My experience here was outstanding from start to finish. The cats are clearly loved and extremely well cared for--the environment is clean, calm, and enriching. The breeder was knowledgeable, patient, and transparent about every step of the process, and you can tell they put real effort into socializing the kittens. The cat I brought home is healthy, confident, and beautifully tempered, which speaks volumes about the quality of care they receive. Communication was smooth, pickup was easy, and I felt completely supported the entire time. I highly recommend this cattery to anyone looking for a responsible, ethical breeder who truly puts their cats first. I couldn't be happier with my experience! read more

Royalist Ragdolls - Cat - Pet Breeders Near Me

When our sweet orange tabby passed in May, my two children were devastated. We had adopted a stray cat that needed a home, but our new kitty had no interest in playing, snuggling, or being inside. I wanted to get a cat for my children that would be sweet, snuggly, and playful. After doing some research, I discovered that Ragdolls would fit the bill perfectly! I had never purchased a cat through a breeder before. My husband reached out to a few breeders that he found on Facebook, and nearly got scammed by someone posing to be Royalist Ragdolls. We were a little hesitant after nearly being scammed. When we called the number for Royalist Ragdolls, the breeder, Christina, picked up right away. She was sorry to hear about our negative cat shopping experience, and immediately put our fears to rest with a FaceTime call! We explained what we were looking for and she showed us the cats that she had available. She recommended one in particular that she felt would be a great fit for our family. It was a three hour drive from Richmond to Luray, but we made a day of it by seeing the caverns. We also passed through an adorable town called Gordonsville that I wish I had known about! Christina has an adorable farmhouse on a picturesque piece of countryside. We were able to meet the cats that she had available and play with them to get to know them. She has two sweet dogs, so the cats were well socialized (which was important to us since we have two dogs). I am glad that we listened to Christina's recommendation, because we did not get to see our new cat's full personality while we were at the farmhouse. My kids named our new cat "Sassy" because they think she looks like Sassy from Homeward Bound and because of her spunky personality! We have had Sassy for a month now, and I could not imagine our lives without her. She is so cuddly, playful, and mischievous! She got used to the automatic litter box quickly and settled in right away. I would recommend Royalist Ragdolls for anyone looking for a sweet Ragdoll to add to their family. I would also recommend printing out return driving directions for when you leave the farm, because there is almost no cell reception out there! read more

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Royalists Ragdoll is truly exceptional. Christina is incredibly professional and welcoming from the very first interaction. You can immediately tell how much care she puts into raising her cats--each one is healthy, well-socialized, and absolutely stunning. The quality and variety of colors she produces are amazing, from gorgeous bi-colors to rich seal points and striking lynx patterns. Her kittens are raised right in her home and are wonderfully socialized, especially with big, gentle Ragdolls, which makes them confident and affectionate when they go to their new families. If you're looking for a reputable, responsible, and caring Ragdoll breeder, Christina at Royalists Ragdoll is truly top-tier. Highly recommend! read more

THE BEST!!!! We got the cutest healthiest kitty from here! Raised well and couldn't be happier! Would recommend to everyone to get your future kitties from here. We are so happy! read more

Royalist Ragdolls - Pet Breeders Near Me

I absolutely recommend Royalist Ragdolls! We got 2 kittens and they are the sweetest. You can tell how well they were loved and taken care of by their sweet dispositions and how healthy they are. We couldn't be more pleased with our kittens, the experience with the owner, Christina, and every aspect from picking our babies, to meeting them, bringing them home, etc. I wish there was a way to give even more stars because they are so incredibly deserved. read more

My wife did a lot of research to find a ragdoll cattery where we could find a ragdoll that would get along with our mini Dachshund, and she chose Royalist Ragdolls in Fort Valley, VA. The breeder Christina or someone she hires is very good at getting images ready for her website. She does an excellent job with the pictures or editing them so the kittens truly look remarkable. On Jun 8, 2024 we picked up our kitten in Fort Valley. Christina said demanded that we pay her in cash--$2500--which we did. (I assume it's to avoid paying tax on it.) She said that the price was $2500--the high end of the range on her website--because our kitten River was "perfect." I don't know what perfect is, but River died on July 19, 2024--just 15 weeks old. We spent about an hour at Christina's house, noticing that our kitten still wanted to nurse. Then we left with a little cat food, some medicine, and some antibiotics. We had one ragdoll previously, and although it seemed odd to send a kitten home with medicine, we didn't think much of it. The truth is that River was never healthy. He had diarrhea from the first day we got him. It seemed like the diarrhea was improving, but after a couple of weeks, we scheduled an appointment with a veterinarian. Even though it's almost a 2 hour drive from home, our vet has a PhD in microbiology, has her own lab, and uses traditional and alternative treatments; and we have been with her for several years with our mini-Dachshund. We told Christina about the diarrhea and the fact that River wasn't putting on weight, and she texted us that it could be coccidia, and she could send us some medicine. When we showed the text to our vet, the vet said that it was apparent that Christina knew that River wasn't healthy from the start. What responsible breeder would sell a sick kitten? What breeder would wean a kitten at 8 weeks and send him away from his mama, seeing that he still wanted to nurse, and knowing that he wasn't fully healthy? At the same time as we were getting River, our daughter in law was getting a ragdoll from another cattery. Her cat was a couple of weeks older than River, but growing fast, and we learned that that cattery kept kittens for 13 weeks before letting them go. Naturally that would allow the immune system to develop more fully. When we first told Christina that River wasn't doing well, she offered River's brother, more than once, as a replacement. I insisted that a kitten is not a widget like a screwdriver and not just "replaceable." We have a healthy attachment to our pets. She had no response. After River died, I told Christina on Friday, July 19. I asked her to refund the fee for River as well as the cat bills--over $1000. She said she would get back to me "in a day." I texted her a few times the following week. No response. I called her, and she didn't pick up. All I can assume is that she won't talk to me because she wants the money more than integrity or taking responsibility. Some folks are like that. read more