Step 1 - Submit a Kitten ApplicationAt Dakota Dollz Ragdolls, a New Kitten Application must be submitted to be considered for adoption. Filling out a New Kitten Application will put you on a waitlist once approved. Please visit our Facebook page for up-to-date information regarding the status of kittens. Waitlist is based on first-come, first-serve AND specific kitten requests (i.e. color, male/female, etc.). Requests to adopt kittens for breeding purposes will be on a case-by-case basis. An additional deposit will be required for breeding kittens.
Step 2 - Reserve your Perfect KittenNewborn kittens are generally born either pure white or mink colored, with no distinguishing markings or what colors they may become. Therefore, reservations are held until their markings/gender are more distinguishing, approximately 6 - 8 weeks old. Updated pictures will always be posted on our Facebook page.
*On occasion, when our “queens” or “sires” are to be retired from breeding, they may be available for adoption once they have been spayed/neutered. Adoption fee to be determined at that time.
A $250 deposit is required once you have selected your kitten. However, you can choose to make a deposit (or partial deposit) before that time. This deposit will be deducted from the final adoption fee. Final payment will be due at or before time of pickup/delivery of kitten. Cash is preferred for final payment. However, acceptable forms of payment are PayPal, Venmo, CashApp and Zelle. We do not accept personal checks.
Step 3 - Sign the Adoption AgreementOnce your kitten is reserved and selected, the Adoption Agreement will be signed up on delivery. This agreement includes my 3-year health guarantee against genetic and congenital diseases, a 1-year FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) guarantee as well as other conditions of adoption.
*Please read our conditions of adoption at the bottom of this page before you are adopting a kitten.
Step 4 - Prepare for New Kitten's ArrivalYour kitten will be ready to come home to you when they are about 12 weeks old and have been cleared by our veterinarian. They will have received their first 2 (of 3) FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus, Panleukopenia) shots by that time. They will not be spayed/neutered as veterinarians do not recommend until 4-6 months of age. Once kittens are altered, documentation of altering to be provided to us and we can register your Ragdoll with TICA (The International Cat Association) on your behalf.
WE DO NOT SHIP KITTENS. You can pick up at our location (eastern North Dakota). Personal delivery may be available, dependent upon location. We can meet part way at an agreed upon meet-up location or potentially deliver to you for an additional fee. Please inquire for more specific information.
*If delivery is requested, please let us know 2 or more weeks in advance so we can make arrangements for delivery.
Start getting all your kitten supplies ready for when your kitten comes home.
Supplies you will need:
What we do:
A good cat tree that has a built-in sisal scratching post is recommended. It is recommended that there are multiple scratching posts available throughout your home. They could be sprayed with catnip to attract the kittens to the posts to (hopefully) deter them from scratching on furniture, carpets, etc.
Kittens love having plenty of toys available to them. We have plenty of ‘spring’ toys, kicker toys, catnip ‘mice’, etc. and they LOVE them. They have also been known to ‘steal’ our hair ties, earrings and any other small objects they can get away with taking. We have also had some that will play ‘fetch’. Then of course, there’s no harm in having empty boxes lying around because what kitten doesn’t love an empty box?
Your kitten should be seen by a veterinarian within 5 business days of adoption/pick-up/delivery for a checkup. They will need their rabies shot and 3rd FVRCP at around 16 weeks old. Your kitten will not receive these shots before they go to their new home as they are too young.
Finally, make sure you are sure about what you want to name your kitten. Once registered with TICA, the name will not be able to be changed within the registry.
Adoption fee for each kitten is based on different factors: Pet-quality kitten, Show-quality kitten, the kitten’s color and pattern in accordance with the standard set by TICA. Requests to adopt kittens for breeding purposes will be on a case-by-case basis. An additional deposit will be required for breeding kittens. We can adopt out kittens with breeding right to registered established catteries with proof of registration.
What’s included with your kitten:
What’s included with your kitten:
If the Adopter cancels a kitten adoption within 5 days of the scheduled pick-up or delivery date, a $100.00 fee to cover administrative fees will be deducted from the original deposit. This credit may be applied to another kitten in the future. However, this credit must be used within 2 yrs from date of notification.
We do not currently offer refunds. However, certain special situations will be determine on a case-by-case basis.
If this kitten dies within 3 years of the date of pickup/delivery due to an inherited genetic disease, Adopter must inform Seller in writing and provide a necropsy report from a licensed veterinarian. Seller will replace said kitten with another kitten of equal or lesser value selected by the Adopter. No price difference(s) will be refunded or applied towards another kitten. Delivery fees will be an additional fee. No refunds, discounts or credits will be given.
Seller guarantees that this cat/kitten is healthy to the best of their knowledge. This cat/kitten is guaranteed for 72 hours against but not limited to the following ailments: upper respiratory infection, internal and external parasites, and against FELV / FiV.
Adopter has 3 calendar days to take the kitten to the veterinarian for a health exam. If any health concerns are found, documentation from the veterinarian must be provided. Adopter can return the kitten to the Seller within seven (7) calendar days of the examination of the kitten. No medical or travel expenses will be refunded or credited on returned kittens. Delivery for the replacement kitten is the responsibility of the Adopter. Seller will do their best to help accommodate the Adopter when able.
The goal of Dakota Dollz is to continually produce healthy kittens and bring families together with their forever fur-baby Ragdoll. PLEASE let us know if your cat/kitten develops any health issues. We will do our best to be as helpful and accommodating as possible.
If you have other pets, it is highly recommended that you slowly introduce your new kitten to them. Keep a watchful eye to make sure they don’t harm each other.
This cat/kitten will NOT be sold, leased, or given away to any pet store, animal shelter, research laboratory, breeding mill, or similar facility under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!
This policy is very important. DO NOT resell or give away your Ragdoll to ANY of these facilities. When you adopt a Ragdoll, you are adopting a forever friend. We understand circumstances can change and their precious Ragdoll might need to be re-homed. Please contact us if you cannot find a good home. We will happily help you find them a good home or take them ourselves.
Kitten/cat will be kept indoors and will not be allowed to roam freely outdoors.
Ragdolls are typically not fighters. They SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED outside unless supervised.
If this cat/kitten is adopted as a pet, kitten must be neutered or spayed within 6 months of adoption date. Proof of neuter/spay required.
If this cat/kitten is adopted for breeding purposes, the Seller guarantees that the cat is fertile and will produce at least 2 viable kittens before the age of three years. If after 3 breeding attempts (with at least two different proven breeder cats) no pregnancy occurs, the cat will be replaced by the seller.
The Adopter agrees this kitten is NOT TO BE DECLAWED or all health guarantees are voided. Dakota Dollz feels this surgery is very inhumane and we do not agree with this practice.
DO NOT declaw your cat/kitten. All health guarantees outlined above are voided if kitten/cat is declawed.
Adopter understands that if there are any issues with this kitten, the Seller should be immediately notified in writing by email. Adopter should make every effort to keep Seller informed of issues and work with the Seller to resolve said issues. Purchaser agrees to abide by this contract and not post negative comments in any public forum and/or file credit-card chargebacks or PayPal disputes so long as Dakota Dollz stands behind and honors obligations under the terms of this contract.
If you ever have any concerns or complaints, please reach out to Dakota Dollz via email at info@dakotadollz.com.
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