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Rags - the Miracle Ragdoll
Rags in 2006.
Rags was given to my siblings and me for Christmas in 1989 with his brother, Cosby. Rags and Cosby were replacements for my very first Ragdoll, Skittles, who died at 2 years of age from FIP. Cosby died at 10 months old of FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis). The vet told us then that Rags had probably been exposed to the disease, and would never be affected by it since he hadn't died. And so it went that Rags lived and I entertained him and myself by dressing him in Cabbage Patch clothes, putting him in the pool, putting him in baby carriages, bringing him with me on the jetskis, etc. I really lugged him around everywhere and that's probably why he is so mellow in public these days (we still go to Petsmart or Petco on occassion when he is feeling well).
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This is Rags and me. This photo was taken for the back cover of my book, Latina Filmmakers and Writers: The Notion of Chicanisma Through Films and Novellas. © Elaina Generally Photography 2007
In December 2005, Rags was diagnosed with lymphoma (he was on his last legs) and was given 4-12 months to live if given chemotherapy. If no chemo, then 4-8 weeks. Rags, technically is my family's cat (although I have stolen him from for good, because I cannot sleep without him). My mom and I decided to try chemo--yes, some would say it was ridiculous, but I needed to know I tried. Due to his fantastic internist, Dr. Michael Wasmer, at Mission Med Vet in Mission Med Vet, Rags was treated with two different protocols. He also had surgery three times - the surgeon was Dr. Jayce Lineberger - what an incredible heart this man has!
Also, I have asked for Rags' medical records from when he was going through his chemo protcol and have included that information on the following page: lymphoma. About 3 years ago I searched on the Internet to find two Ragdoll kittens for my parents (all as a scheme to be able to steal Rags from my parents). We adopted two from Bluegrass Rags in Kentucky. They are Murphy and Caymus and live with my parents. I fell madly in love with them both, but cannot take them from my parents or my parents' dogs (2 German Shepherds)-- Murphy loves the dogs. Surprisingly enough at the age of 15 (and being an only cat nearly his entire life), Rags was very accepting of the kittens --no peeing as a result! Click the picture of Rags, Caymus and Murphy.
Rags was never much fond of toys or treats. But at the age of 15 my mom (a.k.a Santa) purchased Rags a catnip banana. And boy oh boy, has it been a hit ever since. He, at the age of 18.5, still plays with them on a daily basis. of course, I have had to get more as they run out, but they are such a hit. You can buy some of those by clicking below. Good luck and let me know if your cat is the same way! Oh, and yes, Caymus and Murphy like them too!
This is Freegie Pooh (what I affectionately call him) near Christmas 2007. He is 18 in this photo!
Rags is 8 years old in this photo, which was taken by my mom--great photo, eh?
Check out the procedures that Rags has received: • Rags' Dental 4-22-08
I am currently looking for descendents of Rags' father, Ragnarok's Thor. If your cat is breeding or you know of a cat that is breeding that is a decendent of him, please contact me.
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