Hi Reader,

Last week, I mentioned that there is BIG NEWS in the Floppycats' family....MEET MacGyver! SHE and Bo have already formed a bond and love one another =). MacGyver was named after the popular 1980s-early 1990s TV Show that my cousin Jill loved. I love her name as well because I, too, loved that show.

MacGyver comes from Bluedreamer Ragdolls in Kansas City (where we live), and she is a blue torbie. Torbie = tabby + tortie, so she is a blue lynx like Trigg was, but she has fun tortie colors on top of it. The back of her ears really show her torbie. We have NEVER had a tortie or torbie in the family, so I am very excited about this. I had posted her when we went to visit her, but it wasn't definitive then that my cousin was going to get her, so I didn't mention it yet.

Bo continues to amaze us all with his outgoing-ness, lax-attitude to life and high curiosity of water!

🎥 New Shorts for Your Entertainment

• ​ASMR Cat Food with Charlie.
• ​Lego Cat my Niece Built - they had a kitty that looked just like this.
• ​Travel Hack with a Litter Box - this was something my cousin thought up when she went to pick up Bo in Ohio.
• ​Fred eating RAWZ Digestive Support - He loves anything RAWZ and it's really good for him to eat wet food since he only has one kidney.

Don't forget to enter this month's giveaways:

• ​August 2026 Giveaway: RAWZ Solutions Canned Cat Foods​
• ​August 2026 BONUS Giveaway: Yeowww! Catnip Banana in Honor of Rags​

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Have a great week ahead!

Peace, love, and purrs,

Jenny

1. Watch

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​Meet MacGyver! My Cousin's New Blue Torbie Ragdoll Kitten 🐾​

Welcome the newest member of our family, MacGyver! My cousin Jill just brought home this incredibly clever, blue torbie mitted Ragdoll kitten. If you've ever wondered what a "torbie" is, it's a beautiful mix of tortie patches and tabby (or lynx) stripes! She comes from Bluedreamer Ragdolls in Kansas City, Missouri (proud parents: Myluckyday Velveteen Fern and Cwtchycats Enry Iggins). Jill named her after the ultimate 1980s TV problem-solver because this little girl has the curious energy to match. Hit that subscribe button to watch MacGyver grow into her big mitted paws, and drop a welcome message for her in the comments below!

MacGyver was born April 27, 2026

2. Judge

​Kids and Cats​

Over the 18 years of having Floppycats, I have held back a lot when it comes to kids and cats. I have always been atonished how quickly people are to judge from a single photo what is going on or that the child is being allowed to harm the cat. I posted this photo recently of my sister's 12-year-old Addie and her 2-year-old son.

Paddy, home from daycare, loves to lay on Addie. Addie loves the attention.

This reminded me of how I felt on Monday after a long day - I wanted to do the same with Charlie. He would not have appreciated it, however, and thereforeI do not do that to him.

If I saw this online, I would never leave some of the comments people leave. I also wonder why people think I would post this if I thought the cat was being harmed at all.

1. My nephew is 2 years old - the cat is far more nimble, agile and quick than he is! If she wanted to avoid him, she would - my sister's other cat, Ash, wants nothing to do with the kids. He always is 3-4 steps away from them. Addie could do the same, she chooses not to.
2. If he was hurting Addie or had been hurting Addie, she has claws and teeth to defend herself. And if he had hurt her before, she wouldn't allow this to continually happen.
3. My sister would never allow her children to hurt their pets. Nor would she take the time to snap a photo. This child has a true connection with animals. He is very in tune. He also loves cats.

It is cats like Addie that make a child fall deeply in love with the species. It just sucks to share this with joy and delight, only to be met with crappy comments. So wanted to take the time to share this information.

I LOVE THIS PHOTO. LOVE IT. WHY? It represents everything to me - a child's natural love for an animal, a willing cat that is helping a child learn about the joys of cats, a release at the end of a long day that a family pet can provide for a child, a child's attention to a family pet that makes it feel loved, not to mention a shared love between my nephew and Addie that only they have. I love my nephew's love of cats, and I appreciate Addie immensely for allowing him to do this with her. She is so good with him and chooses to do this.

There are a lot of interactions with kids and cats in my extended family, and it is vitally important that children are introduced, live with and experience felines, if their adult parents are able to care for a cat. They will be the next generation that teaches people who never had a cat what you do!

3. Win

​August 2026 Giveaway: RAWZ Solutions Canned Cat Foods​

Every cat has unique nutritional needs that change throughout their life, which is why finding a high-quality, biologically appropriate wet food is so important. RAWZ Solutions offers thoughtfully crafted recipes tailored to support everything from digestion and immunity to joint mobility and specific life stages like kittens or seniors. Whether your feline friend needs lower phosphorus options or extra immune support, these targeted meals provide the essential building blocks they need to thrive. If you are looking to customize your cat's diet to their specific wellness journey, this line is a wonderful suggestion to explore.

Giveaway Details

• Number of Winners: 4 winners
• Eligibility: Open to addresses in the USA ONLY
• Prize: (4) cans of RAWZ Solutions Cat food (Winners may select which recipes they receive – see official rules for list)

This giveaway ends on August 31st, 2026, at 11:59 CT. A random winner* will be chosen in a drawing on September 1, 2026.

4. Puzzle

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​GoCat Cat Catcher Da Bee Cat Toy​

Looking for an engaging way to keep both your cats and dogs mentally sharp and entertained? The Nina Ottosson Interactive Brick Puzzle is a Level 2 treat-dispensing toy that challenges your pets to flip, slide, and lift compartments to uncover their favorite hidden rewards. It is perfect for slowing down fast eaters while providing a rewarding brain workout that burns off extra energy and prevents destructive boredom. Whether you have a curious kitty or a determined pup, this durable puzzle will quickly become their favorite daily activity!

​Grab a Dog Brick puzzle toy for your kitty and/or pup.

5. Meet

​Elvis and Beverly Leslie – Ragdolls of the Week​

"In 2013, after my beloved Maine Coon (Oscar) passed away, I started looking at cats on online rescue sites. I knew I wanted a big fluffy boy cat, so I first looked for a Maine Coon. Finding none within reasonable driving distance, I started looking at other breeds that I knew were typically large, laid-back, and fluffy. A friend of mine used to talk about how much she loved Ragdolls, so I typed that into the rescue site breed search."

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