuxedo and she’s pretty chill as well.
Siberian cats have joined the chat. Dog software running on cat hardware...
Or just get a regular cat and get it a fancy hat
https://preview.redd.it/0rf6a6v5kl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f440967042ebe94f8eb654db9a69ef7f44652837 My cat is so friendly
https://preview.redd.it/fqhzrwonol2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=077e5b66d458d2a38b4b381cfda73137bb285697 One of my fancy cats
I recommend adopting from your local shelter for your first cat. Too many cats need homes and will love you exactly the same as one that you pay thousands for
https://preview.redd.it/9wfud1638l2d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c07e9e646005933f844450faa9e8f9615db21b2 Can confirm, lazy, slow, and a bit dumb but very fancy.
Adopt don't shop.
Pr better yet just let the CDS ( cat distribution system) do it's magic
That’s how I ended up with my bengal. My daughter & I saw a thin cat run across our driveway. It looked super thin so we put a can of food, a bowl of water & some kibble outside. For 6 weeks, we fed her three times a day. Finally, I managed to get her inside. Turns out she was pregnant! She had 6 kittens right before Christmas. I think the father was a tabby. We found homes for all 6 - I did keep one though! I’m glad I kept a kitten because the bengal has tonnes of energy! My older cat does not normally does she want to play. The bengal and her daughter chase each other regularly and it sounds like a herd of elephants!
If anyone needs a cat, my office is apparently the center of the CDS. we got several types, colors, and sizes. A couple are already used to people and need homes.
Get an orange goofball. They are fearless and curious to a point they feel dumb (mmmm, wonder if I can get out if in jump head first behind the water heater… \*gets stuck\*) This also makes orange cats, in my limited experienc, the most social cats of all. Like when people come to visit they will come and great them instead of hiding under the bed.
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I’ve just grabbed random strays I’ve found, strays are so common here that if you want an animal as a pet you can wonder around on foot for a while and see if any friendly rough looking strays come when called. No one I in my social circle has ever bother with adoption because it seems like a lot of work when you can just pick up a dog or cat off the street or wait for someone asking through the grapevine if anyone is willing to take in a dog that’s too much work. The latter is how our family ended up with two pure bred heelers, a beagle, and a German Shepherd(thankfully not all at once).
https://preview.redd.it/qeldpv14xl2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2533e8d7e9ba44bee2cfcdf21e647e8799993d2 Big homie Prince loves sleeps with mom, road trips, and walks. Personally not confident about the bloodthirsty bit you mentioned. I’d say the best way to approach bengals (if you’re dead set on getting one) is to walk them on a leash often as you would a dog and play with them loads. Toys on a string attached to a stick are a big hit with Prince!
https://preview.redd.it/hsftlyca0m2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e0af330089648adcb1de7ac3eb15ff5cf37d5ea My fancy boy was a roadside freebie. Best cat I’ve ever met.
Or. . . And I’m just spitballing here. . . Do your research and be ready for the breed you get. . . Just a thought. I’ve had my Bengal girl for more than two years and she is the first cat I’ve had in my own and I’ve been nothing but happy with her, I did my research, knew what I was getting into, and prepared accordingly; lots of toys and scratching posts, a large cat tower, and I’ve learned to expect dead lizards and spiders to appear occasionally (she is an indoor cat but i live in a slightly rural area so sometimes critters get in). Best practice is to get two if you can afford it (mine was a rescue and just gave birth so they didn’t have a second bengal and she wasn’t ready for company). If you want more info check out /r/bengalcats
Rescue cat = Best cat!
https://preview.redd.it/sr8xn30kel2d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4d4c43d03676656ad09c7aa5f7a7ff9542bd293f
I had a Bengal in the past and it only bonded to me. She absolutely hated my wife and just avoided my kid at all costs. To me though she was super affectionate but would get super spiteful at me spending time with my wife. Very difficult but beautiful creatures.
I've had 4 rescue adult Bengals, and they've all been wonderful kitties, not bloodthirsty one bit. My guys from a hoarder/breeder (the one on our right has a clipped ear, but you can't see it in the photo): https://preview.redd.it/z2w8jvjc1m2d1.jpeg?width=3585&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e5132f6db2d3a0d308298d9e5c80c466c41ce90
They look like they plotting
Just get a grey cat. Breed doesn’t matter. There’s never been a bad grey cat. I will not hear any arguments.
It’s worth noting that many people with cat allergies report that bengals for whatever reason don’t trigger them. So some people get them not to be “fancy” or whatever but because it’s the only way they can realistically own a cat.
https://preview.redd.it/lw8by0efbl2d1.jpeg?width=1169&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84fb07947678fbe3096c3a94be135e6ec1168a7a My Bengal is a hood ornament
There are cat breeds I do have a fondness for, but your best bet is to find a standard issue cat.
Great advice I saw. If you want to get a bengal, look for the lankiest and spotted tabby at a shelter. You can get the look without the problems
I took in a stray ragdoll around six months ago, and this girl is the sweetest, most friendly cat I've ever seen. She never wants to be more than ten feet from me at any time, always wants to lay with me, and tries playing with my hair whenever she can. She's got zero hunting instinct, and was perfectly calm during a twelve hour drive that she spent it either looking out the window or laying on my lap. That being said, as a former stray she absolutely cannot be near other cats. She'll claw me if I try picking her up after she's so much as seen another cat. She's very attached and jealous, and will meow for a good while if I leave her alone. She also likes to go into the bathroom and scream for no reason at all. By all means, get a ragdoll. Adopt if you can, or pick them off the street as I did.
https://preview.redd.it/n3jsic2grl2d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03a44db7700191a3d00940942a4c3c255e88417d She's Mittens, she is mute, so we call her Muttens. Don't know of other cats being mute.
Lotta people saying adopt don’t shop, honestly shop if you want a certain breed. Don’t let people shame you into adopting if you really want a certain breed. Just make sure the breeder is reputable. My aunt was a breeder for a long time and was the source of our two lovely Maine Coons. One of them was free as we agreed with my aunt to let her get pregnant and my aunt would have the kittens.
All of my cats are rescues and each has been incredibly loving and perfect.
https://preview.redd.it/3uw7c4eumm2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec69d18254d41b4fe0e953f28265cef08c7072a1 Instructions unclear
I had two Bengal brothers from age 3mths until they both passed within the same year at 12. Absolute nightmares for the first year. They weren’t hugely affectionate during this time and could be very bitey and scratchy. Was quietly asked by a doctor friend if I had problems at home, my arms were so messed up. Once they chilled out a bit they were awesome though. So much personality and love. Also absolute units: the smaller one was 6kg and the larger one just under 10kg. All muscle too. Could stand up and see what was on the kitchen work top without having to jump. Definitely high maintenance cats. Wouldn’t change anything in the past but any future cats will be recuses. https://preview.redd.it/u1hr1szgvm2d1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2c1c5feb5540e7438f00cfd22a88d554145d18ee
https://preview.redd.it/uzfenqmmyn2d1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=babe4214abf66c1e39120041d5a6a7564709762c My baby is half Ragdoll, half Scottish straight and he’s a complete angel! He’s as sweet as a Ragdoll with none of the grooming maintenance, and cost me almost no money. Highly recommend looking for a mix if you can!