A Thoughtful, Personality-First Matching Process
As an Ohio-based, TICA-registered Ragdoll breeder, our matching process is designed to support lifelong success for both kittens and families. We believe choosing a kitten should feel calm, guided, and intentional — not rushed or overwhelming.
At Shades of Sapphire Ragdolls, we focus on personality, lifestyle alignment, and long-term happiness for both our kittens and their families.
This page walks you through how our matching process works, step by step.
We Learn About Your Home & Lifestyle
Every family and home is different.
We take time to understand your daily rhythm, household dynamics, and expectations — because the right environment matters just as much as the right kitten’s personality and well-being.
We Carefully Guide the Match
Rather than a first-come or first-pick system, we take a guided approach to placement.
By combining what we learn about each kitten with what we learn about your home, we can thoughtfully recommend the best match - supporting a smooth transition and a strong lifelong bond.
Families are always part of the conversation — your preferences, hopes, and questions matter. Our role is to guide the match when a particular kitten may not align with a household’s needs or lifestyle.
Placement Happens When the Time Is Right
Our matching process isn’t about speed — it’s about readiness.
We take the time needed to ensure each kitten placement reflects genuine readiness — with open communication throughout the process.
This approach supports confident placements and helps set expectations clearly from the start.
When the time is right, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
What Happens Next
If our approach feels aligned with what you’re looking for, the next step is to complete our adoption application and pre-approval questionnaire.
Once approved, you may choose to join our Approved Family Notification List, which allows approved families to receive kitten availability updates before they are shared publicly.
This list is not a first-pick or guaranteed placement system — it simply ensures that families who have completed the approval process stay informed as kittens become available.
This process allows us to truly understand you and your home, helping ensure placements that feel confident, intentional, and well-matched over the long term
