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Ragdoll Cat's Graceful Spins Are Giving Tiny Ballerina Energy

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A cat's true colors really come out whenever it's time to play. They might be uppity and chill all day, but when their favorite toy comes out, they become like kittens again. It's one of the best things about having a cat!

For one Ragdoll, her favorite toy turns her into an adorable ballerina. It's one of those toys on a string, so her mom was able to bounce it around and get the best spins out of her aspiring dancer:

@gojo.the.ragdoll

I think he's in, what do you think? #cat#cats#catsoftiktok#ragdoll#ballet @Mackenzie Davis

Waltz of the flowers (The nutcracker suite) Main Theme(1074033) - Maenomeri48

Gojo the Ragdoll could join The Nutcracker in an instant; her leaps are so good! She loves her feather toy, which is one of the most iconic cat toys ever. Even the laziest cats love toys like this: it's just impossible not to want to jump after it!

Gojo typically doesn't practice her ballet unless the feather toy is out, but that's all part of training. As she gets older, she'll learn to dance on her own, and then her career on Broadway can really begin.

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When she's got her feather toy, she's always playing like a graceful ballerina. However, since she's just a kitten, there are some times when she has to play in a less graceful way. For example, whenever she sees some balloons:

@gojo.the.ragdoll

party time #cat#cats#catsoftiktok#ragdoll#catlover

Tchaikovsky "Dance of the Reed Flutes"(1257471) - kzy

Maybe the feather toy helps her hone her ballet skills, and the balloons are good for her breakdancing skills. She's still got some impressive spins even on the floor.

What Kind of Toys Do Ragdolls Like?

Enrichment is the most important part of having an indoor cat. Keeping your cat indoors is what's best for them and the environment, but it also means you'll have to compensate with lots of toys, places to climb, and other things to do.

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Ragdoll cats need a few different types of toys, including:

  • Independent play toys, like balls, automatic toys, or those plastic springs.
  • Interactive toys, like the feather on a string, to allow them to have some playtime with you.
  • Different textures to keep them interested.

Each cat will be slightly different in what they prefer: just try everything until you find their favorite ones! Clearly, Gojo prefers her favorite feathery toys!

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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM.

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