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Interview
with Margaret Trahan/ Cherryhill Ragdolls
Why
you started breeding: I had always had dogs growing up as a child.
It was not until my daughter, who loved cats finally convinced my husband
and myself to adopt a kitten. We decided that we would look for a pedigree
cat, so we searched the computer for various breeds. We came upon the
ragdoll. We were very impressed with it's beauty and sweet temperament.
Our next step was to visit a local cat show to see these wondrous cats
in person. We were able to find a breeder with a few ragdoll kittens up
for adoption. We were fortunate enough to take home a gorgeous seal mitted
show quality male named Cranberry. He became the center of attention in
our family of six. He not only won our hearts but the poor guy's feet
never touched the floor as he was always being held by one of our family
members. We then decided to adopt another kitten to keep Cranberry company.
We found that two was just not enough. We decided after much research
and consideration, breeding might be something that would interest us.
Well one thing led to another and here I sit surrounded by these glorious
blue eyed furry animals. 
Your
favorite things about Ragdolls: Their gentleness, loyalty and
of course beauty......... I find that their personalities are different
than most breeds. They are much more laid back and are great companions
to young and old alike. There is never a moment that I do not have a cat
or two following me from room to room.
Describe
yourself and your cattery: I am fortunate enough to be a stay
at home mom, this way I can spend as much time with the cats as I like.
We reside in a large bright sun-filled ten room Gambrel style home. We
live with our special cats. They are an intricate part of our family life.
I would not have it any other way. My male cats have their own living
space, one of them lives in the nursery since he adores the babies and
is often found cuddling with a kitten in one of the kitty condos. I have
another who sleeps in our bedroom on my pillow at night. He is accompanied
by my show quality sphynx cat who you will often find sleeping under the
blankets trying to keep warm. Most of my breeding females have full run
of the house and spend endless hours on cat trees on our enclosed porch.
They are constantly being amused by the birds, squirrels and other creatures.
I also have a finished basement where you will often find a few more ragdolls
hanging out and watching TV with one of my children.