All kittens will be made available to go home with their family after 14-16 weeks of age. NY Divine Dolls reserves the right to first pick and hold any kittens that we feel are breeding and/or show quality in any of our given litters. Deposits are based on a first come, first serve basis. The first customer to put down a deposit, on the kitten of their choice, is the customer that gets to take that baby home. NYDIVINEDOLLS Cattery is triple registered with the following feline fanciers organizations (click on abbreviations to be taken to their websites):
Deposits
To reserve a kitten, a NON REFUNDABLE deposit of $500 for a pet and $1000 for a breeder is required to hold the kitten of your choice. The remainder must be paid in full at eight weeks of age in cash. If paying the initial deposit by check, the kitten of choice will be marked “Reserved” only AFTER the check clears.
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING A DEPOSIT:
All deposits are NONREFUNDABLE.
IF YOU CANCEL ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR KITTEN, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DEPOSIT.
Final payments received are nonrefundable, but ARE TRANSFERABLE.
Personal checks are accepted for initial deposits as is cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal (@ChristineLupo889).
I do not accept money orders or certified bank checks.
FINAL PAYMENTS are to be made in cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal (@ChristineLupo889).
Visits are permitted at my home only after the kittens have had their first vaccination at 8 weeks. All reserved kittens need to be paid for in FULL by eight (8) weeks old. If you are shipping your kitten, I must receive these payments by week seven (7), or if you are coming in person, please pay the balance due when you come to visit your kitten at eight (8) weeks of age. If your kitten is not paid in full by eight (8) weeks of age, the baby will be noted as once again being “AVAILABLE” and you will lose your nonrefundable deposit. By placing a nonrefundable deposit on a kitten, you are agreeing to all terms and conditions noted on this website and in the NY DIVINE Dolls contract.
If a kitten is to remain at NY DIVINE Dolls Cattery after sixteen weeks (due to the owner going on vacation, moving, illness, etc.) a boarding fee of $140 per week will apply.
We also reserve the right to refuse a sale or to return a deposit if we feel that you cannot provide a safe, loving home for one of our kittens. Please feel free to contact us at anytime with questions or to request any additional information that you might need. You may contact us via our “Contact“ page to provide us with information pertaining to that which you seek. Our email is as follows: info@newyorkdivineragdolls.com .
- At least two FVRCP vaccinations
- Spay/Neuter
- Rabies if kitten is 16 weeks or older
- Health record & health certificate from licensed veterinarian
- Deworming
- Application of Revolution or Advantage II
- TICA registration papers
- Copy of buyer’s contract
- Goody bag with Young Again Cat Food, Life’s Abundance Wet Food & Treats
- Kitten will receive mini-show bath, nails cut, and teeth brushed!
Suggested items for your new baby:
- Litterbox
- Litter scoop
- Litter (see below)
- Glass or Stainless Steel Dishes for food/water (fountain preferred–see below).
- Toys
- Stainless steel comb with wide/medium spacing
- Cat carrier (bring this on pickup day)
- 3-foot minimum cat tree with sisal scratching surfaces
- “Think Like a Cat” by Pamela Johnson-Bennett
- Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
- Life’s Abundance Wet Food
- Young Again Cat Food
- Orijen Guardian 8
PRICING depends upon the following:
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Pet Quality $2500-$3900
Standard colors with imperfections in markings and/or possible lighter eye color. This is representative of "Pet Quality" altered kittens.
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Show Quality $4000-$4900
Superior markings, eye color, boning, and musculature--conformation to breed standards. This is representative of perfectly marked kittens in all colors as show alters and/or from champion lines.
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Show/Breeder $5000 and up
Bred to carry specific bloodlines and for breeding and/or show purposes. This would also encompass pricing for rarer colors such as lilac and chocolate.
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Retired Adults...........$500 & up
Depending upon cost of neuter/spay surgery.
Additionally:
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HCM, MPSVI & Color Testing $140.00
For each Breeder Cat/Kitten, HCM, MPS VI, and Color Testing may be done through UC Davis or Optimal Selection at the expense of the buyer if requested. For breeders, it is included in the cost of the cat.
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Microchipping $65A Microchip will be injected for each Breeder Cat/Kitten prior to leaving at the expense of the buyer (included in the price of the cat).
SHIPPING or TRANSPORT via a courier is available to kitten clients acquiring pets. This service is also available to those who wish to purchase a breeder, who have a well established cattery, who also show their stock at least once per year in an internationally recognized feline organization, such as TICA, CFA, and/or CFF in order to maintain the Ragdoll Breed Standard. Shipping is also available to those who wish to acquire a companion. Use of a courier will be employed to those locations outside of the northeast region. This will minimize a stressful situation for the kitten. All transporting expenses are to be paid by the buyer prior to travel. The Buyer is also responsible for the cost of the shipping crate/carrier and all vet expenses for the health certificate. These items are required in order to transport, or ship, your kitten and are not included in the price. We are located 50 miles east of New York City, in Suffolk County, just off of the Long Island Expressway, Interstate 495, in Nesconset, NY.
A contract must be signed when purchasing a NY Divine Dolls Ragdoll kitten or cat. This contract is designed to protect the buyer, the seller, and the welfare of the kitten or cat.
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FOOD:
We are currently mixing Young Again Cat Food with Orijen Guardian 8 for our Kittens & Mamas. YOUNG AGAIN Cat Food is superior in overall ingredients. Click on the website listed below to place orders for food:
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ORIJEN GUARDIAN 8 is fed to kittens and adults for the following reasons:
- Provides nutritional support for healthy immune function, digestive health, skin and coat health, muscle maintenance, heart health, joint health, brain and cognitive function, and eye health.
- Loaded with up to 90% animal ingredients (Chicken, Salmon, Turkey, Rabbit, Herring, Sardine, Eggs).
- Includes ORIJEN Whole Prey ingredients like organs and bone (Turkey Liver, Heart, Gizzard, Chicken Heart and Liver), this formula helps your kitty eat like her ancestors did in the wild.
- The first five ingredients come from fresh or raw animal sources, for a tasty meal packed with 16 total fresh or raw ingredients.
- Responsibly farmed pollock oil provides healthy levels of omega-3, EPA and DHA.
Click on the website listed below to place orders for food:
LIFE’S ABUNDANCE ALL LIFE STAGES CAT FOOD
is fed to my KITTENS and breeding cats because it is formulated with a unique Digestive Health Support System, including active probiotics, healthy fiber, and digestive enzymes. It is high in calories, protein, and fat. When combined with other high quality proteins and natural ingredients, this recipe supports the absorption and utilization of vital nutrients throughout your feline’s entire body.
Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM, is credited as the original formulator of Life’s Abundance Pet Foods:
She is a holistic veterinarian with “over 20 years” of experience.
She has held leadership roles, such as serving as President of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City
Dr. Bicks has received “three Presidential Citations” for contributions to veterinary medicine/pet welfare.
She has authored several books on pet care and nutrition: e.g., Revolution in Cat Nutrition, Dr. Jane’s Thirty Days to a Healthier, Happier Cat, and Dr. Jane’s Guide to a Healthier Happier Dog.
She has been active in animal welfare organizations and rescue efforts.
Dr. Bicks is associated with a nonprofit foundation tied to Life’s Abundance that supports animal rescue and shelter work.
Life’s Abundance Instinctive Choice Wet food is a premium, protein rich pet food designed to mimic the archetypal, natural eating patterns of our obligate carnivores–our cats. This is fed to my kittens twice per day, and once per day to my stud cats.
It has added probiotics, vitamins, and minerals to support lifecycle health. Instinctive Choice is one of the few natural canned pet diets on the market that is truly genetically appropriate, and devoid of all the modern conventional pet food filler ingredients and additives! Added moisture hydrates the body and helps support a healthy urinary system. Probiotics also aid in proper digestion.
TREATS:
Life’s Abundance Gourmet Cat Treats and Turkey Hearts for Healthy Skin & Coat features premium nutrition, with added vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients, that nourish and protect skin and coats.
Because healthy skin is much more likely to produce strong, luxurious hair, it’s vital to nourish the skin. The omega-3 fatty acids in this premium formula help prevent overly dry skin, while vitamin E helps maintain skin elasticity. The added vitamin C in this formula helps the body to produce collagen, skin’s major component. And, because protein is necessary for the growth and maintenance of a strong, resilient coat, this delectable recipe features chicken, herring and chicken liver. Plus, cats adore the appetizing flavor of these savory nuggets.
Below is a comparison of the minimum guaranteed taurine content for the three dry cat foods. Note that these are guaranteed minimums—the actual taurine content is often higher because manufacturers formulate with a safety margin to account for nutrient losses during processing and storage.
| Food | Life Stage | Guaranteed Taurine (min) | Compared to AAFCO Minimum | Notes |
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| Life’s Abundance All Life Stages | All Life Stages | 0.20% | 2× AAFCO minimum | Includes supplemental taurine and fish-derived taurine sources. |
| ORIJEN Guardian 8 | Adult Maintenance | 0.10% | Meets AAFCO minimum | Relies heavily on fresh animal ingredients, which naturally contain taurine, in addition to supplemental taurine. |
| Young Again 50/22 Kitten & Juvenile | All Life Stages (marketed for kittens/juveniles) | 0.36% | 3.6× AAFCO minimum | One of the highest guaranteed taurine levels among commercial dry foods. |
AAFCO Minimum Taurine Requirement
| Food Type | AAFCO Minimum Taurine |
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| Dry cat food (extruded) | 0.10% (1,000 mg/kg) |
| Canned/Wet cat food | 0.20% (2,000 mg/kg) |
These are minimum nutrient levels required for foods labeled as complete and balanced for cats. Manufacturers may guarantee higher levels voluntarily.
Why Cats Need Taurine
Unlike dogs and most other mammals, cats cannot synthesize enough taurine from other amino acids. It is therefore an essential amino acid that must be supplied by the diet.
Taurine is essential for:
| Body System | Why Taurine Matters |
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| ❤️ Heart | Prevents dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a potentially fatal heart disease. |
| 👁 Eyes | Prevents retinal degeneration and irreversible blindness. |
| 🧠 Nervous system | Supports normal neurologic function. |
| 🍼 Reproduction | Necessary for fertility and healthy fetal development. |
| 🐈 Kitten growth | Essential for proper growth, brain development, and immune function. |
| 🛡 Immune system | Supports immune responses and antioxidant activity. |
| 🟢 Bile acid production | Required for fat digestion because cats conjugate bile acids almost exclusively with taurine. |
Is More Taurine Better?
Within reasonable levels found in commercial diets:
- 0.10% meets nutritional requirements.
- 0.20% provides a comfortable safety margin.
- 0.30–0.40% is considered generous and is commonly found in premium or kitten formulas.
Unlike many vitamins, taurine has a very wide safety margin. Excess taurine is readily excreted in the urine, and toxicity from dietary taurine has not been demonstrated in healthy cats consuming complete commercial diets.
Ranking by Taurine Content
| Rank | Food | Taurine |
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| 🥇 Young Again 50/22 Kitten & Juvenile | 0.36% | |
| 🥈 Life’s Abundance All Life Stages | 0.20% | |
| 🥉 ORIJEN Guardian 8 | 0.10% |
What This Means Practically
If your goal is to maximize dietary taurine:
- Young Again 50/22 provides the largest guaranteed margin above AAFCO requirements (3.6× the minimum).
- Life’s Abundance also provides a substantial safety margin (2× the minimum).
- ORIJEN Guardian 8 guarantees only the AAFCO minimum, but because it contains a high proportion of fresh poultry and fish ingredients—which naturally supply taurine—the actual taurine content is likely higher than the guaranteed minimum. Manufacturers are only required to guarantee the minimum amount present at the end of shelf life.
For breeding queens, pregnant cats, nursing mothers, and rapidly growing kittens, many veterinary nutritionists prefer diets that provide taurine well above the minimum because these life stages have increased metabolic demands. Among the three foods compared here, Young Again 50/22 offers the greatest guaranteed taurine reserve, followed by Life’s Abundance.
NY DIVINE Dolls kittens and adults use SO PHRESH Brand (click link) paper pellet cat litter that may be purchased with repeat delivery on Petco.com.
It consists of lightweight non-tracking, dust free pellets that will not coat kitty lungs and cause upper respiratory issues, nor will it cause harm if babies ingest it. It is made with 95% or more post-consumer paper that is infused with baking soda and Zeolite for outstanding odor control. It is three (3) times more absorbent than clay and much safer for the environment.
NY DIVINE DOLLS adult felines occasionally use Pretty Litter to ensure optimal health, especially for our studs. It is available at the following link (just click on it): PrettyLittercats.com.
Pretty Litter’s revolutionary formula means a single bag, per cat, typically can last you an entire month. Unlike clumping litter, Pretty Litter absorbs and then eliminates moisture which means you do not need to keep replenishing your litter throughout the month.
Cats are notorious for hiding illnesses, so it’s often hard to tell if they are sick or in pain. Pretty Litter makes it easier for you to know if your cat is experiencing a potential health issue before urgent medical care is needed, saving you money, stress and potentially your cat’s life. Potential health issues that can be associated with color change include:
- ALKALINE Certain types of urinary tract infections. High urinary pH can lead to bladder crystal and stone formation.
- ACIDITY Metabolic acidosis & kidney tubular acidosis. Low urinary pH can lead to Calcium Oxalate.
- BLOOD Bladder inflammation, bladder Stones, urinary tract infection.
KittySpout Water Fountains are used for our kitties, as well, in order to keep their water oxygenated, filtered, and fresh. This drinking fountain features a new elevated design and multi-stage filtration for reducing impurities from water. This pet drinking fountain has a large surface area that results in higher oxygenation and re-circulating flow that ensures your cat does not receive stale and stagnant water.The flowing stream causes our cats to drink more and maintain optimal kidney function.
I use Arubacat Cat furniture from Arty Mitchell.
