What are your Ragdoll kitten reservation steps?

Our process includes reviewing pricing and details, completing the pre adoption questionnaire, selecting a kitten when available, confirming waitlist and reservation policy, completing the purchase agreement, and preparing for go home expectations.

Is joining the waitlist the same as reserving a specific kitten?

No. The waitlist provides priority selection but does not reserve a specific kitten. A kitten is officially reserved only after a signed Purchase Agreement and deposit are received.

How does kitten selection work?

Kittens are shared through our website and social media before they are available. Waitlisted families are offered available kittens in order of agreement, with guidance to support the best match for the family and the kitten.

When is a Purchase Agreement required?

A Purchase Agreement is emailed and must be completed and returned by the stated deadline. The signed agreement and required deposit must be received to officially reserve a kitten.

What can families expect before a kitten goes home?

Kittens go home spayed or neutered unless placed under rare, strict written agreement. Kittens receive age appropriate veterinary care, medical records, and registration consistent with placement terms.

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Q: Is a questionnaire required before moving forward?

Yes. A pre adoption questionnaire is required before moving forward with email communication so we can guide families toward kittens that best match their lifestyle and the kitten’s personality.

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How to Reserve a Ragdoll Kitten

Price and Details

Prices typically fall within a range of $3000 to $3500, although there may be instances where the cost deviates from this average. The variability in pricing reflects the unique characteristics and genetics of each kitten.

Selecting a Kitten

Kittens are shared on our social media platforms well before they become available, allowing the public to follow their growth and development. These posts serve as the primary source of updates for all families.

Families on the waitlist should note that individual, on-demand updates are not provided, including for reserved kittens. While I do my best to send occasional email updates when time allows, updates are not guaranteed and are shared as my schedule permits alongside family life and daily cattery responsibilities. Photo and video updates are posted following scheduled media sessions and editing.

Kitten selection is based on the most recent photos and videos shared on Instagram, Facebook, and this website (MyChampionHeartRagdolls.com).

To maintain transparency and reduce the risk of scams or casual inquiries, I offer one video call for families on the waitlist or those who have placed a good-faith deposit. During this call, up to two kittens may be viewed. Live video calls are optional and not required, as consistent updates are already provided through social media.

A kitten is considered officially reserved only once a signed Purchase Agreement and deposit have been received. Expressing interest alone does not constitute a reservation.

Families on the waitlist will have 24 hours to make a decision once a kitten or kittens are presented for their selection.

Waitlist & Reservation Policy

Waitlist & Reservation Policy

Individuals or families on the waitlist receive priority selection for the litter they are enrolled in. Placement on the waitlist does not constitute a reservation of a specific kitten.

Kittens are offered to waitlisted families in the order their agreements were received. Once a family is presented with available kitten options, they will have 24 hours to decide whether to move forward with an official reservation or to pass and remain on the waitlist for a future litter.

Adoptee breeders may receive priority consideration for breeding placements. The cattery, My Champion Heart Ragdolls (MCHeart), always retains first priority for any kitten intended to remain in the breeding program. These decisions are made before kittens are released for reservation.

Once a kitten is officially reserved, a signed Purchase Agreement (PA) secures that kitten. MCHeart will not cancel an executed Purchase Agreement for breeding purposes.

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Purchase Agreement

A Purchase Agreement (PA) will be emailed and must be completed and returned no later than 9:00 PM PST on the day it is issued, unless otherwise stated.

The required good-faith deposit, along with its due date, will be clearly outlined in the Purchase Agreement. Both the signed PA and the deposit must be received by their stated deadlines in order to officially reserve a kitten.

Failure to meet either requirement by the specified time will result in the Purchase Agreement being voided, and the kitten listed in that agreement will be offered to the next family in line or relisted as available.

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A Thoughtful Start Matters

My Champion Heart Ragdolls is a small, ethical, in-home cattery focused on health, temperament, and long-term breed preservation. Our foundation cats include CFA and TICA titled lines, and all breeding decisions are guided by genetic testing, education, and intentional pairing.

Because placements matter, we begin every conversation with a questionnaire. This allows us to understand your home, expectations, and lifestyle before moving forward. If you’ve reviewed the reservation steps above and feel aligned with our program, you may begin by completing the questionnaire below.

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Reservation Steps - Q&A

Q: Is a questionnaire required before moving forward with communication?
Yes. A completed questionnaire is required before moving forward with email communication regarding availability, waitlist placement, or reservations. This helps ensure we understand each family’s lifestyle, expectations, and needs so we can provide accurate guidance and make responsible placement decisions.

Q: How do I begin the reservation process with My Champion Heart Ragdolls?
The process begins with submitting a completed application through our website. Approved applicants may be invited to join our waitlist or move forward with a reservation when availability allows.

Q: Do you accept deposits for unborn or very young litters?
Yes. We accept waitlist deposits for planned litters, unborn litters, or kittens who are born but not yet of evaluation age (typically 10–12 weeks). A waitlist deposit secures priority placement, not a specific kitten.

Q: What is the difference between a waitlist deposit and a kitten reservation deposit?
A waitlist deposit holds a place in line and priority to reserve a kitten once one becomes available.
A reservation deposit applies only to a specific kitten and is accepted after evaluation and formal offer.

Q: Does a waitlist deposit guarantee a specific kitten?
No. A waitlist deposit guarantees priority consideration when kittens are offered, but it does not guarantee a specific kitten until a reservation agreement is completed.

Q: How are kittens matched to families?
Placement is guided by lifestyle, household environment, and kitten temperament. Families are thoughtfully offered kittens that best align with their preferences and long-term success. We do not force placements and will not place a kitten where we believe it would not thrive.

Q: Are kittens reserved on a first come, first served basis?
Not strictly. While timing matters, placement is ultimately based on best fit, temperament, and the kitten’s best interest, not speed alone.

Q: Are deposits refundable?
Deposits are generally non refundable and are governed by the terms outlined in our written agreement. Please review all terms carefully before committing.

Q: Can a kitten be held via email, text, or social media message?
No. Holds are only placed with a completed agreement and cleared deposit. Informal communication does not secure a reservation.

Q: Are kittens ever placed intact?
In very rare circumstances, a kitten may go home intact under a strict written agreement. This is not granted for convenience or by request alone. Registration papers are withheld until proof of spay or neuter is provided, and the breeder retains access to medical records to confirm compliance.

Q: What is included when a kitten goes home?
Kittens go home vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and with medical records, a purchase agreement, and health warranty. Spay or neuter is completed unless otherwise approved under contract.

Q: Do families need to confirm housing and allergies before reserving?
Yes. Families must confirm that no household member has cat allergies and that cats are permitted in the home if renting. These confirmations are required prior to placement.

Q: Do you accept kittens back if a family can no longer keep them?
Yes. While there are no refunds, we do accept kittens back into our care. A veterinary exam and NexGard Combo treatment are required prior to return to ensure health and safety.

Q: Do you offer delivery or shipping?
Yes. We offer domestic delivery through trusted pet flight nannies. Details are provided once a reservation is confirmed.