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My name is Rip!

Posted over 3 years ago | Updated over 2 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
White (Mostly)
Age
3 years 9 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Crystal
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

**must be adopted with Beth**

Rip (born February 2022) is a handsome white and grey fellow. He is very timid at first, and needs someone who will have patience with him. He is a very good boy, just very cautious and doesn’t like a lot of commotion or loud noises. He would do best in a quieter home without dogs or small kids. He is a play machine!!! He loves to run around and chase his sister Beth, but he would definitely benefit from someone who will play with him on a regular. He likes to play with all kinds of toys. He likes wand toys that have feathers attached, and he will jump so high to try and catch them. His all time favorite toy is a wand toy that the string and actual toy part is broken off of. It literally just has the plastic wand part of the toy left. His foster parents call it “Rip’s stick” and it will definitely be going to his new home with him! For some reason he loves to play with the stick end of the toy. He’ll run all over the place trying to catch it! If you run it around him he will chase it in circles over and over again until he starts panting. You end up having to make him take a break until he calms down, because he will just keep going and going! He’s a very vocal cat and a lot of times he will speak when you call his name. He loves to lay on the cat tree in front of the window so he can see all the birds, animals, and people going by, so a window perch or cat tree in front of the window would be great for him. He is slowly starting to like pets more and more as time goes by. It might take a little time to earn his trust, but once you do it is so worth it. Rip is in a bonded pair with his sister, Beth so they must be adopted together.

Please see our rescue information for our adoption fees or email us at billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com.

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Billy the Kidden Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Crystal
Contact
Emilie Jackson
Address
Billy the Kidden Rescue, 4330 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

🐾 Billy the Kidden Rescue – Adoption Info 🐾
We’re thrilled you’re considering giving one of our cats or kittens a loving forever home! Here’s what to expect during the adoption process:

📋 Adoption Application & Contract
To ensure the best match for both you and our cats, we require:

Adoption Application – Helps us understand your home, motivation for adoption, and expectations as a pet owner.

Adoption Contract – Includes an indoor-only and no declawing clause, as well as a Vet Promissory Note to ensure continued veterinary care and spay/neuter follow-through (if applicable).

🌍 Adoption Area
We do not adopt out of state, except on a case-by-case basis near the North Carolina border.

💸 Adoption Donations
Your donation helps us continue rescuing and caring for cats in need:

Unaltered kittens – a minimum donation of $120.
(Includes vaccine series, deworming, and medical care. Adopter is responsible for spay/neuter and rabies vaccine once age-appropriate. We can recommend low-cost vet services.)

Spayed/Neutered cats – a minimum donation of $140

Bonded pairs – a minimum donation of $200

Career/Barn cats – a minimum donation of $25

🏡 Additional Requirements
Meet & Greet is required to ensure a good match—please bring the whole family!

In some cases, we may require a home inspection or rental verification.

📧 Have Questions or Ready to Apply?
Email us at billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com for an adoption application or to schedule a Meet & Greet.

🐾 Thank you for choosing adoption and supporting rescue cats!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

🐾 Meet & Greets – Come Find Your New Best Friend! 🐾

Interested in meeting one of our adoptable cats or kittens? We offer several options to help you find your perfect match!

✨ By Appointment Only
Many of our fosters are happy to host Meet & Greets in their homes, but appointments must be scheduled in advance to ensure a smooth experience for everyone—especially the cats!

🐱 The Kittery at Pups n Stuff
We do have some of our adoptable kittens available for meet and greet appointments at Pups n Stuff. We also have several foster who schedule meet and greets with their fosters at this location.
📍 Pups n Stuff (where we’re the Stuff!)
4330 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach, VA

☕ Catnip Cat Café
Many of our adoptable adult cats are relaxing and socializing at the café:
📍 Catnip Cat Café
1611-B Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA (Ghent area)
Please check the café's website for hours and visitor guidelines.

🏬 Pembroke PetSmart
You’ll also find some of our adoptable cats in the adoption center at:
📍 PetSmart – Pembroke
4421 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA

📧 To schedule a Meet & Greet or inquire about a specific cat, email us at billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com.

More about this rescue

🐾 Our Mission at Billy the Kidden Rescue 🐾

Billy the Kidden Rescue is a VDACS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2014 and supported by a network of over 60 active foster homes across Hampton Roads.

Our mission is to improve the lives of displaced cats and reduce the feral cat population in our community by socializing outdoor-born and feral kittens—transforming them into loving, adoptable pets and placing them in safe, forever homes.

💙 Our Heart is in TNR
We are proud advocates of TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return)—the humane, effective method of managing community cats. Through this program, feral cats are:

✔️ Trapped
✔️ Neutered or Spayed
✔️ Vaccinated
✔️ Ear-Tipped (as a universal sign they've been fixed)
✔️ Returned to live safely in their outdoor colonies without contributing to overpopulation.

We are actively working to promote legal and social acceptance of TNR in Hampton Roads.

🐱 Feral Kitten Socialization
Our feral kitten socialization program is one of a kind—with a 90% success rate in helping feral-born kittens become affectionate, in-home pets. Through experienced fostering, patience, and love, these kittens learn to trust, play, and thrive indoors.

💪 Get Involved!
We’re always looking for passionate animal lovers to join our team. Help us make a difference by becoming a:

Foster

Volunteer

Transporter

TNR Trapper

🎁 Support Our Work
Donations keep our rescue running, and we’re always in need of supplies! Check out our wish lists to see what’s needed most:

Chewy 👉https://www.chewy.com/g/billy-the-kidden-rescue_b112512464

📦Amazon 👉https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/O7AFGWI9ZDTE

📧 Questions? Want to get involved? Contact us at billythekiddenrescue@gmail.com

🐾 Together, we’re saving lives—one paw at a time.

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