Last Updated on November 4, 2021 by Jenny
Hello. I’m Jenny Dean, the creator of Floppycats. I get many requests wondering about me, what it is I do and why I have this website about Ragdoll cats.
In an attempt to do a better job in answering those questions (and saving me time), I made this about me page.
I was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, but now I live on the KS side of KCMO. I have two MAs – one in Spanish and one in Liberal Studies – both of them required a lot of research and a lot of writing.
My mom found these today. This is me with my Aunt’s boyfriend’s new Ragdoll kitten, Shamus. I’m 3 and he’s 3 months old.
I met my first Ragdoll cat in 1982 when I was 3 years old. But it wasn’t until I met Halston (my Aunt’s Ragdoll) when I was 6 years old that I became a Ragdoll cat fanatic. I adored him and begged my mom to go to Aunt Nicky’s house just to see Halston.
After years of begging my mom for a Ragdoll, I got my first Ragdoll cat, Skittles (age appropriately named), when I was 8 years old.
He was gift from my maternal grandparents. He died at 2 years old of FIP.
Christmas 1989, my parents gifted my brothers and me, two Ragdoll kittens – Rags and Cosby. Cosby died at 10 months old of FIP.
But Rags lived to be 19 years old and was the reason I started this website in 2008. After completing both of my Masters degrees in August of 2004, I returned to Kansas City because I was totally crazy about Rags, and had missed him dearly when I was away.
I started the job hunting process while substitute teaching. I finally found a job the following February and began to work as a Customer Service Representative for a local roofing manufacturing company.
I left that company 2 and a half years later as the Inside Sales and Customer Service Manager. I started a blog writing business from home and continued working on Floppycats.com.
Rags died in March 2009 when I was 29.5 years old, and he was 19.5 years old.
It was a huge loss for me at the time, but he will always be my inspiration to keep going with Floppycats – it has morphed over the years into what I am proud it is today – a place where cat owners communicate and help to make their lives more joyous and harmonious with their feline counterparts.
In August of 2009, I found Charlie’s photo on Soulmate Ragdolls’ website and adopted Charlie and Trigg in October and November of 2009, respectively. They are my current Ragdoll cats. We do have a lot of Ragdoll cats in our family:
- My mom had 2 Ragdoll cats – Murphy and Caymus
- My sister has 2 Ragdoll cats – Ash and Addie
- My cousin Jill has 2 Ragdoll cats – Huck and Harlow
- My mom’s identical twin, my Aunt Jean has 2 Ragdoll cats – Maddie and Hobbs
- My Aunt Nicky, my mom’s other sister, has 1 Ragdoll cat – William
So you will see all of them featured on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Over the last decade+ of work on Floppycats, I have interviewed many veterinarians, reviewed hundreds of products, written a few books, and met some pretty awesome cat owners.
Welcome to Floppycats.com – I am excited you’re here and hope you’ll share your (Ragdoll) cat love on the site!
All are welcome here – whether you have a Ragdoll or not, you are welcome to be here and hang out with us =).
Hi! I have read that ragdolls are non–allergenic. Is that true? Thanks
Not entirely – you can read more about Hypoallergenic cats here.
What do you know about LisaRagdollkittens in Richmond, VA? She is offering me a great deal and I am feeling very uncomfortable. The cat is beautiful but he is not 10 weeks old
What’s the website address?
The website is lisaragdollkittens.com
I replied via email – but yes, it is a scam.
It’s http://www.lisaragdollkittens.com
She’s offering this cat Drake, for $750 which includes shipping and says now that he is 12 weeks. He looks older and the price is low. What’s the deal? According to her, parents have had pro-BNP test run and are fine and he is microchipped and has sent parents’ photo though I have not idea if they are his parents. She says they belong to TICA and have been breeding for about 7 years. I asked why they call kittens “ puppies” and her response was “ we are lovers of puppies as well especially my husband.” That set off red lights
I am glad it set off red lights before you bought from that scammer.
How did you know? What make you certain? I am asking because I am still obviously looking.
I knew within 3 seconds from the layout of the site, how poor the English was, the availability of the cats (good breeders have long wait lists). The cats available are adult cat photos they have stolen from others. I could go on, but this page on my site covers all that stuff – https://www.floppycats.com/ragdoll-breeder-website-scam-ragdoll-family-or-ragdoll-giants.html
Very nice job Jenny well written
It’s because of your videos I adopted my kitten Tommy.
He is more fun and affectionate each day. Thanks Jenny
Rich&2 carnivorous kitties.
Hi!! Love your story!! I am worried about my rag doll who’s just over a year. She’s having lots of poop accidents and showing a bit of blood in there too. She’s also shedding a lot. Wondering if it’s her diet? I’m a first time cat owner and need advise on if I’m giving the right food etc. Would really really appreciate any guidance. My vet doesn’t seem to be too worried but my gut is telling me I should at least inquire. I don’t have FB so if you can email me pls. Thank you in advance!!
Hi Ausia,
It’s best to email me about these things – blood in stool can mean a number of things – take note of the color and be sure to take photos for your vet. Does sound like you might need to get a second opinion vet wise.
Yes, diet is the number one for everything, right? Please check out this page – https://www.floppycats.com/best-canned-cat-food.html – and then email me if you have further questions.
Thanks,
Jenny
Jenny,
I would love to share my story of how I obtaned my precious “schmookumboots”…My 12 yr. old Rag doll cat. but, it is a very heart wrenching story! I am not very computer savvy and am not sure I can figure out how to send pics as I lost most of them when my last computer died. But, my beautiful schmookies story is amazing!
~Karin
Hi Jenny,
My partner turned me onto your site. What a wonderful life story. I really get not wanting to work in an abusive environment. Been there, done that, and now we work for ourselves, too. One of my friends described the ability to get to that place of freedom (?) as a combination of discontent, frustration, impatience, determination, insanity and pure guts. Guilty as charged. I would add an element of faith to that bunch, but all in all, she’s got it right about me.
I admire your tenacity and appreciate your sites and the work you put into them. Thanks for giving yourself to the wonder-filled world of Blog!