Bailey's Ragdolls
Reviews and Complaints

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We had a sick kitten that died then she replaced it with another sick kitten. Both had upper respiratory infections both had eye infections. After 4 visits to the vet and $300.00 both kittens suffered and died. We were in constant communication with her and yes we got a clean bill of health from her VET. That doesn't mean anything we had both of the kittens within three days at the Vet because they were sick. I do not know if her cats have feline leukemia or something else, I only know that we have a 5 yr old that is upset because his cat died. We have put in countless hours trying to make sure this cat would live to no avail. Every three hours we fed it by mouth the food and milk the vet sold us. If this lady wanted to do what was right; contract or no contract (by the way she does not guarantee the second kitten) she would make this right because its the right thing to do. This was the first animal my grandson has ever had and I must tell you it has been a nightmare. How anyone can feel that this is right by people or animals is beyond me!

Also, ifyou notice the picture of the kitten (Sophie); the kitten does not in my opinion look too sick. It is a beautifully marked kitten that looks healthy. I am no Vet, but the kitten does not look sick to me. Any quesitions, call Rosetta Bailey at [protected]. Customers should educate themselves on the corona virus as the above potential customer has seem to already done. No, I do not claim to be perfect, but no kitten leaves without being checked by Dr. Cook or Dr. Wallis at the Gwinnett Animal Clinic at [protected]. I have spend thousands of dollars having my breeders tested. My cattery is spotless and so are my kittens. Thank you. Rosetta Bailey of Baileys Ragdolls

Every single one of my breeders have been tested and you are welcome to the results from Gwinnett Animal Clinic, Dr. Cook and Dr. Wallis at [protected]. This customer had four small boys who could have stressed the kitten out (I am not stating that the kitten was definitely stressed)---maybe. Also, I have no proof that all the shots were done on her kitten. Also, I have no proof that the customer could have possibly let the kitten outdoors which is one of the worse things that can be done to a kitten. Ragdolls are a strictly indoor cat. I have numerous references of happy customers should anyone want a reference. Also, anyone is welcome to call my GA Dept of Agriculture State Inspector as to how my cattery is run and how my kittens are treated. You cannot get corona results in two weeks, it is impossible. The customer had two of her children on the day that she picked up the kitten. I drove four hours up and four hours home, plus the customer was an hour late (no fault of her own since there was a hurricane Irene); but I took nine hours out of my day to deliver this kitten to her for a fee of $100 dollars. Also, there is no proof for me as a breeder where this kitten went, if the food was changed and what type of conditions the kitten was in. I hope that the conditions were good, but we do not know that. I have also had all my breeders HCM tested from UC Davis. Should anyone have questions, please feel free to call me at [protected] or send an email to me at baileysrags@gmail.com. I can provide proof that my kittens are healthy. No, I am not a perfect breeder since I am breeding live animals. Kittens will sometimes get a cold or an eye infection, which will happen in all catteries or that is my opinion. Also, come and check out my facility and check out my kittens before jumping to conclusions. I stated in an email to the customer that I had all my breeders tested for feline leukemia, feline aids, heartworm and HCM testing; but this customer failed to state the facts. I have all her emails saved and have turned everything over to my Attorney. I am sure that her husband does not know of the material that has been put on the internet leading customers to believe that I have unhealthy kittens. I also have every single kitten Vet checked before they are allowed to leave my home. She signed a contract that stated FIP is not covered. The corona virus will remain dormanant in cats until they are stressed and then become sick. I am not trying to accuse the customer of anything against her kitten. The customer also signed the contract that the kitten was healthy when I delivered the kitten to her. As stated, call me (Rosetta Bailey) with any questions.

Hello
I am thinking of purchasing a Kitten from Rossetta Bailey and wanted to ask whomever is Informed what tests we should ask prior to the purchase of the kitten, they are Ragdoll cats.. Whomever has read the above complaint is this Rossetta's fault? Does it make her a bad breeder? Please advise, thank you

There are thousands of kinds of corona virus, and they are inherent in the cat. The great majority of cats reised in a multi cat enviroment will test positive for corona. Stress can also cause a cat to test positive for corona---including the stress of being rehomed or changing foods.
The odds this cat will develop FIP are minimal.
If your vet claims to be able to tell in two weeks that your cat is going to come down with FIP, well, he's working a miracle. No one, even the researchers at UC-Davis know which corona virus mutates, and what causes the mutation.
Again, testing for corona virus tells you absolutely nothing. It does, however, cause most cat owners to insist on a battery of tests, which increase their vet bills. Who profits from this? Hmmmm?

My rag doll Callie was purchased from Rosetta 11 years ago. She is a beautiful and healthy princess . I’m sad to read these comments, but I had a good experience with a kitten that has been a part of our family for many years. Never been sick and still full of life .

I put a deposit on a Ragdoll male kitten and have not heard back from Rosetta in regards to when we can pick him up. I am feeling very concerned now after reading all of this...I have texted her and I have emailed her and no response :( Any advice?

We have purchased two kittens from Ms. Rosetta and they are absolutely adorable. We purchased Mr. Peepers in December of 2018 and then purchased another for a relative in February of 2019. We never experienced any health issues with either kitten. Our vet always goes on and on about how beautiful and healthy he is! I have never been around cats like these. People can not believe that Mr. Peepers is actually a cat. He rides in a wagon, goes shopping in a stroller, loves clothes and is sweet enough to be a therapy cat for a hospital. We are thinking about purchasing another for a therapy cat to visit the Children’s Hospital. We have never experienced any health problems and received out paperwork just like the contract stated. Mr. Peepers is going on 14 pounds and is now about a year and a half old. The other kitten we bought is now over 10 pounds and is also sweet and in perfect health.

I was just looking through my mountain of paperwork and bills in the box I have from my little boy who passed June 25, 2017. I'm not over losing him and I can't get rid of his things including the paperwork I received upon purchase. First he was only 8 weeks old, should have never been taken from mother that young, I didn't know at the time. Since my short 4 stressful years with my little one, I could easily go to vet school as he had so many problems and I researched everything, He had HCM which causes saddle thrombosis! The weekend he died in my arms, on his very few attempts to walk that day, he was dragging his back legs. He was a tough one little guy. I had taken him to Gainsevile Uof F and they said HCM indeed causes saddle thrombosis. Sorry for rambling, point is, on his adoption papers, the dame is Baileyragdolls Nutmeg. Just an FYI for anyone who's purchased a ragdoll from Baileys.

I have also received a kitten from Bailey's ragdolls very recently, and although she is gorgeous there have been multiple issues from the get go. I had asked the breeder if there were any health problems she was aware of via email before I went to visit and she assured me no and that she has never had a problem ever (which I was very skeptical of as I was aware of this site). I signed that she looked healthy (I got maybe a minute to look) because I'm no vet and she did "appear" healthy.

Little did I know that I had purchased a kitten with a URI and I have NOW discovered a couple weeks later that she has ringworm and very likely came with it, which I fully believe all information considered. I tried to give a lot of benefit of the doubt but I think that these things should have been disclosed when asked if there was any awareness of prior or existing health conditions. It is getting ridiculous and I should have been more cautious after reading multiple comments where the same things happened to other people. The breeder is responsive to emails/texts but BE CAREFUL as it is not normal for all of this to be present. THIS IS ALL IN 2 WEEKS!

I have recently purchased two kittens from Bailey. They, too, came to me sick, and after a round of anit-biotics, are still sick, 5 weeks later. At least she told me they were coming to me sick, I just didn't expect that it would take so long for them to get well. What is more maddening to me is that she sent them to me, one with ring worm. and didn't even tell me! She claims that the ring worm was "gone", but if you know anything about ring worm, it is very difficult to get rid of. She claims that the stress could have reignited the fungus, which is true, but to not even tell me that they had been exposed, is just bad business...The medication cost $400 and they are still on it. I haven't been able to incorporate them into our family's lives because they have to be isolated so that the fungus doesn't spread. Overall, my kittens are loving, but I would definitely find a different breeder, and not put them on a plane next time, just to be sure...

Sorry about all of your babies. :-(