03/12/2025
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āļø St. Nicholas Dayā¦..getting closer
Why a Ragdoll doesnāt fit in a box š¦ ?
On the kinds of gifts that canāt be wrapped
St. Nicholas Day is a lovely tradition
- smiles,small gifts,sweets,warmth.
But every year,the same question returns:
āCan I get a Ragdoll as a present for St. Nicholas Day?ā
And every year I give the same answer:
No.Because a Ragdoll is not a present.
Not because theyāre unsuitable.
But because they are too important.
Research on human cat relationships shows that a strong bond forms only when both sides are ready:
emotionally,logistically,and in time and commitment.
A pet is not a surprise it is a long-term decision requiring:
š©µstability
špreparation
šinvolvement
š¤responsibility
A Ragdoll is not a toy you unwrap on December 6th and forget about on December 7th.
They are beings who bond deeply very deeply.
Ragdolls have some of the highest levels of secure attachment among cat breeds.
This is the kind of cat who will sleep next to your heart.
Who will sense your stress before you do.
Who becomes part of the family not an ornament.
And yes,Ragdolls and children make a beautiful match.
They grow up together, learn gentleness and empathy from each other, and often form a lifelong friendship that warms the whole household.
But precisely because this bond can be so strong, it must never begin as an impulse or a festive surprise.
A relationship between a child and a Ragdoll deserves thoughtful preparation not a date on the calendar.
So I say it clearly, with full conviction:
š You can give someone a blanket,a book, chocolate,a smile.
š But a Ragdoll should only ever be given to a mature, well-considered decision,
never to a holiday deadline.
St. Nicholas Day is for giving joy.
A Ragdoll is for giving love.
And love does not fit in a boxš©µ