Dr Meurs, who has been working on identifying the mutation for HCM in Ragdolls, has finished her research on the 8 genes that have been found to have HCM mutations in humans.  At this time, she feels she has found the main causes for HCM in Ragdolls.

If in the future she feels more research is needed, she will let us know.  For now, our research, and fundraising is complete.

We want to thank all many breeders and pet owners who have donated their time, money and auction items to help us raise the money.  We did it.  It is now possible and recommended for every breeder to have all their cats tested for the two known mutations (at this time), the Ragdoll mutation and the Maine Coon mutation.

Hopefully the testing and careful removal of the HCM mutation from our breed will help insure healthier cats, without the heartbreak of their loss.  As a breeder, please test your cats, and as a pet person, be sure to ask if the cattery you are dealing with has tested their cats.