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Welcome, Guest You have to register before you can post on our site. Username    Password    Remember me Search Forums (Advanced Search) Forum Statistics » Members: 402 » Latest member: Sabrinalon » Forum threads: 519 » Forum posts: 7,527 Full Statistics Online Users There are currently 31 online users. » 1 Member(s) | 28 Guest(s) Bing, Yandex, Jamesdut Latest Threads Memorial Shadow Forum: Ragdoll Loss Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 11-26-2024, 04:57 PM » Replies: 1 » Views: 34 ????? Forum: General Chat Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 11-26-2024, 04:56 PM » Replies: 5 » Views: 116 Watching Birds Together Forum: Ragdoll Cat Gallery Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 11-26-2024, 04:41 PM » Replies: 2 » Views: 19 Zimba and Daisy Forum: Ragdoll Cat Gallery Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 11-14-2024, 05:39 PM » Replies: 1 » Views: 39 Zimba and Daisy update Forum: Ragdoll Health Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 11-07-2024, 01:03 AM » Replies: 7 » Views: 172 Yesterday was tough Forum: Ragdoll Cat Stories Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 10-25-2024, 05:27 AM » Replies: 1 » Views: 39 I'm not getting up no way Forum: Ragdoll Cat Gallery Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 10-25-2024, 05:18 AM » Replies: 1 » Views: 44 Zimba and Daisy Forum: Ragdoll Cat Gallery Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 10-20-2024, 02:41 AM » Replies: 3 » Views: 65 Help my fur is too long Forum: Ragdoll Cat Gallery Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 09-22-2024, 02:38 AM » Replies: 1 » Views: 177 New toy for Zimba and Dai... Forum: Ragdoll Cat Gallery Last Post: MUM_of_FLUFFY 09-14-2024, 06:44 PM » Replies: 4 » Views: 258

Fosco: In Memoriam Posted by: Tikismom - 11-19-2019, 09:55 AM - Forum: Ragdoll Loss - Replies (19) It is with the heaviest of hearts that I post this thread today, and at the behest of our dear Colleen, to let you all know of her profound loss. I know that you will understand that in her grief she doesn't have the strength to let you know herself right now. Tragically, Fosco passed away this morning after an illness that's been plaguing him for several months; the suspected cause was FIP. (Update: an autopsy by her vet has confirmed that it was wet FIP). Colleen did everything humanly possible to save him and explored all options including a feeding tube at the end. We were ever so hopeful that he was turning around but it sadly was not meant to be. We have been so very fortunate to have known him, all the way in South Africa, through Colleen's lovely stories of her kitties and her wonderful photography. He was a big, beautiful and loving cat and such a sweet character. Colleen asked me to share some of those memories with you so they will follow. RIP Fozzy and know that we all miss you dearly. Colleen, my dear friend, you and your family are in my thoughts and I hope that the overwhelming grief you're feeling will pass quickly and be replaced by the wonderful memories that you have in almost 6 years that you were blessed with his majestic presence, beauty and grace.   Weight Gain Posted by: NatsFan78 - 11-18-2019, 07:09 PM - Forum: Ragdoll Health - Replies (6) Jaxon was 40 ounces last Monday and 41.6 ounces on Thursday. By this morning he was up to 48 ounces! Is it normal for him to be gaining so quickly? I was expecting half a pound to a pound his first month home but he is on pace to gain two pounds or just a bit over instead.   First week with Jaxon Posted by: NatsFan78 - 11-18-2019, 03:42 PM - Forum: Ragdoll Cat Stories - Replies (7) Life rules according to Jaxon: 1. Tummy rubs are the greatest.  2. There is no such thing as too close, especially to mom’s head.  3. Eating in the kitchen requires a human, it is scary in there.  4. You are no longer allowed to pee (or do anything else) alone.  5. Naps must be taken on mom’s chest, tucked under her chin. 6. At night I can only sleep on mom’s neck or curled around her head.  7. Mom’s face is always the best pillow.  8. No hair buns at night! It is offensive and I will dig and eat until it is pulled loose.  9. I enjoy conversations with mom. I get mad when she doesn’t respond so I bite her nose to get her attention. 10. The cat tree is scary without mom to help me on it.  11. Chicken is life.  12. Babies are fun and stealing their toys is even more fun.  13. If mom dares to get up at night she must give me lots of love until I forgive her, then I can fall asleep on her head purring loudly. After a week with my first ragdoll, he has taught me many things. I woke up sick the day after he came home. He snuggled with me all week and made it so much better.    To those who celebrate Thanksgiving Posted by: Khyeranggi - 11-15-2019, 07:10 AM - Forum: General Chat - Replies (4) I wanted to express gratitude to all of you here. You folks have become a sanctuary for me from the beginning! I am so grateful for your support from day one all those years ago. From bringing this breed from Australia to Micronesia... through the death of Steele and the rehoming of Claude post Typhoon! So fortunate to still visit and share your experiences. I really want to let you know how grateful I have been for your company online. I will lurk here until ...well...plenty more long time.   Cat to human bonding Posted by: admin - 11-12-2019, 09:51 PM - Forum: General Chat - No Replies https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326485.php   Fozzie Bear Posted by: Smudge's Mom - 11-11-2019, 06:27 PM - Forum: Other Pet Gallery - Replies (7) We had our first snow today...over 8 inches and still coming down. Fozzie is now 12 1/2..old for a giant breed (Newfoundland/Great Pyrenees mix).  He is having vision problems and is arthritic but there is no way that he is going to miss out on a snow day.   First night with my ragdoll Posted by: NatsFan78 - 11-10-2019, 08:04 AM - Forum: Ragdoll Fun - Replies (10) I finally brought my Jaxon home yesterday! It was an extremely long day and we were all exhausted. After four and a half hours sitting in the car he was a bundle of energy when we got home. I was so worried about him adjusting but after about five minutes it was like he had been here forever. We let him run wild, exploring and wearing himself out for about two hours before bed.  When we went to bed last night I sat him down on the bed before I laid down. To be honest I did not expect him to stay. After I laid down he was still where I had sat him down, near the bottom of my legs. I reached down and scooped him up, placing him next to my chest. He immediately starting purring so loud! He crawled all around my head, licking my nose and tasting my hair, before finally settling in for the night. He spent the entire night sleeping on my neck with his head either on my cheek or tucked under my chin. I thought it was incredibly adorable and funny. If he makes a habit of it I am certain it will not be as funny when he gets bigger.  He is such a sweet, silly boy. I love him so much!!   Newbie here Posted by: chachachichi - 11-10-2019, 06:38 AM - Forum: Introductions - Replies (12) Hello everyone. I have been searching some info about the ragdoll breed then I accidentally found this forum. So I guess I better join this forum to learn more and also maybe participate to ask some question. I adore this breed so much. Thank you for having me here.   Shadow Posted by: HelenMac - 11-03-2019, 04:04 AM - Forum: Ragdoll Health - Replies (26) Shadow has always had a problem with vomiting he will be good for maybe a week or two then we have a couple days of vomiting..   I've tried different foods even vets at a loss.   I still reckon its biscuits that's the problem because 90% of the time its undigested biscuits but vet insists on him eating the dental biscuits for his teeth.  Does anyone just feed wet and then do you end up with big vet bills for teeth problems.    Zimba is on same diet and he's fine in fact he eats way more dry than wet.   I use royal canin wet sachets and royal canin dental.    I did try the hills dental but Shadow was even worse on that vomited every day as he loved them and vet thought they were  too rich for him.  He has just turned 7 and I really want to get this sorted as tonight I'm ashamed to say I yelled at my poor baby as he puked a trail from hallway down into bedroom it was just too much I didn't know how I was going to clean it up and was second time today as I've just had major surgery on my knee so no way I can get to the floor.. After I finished bawling due to the guilt and apologizing and cuddling him I rang my poor neighbour to help me.  I'm really at my witts end I just don't know what to do the vet is no help and it can't be nice for poor Shadow either..  For now I'm putting Shadow's biscuit bowl away and will just give him the sensitive wet food for a few days see how we go. Zimba can still get his biscuits as he eats them out of a puzzle dish to slow down eating and Shadow won't even try to use it.   2020 Ragdoll Forum Calendar Posted by: Codysmom - 10-28-2019, 07:05 AM - Forum: Ragdoll Cat Gallery - Replies (13) Finally, I've managed to complete and upload the pages for the 2020 Ragdoll forum calendar. For those of you who haven't done this before please read the instructions carefully and you shouldn't have any problems downloading and ordering your calendar, however, should anything be unclear please do not hesitate to ask and one of us will do our best to assist. Please read through  the following instructions carefully: STEP 1: This is the link for the 2020 Ragdoll Forum Calendar. https://www.flickr.com/photos/104022058@...1518389381 Look through and decide which pages you would like to use when ordering your calendar, when you have decided GO TO Step 2. STEP 2: Here is the link on STEP-BY-STEP instructions on how to download the HI-RESOLUTION calendar pages onto your computer. https://ragdollcatguide.ca/showthread.ph...12#pid1012 Once you have downloaded your chosen ORIGINAL HI-RESOLUTION calendar pages onto your computer, GO TO step 3. STEP 3: This is the link for STEP-BY-STEP instructions on how to order your calendar using Vistaprint. https://ragdollcatguide.ca/showthread.php?tid=104 I hope everything is clear especially for those of you new to this, but please feel free to ask if you are having any problems. Here are the pages (only low resolution previews - DO NOT DOWNLOAD from here, use the above link please) First Previous Next Last