Ragdoll Cats Ragdoll Kittens of SweetHeaven Ragdolls Cattery

We recently obtained our new Ragdoll we named "Coho" from Connie and Robert Walter of Sweetheaven Ragdolls. We just could not be happier! Coho is a healthy, wonderfully friendly kitten who kisses us "good morning", plays energetically during the day, and then sleeps the night through next to our heads, often purring contentedly. He is amazingly social around strangers, and possesses a curiosity that consistently makes us laugh.

We absolutely loved working with Connie and Robert Walter. They provide a loving environment for their kittens, have exceptional knowledge about this lovable breed, and encouraged us to visit Coho as often as we wanted until he was at the proper age to be separated from his mother and siblings. In general, they were wonderfully supportive to us and no request to visit was ever denied, no question was unanswered. It is obvious from the time you enter their home that the cats and kittens are truly treasured and they are not just "breeders" but passionate about the Ragdolls.

We highly recommend Connie and Robert Walter to anyone seeking professional, caring, experienced breeders. When we took Coho to his first veternarian appointment for his check-up, the vet said he is "phenomonal" and the kitten people dream about finding! We found our new" furever" best friend at Sweetheaven.
Beverly and Cress Bernard
La Jolla, California
April 28, 2006

Sweetheaven Coho
April 16. 2006
Sire: SGC Bragdolls Harley of Echoglen - Dam: Echoglen Dream Catcher

They are doing great! They never got scared- they made the transition very well. One of them ( we named him Jake) likes to sleep right next to me - and the other (Garret) likes to sleep under our bed. They play with each other all the time- and love all the cat toys. They like to be around us- whatever room we are in they are in- and like to be involved in all the action. Jake is super affectionate and would let me hold him all day long- he esp likes to be held when I am doing something- like making dinner!

We are enjoying them a ton. They are so funny with Kristen too- as she thinks they are little people. It is so funny to see her "talk" to them. She tried to feed them her cereal the other day and give them her sippy cup. Needless to say- they weren't interested.

Lisa

May 12, 2006

In searching for a kitten, I never imagined that I would have such an incredible experience as when I came to meet Connie & Bob. Their level of expertise and extensive knowledge of the ragdoll breed is a perfect reflection of the care that they provide for their kittens and cats. I went with the intention of purchasing one, and left with two little bundles of joy! Their playful demeanor and personalities are everything I could have hoped to find in lifelong pets. I couldn't have imagined going anywhere else - and would recommend them (as well as their cats!!!) to anybody seeking to add to their family.

~Whitney

May 15, 2006

Hi Connie,
KC is doing great! He is the sweetest most loving little guy and he is very healthy. We are very happy!
Kathy
June 14, 2006

What can I say about Sweetheaven Ragdolls. I can tell you the name says it for you, Sweetheaven. I spent alot of time talking to Connie by email about Ragdolls and what I was looking for in a kitten for me and my family. In making the trip to Ramona I couldn't wait to see the kitten she said would be perfect for me. He had what she called Personality Plus. She greeted me with a warm heart and a smile and welcomed me into her cattery. I couldn't get past the door way without having to lean down and pet the welcoming party which were Ragdolls of different colors. I could tell off the back these cats were loved by her and well cared for the affection they showed. Not to mention, how healthy they were in size. All of them seemed to be in your face cats, which I love. Now meeting Owen was wonderful. I have been told a true Ragdoll flops in your arms and so he did right along with a very loud purrrrr and totally in your face. I spent more than 2 hours talking to Connie and getting acquainted with Owen. He was the kitten for me. In traveling home he purred most the way not stressing at all about the ride home. Wondering how he would take to the dogs at home was yet to be seen. Well to our surprise Owen thought the dogs were his brothers he even licked their faces. Since Owen has been with us he has become the attraction around the house. Loves water, even tries to jump in the toilet when it flushes, loves to walk in the shower when you are in it. He plays hide and seek and loves games of chase though out the house. He will sneak up on you and grab you leg and hug you without the nails. He also talks to you. The reading I have done mentions they are not good talkers. Well, I think Owen has proved them wrong. He sleeps on my pillow at night and follows me everywhere just like a little kid. He doesn't like being left out of anything and that's how we like it. He is adored by our family and friends. I talk with Connie by email almost daily and send pictures. I not only have a wonderful Ragdoll kitten, also a new friend.

Thank you, Your Ragdoll friend
Tammy and Owen
June 1, 2006

Connie and Robert are very knowledeable and loving in the care and attention their Ragdoll receive. We purchased a Ragdoll kitten on May 6, 2006. We were so impressed with the Sweetheaven facilities.

My granddaughter's 9th birthday was fast approaching and her family decided to grant her wish for a cat of her own.
Sierra is a very active, sweet and empathic child who loves animals. We were hoping to find a cat who needed a good home as our family is involved in Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue. We felt that if we could find an adult cat who needed a good home that we would prefer that route to buying a kitten.

Connie and Robert Walter of Sweetheaven Ragdolls had the perfect cat for Sierra. Her name is Sangria and she is a Blue Colorpoint. Connie was kind enough to give us all the information we needed regarding Ragdolls and trusted us with this precious girl. My granddaughter says that Sangria is the cat she had always dreamed of having and they have developed a very sweet bond.

The ease with which Sangria settled into our busy household was amazing to us. We are all so impressed with her socialization skills and her sweet nature. Sangria is almost 3 yrs. old and that has been an advantage for us. The training is done for us and Sangria is confident, stable in mind and body and so lovable that she is a joy to be around.

We are extremely grateful to Robert and Connie Walter for trusting us to provide a good home for one of their precious Ragdolls. This is definately a "dream cat".

Gratefully yours,

Alan & Virginia Ream, Grandparents
Scott & Stacy Morser, Parents
Sierra and Kylee Morser, Children of Scott & Stacy
July 12,2006

July 7, 2006
"Love at first sight" Cherrytree Sangria Winey
Sire: Ragdolland Baileys Irish Cream - Dam: Apurring's Cabernet Rouge

Dear Connie and Dear Bob,
Sangria is so cute and she likes to rub my face and purr. She is not scared when I hold her and pet her. She is a perfect cat for me. This is the cat I wanted to have and she is so nice. Her eyes talk to me and she is saying that she is very happy too.
Thank you for giving Sangria to me and I promise to take really good care of her forever. She is a real good girl and a sweetie.
My Dad says there are too many girls for him so why did I get a girl cat. I told him she was the best cat for me and he said that was a real good reason. We can talk to my Dad and send computer pictures with a camera. My Dad is in Korea and is in the Army. My Dad was not here for my Birthday and I was kind of sad and I miss him. I am so happy now and my Dad said Sannie is a pretty cat for a pretty girl. My Dad is silly but he likes any animal and he will like Sangria when he comes home. My dog Max likes Sangria and he really likes her food but we don't let him have any. He just can smell it and wants to have some.
Thank you for letting me have Sangria. I love her very much.
Sierra Morser
Granddaughter's email

The purpose of this note is to tell you how pleased I am with my Ragdoll kitten. I have had Mitsi for almost a month, and she is a terrific kitten. She is brave, fun, adventuresome; but also loving, sweet and very friendly. She came to me perfectly potty trained; she never has had an accident. Mitsi adapted very quickly to her new home; she was friendly from day one. Part of her charm is the nature of the breed, but part is due to how much you cared for her during her first few months of life.

As you know, I was not particularly familiar with cats when I first spoke with you; I have only had dogs in the past. You spent countless hours answering my emails, to give me advice and support, and to help me decide if a cat would be a good companion for me. Further, you listened to what I wanted in a cat, and selected a kitten you felt would give me the combination of fun and sweetness that would be best. Mitsi is full of love, she kisses and hugs and cuddles, but she is not a namby-pamby cat, she has a definite devil streak in her which makes her interesting and a lot of fun. She is now climbing on everything, and is not afraid of anything. But, when I call her name, she always comes running, like a puppy. In fact, her favorite game is to play “fetch”, where I throw a little ball and she runs, grabs it, maybe bats it around a bit with her paws, but then always brings it back to me and hands it over. I’ve not seen too many dogs that play fetch as well as this cat. She is very smart, which speaks to the level of challenge and attention she was given when she was a baby kitten.

Mitsi also likes to go out, and took immediately to a harness and leash, which no one can believe. If I take her to a store she allows perfect strangers to handle her, which I gather is unusual for a cat, opposed to a dog. I work during the day, and keep her in her cage; she is always peaceful when I get home, happy to see me, but not crazy anxious to leave her cage. After the first week or so, I only close her cage when I leave the house; otherwise the door is always open. She loves to sleep in my bed, and usually is pretty good about letting me sleep. She is a good eater, and is growing nicely. You showed your concern for the cat’s health by specifying the exact food she should eat, and gave me detailed instructions on how to feed and care for her. You also showed tremendous integrity early in our relationship, where there was a problem with email, and you sold a different kitten I had wanted; you then held Mitsi for me with no deposit or anything other than my word I would buy her.

I would recommend Ragdolls highly as a breed of cat, they are wonderful animals, and I certainly would recommend Connie as a breeder of Ragdolls. Mitsi is a beautiful cat, with mitted paws, and her “seal” (gray/brown) coat is absolutely lush and coming into its color nicely now. You clearly love all your animals, and they leave your home well adjusted and ready to move on to their new owners.

Lexus is doing great. She is very happy. I love her. She is the best cat I've ever had. She is very well behaved. I have no problems with her.

My husband and I met Connie and Robert for the first time this June. 2007 as we wanted to see the kittens who were nearly ready for adoption. We had lost our pet cat after 18 years and were fairly certain that we wanted a Ragdoll kitten to join our family. I researched catteries in the San Diego area and just had a "feeling" that Sweetheaven was the one for us.

We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the cattery and the large amount of room the cats enjoyed here. Connie and Robert were personable and gracious and spent a lot of time with us showing the kittens and discussing the care, personalities and specialties of the Ragdoll. We met 4 confident, playful kittens and were amazed at how social they were; accepting strangers with no fear at all. Although we initially went just to "look", it was quickly apparent that we would be adopting one. Selecting the one we wanted was a bigger problem than we had anticipated since all the kittens were so very special. At that point my husband said, "We have two laps so we should have two cats". I was overjoyed so we did select two: one seal mitted and one blue mitted.

Our new babies have delighted us in every way. They have shown no fear or reticence with their new home. We love them already and we have only had them slightly more than 1 week. They are well-trained to the litter-box, they are loving, beautiful and very smart. We are especially glad that we got two sisters as they play together, cuddle together and it is apparent that they love being together.

We have the utmost confidence in Sweetheaven cattery. I know that Connie and Robert maintain the highest ethics as breeders. Rather than "mass produce" kittens, they prefer to have a smaller number of very-high quality litters. They care completely about the health of all the kittens that they send out to new homes and they want to ensure that the kittens are well socialized and confident as well.

KC is doing great and is a real sweetheart. He is absolutely beautiful
and we have enjoyed every minute with him needless to say he gets alot
of attention. He went in for his check up and he is in excellent health.

Thanks,

Kathy Price

I can't recommend Sweethaven Ragdolls highly enough. The minute I saw my precious "Angel" and her sister I was struck with how exceptional these kittens were. They were strong, healthy, happy, playful, and confident. Robust in every sense of the word and a cut above other very nice kittens I had seen. The quality of the breeding, care and love were evident. I have had Angel close to two months and she just keeps unfolding into a more and more loving, playful and intelligent companion. She loves to play hide seek, peek-a-boo, and a bunch of other games we've invented. She's always changing things things up and making the games more complex and fun. When I'm working on my computer she lays on the bed beside me, on her back with her tummy exposed and her feet in the air. What a character! We always have her toys within reach and she brings me a favorite toy when she wants to play with that one. My house looks like a toddler lives here and thats just the way we like it. She goes with me from room to room and lets me do just about anything. She quickly caught on to harness training and we're half way through toilet training...so far so good. She makes me laugh out loud and smile continually. She has a wonderful spirit and personality, loves to please and is a curious, playful young girl.

Connie and Robert have been very available to answer any questions and are a wealth of information. I know that any question or need that might arise, I can count on their knowledge and expertise. They sent Angel and me home with a wonderful packet of starter samples, feeding and routine care info, pedigree history, a health record. and more. Connie recommended a local vet who was very familiar with the Walters, Sweethaven and the quality of Shelby's kittens. One staff commented that "Connie is one breeder who does things right for her cats and kittens." I have found this to be true also and would highly recommend this cattery.

I'm thrilled with my healthy, happy and loving Angel,

Cheryl Miller

September 2007

Hi Connie,
March 1, 2008

I wanted to write to you and let you know what a wonderful kitten that I have aquired from you, by the name of Sweetheaven Maverick of Furreal. He is so sweet and gentle and yet at the same time fearless. He acts as if he had been born in our home and been here all the time. He is also a very health kitten which is of the
most importance to me and my own breeding program.

Everything concerning our visit in my picking up Maverick was dealt with in a professional manner. I received all my paper work that I needed and even all the EXTRA gifts that went home with me were a plus.

It has been just a pleasure for me and pray that in the future we will once again be able to exchange a kitten again whether it be a kitten for you or one for me.

God Bless You, My Dear Friend,

Mary G. Riddell
Fur-Real Ragdolls

Little Benny has been the most delightful kitten I could ever imagine. He is so affectionate when I first wake up in the morning as well as when I return home, escorting me around the house and constantly looking up at me for eye contact. He kneads the floor like a baker kneads dough when I pet him. And then the energy and zip kicks in and he is zooming around the house like a racecar driver without a car! He loves the cat dancer and other toys on a string that he can chase, but also spends countless minutes diving in and out a paper bag hoping to catch some mysterious prey within. After he is pooped out, he'll come and sit next to me on the couch and when I spend extended time at home (such as on the weekends), he happily will crawl up on my lap and fall asleep. Ed and I feel so fortunate to have been allowed to take him into our home. You and your family have done a wonderful job teaching him not to use his claws to scratch people and not to bite hands (I was amazed!). He has brought an incredible amount of happiness to our lives. Thank you so much!

March 11, 2008
Hey Connie,

Her name will be Sweetheaven's Maynard. She is doing wonderful, I'm very happy with her. I'm sending some pictures. She enjoys sleeping on my keyboard and is fascinated by anything that moves on my computer screen.

Thank you very much,
Kaela.

April 2, 2008
Hi Connie and Robert,

Here are some pictures of the blue mitted boy we adopted from you. He has completely made himself at home now. We named him Shin-Chan after my favorite cartoon character. He's really active and eats like a little pig, gets along well with the other cat, and he is such a sweet and cuddly purr monster. We are so happy to have him. Thank you so much for everything.
Grace and Martin

Where do we begin? After having two heart aching experiences and having to relinquish those kitties back to the breeders, we never thought we would find the perfect playmate for our Toby MAC.

I believe that “things happen for a reason”. And “patience is a virtue”.

With that said, we have been the lucky “first” family to have Sweetheaven Ragdolls deliver a kitten to us via a pet friendly transportation. Prior to Sophia, Sweetheaven Ragdolls were never shipped for very understandable reasons. I inquired if we could possibly make this work to both our advantage and God willing, the opportunity was there for both of us to give and receive. The experience of the “pet friendly” transportation was superb and ran without any glitches. In our case, we were on opposite ends of the country (Ramona, California to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Sophia arrived in meticulous show condition with her own toys; food and fleece mat so she felt comfortable during the flight. All the while attended by a person the entire time and never left out of the caretaker’s sight. She immediately felt comfortable with us while giving us “happy” paws when we switched her to our carrier for the ride home in our car. One week later, we got a surprise follow-up phone call from the caretaker wanting to check to see how Sophie was adjusting to her new home. Connie and Robert had to be ecstatic when she stated that she wished all her transport kittens were like Sophia due to her excellent temperament. Not only did we hear from the caretaker, Connie and Robert took the time from their busy schedule to chat with us on the phone (just to keep in touch and not just about Sophia but also our dear Toby MAC).

Our beloved “show quality” cream lynx mitted girl was love at first sight. This was all done strictly via emails & photos so you can only imagine the hundreds of questions that I had for Connie. Most breeders get discouraged and impatient with a person like me who ask questions but Connie was completely the opposite. She is the ONLY breeder that has been so kind and dedicated to honestly answering each and every one of my concerns during the interviewing process (which by the way, this was an interview for us by her and also an interview of the cattery for us via the Internet). This did not happen overnight, one week or even one month. I value a breeder who will take the time to interview a family to assure that her babies are going to be placed in a forever and caring home (this was something that I also looked for when choosing a breeder ~ one who actually “did” a family interview.

As I mentioned that patience is a virtue, we waited a long time for this transaction to occur due by helping Connie locate the pet friendly transportation as well as waiting for her to be spayed and cared for afterwards. Connie took the time to email me the day before Sophia was spayed and when she arrived home to let me know the up-to-date news of her condition of doing well after her surgery. As a long distance Mom-to-be, I was anxiously awaiting the emails as Connie typed them. We were so reassured knowing that Connie has a veterinarian assistance certificate, and she would be the perfect person taking care of our baby that was still in her hands.

Connie goes the extra mile when it comes to her kittens, which I refer to as her “babies”. Connie’s expertise in breeding along with her loyalty for the betterment of the Ragdoll breed shines through even though we actually never got to visit her cattery in person. If I were to describe Sweetheaven cattery, the words would be: ethical, experienced, trustworthy, outstanding, honest, personable, professional, praiseworthy, friendly, and conscientious. Also, with the utmost integrity that would insure an invaluable transaction of purchase between the breeder and the buyer.

On yet another positive note, Sweetheaven Ragdolls will be available to answer questions AFTER the purchase. I have been promised this statement numerous times via our many emails. She actually encourages photographs sent to her so she can share in seeing her babies as they mature.

My hubby and I were thrilled when we got the care package in the mail for our little princess before she even arrived. And so was our dear Toby who thought it came for him! Maybe he thought Sophia was supposed to jump out of the box! <GRIN> Not only does she sell you a magnificent kitten, she supplies you with food, toys, bedding and entire packet of V-E-R-Y detailed information. The information included her registration paper, certified pedigree papers that listed many generations of her championship lines, and all of her medical information (valuable tool for our local veterinarian). Also included were instructions on the food that Sophia previously ate so we knew exactly what to purchase to make the transition as comfortable as possible and quite easy for us to follow. Connie sent a list of plants to avoid that are poisonous, and also the detailed information about “why” not to declaw your kitten. We also believe this is cruel, unsafe and absolutely unnecessary so we were thrilled to sign a contract reading that she did not allow the kitten to be declawed. THANK YOU CONNIE for making all of your kitties experience a healthier life in our world by educating your clients. No kitten deserves to be disfigured or tortured by an unnecessary operation.

Deciding upon a name for our noble kitten was so very difficult. I had a gazillion names and finally decided that the most appropriate registered name would be “SWEETHEAVEN Crème de la Crème. She definitely is the cream of the crop, the best flower in the bouquet, and what we would consider a “chosen” prize to have blessed our family. “Chosen” meaning that Connie took the time to consider our current active Ragdoll kitten and made the correct selection appropriate for him due to their compatible PURR-sonalies!

Again, back to the statement of “patience is a virtue” and when purchasing from Sweetheaven Ragdolls, we can assure you that you will also get the BEST ~ just as we have!

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