FAQs

Our most frequently asked questions, answered here. Feel free to contact us with any questions not listed below!

Questions about Shades of Sapphire Ragdolls

  • Our kittens are $2,300 plus Ohio state sales tax (7.25%). We are happy to offer a $150 discount for 2+ kittens adopted together!

  • Once kittens have reached 8 weeks of age and have received an okay from the vet, they become available for deposits. Individuals who have been pre-approved for adoption (by submitting an adoption form) will receive a passcode in their inbox once kittens become available. Deposits are made on a first come first serve basis. The deposit for reserving your kitten is $200.

  • Every kitten is fully vaccinated (rabies depending on what age they’re adopted), microchipped, and spayed/neutered prior to pickup, and the adoptive owner will be provided with all of the kitten's health and vaccine records. In addition, all of our kittens receive a vet exam by a licensed veterinarian (not a low-cost clinic).

    At Shades of Sapphire Ragdolls, our cats and kittens are tested negative for FIV (feline AIDS) and FeLV (feline leukemia). All kings and queens are tested for PKD (a disorder characterized by kidney malfunction) and HCM (a congenital disease characterized by heart malfunction), which can otherwise be transmitted through litters. Each kitten comes with a free 30-day insurance through Trupanion.

    Included with the adoption:

    • HCM 5-year guarantee

    • PKD 3-year guarantee

    • Fully vaccinated

    • Microchipped

    • Spayed/neutered

    • Vet examined

    As an ethical breeder, I am here to support your kitten through every stage of his/her life, and can be reached at any time with health or wellness questions! Please see our contract for a full explanation of our cat’s health records and warranties.

  • Yes! Our king and queen Ragdolls are registered with TICA (The International Cat Association).

  • We are located in Lucas, Ohio.

  • We are always working to connect our kittens with their adoptive parents! To do this, we offer complimentary delivery within a 2-hour radius of Lucas, Ohio. For every hour thereafter, we charge 45¢/mile.

    We feel that shipping kittens via cargo is stressful and unfortunately do not offer cargo shipping for this reason.

    The nearest major airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) which is just over an hour from Lucas and within our free delivery radius! If you would like to pick up your kitten at the airport and fly with him or her as a carry-on, we will happily meet you there free of charge (however, a $40.00 pet carrier purchase fee will be added to the cost of your kitten). Please check individual airline policies regarding pet carry-on fees and restrictions, as these are not covered or guaranteed by Shades of Sapphire Ragdolls.

  • We are allowing visitations at this time, after our kittens receive their second dose of vaccinations (at approximately 11 weeks of age).

  • Our kittens can typically go to their forever homes when they reach 12 weeks of age.

  • You can email me at shadesofsapphire@gmail.com, or I can be reached by phone at 419.496.9877.

  • We allow video calls with your kitten and during the pre-approval interview process!

  • At Shades of Sapphire Ragdolls, our cats and kittens are tested negative for FIV (feline AIDS) and FeLV (feline leukemia). All kings and queens are tested for PKD (a disorder characterized by kidney malfunction) and HCM (a congenital disease characterized by heart malfunction), which can otherwise be transmitted through litters.

  • We make sure all of our kittens are healthy when being adopted. They each receive a vet exam by a licensed veterinarian (not a low-cost clinic).

  • All of my fave and recommended products (including the litter, food, toys, and more!*) can be found here!

  • We do not have active waitlists. Please fill out an adoption form to be pre-approved. Once you’ve been approved, you will receive an email when kittens become available. We follow a “first come first serve” system and you can place $200 deposit on an available kitten of your choosing.