D’s Jewels Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the price of your kittens?

  • Thank you for asking. Our kittens start at $2,500 for pet kittens and for show alters. This includes:
    • Quality Ragdoll Breed - For more info, click here.
    • Age appropriate vaccinations
    • Wellness check-up by our vet with health report
    • Spay or neuter
    • Registered Microchip
    • 4-year genetic health warranty
    • TICA Registration certificate
    • D's Jewels contract
    • Sample of food
    • Blanket with the scent of litter mates
    • Your kittens favorite toys to take home

We are available for questions after your kitten gets to your home and any question is worth asking. We want the transition from our home to yours to go smoothly.

We will, on occasion, consider our kittens for show/breeders to small non-cage catteries. Please let us know if you are interested in breeding.

How do I get on your waiting list?

  • We ask for a $50 NON-REFUNDABLE waiting list deposit. Our waiting list goes by the date the deposit is received and preference of gender and color. If you pass on a litter, the person next on the list will have their choice and you will be moved to the next list. Once you decide on a kitten, we ask that you send an additional $200 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to hold the kitten you chose. Due to the small number of litters born here, our waiting lists typically fill quickly. You will need to fill out the Kitten Questionnaire to give us more information about you and your home.

What age can my kitten come home with me?

  • Our kittens stay with us until they are around 12-14 weeks of age, depending on their maturity. Most of the time, the they are able to leave at 12 weeks old. Each kitten is evaluated individually. There is an excellent article that you should read about why it is important for breeders to keep kittens, at a minimum, until 12 weeks of age: "How young is too young" by FBRL Services and Barbara C. French

Will you ship your Ragdoll kittens?

  • We don't ship kittens. You are welcome to drive to our home and pick up your kitten, or fly into the Tulsa airport and we can meet you there. We have found that, in most cases, this is also the least expensive way to go.

Getting ready for your new family member

Here is the recommended list of items you may want to purchase before bringing your new family member home.

  • Kitten Food - We use Purina Pro Kitten.

  • Grannick's Bitter Apple Taste Deterrent

  • Clumping cat litter - any brand will work, as long as it is clumping.

  • A large-sized litter box - your kitten will get big quickly!

  • A litter scooper - you'll need to be sure to scoop out the litter box daily, and change it weekly. Cats are very clean creatures by nature, and litter box accidents are almost always a sign that the box is not clean enough.

  • A medium-sized cat carrier - again, your kitten will get big quickly, and you'll need this for vet trips throughout its life.

  • A cat tree, preferably at least 36 inches tall - kittens and cats love to climb and be up high. Giving them an outlet for this need will prevent climbing in places they shouldn't.

  • A scratching post - to discourage inappropriate scratching, you need to be sure you have an acceptable alternative for your kitten.

  • Ceramic, glass or stainless steel food and water bowls.

Additionally, all new kitten owners should be aware of possible threats to their new furry friends in their homes. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Windows and window blinds - keep them closed and secure.

  • Refrigerator doors and cabinet/dresser drawers - ensure your kitten is not inside before shutting.

  • Recliners - never open or close them until you are confident your kitten is not underneath.

  • Plants - many living plants contain harmful poisons to cats.

  • Common household cleaners - again, these contain harmful poisons that can be transferred to a kitten after walking across a recently cleaned surface.

  • Open toilet seats, open flames such as candles left burning or stoves left on and unattended, ribbon, yarn, string and other choking/strangling hazards, space heaters and box fans and unattended bath water.