10 Reason Why You SHOULD NOT Own A Ragdoll Cat
I have had a Ragdoll cat, Alistair since he was 12 weeks old, and I love him to absolute pieces. He is now a year and a half old. He is my baby boy, and he has absolute control over my life, and he knows it. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Anyway, here are ten reasons why *inserts seething sarcasm* you should never own one of these furry little beasts.
I did mention that this article was satire right?
1. You literally paid for constant judgement
I specifically wanted a ragdoll, so I had to go through some rather costly hoops to get ahold of him.
It is relatively known that cats are generally walking balls of judgement. But if you choose to get a ragdoll, you have literally paid for judgement to be in your house at all times.
I, for one, will not be judged by something that uses their own tongue as toilet paper!
2. Prepare for hair - so, so much hair
In case you were previously unaware, ragdolls are a long-haired cat breed. So they have a lot of hair and a lot of shedding. If you are thinking about owning a ragdoll, prepare for so, so much hair. They require daily brushing; and honestly, who has the time for that *written in sarcasm*.
So if you don’t want everything you own covered in love glitter (aka cat hair), then owning a ragdoll might not be the best option for your judgement companion.
3. They have no respect for anyone else’s schedule
Picture this: it’s 3 am, you have work in the morning and you’re trying to get some sleep. Suddenly, you faintly hear something that sounds like it’s being pushed off of your nightstand before the inevitable crash of that something hitting the floor.
You tiredly open your eyes, you be met with the needing judgmental gaze of your heathen fur baby. You discover that your bundle of judgement has knocked over something on your nightstand, in an attempt to wake you up for treats.
Your cat looks at you as if telling you, “look, I’m on a busy schedule. I have my nightly zoomies at 4 am. So I got you up to give me my treats now.”
And then you get up and give in to their demands anyway.
4. Be prepared to just throw your money away
When I got my darling little Alistair, I went through the whole nesting stage. Got tons of toys, food, beds, literally anything I could think of for anything he would need. Did he like the food? No. Does he play with the toys? No. Does he like the beds? No. He prefers his doggy sister’s toys, bed, and even food.
He particularly loves twist ties.
But it’s okay because I love him and he’s just too adorable.
Ragdolls are just so cute, they make you just want to throw money at them if it’ll make them happy. That’s how they get you.
5. And throw your hobbies away too
Cause you won’t want to do anything else but be with your adorable little dictator because they are just so cute. You can make new hobbies. Ones that involve your cat.
I didn’t even want to leave my house for days after I got Alistair!
*written in sarcasm*
6. Also, you’re probably gonna be late for work often
If you get a ragdoll, you might as well give your boss a heads up that you’re going to be late for work because your cat is doing something adorable can you couldn’t miss it. This whole working from home thing will become your new dream job.
*written in extreme sarcasm*
7. You’ll never get a moment's worth of peace again
Ragdolls are described as “dog-like cats” which have many positive attributes such as being affectionate. Another attribute is that they will follow you everywhere! You will always have a bathroom buddy.
Make sure your cat follows you out of the room before you close any doors. If they don’t give you peace by following you everywhere you go; then you certainly won’t have any peace of mind when you can’t find them, because they were accidental locked in a room.
8. Get used to more people coming over
If you weren’t a people person before you owned a ragdoll, you will be afterwards because so many people will want to come over and play with your new cat/kitten. Especially children.
Ragdolls love children and will play with children similar to how dogs play with children. They are generally very playful and will play with dogs, other cats, and people.
9. They act like they own the place
Have you ever come home from work, only to be met with the judgmental gaze of, “What are you doing in my house?” coming from your cat?
You pay off the bills. You buy them food. You clean their poop. Is it too much to ask for a little bit of respect?
10. You’ll just want more!
Ragdolls are the quintessential piece to the “crazy cat lady” starter kit. They are social creatures, they get along well with other animals, and they in and of themselves will make you want more of them.
I love cats, and I absolutely want more cats to accompany Alistair. Cats, from my understanding, enjoy the company of other cats.
Given the opportunity, I would absolutely jump at the chance to get another ragdoll, so Alistair can have another brother or sister to judge and plot to take over the world together.
In all seriousness, ragdolls are one of the best cat breeds that I would recommend to anyone. Do your research, talk with vets about caring for ragdolls. I don’t believe they require any special treatment, except maybe for hairballs. They are very loving and I cannot imagine my life without my Alistair in it.
Opinions and Perspectives
I relate to every single point in this article. Still wouldn't change it for the world
They really should warn you that ragdolls come with built-in alarm clocks that can't be turned off
Completely agree about them being perfect starter cats for the crazy cat lady journey
My ragdoll has turned me into a morning person. Whether I wanted to be one or not
The constant company is actually one of my favorite things about having a ragdoll
I love how they make everything their business. Can't do anything without my ragdoll supervising
Anyone else's ragdoll obsessed with sinks? Mine won't drink from her water bowl anymore
Started with one ragdoll, now have three. This article should come with an addiction warning
The dog comparison is accurate. Mine plays fetch better than most dogs I know
I underestimated the grooming commitment. It's like maintaining a luxury carpet that moves
Six months in with my ragdoll and I completely relate to everything in this article
After reading this I still want a ragdoll. The chaos sounds worth it for those sweet cuddles
They failed to mention how ragdolls become instant interior decorators. Mine rearranges everything at night
The part about giving up hobbies is so true. My only hobby now is taking pictures of my cat
I never knew cats could be so demanding until I got a ragdoll. It's like having a furry toddler
My ragdoll actually plays with his toys! Though he does have a special fondness for hair ties too
The judgmental stares are real! I get them every time I eat anything without sharing
That part about throwing money away really hit home. I've spent so much on cat furniture that's completely ignored
I work from home and my ragdoll has become my supervisor. She monitors my breaks very strictly
The more I read about ragdolls the more I want one, despite all these warnings!
I feel personally attacked by the expensive toy comment. Why do they always prefer the packaging?
The article is spot on about them getting along with other pets. My ragdoll and golden retriever are inseparable
A year in and I still can't tell if my ragdoll actually likes me or just tolerates me for the food
I love how they left out the fact that ragdolls are basically professional lap warmers. Mine won't let me work without sitting on me
The social aspect is so true! My previously quiet home is now the neighborhood hangout spot because everyone loves visiting my ragdoll
My ragdoll has trained me so well. I now automatically wake up at 3 AM to feed her before she starts knocking things over
I thought the article was exaggerating about them following you everywhere until I got one. Even the bathroom isn't sacred anymore
Reading this while my ragdoll is literally sprawled across my keyboard. They really do take over everything
The shedding is intense but I've found using a good quality deshedding tool really helps manage it
Mine certainly doesn't fit the dog-like description. She's more like a tiny, judgy empress
I actually appreciate the daily grooming time. It's become our special bonding moment
They forgot to mention how they become instant celebrities in the neighborhood. Everyone knows my ragdoll by name
Never seen a more accurate description of the whole house ownership situation. My ragdoll acts like she's the landlord
Anyone else's ragdoll obsessed with water? Mine tries to join me in the shower every morning
Just got a ragdoll kitten and I'm already experiencing the judgment. Those blue eyes stare right into your soul
I love how the article captures their personalities so well. They really do take over your entire life
The money thing is spot on. I spent a fortune on cat furniture and he prefers the Amazon box it came in
Honestly, I've never met a more vocal breed. Mine constantly talks to me all day long
The working from home struggle is real. Try having a video meeting with a ragdoll who thinks the laptop screen is their personal TV show
I wish someone had warned me about the grooming commitment before I got my ragdoll. It's like having a part-time job!
Can we talk about the 3 AM zoomies? It's like they have an internal alarm clock for chaos
Trust me, once you get one ragdoll, you'll end up with more. I started with one and now I have three!
After reading this, I'm seriously considering getting a ragdoll! The personality traits sound perfect for my lifestyle
I have to disagree about them being good with kids. My ragdoll is super shy and hides whenever children visit
The part about twist ties made me laugh. Mine ignores all her toys but goes crazy for paper balls
Am I the only one whose ragdoll actually uses their expensive cat beds? She loves all the fancy stuff I buy her
This article perfectly captures life with a ragdoll! I recently got one and the bathroom buddy thing is so real. I haven't had a private moment in months
The bit about being late for work is so accurate. I've literally called in because my ragdoll fell asleep on my lap and I couldn't bear to move him
You definitely got lucky! I have to vacuum twice a day to keep up with my floof monster
My experience has been totally different. My ragdoll barely sheds at all. Maybe I just got lucky?
The hair situation is no joke. I find white fluff everywhere, even in rooms my cat isn't allowed in! Worth it though for those cuddles
I laughed so hard at the judgement part! My ragdoll gives me the most disapproving looks when I dare to eat without sharing