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I hope that I am posting this in the right place. I am wondering if anyone has heard of this breeder:
http://www.bigrivertel.net/~showmerags/

Thank you!!

I've never heard of her, but her pricing seems a little low which always puts me on guard. She doesn't mention immunizations for the kittens either, so I'd check that out.

(12-17-2009 07:04 PM)TeresaK Wrote: [ -> ]I've never heard of her, but her pricing seems a little low which always puts me on guard. She doesn't mention immunizations for the kittens either, so I'd check that out.

Thank you Teresa! I hadn't noticed these things. Maybe I could talk a certain someone into sending me a kitty named Simone...then my search would be over.

Tammy

I must admit that the breeder's acronym for RAGDOLL is precious.

(12-17-2009 07:53 PM)TJ2009 Wrote: [ -> ]Thank you Teresa! I hadn't noticed these things. Maybe I could talk a certain someone into sending me a kitty named Simone...then my search would be over.

Tammy

Shhhh!! I dare not tell my husband what you wrote or he's ship her off to you!!! She's chatty girl and drives hubby a little crazy, LOL

I found this on the net:

Contact Information:
LaDONNA McMILLION
Sikeston, Missouri
United States
Phone: 573-471-8886
Email: Contact Me!
Breed(s): Ragdoll

About SHOWMERAGS RAGDOLLS: BLUES, SEALS, FLAMES, TORTIES, TORBIES. ALL PATTERNS. TICA, RI. CERTIFIED FELV/FIP-Free Cattery. Champion Bloodlines. Half way between St Louis and Memphis.

Involved in owning, exhibiting, and/or breeding this/these breed(s) since: 2000

Member of the following cat clubs or organizations: TICA, RI

Kittens registered with the following registry/ies: TICA

Health and genetic testing done by breeder: CERTIFIED FIP/FELV FREE CATTERY. HEALTH CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. 72 HR HEALTH GUARANTEE, W/1 YR GUARANTEE FOR ANY GENETIC DEFECT.

Other clauses:
Written Contract
Health Guarantee
Requires cats be kept indoors, or allowed out only on leash/in safe enclosure
Prohibits declawing of cats
Spay/Neuter requirements for cats placed as pets
Available, but not necessarily at all times:
Kittens
Adults

About Our Breeding Program and Our Cats: We're a fairly small cattery, in Southeast Missouri. Our babies all get lots of hugs and kisses and are raised IN our home. Each of our breeders is registered, and a Certified pedigree can be supplied upon request. We have Grand Champion bloodlines in our breeders.



There is no mention that I saw of whether the parents have been tested for HCM. You would want to be sure about what vaccines they've had prior to adoption and does she give them? or a vet? I'd ask about what she feeds as she does make a statement about nutrition on her site but doesn't clarify what she feeds. I wouldn't be too alarmed about the price as it is Missouri and it may cost less to have the animals spayed/neutered and she passes that savings on to the potential parents.

She mentions Catlana as one of the breeders she adopted from. Here is their website:

http://www.myragdoll.com/

If there is no contract on her site, I would ask her to email you a copy so you can read it. It may have a lot more information in the contract than what you see on the site. You may also ask if she has any references of other adoptees and perhaps contact them to see if they were happy with their kids, etc.

I'm sure there will be other suggestions from others.

Thank you all so much for your help! I have decided to keep searching for the right breeder. Hopefully one day soon, I will be posting pictures of my dream seal mitted baby.

Tammy

Hi Tammy,
I am that Breeder. I live in Southeast Missouri and have been breeding for 10 years now. That's funny that 'my prices seem low'. I am a reputable breeder with beautiful babies that come with a 1 year guarantee and health certificate and spayed/neutered. Please phone me and we can talk. My home # is 573-471-8886 or my cell # is 573-620-6828.
LaDonna McMillion
ShowMeRags Ragdoll Cattery
http://www.bigrivertel.net/showmerags

The dates of posts are at the top left. This string was active over 7 months ago.

Yes, thanks, I did see that. Just wanted to let others know that I am a reputable breeder. Again, thanks, Jan.