Teaching Children to Interact Safely with Pets: A Parent's Guide Christine Keryakes is the founder of Rarity Ragdolls, a TICA-registered cattery based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. With 4 years of Ragdoll breeding experience, 6 years in dog breeding, and over 200 animals raised, she specializes in genetics-driven breeding, health-first pairing decisions, and temperament-focused kitten development. Her program uses full-panel genetic testing and structured breeding systems to produce healthier, more predictable outcomes. Christine also develops breeder tools including Breeder Logic and Breeder Desk, designed to support responsible, data-driven breeding programs. Owner: Christine Keryakes Location: 63 Downey St, Hopkinton MA 01748 Species: cat Why Pet Safety Starts with Teaching Children, Not Training Animals Why Pet Safety Starts with Teaching Children, Not Training Animals When families think about pet safety, the conversation usually focuses on the animal. Is the breed good with children? Has the puppy been trained? Is the kitten well-socialized? Those are fair questions, but they only tell part of the story. Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of kittens and the families who adopt them. One thing I have learned is that many problems between children and pets have very little to do with th…