After our daughter grieved the loss of her peep, for a long time...too long, we saved up for a ragdoll kitten. They are worth every penny. I cannot say enough to praise this breed. My daughter was a dog lover, but would never trade this precious pet for anything else. She's almost perfect. Fuzzy will ride in the doll stroller, on her back, with a blanket over her, holding a toy---for hours. She doesn't scratch anyone or bite (of course she is NOT declawed). The wait for the day to pick her up from the breeder did feel like forever, but this was the living joy that put cheer back into our daughter's life. #1 pet for children and would be #1 as a companion for any age. They also are great for the allergic, as ragdolls are kind of like bunny fur (my husband doesn't get ill from her) and they tolerate bathing well. Ragdolls are worth their weight in platinum! I hope this helps someone out there that really needs a pet as a friend. In our home- Fuzzy is a best friend to us all.