Unlocking a Happier Life for Your Cat: Inspired by Rags, a Remarkable Ragdoll

After years of begging my mom for a Ragdoll, I got my first Ragdoll cat, Skittles (age-appropriately named), when I was 8.

He was a 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, so I started this website in 2008. After completing my Master’s degrees in August of 2004, I returned to Kansas City because I was crazy about Rags and had missed him dearly when I was away. 

My Commitment to Your Cat’s Well-being

Rags died in March 2009 when I was 29.5 years old, and he was 19.5 years old. 

It was a massive loss for me at the time. Still, 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.

For over 15 years, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding cat care, particularly Ragdolls. I promise:

• Unbiased reviews and suggestions: I only endorse products I’d use for my own cats.
• Authentic advice: No fluff, just genuine expertise.
• Join our community to provide your cat with the best possible life.

In August of 2009, I found Charlie’s photo on Soulmate Ragdolls’ website and adopted my Charlie and Trigg in October and November of 2009, respectively. Trigg passed in June 2024.  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 cousin Mary has 2 Ragdoll cats – Birch and Fred
• 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

You will see all of them featured here on our site and on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

What You’ll Find on Floppycats

Over the last decade+ of work on Floppycats, I have interviewed many veterinarians, reviewed hundreds of products, written a few books, and met some fantastic cat owners.

Using all of this information, I’ve been able to write a considerable number of guides and reviews related to Ragdoll cats and cat ownership in general. Floppycats is designed to help you with all kinds of issues or concerns about your kitty and provide some inspiring ideas for cool products to try, ways to play with your cat, and more.

I won’t ever make a medical recommendation, but I may often share my experience with my cats. I am not a veterinarian or other trained medical professional, so it’s not my place to give medical advice. However, some posts on Floppycats cover medical issues – in these, I will have either interviewed a veterinarian or provided links to the reputable sites I have used to verify any information in the article.

Everything on the site – whether it is medical or not – is thoroughly researched. I will provide my opinion where appropriate but never rely on it alone! One of my fundamental beliefs is that all cats are individual and unique, and what works for some might not work for others. So, I avoid giving specific recommendations unless backed by an authoritative source.

I do draw on my own experiences as a cat owner, though. So many of my guides are written based on the trials and tribulations I’ve gone through with their own lives, including changes I’ve made to their diet and what I’ve learned from their behavior.

When reviewing a product, I will make clear whether the product is something I’ve been provided or purchased myself. And I only accept products to review on the condition that I can give a fair and unbiased review of the product – I won’t ever say something is good if it’s not!

Helpful Resources for Cat Lovers

Floppycats has hundreds of posts dedicated to living more harmoniously with your cat. You’ll find ideas and endless inspiration from cat product reviews to Ragdoll cat facts.

• All Ragdoll Resources
• All Ragdoll Colors & Patterns
• All Cat Product Reviews

Don’t Be Shy; Say “Hi!”

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 =).

Send me an email, and I’ll respond! One thing I can assure you of is that I will see your message. You can reach out to me through my contact page.

The Floppycats’ Community

Thanks to social media, namely Facebook, the Floppycats’ community has grown over the years. Below are screenshots from our cat-focused Facebook group, where readers can ask questions and share insights, photos, videos, and more with fellow cat owners. I absolutely love our community, which steps in to help whenever it can.