Pictured Below: "Frank (left) and Mona (right)"

Last year we lost our beloved Maine Coon cat of 13 years to cancer.  After mourning for quite sometime we decided we’d like to bring not one but two furry friends into our household.  We did our research and decided that we’d like a pair of Ragdoll kittens to fill our house with love.  We set upon the task of finding a breeder and discovered Docile Dolls owned by Patrick and Betty Duke.  We arranged for a visit and were immediately taken by how Patrick and Betty raise their kittens.  They are truly raised “under foot” with a great deal of interaction not only with humans but with the other cats and kittens in Patrick and Betty’s home.  We’d visited other catteries and found some to be run more like a business, where the kittens were commodities to be bought and sold, versus Pat and Betty’s approach of only having a few kittens so they can be loved and nurtured into wonderful companions.  As a result we adopted our pair, Frank and Mona, and we have never been happier.  They are full of energy; very “laid back,” love to engage with anyone who comes to visit.  Truly the love and nurturing Pat and Betty gave these kittens shows in their wonderfully “docile” demeanor.

 If you are looking for a Ragdoll kitten or two and are seeking a breeder who get’s it “right” then I cannot recommend too strongly Patrick and Betty Duke at Docile Dolls. 

 Sincerely,
Jerry and Vicki Galindo
 Fairfax, Virginia

     

Pictured Below: Abby

        Hello Betty and Patrick,

First of all let me start by telling you how lucky we were to have found the two of you!  When our family finally decided that a Ragdoll was for us, our first concern was to  find a breeder who was not a typical "cattery".  We wanted to find someone who would take time with the kittens, someone who would play with and really socialize  the kittens.  And you and Patrick did just that.  We were  impressed with how clean and well cared Cookie and Mona were and knew that the kittens would also be well cared for.  We were NOT disappointed.  If we ever decide to adopt another kitten Docile Dolls would be our only choice.  I would not hesitate in suggesting to anyone thinking of adopting a Ragdoll to go to Docile Dolls.

        Now about Abby.  She is exactly as  you described on your home page. She is loving, playful , inquisitive and very sweet.  Kaitlyn and Abby have become very good friends. Where ever Kaitlyn is Abby is always close by.  Abby is as you said "very puppy like"  she follows us around all the time but if we do mange to slip out of the room without her seeing us she will meow until she finds us.  We have had her a short time but have really fallen in love with her and can't imagine our home without her.  Thanks again for our little girl.

Sincerely,
The Parrys

        P.S.  Abby and the boys (our shih-Tzu's)  have also become great friends.  Boomer LOVES her and is always checking on her.  Very sweet!

 

Pictured Below: Virginia Valentine

Dear Pat & Betty,
We wanted to write you a note to thank you for everything you have done to bring our new “baby” into our lives.  We also wanted to take this opportunity to give testimonial to your personal kindness, professionalism and responsibility as cattery owners.  We had been actively looking for a new kitten to adopt for about six months before stumbling upon your website announcing new kittens.  How thrilled we were that you were located right here in Richmond, only minutes from us!  We really appreciate how you opened you home (once unannounced, and a few times when you were ill!) to us whenever we wanted to come visit the kittens.   Because of that we were able to watch (and take pictures!!) our baby grow from five weeks until we took her home at 12 weeks. 

Our little Virginia Valentine is the life of our home.  She has completely taken over.  She is so much the typical kitten, getting into everything.  She keeps us laughing every day.  But at bedtime she exemplifies the typical Ragdoll characteristics by crawling into bed, sitting on my chest and cuddling under by chin.  She is so sweet.

Again, we so appreciate getting to know you and highly recommend your cattery and beautiful kittens to anyone seeking a new family member.

Sincerely,
Lisa & Mimi
Richmond, VA

Pictured Below: Colby Jack

Hi Pat and Betty!

 Well our beautiful and rotten kitty has been home for almost a month so I figured it was time to give you and update.  He is perfect in every way.  He loves his belly rubbed and will hunt me down and flop next to me with paws in the air wanting his belly stroked.  He enjoys being brushed and is growing like a weed.  We put him on Wellness Kitten and he is thriving.  He is weighing 5lbs 2 oz at 14 weeks.  He's going to be a big boy.  He uses the litter box and the cat post.  I truly can not find one thing to complain about with him.  You two did a wonderful job raising him for the first 11 weeks.  He's purrrrfect.

 We named him Colby Jack it just came to us his first week home.  He knows his name and comes running if I yell for him.  He greets me at the top of the stairs every morning and I have to sit down first thing and give him a quick belly rub and hello.  Then he follows me down stairs and waits patiently while I refill his kibble bowl. (that he empties thru out the night)   He eats his breakfast while I drink my morning coffee.  He is the perfect companion.   I'm going to try and attach a few pictures of my boy. You will notice the soft caps we keep on his front claws.  He doesn't mind a bit and will sit patiently while I put them on.

Blessings,
Star, Allan and Colby Jack.

Pictured Below: Ladybug

Dear Betty, 

My kitten is so sweet.  When I walk into my room she is right at the door and she wraps her little paws around my leg.  My cat snuggles up with me on my bed and when I wake up she is looking at me.  Then she licks my nose!  What I like best about her is that she is always waiting for me and she is so soft and fluffy.  It is my job to feed her and check her water.  I even have to clean the litter box!  She is good because she never makes a mess anywhere.  Sometimes she plays games with me with her cat toys and chases them around the room! 

 Thank you for my beautiful little kitten.  I love her so much.

 Love,
Amy and Ladybug

Pictured Below: Alice

If someone asked me to describe the kitten I was looking for, my description would match Alice exactly.

Upon meeting Alice, I could see she received much attention and excellent care from Betty and Pat. She has the confidence of a pet who trusts humans completely and has been treated with great kindness. She loves people and wants to be wherever the action is.  Alice immediately made herself at home and quickly made friends with my senior cat and my setters.

Alice is sweet, loving, curious, outgoing, energetic, playful and intelligent.  Her fur is as soft as a bunny’s. Her beautiful blue eyes make a lovely contrast with her dark seal face.  She has a thick cream-colored coat and a fabulous long tail.  I think she knows how pretty she is. She is a princess.

Bringing Alice home in 2010 was the highlight of my year. 

Thanks, Rosemary Bennett

Pictured Below: Thumper

Hi Betty and Pat:
Hope this note finds you well.

We'd just like to say what a wonderful pet Thumper is. He has adjusted to us
so beautifully(or is it that we have adjusted to him?). We were so fortunate
to find you folks and can tell that he has been raised with lots of love. He
has such a sweet disposition and we have spoiled him rotten. He is so funny,
he will wear himself out playing as typical kittens do, then come to us and
lay down and just flop over and go to sleep.

We lost our beloved ragdoll cat of 15 1/2 years over a year ago and there
has been a void in our home until now. Thumper has completely taken over. He
most definitely knows his name and comes running when called. He gets on the
bathroom sink in the mornings and watches me get ready for work and when I
go to do anything else, he is right underfoot. I can not imagine not having
him in our lives.

Pat and Betty Duke definitely care about the quality of life and the home
that each and every kitten enters into. The transition has been so easy
because of these wonderful people.

George and Arlene Gay

Pictured Below: Henry

Thanks for checking on Henry.  He's doing great.  Its easy to tell he was well cared for before he came to our home.  I attached a couple of pictures.  We decided his unofficial name is Henry Otter 'cause he sometimes runs along the floor stretched out- looks like a little otter.  Loves to play.  He's happily sleeping in my lap right now.

 Jim Cannady

Update Below on Henry

Yes, to say Henry is the type of cat I wanted is an understatement.  He is so sweet & loves to sleep in my lap- sleeps so deeply I can pick him up & "rearrange" his position so my legs don't go to sleep.  You may know that channel 12 has a morning feature called "picture your pet"- well Henry was featured this am- his Christmas picture with the Santa hat.  And yes, he has huge feet- with long fur growing out between his toes- walks around like a little snow leopard.

 Thanks again,
Jim